Investors' Marketplace is a free online forum where IB customers can form connections with service providers and do business together on Interactive Brokers' platform.
Non-Disclosed Brokers can search for service providers on the IB Website or within Account Management.
Non-Disclosed Brokers can advertise other third-party services that they offer, such as analyst research or software tools.
From the IB website, Investors' Marketplace is available by clicking the link at the bottom of any page. Browse the different categories of service providers and, when you find a service provider with whom you want to do business, you can contact the provider directly or log into Account Management to connect, depending on the type of service provider.
In Account Management, search for service providers from the Investors' Marketplace > Search Services menu.
In Account Management, service providers available to brokers are organized into categories:
Investing -Customers who are Accredited Investors or Qualified Purchasers under SEC rules can view information and about and invest in independent Hedge Funds.
Research -Search for and connect with third-party providers of institutional-caliber research directly in the Trader Workstation trading platform; educators who have expertise in trading, specific products and other topics; and news wires and research feeds for Trader Workstation.
Technology - Search for and connect with large and small third-party vendors who have potentially complementary software programs to expand the functionality of TWS, and programming consultants who may be able to assist API and FIX CTCI customers by offering their programming expertise.
Administration - Search for and link to registered Administrators, third-party compliance firms, and manage your linked Administrators.
Business Development - Search for and connect with third-party providers of advertising and marketing services, business analysts, and individual job seekers.
Brokers who also provide research, technology or business development services can advertise those services on Investors' Marketplace from within Account Management.