Interactive Brokers Group Reports Solid Growth in February 2026 Metrics
1. Overview of Monthly Performance
On March 2, 2026, Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBKR), a leading automated global electronic broker, released its Electronic Brokerage monthly performance metrics for February 2026. The report highlighted an impressive year-over-year growth in several key metrics, showcasing the company's strong position in the brokerage industry.
2. Key Brokerage Highlights
The February metrics reveal a robust performance, with notable increases in client equity and account numbers:
- Daily Average Revenue Trades (DARTs): Interactive Brokers reported 4.366 million DARTs, a remarkable 21% increase compared to February 2025, although it represented a slight 1% decline from the previous month.
- Ending Client Equity: The company's ending client equity reached $820.0 billion, marking a significant 40% increase year-over-year and a 1% increase from January 2026.
- Client Margin Loan Balances: Ending client margin loan balances stood at $90.0 billion, reflecting a 42% increase from the previous year but a marginal 1% decline from January 2026.
- Client Credit Balances: The ending client credit balances amounted to $162.0 billion, which included $6.2 billion in insured bank deposit sweeps. This represents a 31% increase compared to February 2025 and was approximately stable compared to the prior month.
- Client Accounts: Interactive Brokers reported 4.646 million client accounts, a significant rise of 31% year-over-year and a 2% increase from January 2026.
- Cleared DARTs per Client Account: The annualized average cleared DARTs per client account was 204.
3. Commission Structure and Trading Expenses
The report also detailed the average commission per cleared Commissionable Order, which stood at $2.61, inclusive of exchange, clearing, and regulatory fees. The average order sizes and commissions for various trading products are as follows:
| Product Type | Average Order Size | Average Commission |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 749 shares | $1.95 |
| Equity Options | 6.5 contracts | $3.77 |
| Futures | 2.9 contracts | $4.04 |
Trade Execution Metrics
Interactive Brokers provided additional insights into the cost of trade execution for its IBKR PRO clients. The total cost of executing and clearing U.S. Reg.-NMS stocks through Interactive Brokers was approximately 1.3 basis points of trade money in February. This figure was measured against a daily VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price) benchmark, with a rolling twelve-month net cost of 2.4 basis points.
4. Global Currency Diversification
In a note regarding its GLOBAL currency diversification strategy, the company reported a slight decrease of 0.02% in the value of the GLOBAL in February. The strategy involves basing its net worth in a basket of ten major currencies, enhancing the firm's resilience against currency fluctuations.
5. Conclusion
Interactive Brokers Group's February 2026 metrics paint a picture of a dynamic and expanding brokerage firm. The substantial increases in key performance indicators underscore the company’s ability to attract and retain clients while managing their trading needs effectively. With a focus on technology and automation, Interactive Brokers continues to position itself as a leader in the financial services industry, providing clients with innovative solutions to enhance their trading experiences.
For further insights and historical data, interested parties can access the complete multimedia release on the Interactive Brokers website.
