New York, NY — In a press release dated July 1, 2026, Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR), a leading automated global electronic broker, announced impressive brokerage metrics for the month of June. The company reported significant year-over-year growth across key performance indicators, reaffirming its position as a dominant player in the brokerage industry.

1. Key Highlights of June 2026 Performance

Interactive Brokers reported a series of remarkable metrics that reflect a robust trading environment and strong client engagement:

Daily Average Revenue Trades (DARTs): The firm recorded 5.269 million DARTs, marking a 53% increase from the same month last year and a 6% increase compared to May 2026.

Client Equity: Ending client equity stood at $930.3 billion, a notable 40% rise year-over-year, although it experienced a slight 1% decline from the previous month.

Margin Loan Balances: Ending client margin loan balances reached $108.5 billion, which reflects a remarkable 67% increase from the prior year and an 8% increase from May.

Client Credit Balances: The total client credit balances amounted to $182.4 billion, including $6.4 billion in insured bank deposit sweeps. This represents a 27% increase year-over-year and a 1% increase from May.

Client Accounts: The number of client accounts grew to 5.185 million, up 34% from the same month last year and a 4% increase from May.

2. Trading Costs and Execution Statistics

Interactive Brokers also provided insights into its trading costs and execution statistics for IBKR PRO clients. The average commission per cleared commissionable order was reported at $2.52, with variations across different asset classes:

Stocks: Average order size of 618 shares with a commission of $2.09.

Equity Options: Average order size of 6.2 contracts with a commission of $3.64.

Futures: Average order size of 2.8 contracts with a commission of $3.84.

Moreover, the total cost of executing and clearing U.S. Reg.-NMS stocks for IBKR PRO clients was approximately 3.2 basis points, in line with the daily Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) benchmark, with a net cost of 2.3 basis points over the rolling twelve months.

3. Financial Overview and Global Currency Impact

In addition to the operational metrics, the firm reported a mark-to-market loss of $318,000 on its U.S. government securities portfolio for the quarter ended June 30. Additionally, the value of the GLOBAL—an index reflecting the company's diversified currency strategy—decreased by 0.48% in June and 0.21% for the quarter.

4. Conclusion

Interactive Brokers Group’s June 2026 performance metrics highlight the firm’s sustained growth trajectory, driven by increased trading activity and client engagement. The significant year-over-year improvements in DARTs, client equity, and margin balances showcase the company’s ability to attract and retain clients in a competitive landscape. As Interactive Brokers continues to innovate and enhance its trading platforms, its commitment to providing low-cost execution and superior trading tools positions it favorably for future growth.

Original press release