Is Webull available in Israel? Alternatives in 2026

Have you heard about the Webull app on YouTube or social media and want to know if it’s available in Israel? You’re in the right place.

Webull is a modern, easy-to-use investment app originally from the US that popularised commission-free trading in financial products including stocks, options, and ETFs. With over 20 million users globally and a NASDAQ listing (ticker: BULL) since April 2025, Webull has expanded internationally over the past few years – though Middle East expansion is still in early stages.

Want to know if Webull is available in Israel, its expansion plans, and the best alternatives for Israeli investors? We’ve got you covered.

What is Webull?

Webull is an investment app founded in 2017, offering commission-free trading on stocks, ETFs, options, and crypto (in selected markets) through a clean, mobile-first interface. Its user-friendly design and zero-commission model have made it globally popular alongside its biggest US rival, Robinhood.

Webull went public on NASDAQ (ticker: BULL) in April 2025 via a SPAC merger, adding institutional credibility to its rapid international expansion. Through apps like Webull and Robinhood, retail investors can now access financial markets without high minimums or expensive trading fees – genuinely democratising access to investing in a way that wasn’t possible a decade ago.

Founded in 1978 and publicly listed on NASDAQ (ticker: IBKR), Interactive Brokers is one of the largest global online brokers, having weathered every major financial crisis since the late 1970s with strong risk management and operational resilience.

Interactive Brokers offers a comprehensive set of platforms (Trader Workstation, IBKR Desktop, Client Portal, IBKR Mobile, GlobalTrader) designed for both retail investors and institutions, with global access to stocks, ETFs, options, futures, forex, bonds, mutual funds, and commodities across 150+ markets in 30+ countries. All markets are accessible from a single account, with Smart Routing delivering competitive execution across exchanges, complemented by strong technical and fundamental analysis tools.

Beginners and intermediate investors will find extensive educational resources, though the learning curve on the main platforms is steep – which is why IBKR is generally best suited to intermediate and advanced traders. Customer service is responsive and provides clear, technical answers to most questions.

On the downside, the fee structure is complex (tiered pricing varies by asset class, exchange, and monthly volume), the registration process is fully digital but takes longer than at simpler brokers, and trading isn’t commission-free. However, when you account for IBKR’s industry-low FX fees (0.20 bps, minimum $2), narrow spreads, and the Stock Yield Enhancement Program, most clients end up with significantly lower total costs than at competing brokers.

Interactive Brokers also offers IBKR GlobalTrader, a streamlined mobile app designed for newer investors – with fractional shares from $1, automatic currency conversions, a paper trading mode with $10,000 in simulated cash, and a much more accessible interface than IBKR’s main platforms.

For Israeli investors specifically, IBKR is one of the most popular international brokers – providing access to NIS (Israeli new shekel) as a base currency, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) for Israeli stocks alongside global markets, and comprehensive year-end tax documentation that simplifies reporting to the Israel Tax Authority (Rashut HaMisim). Israeli residents can trade on TASE through IBKR alongside US, European, and Asian markets from a single account.

Want to know more about Interactive Brokers? Check our Interactive Brokers review.

Which platform should you choose?

While this article focuses on Interactive Brokers as the strongest internationally available alternative to Webull for Israeli residents, the right broker for your specific situation depends on several factors:

• Fees: trading commissions, FX conversion costs (particularly relevant when converting NIS to USD for US stocks), custody fees, withdrawal fees, and inactivity fees.
• Regulation: ensure the broker is supervised by top-tier authorities. International brokers serving Israel typically operate under foreign regulators (SEC and FINRA in the US, FCA in the UK, CBI in Ireland, ASIC in Australia, etc.) rather than the Israel Securities Authority (ISA) – both options can be appropriate, but understand the regulatory framework protecting your assets.
• Product range: not all brokers offer the same access to TASE-listed Israeli stocks, US markets, European UCITS ETFs, options, bonds, or cryptocurrencies. Match the broker to the asset classes you actually need.
• Currency support: brokers supporting NIS base currency reduce FX conversion costs on Israeli stock trades. For US stock trading, USD funding is typically more efficient.
• Israeli tax considerations: Israel applies a flat 25% capital gains tax on investment income for most residents (with some exceptions), plus dividend taxation. International brokers typically don’t withhold Israeli tax at source – you handle your own reporting to the Israel Tax Authority. The 15% US dividend withholding tax (under the Israel-US tax treaty with a W-8BEN form) applies on US stocks.

The best online broker for your specific case will depend on your profile, preferences, trading style, and long-term objectives. We recommend exploring Interactive Brokers’ website and using their paper trading account (free demo with $10,000 in simulated funds via GlobalTrader) to test the platform before committing real capital.