Interactive Brokers has expanded its global market access through the Bucharest Stock Exchange. The move gives eligible clients access to Romanian stocks through its platform. Interactive Brokers now connects clients with the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB). The addition gives investors access to one of Europe’s strongest-performing emerging markets in 2025.
Clients can trade Romanian equities alongside products from more than 170 global markets. They can also manage these investments through one integrated trading platform.
The expansion strengthens Interactive Brokers’ global trading offering. It also gives investors another option for portfolio diversification across international markets.
“Adding the Bucharest Stock Exchange expands the choices available to our clients and reinforces our commitment to providing the broadest possible access to global markets,” said Milan Galik, Chief Executive Officer of Interactive Brokers.
Romania Gains Greater Global Market Attention
Romania has gained stronger attention from international investors in recent years. MSCI elevated Romania to Advanced Frontier Market status. Meanwhile, the BET index reached record highs during 2025. The index also continued its growth during the first half of 2026.
Through the new integration, Interactive Brokers clients can access Romanian equities directly through the same platform. Investors can therefore include Romanian listed companies within broader global investment strategies. The move also simplifies access for clients already using Interactive Brokers. Investors do not need a separate platform to manage their Romanian market exposure.
“Adding the Bucharest Stock Exchange expands the choices available to our clients and reinforces our commitment to providing the broadest possible access to global markets,” said Milan Galik, Chief Executive Officer of Interactive Brokers. “Romania is one of Europe’s stronger emerging economies, and we’re pleased to make this market available to our clients through the same platform they use to access exchanges around the world.”
Remus Vulpescu, Chief Executive Officer of the Bucharest Stock Exchange added: “We welcome Interactive Brokers to Romania’s capital market. Every new gateway matters: over the last 12 months, our market has built on the strong momentum of recent years, channeling more than EUR 5.0 billion into the Romanian economy, further broadening its listed universe and investor base, and delivering a total return of more than 80%, the highest among EU main market indices. Connecting millions of global investors to Bucharest Stock Exchange deepens liquidity, sharpens pricing, and brings Romanian listed companies the international visibility they have earned.”
Broader Access to Romanian Equities
- The Bucharest Stock Exchange addition offers several benefits to eligible Interactive Brokers clients. Investors can trade Romanian stocks together with other global assets.
- Unrivaled Market Access: Clients are able to trade in Romanian equities as well as over 170 markets globally. They can run their international investment business on a single, integrated platform.
- Smooth Integration: Investors can use their existing Interactive Brokers accounts. They also have access to Romanian investments through mobile, web and desktop platforms.
- Attractive Valuations & Growth: Romania was recently ranked as an Advanced Frontier Market. The market has also shown strong performance and has continued growth potential.
- IBKR Advantage: Clients benefit from low, transparent pricing on all available markets. Also they can use advanced trading tools for their investment activities.
Interactive Brokers broadens global trading reach
The inclusion of the Bucharest Stock Exchange further expands the international market offering of Interactive Brokers. The platform enables the company to continue offering investors access to a wide range of markets. It also appeals to investors seeking more international diversification. Romanian stocks now are part of a broader global investment strategy.
Integration also links international investors with Romania’s developing capital market. It gives more exposure to companies listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange. Interactive Brokers strengthens its global investing position. The platform provides access to international exchanges and digital trading capabilities.
The addition to the Bucharest Stock Exchange also reflects a growing interest in emerging and frontier markets. Romanian equities can be considered by investors as part of other global opportunities. This, in turn, broadens the range of markets available to eligible Interactive Brokers clients. The firm remains focused on broad-based, integrated access to global financial markets.
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News Source: Businesswire.com
