Strong Account Growth and Milestones
Interactive Brokers added their four millionth customer and reached $150 billion in client cash balances, both up over 30% from last year. Client equity surpassed $750 billion, up 40% from last year.
Record-Breaking Revenue and Trading Volumes
Commissions rose to a record $537 million, 23% above last year's third quarter. Options volume rose 27% and equity volumes were up 67% from last year. Total net revenues were up 21%.
Significant Growth in Crypto and New Products
Crypto trade volumes rose 87% from last quarter and over five times versus last year. Forecast contract volumes grew 165% in the second quarter. Overnight trading volumes were up 90% from 2024.
Expansion of Global Offerings and Partnerships
Introduced new tax-advantaged accounts in Japan and Sweden. Added new liquidity providers for options and U.S. stocks. Continued demand for global introducing broker offering.
Recognition and Rankings
Interactive Brokers rose to rank number four for the number of hedge funds serviced, ahead of many historically better-known names in the funds industry.