Paper Trading Account

Instructions

Paper trading lets you use the full range of trading capabilities in a simulated environment under real market conditions. Paper Trading accounts can help you learn to trade without risk, learning market dynamics in new exchanges and products, and testing trading strategies. When you use a paper trading account, you have limited access to Client Portal functions. Accounts are created within 24 hours under normal business circumstances. You will be notified by email when your account is ready.

All new clients automatically receive a paper trading account with 1,000,000 USD of paper trading Equity with Loan Value, which will fluctuate as if the trades had executed in the real market. Older accounts may not have paper trading accounts.

For more information, see About Paper Trading Accounts.

Configure Your Paper Trading Account

1. Click the User menu (head and shoulders icon in the top right corner) > Settings > Account Configuration > Paper Trading Account.

   

2. You will have the option to manage your paper trading account including:

   • View your username and account number

   • Share real-time market data with your paper trading account

   • Reset your password

 

Additional Resources

• Learn About Paper Trading Accounts at IBKR Campus

• Learn About the Client Portal Interface at IBKR Campus

• Visit the IBKR Client Portal Website

• Open a Free Trial Account

• Log in to Paper Trading Account