⚡️Interactive Brokers Guide to Investing $1k ✨

After weeks of waiting and working on my logins, I finally got my Interactive Brokers account functional and made my first investment. This video shows a bit of that frustrating process then tours some of the features of both the Interactive Brokers Global Trader App as well as their desktop browser Portfolio view. There are a TON of options, features, and tools in this platform which is great if you want them. Check out Interactive Brokers: https://www.interactivebrokers.com/mkt/?src=brendanevanPY1&url=%2Fen%2Fwhyib%2Foverview.php ⏱Handy Timeline: 0:00 Intro 0:21 Transferring 1:02 Trying an ACH 1:29 Attempt 2: Linking accounts 2:07 Depositing $1k 2:23 Global Trader App 4:22 First trade with IBKR 5:00 Portfolio Analyzer Feature 6:15 Allocation goals 7:16 Woah, Retirement Planner?! 8:53 Discover new stocks 11:29 ESG Impact Dashboard 13:33 Custom Home Screen 14:20 Not the simplest 14:35 Traders Academy Classes 15:21 Get started 15:25 Next video How I am compensated: This video is not sponsored by IBKR or anyone else, but I am an affiliate of IBKR, which means I am paid for the actions taken by customers to use IBKR. This doesn't cost you extra, it just means if you're going to sign up for Interactive Brokers anyway, I would appreciate if you used my link to do so! #BrendanEvan Disclaimer: Any financial or investing-related topics discussed on this channel are not from a professional investment advisor and are not financial advice for you. This is for entertainment and inspirational purposes only. My opinions are not reflective of the companies mentioned in the video. Also please know that many of the links I have in video descriptions are affiliate links which means I may be compensated by the company whom you do business with at no extra expense to you. Thank you for your support! Updated IBKR Disclosures as of 5/20/24 This content is provided by a paid Influencer of Interactive Brokers. Influencer is not employed by, partnered with, or otherwise affiliated with Interactive Brokers in any additional fashion. This content represents the opinions of Influencer, which are not necessarily shared by Interactive Brokers. The experiences of the Influencer may not be representative of other customers, and nothing within this content is a guarantee of future performance or success. None of the information contained herein constitutes a recommendation, promotion, offer, or solicitation of an offer by Interactive Brokers to buy, sell or hold any security, financial product or instrument or to engage in any specific investment strategy. Investment involves risks. Investors should obtain their own independent financial advice and understand the risks associated with investment products and services before making investment decisions. Risk disclosure statements can be found on the Interactive Brokers website. Interactive Brokers is a FINRA registered broker and SIPC member, as well as a National Futures Association registered Futures Commission Merchant. Interactive Brokers provides execution and clearing services to its customers. For more information regarding Interactive Brokers or any Interactive Brokers products or services referred to in this video, please visit www.interactivebrokers.com. Digital Assets: Trading in digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, is especially risky and is only for individuals with a high-risk tolerance and the financial ability to sustain losses. For more information about the risks surrounding the trading of Digital Assets please see the "Disclosure of Risks of Trading Digital Assets”. Any trading symbols, entities or investment products displayed are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to portray recommendations. ETF Disclosure: Any discussion or mention of an ETF is not to be construed as a recommendation, promotion or solicitation. All investors should review and consider associated investment risks, charges and expenses of the investment company or fund prior to investing. Before acting on this material, you should consider whether it is suitable for your particular circumstances and, as necessary, seek professional advice. Mutual Fund Disclosure: Mutual Funds are investments that pool the funds of investors to purchase a range of securities to meet specified objectives, such as growth, income or both. Investors are reminded to consider the various objectives, fees, and other risks associated with investing in Mutual Funds. Please read the prospectus accordingly. This communication is not to be construed as a recommendation, solicitation or promotion of any specific fund, or family of funds. Interactive Brokers may receive compensation from fund companies in connection with purchases and holdings of mutual fund shares. Such compensation is paid out of the funds’ assets. However, IBKR does not solicit you to invest in specific funds and does not recommend specific funds or any other products to you.