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How to Track Your Interactive Brokers Portfolio (2026 Guide)

Export your IBKR positions and get AI-powered analysis for sophisticated investors

April 26, 20268 min read

Portfolio Genius Team

AI Portfolio Management Experts · Quantitative finance and portfolio optimization

Need to export your Interactive Brokers positions, or looking for a portfolio analysis tool that complements IBKR's trading platform? IBKR offers powerful data export options — Activity Statements and Flex Queries — in CSV format. Import that data into Portfolio Genius for free AI-powered analysis — risk scores, diversification breakdowns, and personalized trade suggestions — in under ten minutes. No signup required to try it. We support IBKR and many other platforms—see our full list of supported broker integrations. Need help choosing a tracker? See our best portfolio trackers for 2026 comparison.

What Sets IBKR Data Export Apart

Interactive Brokers offers some of the most comprehensive data export options of any brokerage:

Flex Queries

Highly customizable reports that let you export exactly the data you need in CSV, XML, or other formats.

Multi-Currency Support

Track positions in multiple currencies including USD, EUR, GBP, and more with proper conversion rates.

Complete Trade History

Detailed records including executions, commissions, options assignments, dividends, and more.

How to Export Your IBKR Positions via Activity Statements

The quickest way to get your IBKR data:

Download Activity Statement

  1. Log in to Client Portal at interactivebrokers.com
  2. Navigate to Performance & ReportsStatements
  3. Select Activity statement type
  4. Choose your date range (MTD, YTD, or custom)
  5. Select CSV format
  6. Click Run to generate the report
  7. Download the file when ready

How to Create an IBKR Flex Query for Custom Exports

For more customized exports, use IBKR's powerful Flex Query system:

Set Up a Flex Query

  1. Go to Performance & ReportsFlex Queries
  2. Click Create New
  3. Name your query (e.g., "Portfolio Export for Analysis")
  4. Select sections to include:
    • Open Positions
    • Trades
    • Cash Transactions
    • Account Information
  5. Choose output format (CSV recommended)
  6. Set date range and save
  7. Run the query anytime from the Flex Queries page

Pro Tip: Flex Query Scheduling

You can set up Flex Queries to run automatically on a schedule. This is useful if you want to regularly update your Portfolio Genius portfolio with fresh data.

What Your IBKR CSV Export Contains

IBKR exports contain detailed information:

FieldDescriptionNotes
SymbolSecurity tickerMay include exchange suffix
PositionShare quantityCan be fractional
Cost BasisAverage cost per shareIn position currency
CurrencyPosition currencyUSD, EUR, GBP, etc.
Market ValueCurrent position valueIn base currency
Unrealized P&LOpen profit/lossBefore closing trade

How to Import IBKR Data Into a Portfolio Analyzer

Use your exported IBKR CSV with our AI-powered Import Wizard to quickly set up your portfolio:

Use the Import Wizard

AI-Powered
  1. Go to Portfolio Genius — no signup required to try it
  2. Click Import Portfolio from the dashboard
  3. Name your portfolio (e.g., "IBKR Trading" or "Interactive Brokers")
  4. Upload your IBKR CSV file—our AI automatically extracts your positions
  5. Review and edit the extracted positions if needed (remove any exchange suffixes)
  6. Click Analyze Portfolio to get instant AI insights!

Alternative: Manual Entry

If you prefer, you can also enter positions manually:

  1. Click Create Portfolio
  2. Add positions one by one (remove exchange suffixes like .L or .DE)
  3. Enter ticker symbol, quantity, and cost basis
  4. Configure AI advisor and start receiving analysis

Perfect for Active Traders

IBKR users often trade frequently. Portfolio Genius helps you:

  • Track overall portfolio performance beyond individual trades
  • Analyze risk exposure across all positions
  • Get AI insights on portfolio-level allocation
  • Monitor correlation between holdings
  • Identify concentration risks in your portfolio

How Do You Handle International Securities?

If you trade international stocks on IBKR, keep these tips in mind. The process differs from US-only brokers like Vanguard or Schwab—see our guide on tracking your Vanguard portfolio for a comparison.

Use ADR tickers when available

For foreign stocks with US ADRs (like TSM for Taiwan Semiconductor), use the ADR ticker for easier tracking.

Remove exchange suffixes

IBKR uses suffixes like ".L" for London or ".DE" for Frankfurt. When adding to Portfolio Genius, use just the base ticker.

Convert to USD basis

For accurate portfolio analysis, convert your cost basis to USD using the exchange rate at purchase.

Options and Complex Positions

Portfolio Genius focuses on stock and ETF positions. If you have options positions in IBKR, track them separately or consider the delta-equivalent stock exposure for portfolio analysis.

Automated Tracking Alternative: Alpaca Integration

While IBKR offers powerful data export, you may want automatic syncing. Consider complementing your IBKR account with an Alpaca brokerage account for AI-automated trading that syncs automatically with Portfolio Genius. Our multi-broker portfolio consolidation guide explains how to bring IBKR, Alpaca, and other accounts together in one view.

Start Analyzing Your IBKR Portfolio Today

You've chosen a powerful broker for sophisticated trading. Now enhance your strategy with AI-powered portfolio analysis that helps you see the bigger picture beyond individual trades. If you also maintain accounts at other brokerages, learn how to track investments across multiple brokers in a single dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Interactive Brokers have a built-in portfolio analysis tool?

Yes, Interactive Brokers offers PortfolioAnalyst, a free tool available through Client Portal that provides performance reporting, allocation analysis, risk measures, and benchmark comparisons. It supports numerous performance and measurement factors, including performance attribution, projected income, and tax planning tools.

How do I export my Interactive Brokers positions to CSV?

In Client Portal, go to Performance & Reports and select either Activity Statements for a standard export or Flex Queries for a customized export. Choose CSV as the format, select your date range (limited to one year per file), and run the export. Flex Queries give you the most control over exactly which data fields are included.

Can I track my IBKR portfolio alongside accounts at other brokers?

PortfolioAnalyst does support linking some external accounts, but the experience is limited. For a more seamless multi-broker view with AI-powered analysis, you can export your IBKR activity statement as a CSV and upload it to a tool like Portfolio Genius alongside exports from Fidelity, Schwab, Vanguard, or any other broker.

What is a Flex Query in Interactive Brokers?

A Flex Query is an IBKR feature that lets you create highly customized reports by selecting specific data fields, date ranges, and formats. This is more flexible than the standard activity statement and is especially useful for exporting detailed trade history, cash transactions, or dividend data in CSV format for analysis in external tools.

Is PortfolioAnalyst free to use?

Yes, PortfolioAnalyst is completely free for all IBKR clients. It includes a real-time reporting dashboard, allocation goal monitoring, retirement planning tools, tax planning features, and budgeting tools. While it is one of the more comprehensive built-in broker tools available, investors seeking AI-driven insights may still benefit from supplementing it with a dedicated portfolio tracker.

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