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Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (IBKR) is a global leader in providing cost-effective trading execution and clearing services. Headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, Interactive Brokers operates across a diverse array of financial products including stocks, options, futures, forex, bonds, and funds. Their advanced technology platform offers seamless electronic access to over 100 markets worldwide through a single IB Universal Account.
Interactive Brokers caters to a wide spectrum of clients including individual traders, financial advisors, proprietary trading groups, brokers, and hedge funds. The firm's robust infrastructure ensures efficient and reliable trading, making it a preferred choice in the brokerage industry.
Employing around 980 professionals in offices located in the USA, Switzerland, Canada, Hong Kong, the UK, Australia, Hungary, Russia, India, China, and Estonia, Interactive Brokers maintains a strong international presence while adhering to regulatory standards set by agencies like the SEC, FINRA, NYSE, and SFA.
Revenue Streams: Interactive Brokers generates approximately 31% of its net revenue from trading commissions, facilitating a diverse range of financial products. Net interest income from idle client cash accounts for about 64% of net revenue, while ancillary services contribute approximately 6%. Principal trading and other activities form a minor part of the revenue at around 5%.
In recent developments, the company has continued to innovate and expand its offerings to enhance user experience and stay competitive in the rapidly evolving financial markets. Interactive Brokers remains a significant player with around 70% of its revenue derived from the U.S. market and the remaining 30% from international clients.
For the latest updates and detailed information on the company’s performance, ongoing projects, and strategic partnerships, visit the news section.
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) has expanded its UK Stocks and Shares ISA offering by adding mutual funds, providing UK investors with broader investment options in a tax-efficient vehicle. The enhancement complements existing access to global securities, including stocks, bonds, and ETFs.
Key features include: no custody or transfer fees (£3 minimum monthly activity fee applies), low trading commissions starting at £3/€3 for UK/European stocks, and competitive pricing for mutual funds with many available at no transaction fee. US stock trading is offered at significantly lower costs with reduced FX conversion fees. Clients can earn up to 3.989% interest on GBP balances and 3.83% on USD balances (as of February 7, 2025).
The platform provides access to global investment products through various trading platforms including Trader Workstation, IBKR Mobile, Client Portal, and the new IBKR Desktop.
Interactive Brokers Group (Nasdaq: IBKR) has announced that Chairman Thomas Peterffy will be presenting at the BofA Securities 2025 Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, February 11th at 1:50 p.m. ET.
The presentation will be accessible via a live webcast through the company's website at www.interactivebrokers.com/ir-events. Interested participants are advised to log in approximately 10 minutes before the presentation begins. For those unable to attend the live session, a replay will be made available on the company's website.
Interactive Brokers Group (IBKR) reported strong January 2025 performance metrics, with significant year-over-year growth across key indicators. Daily Average Revenue Trades (DARTs) reached 3.473 million, up 58% from the previous year and 6% from December. Client equity grew to $591.4 billion, a 39% year-over-year increase.
The company saw substantial growth in client margin loan balances at $64.9 billion (up 47% YoY) and client credit balances at $120.4 billion (up 17% YoY). Client accounts increased to 3.45 million, representing a 31% year-over-year growth. The average commission per cleared commissionable order was $2.59, with specific rates for stocks ($1.87), equity options ($3.71), and futures ($4.07).
Interactive Brokers Group (Nasdaq: IBKR) has announced that CFO Paul Brody will be presenting at the UBS Financial Services Conference on Monday, February 10th at 2:40 p.m. ET. The presentation will be accessible via live webcast through the company's website at www.interactivebrokers.com/ir-events.
Interested participants are advised to log in approximately 10 minutes before the presentation begins. For those unable to attend the live session, a replay will be made available on Interactive Brokers' website.
Interactive Brokers Group (IBKR) reported strong Q4 2024 results with GAAP diluted EPS of $1.99 and adjusted EPS of $2.03, significantly up from $1.48 and $1.52 respectively in the year-ago quarter. Net revenues reached $1,387 million (GAAP) and $1,424 million (adjusted), compared to $1,139 million and $1,149 million in Q4 2023.
Key performance metrics showed substantial growth: commission revenue increased 37% to $477 million, net interest income rose 11% to $807 million, and customer accounts grew 30% to 3.34 million. Customer equity increased 33% to $568.2 billion, while margin loans grew 45% to $64.2 billion. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on March 14, 2025.
Interactive Brokers Group (IBKR) reported its December 2024 brokerage metrics, showing significant year-over-year growth across key performance indicators. The company recorded 3.267 million Daily Average Revenue Trades (DARTs), up 66% from the previous year but down 1% from November.
Client equity reached $568.2 billion (33% YoY increase), while margin loan balances grew to $64.2 billion (45% YoY increase). Client credit balances, including $4.9 billion in insured bank deposits, totaled $119.7 billion (15% YoY increase). The company's client base expanded to 3.34 million accounts, representing a 30% YoY increase.
Average commission per cleared commissionable order was $2.58, with specific rates for stocks ($1.84), equity options ($3.82), and futures ($4.56). IBKR PRO clients' total cost for executing U.S. Reg.-NMS stocks was approximately 5.7 basis points in December.
Interactive Brokers Group (IBKR) has scheduled its fourth quarter financial results announcement for Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at approximately 4:00 pm (ET). The company will follow the announcement with a conference call at 4:30 pm (ET) to discuss the results.
Interested participants can access the conference call by registering online to obtain dial-in details, and should dial in about ten minutes before the start time. The call will also be available as an audio webcast through the company's Investor Relations website.
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) has upgraded its web-based Advisor Portal with advanced trading and portfolio management tools. The enhancement includes Portfolio View, Allocation, Rebalance, and Tax Loss Harvesting features, previously available only on their desktop platform. US-based advisors now have access to an AI Commentary Generator that creates custom portfolio performance reports and market commentary.
The AI tool provides four key sections: Portfolio Summary, Portfolio News and Trends, Macro Update, and Economic Market Outlook. Through PortfolioAnalyst, advisors can consolidate client accounts from over 15,000 financial institutions. The platform offers these tools at no charge, aiming to streamline workflow and enhance client engagement.
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) has announced significant updates to its IBKR Desktop trading platform, offering enhanced features across multiple asset classes on over 150 global markets. The platform now includes advanced options tools like Options Wizard and customizable Option Chains, improved charting capabilities with symbol comparison and volume candles, and new features such as MultiSort and Options Lattice.
The platform combines sophisticated trading technology with a user-friendly interface, featuring no platform fees and tools designed for both experienced traders and novice investors. Notable improvements include enhanced options screening capabilities, customizable date ranges, hot news integration, and additional technical indicators.
Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR) has launched AI-generated news summaries as part of its News & Research offering at no additional cost to clients. The new feature provides condensed market insights from leading providers, helping investors make faster and more informed decisions. The AI tool extracts market-relevant information and allows clients to filter news related to their portfolios and watchlists.
The service is currently available to eligible clients in Canada, the UK, Ireland, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, and Japan, with potential expansion to IB clients pending regulatory discussions. Additionally, Interactive Brokers has enhanced its Hot News feed with AI tagging for notable articles, a feature available worldwide.
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