IB • Trading Software & Server Topology
IB: Trading Platforms, MT4/MT5/cTrader & Execution Audit
Technical audit of IB's (Interactive Brokers Hong Kong Limited) execution software stack, client terminal runtimes, FIX/API connectivity standards, and full-licence vs white-label server verification checklist.
Coverage: Stock brokers, investment platforms and wealth managers
- 6D Overall Score
- 8.0
- Regulated Licences
- 5 / 5
- Tier-1 Filings
- 0
- Warning Exposure
- 0
IB Execution Software & Trading Terminal Matrix
Recorded software stack and execution infrastructure audit (Execution Score: 6.0/10).
| Terminal / Execution Environment | Deployment Class | Order Routing & API Support | Server Licence Verification |
|---|---|---|---|
| MT4 | MetaQuotes Terminal Suite | Expert Advisors (MQL4/MQL5), automated bridge execution, market/pending order books | Verify server owner matches Interactive Brokers Hong Kong Limited |
| MT5 | MetaQuotes Terminal Suite | Expert Advisors (MQL4/MQL5), automated bridge execution, market/pending order books | Verify server owner matches Interactive Brokers Hong Kong Limited |
White-Label vs Full Server Licence Inspection Checklist
Technical due diligence for algorithmic, institutional, and active retail traders.
Inspect Terminal Server Entity
Confirm that the live trading server endpoint is registered to Interactive Brokers Hong Kong Limited rather than an unlicensed third-party white-label aggregator.
Audit A-Book STP vs B-Book
Review IB's order execution policy to determine whether client flow is hedged externally with Tier-1 liquidity providers or internalised on the broker's principal book.
Verify Official Download Host
Download desktop and mobile terminal binaries exclusively from interactivebrokers.co.uk and verify code-signing certificates.
IB — Platforms & Execution Architecture Exhibit
Deterministic vector diagram generated from supervisory filings and 6D telemetry.
IB Platforms & Execution: Frequently Asked Questions
Four intent-specific due diligence questions answered from primary dataset records.
Which trading platforms and execution terminals does IB support?
According to our imported dataset, IB supports the following execution software and terminal environments: MT4, MT5. Its quantitative Execution & Software rating (industryScore) is 6.0/10.
How do I verify whether IB's trading terminal is a full server licence or a white-label?
In your desktop or mobile trading terminal, inspect the "About" or server connection dialog when logging into IB. A full server licence displays the exact regulated legal entity name ("Interactive Brokers Hong Kong Limited"), whereas a white-label or unregulated bridge often displays a generic technology vendor or offshore holding name.
What execution quality and slippage controls should allocators audit on IB?
Institutional and active retail traders evaluating IB (MT4, MT5) should request historical order-execution quality reports (RTS 27/28 or equivalent), verify whether orders are routed via STP/ECN agency bridges or internalised on a B-book dealing desk, and test stop-loss slippage during high-impact macro releases.
Does IB provide multi-OS mobile, web, and API connectivity?
Modern brokerage deployments for IB typically span HTML5 WebTrader, iOS/Android mobile builds, and desktop terminals. Always download client installers exclusively from the verified domain (interactivebrokers.co.uk) to prevent credential-harvesting trojans.
Structured against supervisory register snapshots and public regulatory filings. Verify your contracting legal entity and current authorisation status directly on the issuing regulator’s official register before transacting.