Best for International Traders

Interactive Brokers (IB) earned a rating of 4.5 in 20111 for "Best for International Traders", the highest star rating awarded by Barron's. IB provides electronic access to all asset types and products from around the world. Investors can trade assets denominated in multiple currencies from a single IB Universal Account.

MB Trading, a technology-driven, low-commission brokerage specializing in order routing in securities including Equities, Futures, FOREX, Bonds, and Options through various global exchanges, earned the highest rating given of 4.5 out of 5 stars in Barron’s 2009 Review of On-Line Brokers. The company also received a nod on the list of “Best for International Traders” for its innovations and services in the FOREX arena. MB Trading is a pioneer in the field with direct access and transparent currency execution systems.

optionsXpress was named the 2nd Best For International Traders, Futures (4 stars Barrons, 2010). It offers futures trading on a variety of leading international currencies, such as the Euro, Yen, Pound Sterling, Canadian Dollar, Australian Dollar, Swiss Franc, and Mexican Peso. optionsXpress was founded by an experienced management team dedicated to providing investors with an innovative, leading-edge trading environment.

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