Interactive Brokers: AI Tools Expand for Investors

Interactive Brokers is expanding its artificial intelligence offerings. Clients can now connect their brokerage accounts to a wider range of AI applications built on the open Model Context Protocol. This update means clients can securely link their accounts to a growing ecosystem of MCP-compatible AI tools, including Claude Code, Cursor, Perplexity, and Windsurf. This builds on previous integrations with ChatGPT, Grok, and Claude. The Model Context Protocol allows AI applications to securely connect with external services. Clients can use their preferred AI assistants to analyze portfolios, research investments, monitor risk, and draft trade instructions using natural language. For example, users can ask how rising interest rates might affect their holdings or identify volatile investments. The AI will prepare draft trading instructions, but clients must still manually submit any orders. Interactive Brokers states this AI integration lets clients connect to AI tools they already use while maintaining control over their information. This matters because it offers more flexibility and advanced analytical tools for managing investments.