Interactive Brokers futures costs
As of 2026-10-13 - verify on the broker's site before opening an account.
At a glance
Websitewww.interactivebrokers.com/
Account minimum$0
Platform feeFree
PlatformsTrader Workstation, Client Portal, IBKR Mobile
MNQ commission per side$0.25
MES commission per side$0.25
Inactivity fee$0.00
Costs per contract
| Product | Commission per side | Exchange fees | All-in round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNQ | $0.25 | Charged on top | Not confirmed |
| MES | $0.25 | Charged on top | Not confirmed |
| MGC | $0.25 | Charged on top | Not confirmed |
| MCL | $0.25 | Charged on top | Not confirmed |
| NQ | $0.85 | Charged on top | Not confirmed |
| ES | $0.85 | Charged on top | Not confirmed |
USD fixed rate is $0.85/contract for standard futures and $0.25 for listed spot-quoted, E-nano, E-micro futures including MNQ, MES, MGC, and MCL. Tiered rates decline with monthly volume.
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Margins
| Product | Day-trade margin | Overnight margin | CME initial margin | CME maintenance margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MNQ | $4,420 | $6,314 | $4,762 | $4,762 |
| MES | $2,400 | $3,429 | $2,881 | $2,881 |
| MGC | $3,678 | $3,678 | $2,083 | $2,083 |
| MCL | $1,933 | $1,933 | $948 | $948 |
| NQ | $44,199 | $63,142 | $46,623 | $46,623 |
| ES | $24,000 | $34,286 | $28,813 | $28,813 |
Day-trade margin is what this broker shows for positions closed the same day. CME columns are the exchange's own margins as of 2026-10-13, shown for reference.
Platform & fees
| Platform fee | Free - No platform fee or account minimum on the cited futures commission page. |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Trader Workstation, Client Portal, IBKR Mobile |
| Market data fees | Exchange market-data subscriptions are separate; fee waivers can depend on commission activity. |
| Inactivity fee | $0.00 |
| Withdrawal fees | One withdrawal request per calendar month is free; additional withdrawal fees depend on currency and method. |
| Account minimum | $0 |
- Product commissions record the fixed rate and the first tier (up to 1,000 monthly contracts).
- Exchange, regulatory, and any overnight position fees are additional.
- IBKR does not publish a broker day-margin dollar table for these six products on the cited commission page.
- Margin values are IBKR’s published US intraday-initial and overnight-initial requirements; IBKR states risk-based values can change frequently.
Watch out for
- Exchange, regulatory, and overnight position fees are NOT included in the quoted commission — they are charged additionally on every trade.
- Exchange market-data subscriptions are separate and only waived if your commission activity qualifies; they are not automatic.
- One withdrawal per calendar month is free; every additional withdrawal incurs a fee that varies by currency and method.
- Day-trade and overnight margin requirements differ significantly — for example, ES day-trade margin is $24,000.20 while overnight margin is $34,286, and MNQ day-trade margin is $4,419.94 versus $6,314.21 overnight.
Sources
- Interactive Brokers futures commissions - checked 2026-10-13
https://investors.interactivebrokers.com/en/index.php?f=49560 - Interactive Brokers other fees - checked 2026-10-13
https://www.interactivebrokers.com/en/pricing/other-fees.php - IBKR US futures and FOPs margin requirements - checked 2026-10-13
https://investors.interactivebrokers.com/en/index.php?ex=us&f=26662&hm=us&pm=0&rgt=0&rsk=1&rst=101004100808
As of 2026-10-13 - verify on the broker's site before opening an account.