IBKR offers many market data packages, but if you mainly trade U.S. stocks, ETFs, and options, you can keep the cost very low.
For a non-professional account, these four Level 1 subscriptions cover most U.S. stock and options trading needs:
| Subscription | Monthly Fee |
|---|---|
| NYSE Network A / CTA L1 | $1.50 |
| Network B L1 | $1.50 |
| NASDAQ Network C / UTP L1 | $1.50 |
| OPRA U.S. Options L1 | $1.50 |
| Total | $6.00/month |
This setup gives you real-time Level 1 data for most U.S. stocks, ETFs, and listed options.
What Each Subscription Covers
Network A covers NYSE-listed stocks.
Network B covers NYSE American, BATS, ARCA, IEX, and regional exchanges. It is especially useful for ETFs.
Network C covers Nasdaq-listed stocks such as NVDA, TSLA, MSFT, AAPL, AMZN, META, AMD, and MU.
OPRA provides real-time U.S. options quotes, including Bid, Ask, Last, and quote sizes.
How to Subscribe on the IBKR Website
Log in to the IBKR Client Portal.
Click the profile icon in the top-right corner, then select Settings.
Go to:
Settings → Market Data Subscriptions → Configure → North American → Level I (NBBO)
Then subscribe to these four items:
NASDAQ (Network C/UTP) (NP,L1)
NYSE (Network A/CTA) (NP,L1)
NYSE American, BATS, ARCA, IEX, and Regional Exchanges (Network B) (NP,L1)
OPRA (US Options Exchanges) (NP,L1)
For most non-professional users, the total nominal cost is:
$6/month
Why Not Use the $10 Bundle?
IBKR also offers the US Securities Snapshot and Futures Value Bundle for around $10/month.
However, that bundle is not the same as having continuous streaming Level 1 data for Network A, B, C, and OPRA.
If you also add the US Equity and Options Add-On Streaming Bundle, the nominal cost becomes:
$10 base bundle + $4.50 streaming add-on = $14.50/month
If you only need U.S. stocks, ETFs, and options, the separate $6 setup is usually cheaper.
Important: Futures Are Not Included
The $6 setup does not include real-time futures data.
If you trade futures on exchanges such as CME, CBOT, COMEX, or NYMEX, you will need separate futures market data subscriptions.
So this setup is best for:
U.S. stocks + ETFs + U.S. options
not futures.
Final Setup
For a non-professional IBKR account:
Network A — $1.50
Network B — $1.50
Network C — $1.50
OPRA — $1.50
Total: $6/month
A simple and low-cost setup for real-time U.S. stock, ETF, and options data.