Interactive Brokers Group Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR) has launched Connections, an innovative investment discovery tool integrated directly into the IBKR platform. The tool helps investors explore related investment opportunities across multiple asset classes in 160 global markets.

Connections provides comprehensive analysis by linking various investment products including stocks, ETFs, options, futures, bonds, and Forecast Contracts. The tool enables users to discover relationships between different investments, analyze peer companies, explore market themes, and identify hedging opportunities all from a centralized location.

CEO Milan Galik emphasized that the platform's extensive product offering and geographic reach makes Connections a unique tool that can uncover opportunities unavailable on other platforms. The feature complements Interactive Brokers' existing suite of discovery tools, including global valuation comparisons, sentiment analysis, and bond screening.

Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR) has launched its IBKR Lite pricing plan in Singapore, offering commission-free trading of US stocks and ETFs. The new plan features zero commissions, no platform fees, no settlement fees, and no minimum requirements, providing Singaporean investors with transparent and cost-effective access to US markets.

The service complements IBKR's existing Pro plan and includes access to 160+ global markets, trading in 28 currencies, overnight trading capabilities for 10,000+ US stocks and ETFs, and features like fractional shares and recurring investments. Clients can switch between Lite and Pro pricing plans based on their trading needs while maintaining access to IBKR's trading platforms and tools.

Interactive Brokers (NASDAQ:IBKR) reported strong July 2025 performance metrics, with Daily Average Revenue Trades (DARTs) reaching 3.498 million, up 27% year-over-year. The company achieved significant growth across key metrics, including client equity of $685.8 billion (up 35% YoY), margin loan balances of $67.6 billion (up 20% YoY), and client credit balances of $144.3 billion.

The broker's client base expanded to 3.958 million accounts, representing a 32% increase from the previous year. Average commission per cleared commissionable order was $2.64. For IBKR PRO clients, the total cost of executing U.S. Reg.-NMS stocks was approximately 1.8 basis points in July, with a twelve-month average of 3.5 basis points.

Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR) has officially launched Version 1.0 of IBKR Desktop, a comprehensive trading platform developed over two years of beta testing. The new platform combines market intelligence, product discovery, and execution tools in a modern interface designed for both retail and professional traders.

Key features include Portfolio management, Watchlist, Advanced Charts, Options Chains, Level 2 Market Depth, and an enhanced Global Search function. The platform also introduces Investment Themes discovery and improved language support for global clients. IBKR Desktop delivers core functionality comparable to their flagship Trader Workstation platform and integrates with Interactive Brokers' broader platform suite.

Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR) has announced the expansion of its Forecast Contracts to the European market. These event-based contracts allow investors to trade on yes-or-no outcomes related to financial, economic, and climate indicators, with trading available nearly 24 hours a day, 6 days a week.

Contract prices range from USD 0.02 to USD 0.99, reflecting market-perceived probability. Successful predictions settle at USD 1.00, while incorrect ones settle at zero. The platform offers an interest-like incentive coupon at 3.83% APY on open positions, paid monthly.

The service is accessible through IBKR ForecastTrader or other Interactive Brokers platforms, available to eligible clients across Interactive Brokers' global subsidiaries.

Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR) has announced the launch of NISA accounts through its Japanese affiliate, Interactive Brokers Securities Japan Inc. (IBSJ). NISA (Nippon Individual Savings Account) is a government-backed investment vehicle that enables Japanese residents to invest in stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with tax-free earnings growth.

Through this initiative, Japanese investors can access over 160 global exchanges across the U.S., Europe, and Asia while benefiting from low commissions and professional trading tools. The service combines NISA's tax advantages with IBKR's established trading platform, offering Japanese residents enhanced opportunities for long-term wealth building.

Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR) released its 2025 Advisor Insights Survey, revealing strong optimism among independent RIAs regarding AI integration in financial advisory services. The survey highlights that 62% of advisors believe generative AI can improve efficiency, while 51% see it enhancing investment advice quality.

Key findings show that 48% of advisors expect AI to transform their role within five years. The survey also identified that back-office administration and regulatory compliance are the primary challenges facing advisors. Despite these challenges, 61% of advisors anticipate business growth in 2025.

Interactive Brokers (NASDAQ:IBKR) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results with both GAAP and adjusted EPS of $0.51, up from $0.41 and $0.44 respectively year-over-year. Net revenues reached $1.48 billion, increasing from $1.23 billion in the previous year.

Key performance metrics showed substantial growth with customer accounts up 32% to 3.87 million and customer equity increasing 34% to $664.6 billion. Commission revenue grew 27% to $516 million, driven by higher trading volumes. Net interest income rose 9% to $860 million. The company maintained a strong pretax profit margin of 75% and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share.

Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR) has launched Investment Themes, a new discovery tool powered by Reflexivity that transforms market trends into actionable trading insights. The tool covers the entire S&P 1500 universe and helps investors explore market trends, compare companies, and identify opportunities without needing prior ticker symbols or research.

The platform features ~500 real-world business areas and industry trends, offering capabilities such as theme-based company discovery, competitive landscape analysis, and global revenue exposure mapping. The tool utilizes Reflexivity's proprietary knowledge graph and scoring system to assess companies based on revenue exposure, strategic importance, and capital expenditures.

Investment Themes is available to IBKR clients worldwide at no additional cost, currently in beta on most platforms, and will be accessible through Trader Workstation, IBKR Mobile, and IBKR Desktop.