Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers has added an Ask IBKR functionality to the IBKR Desktop platform.
Version 1.2 (beta) of the platform includes Ask IBKR, an AI-powered tool that delivers instant portfolio insights through natural language inquiries.
To make use of the feature, navigate to your Portfolio and click the Search bar. The IBKR ASK section will populate.
Search for key words such as “Portfolio Performance” to view additional IBKR Ask results.
IBKR Desktop is designed to serve as a primary trading platform for both retail and professional clients. It combines all key trading workflow components, including discovery, analysis, execution, and portfolio management, in a powerful and intuitive interface.
In July 2025, Interactive Brokers announced the launch of Version 1.0 of the IBKR Desktop platform.
Key features in Version 1.0 include:
- A full suite of core trading tools such as Portfolio, Watchlist, Advanced Charts, Options Chains, Level 2 Market Depth, and Time & Sales
- Enhanced Global Search for faster access to securities, tools, and platform functions
- New Investment Themes discovery feature
- Improved translations and language support for IBKR’s global clients
- White-branded services making IBKR Desktop available for Introducing Brokers and other institutional clients.
