Information For Students
IBKR Student Trading Lab Participants
Open Your Paper Trading Account
Your instructor will trigger the account opening process by sending you an invitation to open a paper trading account. Simply follow the instructions in the invitation to open your account and be sure to record your username and password because you will need each to access your account.
Your IBKR Student Trading Lab paper account is typically approved and activated within 1-3 business days after we receive your application.
You can check on your application status or review your account at any time by visiting our website and logging in to your account.
New at Student Trading Lab
Virtual Trading of Crypto is Now Available
Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum and Litecoin digital currencies are now part of the broad range of instruments available in students' paper trading accounts.
IBKR GlobalTrader
Students can now use IBKR GlobalTrader. IBKR GlobalTrader is easy for novice investors, and powerful enough for experienced stock traders.
TWS Excel API
This tutorial will teach you how to download and enable the TWS Excel API.
IBKR Student Trading Lab Resources
Trading Platforms
The IBKR Student Trading Lab supplies access to all our trading tools, including:
- Trader Workstation (TWS): Our flagship platform designed for active traders who trade multiple products and require power and flexibility.
- Client Portal: A one-stop destination for checking quotes, placing trades and reviewing account balances.
- IBKR Mobile: Our on-the-go trading application that lets you easily trade and check your account from an iOS or Android device.
Order Types and Algos
100+ order types – from limit orders to complex algorithmic trading – help you execute any trading strategy.
Free Trading Tools
Spot market opportunities, analyze results, manage your account and make better decisions with our free trading tools.
Fractional Trading
Buy or sell any eligible US or European stocks/ETFs using fractional shares, which are stock units that amount to less than one full share, or by placing an order for a specific purchase price rather than quantity of shares.
Account Management
Manage your account, analyze your portfolio and place trades with Client Portal.
Available Products
IBKR clients enjoy access to stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds and funds on over 150 markets in 33 countries.
Reporting & Analytics
As an educator, you can view statements for your account and/or student accounts, generate activity statements or create customized Flex Queries to review portfolio performance.
Common Questions
Contact Us
If you have questions about educational resources, applying for a Student Trading Lab account
or setup for student trading accounts, please contact us at studentlab@interactivebrokers.com.