BMB Members - Using IBKR

IBKR Campus is Interactive Brokers' free educational platform featuring courses, videos, and comprehensive tools for traders at all skill levels. Everything listed below is completely free and accessible to everyone, whether you're an IBKR client or not.

This guide is designed to give you the tools to learn IBKR independently. Each section links directly to IBKR's professional educational content so you can master the platform at your own pace.

Quick IBKR Workflow

Starting with IBKR

If you're new to IBKR, begin with these foundational resources:

How to Open an Account, Deposit, and Withdraw Funds - Step-by-step tutorial series walking you through the entire account setup process.

Paper Trading Account Setup - Practice trading with virtual money before risking real capital. Perfect for testing strategies and learning the platform.

Master Your Platform

Once you're set up, learn how to navigate and use IBKR's trading platforms:

Desktop Trading

Desktop Order Types - How to place buy, sell, limit, and market orders

IBKR Desktop Course - Alternative to TWS with a more streamlined interface. Covers rapid order entry, options orders, news/research, and custom charts.

Mobile Trading

Using IBKR on Mobile (iPhone) - Complete guide to mobile trading functionality

Account Management

Client Portal Tutorial - Master the web-based interface for account management, statements, reports, watchlists, scanners, and trading all from a single login.

Reference Library

Keep these resources bookmarked for ongoing support:

Traders' Glossary - Searchable A-Z dictionary of trading terms, order types, financial products, and IBKR platform-specific definitions. Includes related term suggestions.

IBKR User Guides - Comprehensive technical documentation covering all platform features and tools.

IBKR Campus Main Page - Central hub for all educational resources organized by topic and skill level.

Stay Updated (Continuous Learning)

Keep expanding your knowledge with these ongoing resources:

IBKR Webinars - Live and recorded educational sessions covering options trading, commodities, ETFs, volatility, and market-specific topics. New webinars weekly.

IBKR Podcasts - Market commentary and educational content covering various topics and asset classes. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other platforms.

Campus Newsletters - Optional email updates with new courses and educational content.

Getting Help

Platform Feedback - Submit directly to IBKR's team for technical suggestions

Account Questions - Contact IBKR Client Services

Community Support - IBKR Forum (check FAQs first—your question may already be answered)

Investor Glossary - IBKR Trader's Glossary for comprehensive definitions

All IBKR Campus resources are provided free of charge by Interactive Brokers. This guide is designed to help you navigate their educational content efficiently.