IBKR Launches Commission-Free iShares ETFs in Europe

IBKR offers commission-free iShares ETFs for European investors through its Recurring Investment feature, starting from just 10 euros.  

Key Points:

• Interactive Brokers launches commission-free access to over 500 iShares ETFs from BlackRock for eligible individual investors in the European Economic Area.
• Investors can automate contributions through the Recurring Investment feature starting from as little as 10 euros, with no trading commissions applied.

Electronic trading platform Interactive Brokers Group (NASDAQ: IBKR) has launched commission-free ETF investing for eligible individual investors across the European Economic Area, marking a significant step forward in expanding its retail offering throughout the region.

To begin with, investors now gain access to more than 500 iShares ETFs from asset management giant BlackRock. These funds span a broad range of asset classes, including equities, bonds, thematic strategies, and sector-specific funds, giving investors considerable flexibility when constructing their portfolios.

IBKR Launches Commission-Free iShares ETFs in Europe

IBKR integrates the launch into its existing Recurring Investment feature, allowing clients to automate their periodic contributions rather than manually executing each transaction. As a result, the process becomes considerably more accessible for investors who prefer a hands-off, disciplined approach to building wealth over time.

In terms of how it works, investors select one or more iShares UCITS ETFs, set a preferred contribution amount and schedule, and begin investing from as little as 10 euros per transaction without paying any trading commissions. That zero-commission structure is particularly significant because it means more capital stays invested and continues compounding, rather than being eroded by transaction costs over time.

Kevin Keller, Chief Executive Officer of Interactive Brokers Ireland Limited, explained the rationale behind the launch clearly. “Investors should be able to build diversified, long-term portfolios without paying to do it,” he said, adding that the platform aims to give European investors a cost-efficient way to put more of their money to work.

Meanwhile, Christian Bimueller, Head of Digital Distribution Continental Europe at BlackRock, pointed to a broader shift driving demand for this type of offering. Across Europe, he noted, more individual investors are turning to ETFs for their simplicity, low cost, and built-in diversification. Furthermore, he emphasized that recurring investment plans are accelerating that trend by removing the pressure of timing the market and making it easier for investors at all levels to build consistent, long-term investing habits.

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