Fractional Trading
Fractional Shares on 10,500+ U.S. Stocks & ETFs
Diversify with ease. Own fractions of eligible stocks or ETFs, starting from just USD 1.
IBKR Has More Fractional Shares Than Anyone Else
“IBKR offers access to an industry-leading selection of fractional investments.”
Number of Fractional Shares Available1
Trade fractional shares globally.
Own Market Leaders
at Any Price
Fractional shares make it possible for any investor to own part of top companies like Netflix, Google, Microsoft, and Meta, putting the market's biggest names within reach.
- Pick a stock
- Invest as little as USD 1
- IBKR automatically calculates and executes your fractional shares order
- Start building your portfolio with companies you believe in, regardless of price
Fractional Investing in Action
| STOCK | SHARE PRICE2 | AMOUNT INVESTED | FRACTIONAL SHARE % |
|---|---|---|---|
| META | $627.08 | $25 | 3.99% |
| GOOG | $291.74 | $25 | 8.57% |
| MSFT | $508.68 | $25 | 4.91% |
| NFLX | $1,136.44 | $25 | 2.20% |
Any trading symbols displayed are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to portray recommendations.
Portfolio
Get started with just USD 1.
Invest Around the World with Ease
- With IBKR, you can invest as little as USD 1 in eligible U.S., Canadian, or European stocks.
- Start small with no need to buy a whole share.
- Grow a diverse portfolio across global markets.
- Keep your cash working instead of sitting idle.
What Are Fractional Shares?
Fractional shares represent portions of a whole share of a company’s stock or an exchange-traded fund (ETF). Instead of purchasing an entire share, investors can buy a fraction, allowing them to invest amounts that align with their financial goals. For example, if a single share costs $100, an investor with $50 can acquire 0.5 shares. This approach makes higher-priced securities accessible to a broader audience.
What are the Benefits of Fractional Shares?
The benefits of fractional shares trading include:
Accessibility to Higher-Priced Stocks
Investors can own portions of expensive stocks or ETFs without needing substantial capital.
Portfolio Diversification
Fractional shares trading allows investors to diversify their portfolios more effectively, helping to diversify risks.
Efficient Use of Capital
Fractional shares trading enables the full utilization of available funds, minimizing idle cash and maximizing potential returns.
Facilitation of Dollar-Cost Averaging
Investors can consistently invest in set amounts over time, smoothing out the effects of market volatility.
Interactive Brokers’ Fractional Shares Education and Resources
Fractional shares allow IBKR clients to allocate a sum of money when investing stocks rather than buying a specific number of shares. Traders’ Academy by Interactive Brokers provides complimentary resources to educate you on fractional shares and their role in accessing higher-priced stocks, portfolio diversification, the efficient use of capital and facilitating dollar-cost averaging.
This lesson and short video reviews how to configure your account for fractional shares trading and the steps to follow when investing your preferred amounts in shares of stocks or ETFs.
Additional Resources on Fractional Trading
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FAQ About Fractional Trading
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Invest globally, trade fractionally and keep your cash working for you.
Fractional trading is available on all of IBKR’s professional-grade platforms.
Client securities accounts at Interactive Brokers LLC are protected by the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (“SIPC”) for a maximum coverage of $500,000 (with a cash sublimit of $250,000). Learn more about Client Protection.
Disclosures
- Fractional shares available for purchase as of January 1, 2025. Source: Bankrate
- Interactive Brokers may close fractional share positions in stocks no longer eligible for fractional trading at any given time.
- The logos appearing on this webpage are owned by their respective owners. The logos are used for informational purposes only to identify the companies whose stock may be available for purchase through IBKR’s Fractional Shares program. IBKR’s use of the logos does not indicate any relationship, sponsorship, or endorsement between IBKR and any of the companies that own those logos.