GREENWICH, CONN. -- Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR), an automated global electronic broker, announced the official launch of Version 1.0 of IBKR Desktop, a next-generation trading platform that balances simplicity with advanced functionality. This release follows two years of iterative beta development and introduces a fully featured desktop trading experience for investors worldwide.

IBKR Desktop is designed to serve as a primary trading platform for both retail and professional clients. It combines all key trading workflow components, including discovery, analysis, execution, and portfolio management, in a powerful and intuitive interface.

“We built IBKR Desktop to meet the needs of all investors, from experienced traders to those just getting started,” said Milan Galik, Chief Executive Officer of Interactive Brokers. “With this release, we are delivering a platform that is easy to use yet rich in features, allowing users to start their trading journey with this platform and easily move to more advanced tools as their trading needs evolve.”

Key features and updates in Version 1.0 include:

· A full suite of core trading tools such as Portfolio, Watchlist, Advanced Charts, Options Chains, Level 2 Market Depth, and Time & Sales
· Enhanced Global Search for faster access to securities, tools, and platform functions
· New Investment Themes discovery feature
· Improved translations and language support for IBKR's global clients
· White-branded services making IBKR Desktop available for Introducing Brokers and other institutional clients

Launching Version 1.0 marks a significant milestone in the platform‘s evolution. IBKR Desktop now delivers the core functionality of IBKR’s flagship desktop platform, Trader Workstation, and is equipped to support every phase of the trading lifecycle, from idea generation and market research to execution and post-trade analysis.

IBKR Desktop is part of Interactive Brokers' broader platform suite, including IBKR Mobile for trading on the go, Client Portal for streamlined web-based access, Trader Workstation (TWS) for advanced users and IBKR ForecastTrader for trading predictions on topics including economic, government, financial or climate indicators. Each platform is built on the same robust infrastructure, giving clients the flexibility to trade how, when, and where they choose.