Market Data
Market data refers to real-time or delayed price information for financial instruments, such as shares, options, or futures. This includes bid/ask prices, last traded prices, and trading volume. Platforms accessed via LYNX show delayed quotes by default, typically 15 minutes, if allowed by the exchange. Real-time data is available via free or paid subscriptions in the Market Data Subscriptions section of your Client Portal.
- The availability of real-time quotes does not affect the speed or execution of your orders. All orders placed via LYNX are always transmitted and executed in real-time, regardless of whether you view delayed or live market data.
- To subscribe to real-time market data, your account must maintain a minimum equity of USD 200 (or the equivalent in another currency).
Login
- Open your browser and visit the Client Portal website
- Enter your username and your password
- Authenticate yourself via two-factor authentication
Subscribe to market data
In the menu at the top right corner, select Welcome and then Settings.
In the Settings, navigate to Market Data Subscriptions to view your current data packages.
To add new ones, click the ⚙️ icon in the Subscriptions section. This will present an overview of the different trading regions and available market data packages. Select your desired region and then choose the packages you wish to subscribe to by ticking the corresponding checkboxes.
Once selected, click Continue to review your choices. Confirm your subscriptions by clicking OK.
Real-time data will be available across all platforms shortly after confirmation
Special note for market data subscribers:
- To view real-time quotes in the Trader Workstation, reset your connection (Ctrl + Alt + F on Windows, Control + Option + F on Mac) or restart the platform.
- Fees apply immediately upon subscription and again at the start of each calendar month. All fees are converted to your base currency using the applicable exchange rate on the settlement date. Subscriptions are charged for the entire month, regardless of the subscription date.
- If you do not log in for 60 consecutive days, all market data subscriptions will be automatically cancelled at the end of that month.
Unsubscribe from market data
In the Settings, navigate to Market Data Subscriptions to view your current subscriptions.
To cancel packages, click the ⚙️ icon in the Subscriptions section. This will present an overview of the different trading regions and available market data packages. Select your desired region and then choose the packages you wish to unsubscribe from by unchecking the corresponding checkboxes.
Once unchecked, click Continue to review your choices. Review and finalize by selecting OK. Real-time market data remains available on all platforms until the end of the current billing cycle.
- All data is provided through Global Financial Information Services (GmbH).
- Global Financial Information Services (GmbH) acts as the collecting agent for taxes from sales of market data and research on behalf of the broker. Note, all subscribers are responsible for any applicable taxes, including, but not limited to, any VAT, charges or assessments by any foreign or domestic national, state, provincial or local government bodies, or subdivisions thereof relating to the provision of the Data. Visit www.gfis.info for more information.
- Waiver Eligible Services are waived once the commission threshold is met for each service. Calculation for waivers are not cumulative and are applied first to the highest priced service. For detailed info, request you to visit our page Market Data Pricing Overview
FAQ
How do I find the right market data subscription?
You can identify the correct market data subscription by checking which data package is required for the specific product you’re viewing.
- Log into Trader Workstation and open a watchlist with the desired security.
- Right-click the security and choose Manage Market Data.
- This action opens the Market Data Subscriptions in your browser, showing available data packages for your selected security.
- Select the required data by checking the boxes and click Continue.
- Review your choices and confirm by selecting OK. This activates real-time data on all platforms.
Note: If facing issues in the Trader Workstation, reset the connection (Ctrl + Alt + F on Windows, Control + Option + F on Mac) or restart the platform.
Which are the most popular market data subscriptions?
The most frequently used market data packages vary depending on region and product type, but commonly include real-time quotes for equities, options, and futures on major US and European exchanges.
Check the most frequently used market data by customers. Prices in this example are for non-professional users viewing Level 1 data, for professional accounts, pricing structures, access rights and data policies may differ significantly.
For more information regarding market data subscriptions for professional accounts, please visit Market Data Pricing | Interactive Brokers Ireland and indicate that you are a Professional.
Europe
Stocks
| Name of the package | Cost per month | Products |
|---|---|---|
| Euronext Bundle | 3,00 EUR | Euronext Premium includes Euronext Cash Markets Levels 1 and 2, Euronext Derivatives Level 1, Euronext Bonds, Euronext Indices and OSLO Level 2. |
| European (BATS/Chi-X) Equities | 16,25 EUR | Stocks traded at the BATS/Chi-X |
| UK LSE Equities | 5,00 GBP | Stocks traded at the London Stock Exchange |
Derivates
| Name of the package | Cost per month | Products |
|---|---|---|
| Europe Equity and Derivative Display Value Bundle | 12,50 EUR, free of charge with commissions exceeding USD 35 per month | Includes data from Borsa Italiana, Eurex Retail Europe, Euronext Basic, Cboe Global Markets Europe, Nordic Equity and Derivatives, Tradegate, Turquoise Equity and derivatives |
| Eurex Core | 8,75 EUR | Futures, futures options, stock options, and index options traded at Eurex |
| Eurex Retail Europe | 2,00 EUR | Selected derivatives traded at Eurex |
North America
Stocks
| Name of the package | Cost per month | Products |
|---|---|---|
| US Securities Snapshot and Futures Value Bundle + US Equity and Options Add-On Streaming Bundle | USD 10, free of charge with commissions exceeding USD 30 per month + USD 4.50 | Stocks traded at the AMEX, NYSE, and NASDAQ, as well as stock options on these assets |
| NYSE (Network A/CTA) | USD 1.50 | Stocks traded at the NYSE |
| AMEX (Network B/CTA) | USD 1.50 | Stocks traded at the AMEX |
| NASDAQ (Network C/UTP) | USD 1.50 | Stocks traded at the NASDAQ |
| OTC Markets | USD 8.00 | Stocks traded at the PINK (Penny Stocks) |
Derivates
| Name of the package | Cost per month | Products |
|---|---|---|
| US Securities Snapshot and Futures Value Bundle + US Futures Value Bundle PLUS | USD 10, free of charge with commissions exceeding USD 30 per month + USD 5 | Futures and futures options traded at the CBOT, CME, COMEX, and NYMEX |
| CBOT Real-Time | USD 1.25, free of charge with commissions exceeding USD 20 per month | Futures and futures options traded at the CME (formerly CBOT) |
| CME Real-Time | USD 1.25, free of charge with commissions exceeding USD 20 per month | Futures and futures options traded at the CME |
| COMEX Real-Time | USD 1.25, free of charge with commissions exceeding USD 20 per month | Futures and futures options traded at the CME (formerly COMEX) |
| NYMEX Real-Time | USD 1.25, free of charge with commissions exceeding USD 20 per month | Futures and futures options traded at the NYMEX |
| US Securities Snapshot and Futures Value Bundle + US Equity and Options Add-On Streaming Bundle | USD 4.50, requires the US Securities Snapshot and Futures Value Bundle + US Futures Value Bundle PLUS | Stocks traded at the AMEX, NYSE, and NASDAQ, as well as options on these securities |
| OPRA (US Options Exchanges) | Max. USD 1.50, included in the US Securities Snapshot and Futures Value Bundle + US Equity and Options Add-On Streaming Bundle | Provides options data from AMEX, ARCA, BATS, BOX, BSE, CBOE2, CBOE, ISE, NASDAQ, and PHLX |
Global
| Name of the package | Cost per month | Products |
|---|---|---|
| IDEAL FOREX (IDEAL PRO) | Free | Forex |
| IB FX | Free | Forex |
| Index CFD (Non Professional, Level I) | Free | CFDs |
| UK Physical Metals and Commodities (Level I) | Free | Metals traded at the London spot market |
Which market data package do I need for US options?
To receive real-time quotes for US options, you can subscribe to OPRA market data: OPRA (Options Price Reporting Authority).
This package provides consolidated options quotes from AMEX, ARCA, BATS, BOX, BSE, CBOE2, CBOE, ISE NASDAQ, and PHLX.
Are real-time quotes essential for trading?
The transmission and execution of your orders always occur in real-time. Real-time quotes are not a requirement for trading through LYNX. Securities that are displayed with delayed or no quotes can still be traded. However, please note that delayed quotes may differ from real-time quotes when choosing the order type.
Why is my real-time market data no longer displayed?
Real-time market data package may be automatically disabled or restricted under regulatory or operational conditions, including the following:
- Your account does not meet the minimum equity value of 200 USD (or an equivalent value in another currency).
- If you do not log in to your account for 60 days, all subscribed market data packages will be automatically canceled at the end of the month.
- You have a pending verification request regarding your financial information from the annual review. You can address this pending request in the Client Portal.
- The Non-Professional Market Data Subscriber Questionnaire is no longer valid. To update it, please follow these steps:
- Log in to the Client Portal.
- In the menu at the top right corner, select Welcome, and then Settings.
- In the Settings-page, navigate to Market Data Subscriptions.
- Click the ⚙️ icon in the Market Data Subscriber Status section.
- Select Non-Professional under Current Market Data Subscriber Status and click Continue to apply the changes.
Once you have updated your questionnaire, you will need to re-subscribe to the market data package you wish to receive. If you have any questions about receiving real-time market data, please contact your local service team.
Where can I view the billing for my subscriptions?
Fees for paid market data packages are billed monthly. The billing is processed on the third business day of the following month.
You can find a detailed breakdown of all charges in your account statements, under the section Fees. To access it, go to the Reports section in your Client Portal and generate an Account Statement.
Are there any free market data packages (real-time quotes)?
Real-time market data packages are generally not free, as they are subject to licensing terms set by the respective exchanges.
By default, if you don’t subscribe to real-time data, you’ll receive delayed quotes at no cost, provided the respective exchange supports this. These quotes typically have a delay of 15 minutes, though it can range between 10 to 20 minutes depending on the exchange.
Can I share the real-time market data with a demo account?
Yes, if you have an active real-time data subscription, you can share that data with a demo account, provided it is for personal use and within the terms of the exchange license.
To enable real-time market data follow these steps to share it with your demo account:
- Log into the Client Portal with your live account.
- In the top right corner, click Welcome, and then select Settings.
- In the Account Configuration section, choose Paper Trading Account.
- Toggle the option to Yes for Share real-time market data subscriptions with paper trading account?
- Click Save to apply the changes.