Only Broker-Dealers can place orders to buy and sell on Island. With Direct Access, you will have a choice of market makers and several ECNs, including Island. You have every right to insist that your broker route your limit orders to Island. Find out which brokerage firms deliver to you the unique and powerful advantages of Island. Learn to what extent the brokerage firm subscribers in Island s vast network utilize our fast, efficient, and lower-cost services.
Island is completely anonymous.
Therefore, we only list those subscribers who consent to being listed. Click Here for a list of subscribing firms. Island's fees are not necessarily related to the commission you end up paying your broker. A different fee schedule may apply for other select subscribers. You can ask your broker if they use Island for executing your orders, and if they do how it affects your commission.