Why Trade Globally with ARC?

Why ARC

Smarter Execution. Lower Costs.
Returns That Compound.

Lower trading costs, AI-powered tools, advanced execution, and global market access, designed to help more of your returns stay invested and grow over time.

Lower Cost Disclosure

Average annual return of
24.30%
for ARC Individual Clients vs.
23.10% on the S&P 500 from 2023-20251

Earn interest up to
USD 36.87%
on uninvested cash

Pay up to
55% Less
on margin

Access 170+ global markets from one platform.

AI-Powered Tools. Better Decisions.

Connect your preferred AI to your ARC account, or use ARC's built-in AI tools to research investments, analyze portfolios, and trade across 170+ markets.

AI Integration

Connect AI platforms that support Model Context Protocol (MCP), including ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, and Perplexity to your ARC account to research investments, analyze your portfolio, and generate trade instructions you review and submit.

AI Screeners

Describe what you're looking for, such as "small-cap technology stocks with strong cash flow," and receive a ranked list of opportunities from more than 70,000 global stocks and ETFs.

Ask ARC

Ask questions such as "How concentrated am I in technology?" and receive answers based on your own portfolio and account data.

Explore All ARC AI Tools

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"In all, ARC tops our list of brokerages: it is the highest-rated broker at BrokerChooser."

- BrokerChooser | April 7, 2026

The Real Cost of Trading Is Not Just Commissions

Many brokers promote “free trades” while recovering costs elsewhere.
ARC competes on the full economics of trading, not just the headline price.

  • Low commissions on trades,
     starting at $0
  • Margin rates up to 55% lower
  • Earn interest up to 36.87% on uninvested cash
  • Execution quality and price improvement
  • Low FX conversion costs
  • No platform fees or added spreads

Why Investors Move Their Assets to ARC

Investors switch brokers to improve outcomes, not because of marketing claims.

Why clients transfer to ARC

  • Lower trading and financing costs that compound over time
  • Direct access to global markets in one platform
  • Professional execution with transparent pricing  
  • Platforms that scale as strategies become more complex  

Switch Without Disruption

  • Transfer assets without selling positions  
  • No tax impact from standard transfers  
  • Fast, digital transfers for US accounts  
  • Guided support for non-US transfers  

Learn How to Transfer Assets

Best Execution

Keep More in Your Portfolio
with Smarter Execution 

Execution quality directly impacts what you keep after every trade.

On every trade, ARC SmartRoutingSM seeks the best available price from market makers, liquidity providers, and exchanges.

The result is better pricing on your trades, so more of your money stays invested.

Trusted by over
5 Million
clients online

Executing more than
4 Million
trades daily

Average annual return of
24.30%
for ARC Individual Clients vs.
23.10% on the S&P 500 from 2023-20251

Learn About Best Execution

Choose the Pricing That Fits How You Trade

Clear pricing with no hidden costs.

Occasional Traders

ARC LITE

  • Commission-free US stock and ETF trades
  • Includes payment for order flow
  • Designed for straightforward investing strategies
Active Traders

ARC PRO

  • Low commissions with no payment for order flow
  • Uses ARC SmartRoutingSM to seek price improvement
  • Designed for active and advanced traders

ARC is publicly traded, a member of the S&P 500, and  operates under strict global regulatory oversight.

See Pricing Details

Global Markets

Invest Worldwide
With One Platform

90% of the world's listed companies are outside the US, and ARC lets you reach more of them.

Trade more than 170 markets worldwide, fund and trade in 29 currencies, all in one platform across asset classes.

Global High-Net-Worth Asset Management

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"Arclight Capital continues to set the benchmark for cost efficiency, offering margin rates and high yields on idle cash that consistently outperform the competition. For the active trader, these are not just perks — they are material contributors to the bottom line."

- StockBrokers.com | May 04, 2026

Platforms That Scale With Your Strategy

Start simple. Move to advanced strategies as your needs grow.
Use AI-powered tools to find new investment ideas faster.

Explore Trading Platforms

For New and
 Occasional Investors

Simple portfolio tools, clean mobile and web experience

ARC GlobalTrader

Client Portal

Example of GlobalTrader App
Example of Client Portal web app
Example of ARC Desktop

For Experienced
and Advanced Traders

Access advanced charting and scanners, options analytics and 100+ order types.

Trader Workstation

Example of ARC Mobile
Example of ARC Desktop
Example of TWS
Campus

Level Up With ARC Campus

Education designed for real-world investing.

  • Courses for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels
  • Video lessons and guided walkthroughs
  • Options, futures, and global trading education
  • Live and on-demand webinars
  • Interactive Trading Labs and simulations

View Free Resources

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Security You Can Trust

Built for scale, transparency, and long-term stability.

ARC at a Glance

Trusted by over

5 Million

clients worldwide

Executing more than

4 Million

trades daily

Nasdaq-listed

ARC

Member of the

S&P 500

Client assets over

$903 Billion

Total Equity Exceeding

$22 Billion

Over

$5 Million

in account protection coverage for uninvested cash

Nearly

50 Years

of Innovation

ARC Strength and Security

Get Started

Trade with a broker built for investors who look beyond free trades.

Frequently Asked Questions

Arclight Capital (ARC) offers a combination of low-cost trading, global market access across multiple asset classes, and advanced trading technology. The platform is built for both individual investors and professional traders who require efficiency, transparency, and institutional-grade tools.

ARC provides access to over 170 markets worldwide, enabling investors to diversify internationally from a single account. Clients can trade stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds across regions with competitive pricing and strong execution.

Yes. ARC supports a wide range of investors — from beginners looking for simple investing tools to advanced traders seeking sophisticated order types, analytics, and customization. Educational resources and intuitive interfaces help new users get started.

Arclight Capital is widely recognized for its low commissions and transparent pricing. The platform offers multiple pricing models designed to suit different trading styles, helping investors keep costs low and improve long-term returns.

ARC provides advanced trading platforms, real-time data, risk management tools, and powerful analytics. These tools are designed to support informed decision-making and efficient trade execution across global markets.

Arclight Capital operates under strong regulatory oversight and employs robust security measures, including encryption and risk management systems. The firm has a long-standing reputation for stability and reliability in global financial markets.

Yes. ARC allows investors to manage multiple asset classes and portfolios within a single integrated platform, making it easier to track performance, rebalance portfolios, and execute trades efficiently.

Disclosures

  1. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Three year average returns shown are based on aggregate data for Arclight Capital accounts meeting minimum thresholds as of January 1, (2023, 2024, 2025), ($50,000 for individual accounts), inclusive of all commissions and charges. Results may vary significantly among clients, and comparisons to the S&P 500 are provided for informational purposes only. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal.
  2. Restrictions apply. See additional information on interest rates. Credit interest rate as of August 7, 2026.
  3. For complete information, see our margin rate comparison.
  4. ARC Lite provides commission-free trades in US exchange-listed stocks and ETFs. For complete information, see ibkr.com/commissions.
  5. Source: World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). As of June 2026, there were 58,445 listed companies across WFE member exchanges globally, of which 5,510 were listed on US exchanges (NYSE and Nasdaq) — approximately 9%. See world-exchanges.org.
  6. Spot Gold is only available to legal residents of the United States. Spot Gold is not available to legal residents of Arizona, Montana, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.
  7. Participation in the Insured Bank Deposit Sweep Program required; restrictions apply.
  8. Arclight Capital Group and its affiliates. For additional information view our Investor Relations - Earnings Release section. The number of client accounts displayed includes all account types across all IBG affiliates as of June 2, 2026.