LYNX is a Dutch introducing broker for Interactive Brokers, offering professional trading tools and access to 100+ markets in 30+ countries, with options from €0.79 per contract.
- Access to Interactive Brokers technology
- Professional TWS platform
- Options from €0.79 per contract
- Access to 100+ markets
- Complex platform for beginners
- Minimum activity fee
- Learning curve for TWS
Fees & costs
- Min. deposit
- €0
- Trading
- European stocks (EUR): 0.06% of trade value (min €6.00, max €45.00). US stocks: USD 0.01 per share (min USD 5.00, max 3% of trade value). Options: AEX index €0.99, European stock options €0.79, US options USD 2.40 per contract.
- Stock fee
- 0.06% (min €6.00, max €45.00)
- Spread
- Forex from 0.2 pips
- Deposits
- € 0
- Withdrawals
- 1 withdrawal per month at no cost
- Inactivity
- Individual/joint: €5.00 minus commissions paid that month (€0 if commissions are €5 or more, or net liquidation value is €100,000 or more). Business: €15.00 minus commissions.
Platforms & features
Who this fits best
Note: complex platform for beginners.
How to use in practice
Advanced Options Trading
Utilize LYNX's comprehensive options trading platform for multi-leg strategies, including spreads, straddles, and iron condors across global options markets.
Construct an iron condor on the S&P 500 using TWS's OptionTrader, with real-time Greeks and probability analysis.
Global Market Access with Dutch Support
Trade on 100+ markets in 30+ countries while receiving customer support and educational content in Dutch from the Amsterdam office.
Buy Japanese stocks on the Tokyo Stock Exchange during Asian market hours while having access to Dutch-speaking support.
Active Trading with Professional Tools
Execute high-frequency trading strategies using the Trader Workstation platform's advanced order types and algorithmic trading capabilities.
Use TWS's ScaleTrader to automatically scale into a position in a US tech stock, buying shares at progressively lower prices.
Tips for beginners
- 01
Start with the paper trading account
LYNX offers a fully functional paper trading environment. Use this to learn the TWS platform's interface without risking real capital, practicing order types and strategy building.
- 02
Attend LYNX's educational webinars
LYNX provides regular Dutch-language webinars on topics like options trading, technical analysis, and platform usage. These are specifically designed to help you master the TWS platform.
- 03
Use LYNX+ (webtrader) for simple trades
If the full Trader Workstation feels overwhelming, start with LYNX+ for basic buy/sell orders. Move to TWS as you become more comfortable with advanced features.
- 04
Know the minimum activity fee
LYNX charges a monthly minimum activity fee of €5.00 minus the commissions you paid that month (€15.00 for business accounts). Plan your trading activity with this minimum in mind or accept the fee as a platform access cost.
Account opening steps
- 1.
Online Application
Complete the LYNX account application form online
- 2.
Identity Verification
Upload ID and proof of address documents
- 3.
Account Setup
Your account is set up through Interactive Brokers infrastructure
- 4.
Platform Training
Access training resources for the TWS platform
- 5.
Start Trading
Fund your account and start trading on 100+ markets
Extended guide
Complete Guide to Trading with LYNX
Getting Started
Opening a LYNX account involves completing an online application with personal and financial information. LYNX requires identity verification through document upload, including proof of address. As an introducing broker for Interactive Brokers, your account is actually held at Interactive Brokers but serviced by LYNX.
After approval, you'll receive access to the Trader Workstation (TWS) platform. Take advantage of LYNX's onboarding resources and Dutch-language tutorials before making your first trade.
Understanding the Platform
Trader Workstation (TWS): The cornerstone of LYNX's offering is TWS, a professional-grade platform with hundreds of features. Key elements include:
- Market Scanner for finding trading opportunities
- OptionTrader for complex options strategies
- ChartTrader for technical analysis directly from charts
- Portfolio Analyst for performance tracking
LYNX+ (webtrader): A browser-based alternative offering simpler functionality for quick trades when TWS isn't available.
Mobile App: The LYNX Trading App provides trading access on iOS and Android, synchronized with your TWS settings.
Options Trading
LYNX offers options trading. The platform supports all standard options strategies from covered calls to complex multi-leg combinations. Access to major options exchanges including CBOE and Eurex allows trading on US and European options, with contract fees from €0.79 (European stock options). Options are complex products with a high risk of loss.
Fee Structure
European stocks cost 0.06% of the trade value (min €6, max €45), US stocks USD 0.01 per share (min USD 5, max 3% of trade value), and options start at €0.79 per contract. Be aware of the monthly minimum activity fee: €5.00 minus the commissions you paid that month (€15.00 for business accounts).
Tips for Success
Leverage LYNX's educational resources extensively—they offer regular webinars and platform tutorials in Dutch. Use the paper trading account to master TWS before live trading. Focus on learning one platform feature at a time rather than trying to absorb everything at once.
Editorial review
LYNX is een Nederlandse broker opgericht in 2006, gereguleerd door de AFM en DNB. Het platform fungeert als introducing broker voor Interactive Brokers en biedt daarmee toegang tot het TWS-platform (Trader Workstation) van IBKR, naast de eigen webtrader LYNX+ en een mobiele app. iDEAL en SEPA worden ondersteund. Handelskosten voor Europese aandelen bedragen 0,06% van de transactiewaarde (min. € 6, max. € 45); voor Amerikaanse aandelen USD 0,01 per aandeel (min. USD 5). Opties zijn beschikbaar vanaf € 0,79 per contract.
Het grootste voordeel van LYNX is de combinatie van IBKR-technologie met een Nederlandse klantenservice en Nederlandstalige ondersteuning. Voor professionele traders en actieve beleggers biedt de TWS-integratie toegang tot 100+ markten in 30+ landen en geavanceerde ordertypen. Je rekening ligt bij Interactive Brokers Ireland (IBIE): het Ierse Investor Compensation Scheme vergoedt 90% van het verlies tot max. € 20.000. LYNX is zelf aangesloten bij het Nederlandse beleggerscompensatiestelsel (max. € 20.000 per cliënt).
Voor eenvoudige aankopen kunnen de handelskosten hoger uitvallen door het minimum van € 6; de minimale activiteitskosten van € 5 per maand (minus de betaalde commissie) zijn een aandachtspunt voor occasionele beleggers. Het TWS-platform heeft een stevige leercurve. LYNX is geschikt voor actieve Nederlandse traders die professionele tools, markttoegang en Nederlandstalige ondersteuning willen combineren. Opties, futures en margin zijn complexe producten met een hoog risico.