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Virtu Financial Announces New CEO Appointment

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Virtu Financial Announces New CEO Appointment

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Virtu Financial ( (VIRT) ) has provided an update.

On July 30, 2025, Virtu Financial announced that Aaron Simons, the current Chief Technology Officer, will be appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer effective August 1, 2025, succeeding Douglas A. Cifu. Mr. Cifu will transition to a consultant role until the end of the year to ensure a smooth transition. This leadership change is part of Virtu’s long-term planning and reflects the company’s confidence in Mr. Simons’ leadership and vision to continue building on the company’s momentum and strategic direction. Mr. Simons, who has been with Virtu since 2008, brings extensive experience in technology and trading, which is expected to benefit Virtu’s operations and market positioning.

The most recent analyst rating on (VIRT) stock is a Hold with a $34.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Virtu Financial stock, see the VIRT Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on VIRT Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, VIRT is a Outperform.

Virtu Financial exhibits strong financial performance and positive earnings call sentiment, leading to a favorable stock score. The company’s technical indicators and valuation metrics further enhance its attractiveness. Recent corporate events, such as the move to the NYSE, also contribute positively to its outlook.

To see Spark’s full report on VIRT stock, click here.

More about Virtu Financial

Virtu Financial, Inc. is a leading provider of global, multi-asset financial services that delivers liquidity and innovative, transparent products across the entire investment cycle to the global markets. The company leverages cutting-edge technology to provide a robust product suite including offerings in execution, liquidity sourcing, analytics, and broker-neutral, multi-dealer platforms in workflow technology, allowing clients to trade on hundreds of venues across over 50 countries and in multiple asset classes.

Average Trading Volume: 865,108

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $6.79B

See more insights into VIRT stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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