Hello everyone,
I have a question about Introducing Broker (IB) programs and wanted to get the TradingQnA community’s honest insights.
For transparency, I’m associated with a company in this space called IB2Broker (website for context only: [ https://ib2broker.com/ ]). This is not a promotional post — I’m genuinely here to understand how IB programs are perceived and how they actually work in real market situations.
Across different forums and discussions, I see a wide range of opinions about IB programs — some positive, some critical — but not many practical explanations from people who’ve experienced them first-hand.
A Few Questions I’m Curious About
Traders:
If you were introduced to a broker through an IB, did that have any tangible impact on your experience — for example, onboarding help, education, support, or anything else?
Affiliates / IBs:
What challenges have you faced with IB tracking, reporting, and payouts?
Have you ever felt that the way things were calculated wasn’t clear or transparent?
General:
IB programs are essentially long-term revenue sharing rather than one-time CPA models. From your experience, do you think the long-term nature is worth the extra complexity?
Transparency Requirements:
What kind of reporting or visibility would you personally expect to feel confident in such arrangements?
Reason for Asking
A lot of discussions about IB programs are theoretical or promotional. I’m really interested in real experiences and honest viewpoints — what works, what doesn’t, and what you’ve seen in practice.
Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts!