Interactive Brokers Group Inc. Reports Strong Performance Metrics for March 2026

The firm reported a total of 4.329 million Daily Average Revenue Trades (DARTs) in March 2026. This figure marks a notable 25% increase from the same month last year, although it represents a slight decrease of 1% compared to February 2026. DARTs are a crucial indicator of trading activity, reflecting the number of customer orders that generate revenue.

Ending client equity stood at $789.4 billion, a robust 38% increase year-over-year but a 4% decrease from the previous month. Similarly, ending client margin loan balances reached $86.0 billion, which is 35% higher than the prior year but also down 4% month-over-month. These figures underscore the substantial growth in client assets and borrowing capabilities.

The ending client credit balances totaled $168.8 billion, including $6.5 billion in insured bank deposit sweeps. This reflects a 35% increase from March 2025, although it also shows a 4% decline from February 2026. The growth in credit balances indicates strong client confidence and investment activity.

Interactive Brokers reported 4.754 million client accounts, representing a remarkable 31% increase compared to the previous year and a 2% increase from the prior month. This growth in client accounts highlights the firm's expanding client base and its appeal to a diverse range of investors.

The average commission per cleared Commissionable Order for March was $2.74, which includes exchange, clearing, and regulatory fees. The average order sizes were categorized as follows:

The company reported a mark-to-market loss of $772,000 on its U.S. government securities portfolio for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. This loss reflects the ongoing volatility and market fluctuations affecting securities.

The value of the company's currency diversification strategy, termed GLOBAL, witnessed a 0.54% decrease in March and a 0.57% decrease for the quarter. This highlights the challenges posed by currency fluctuations and the need for effective risk management strategies in global markets.

In a bid for transparency, Interactive Brokers quantified the all-in cost of trade execution for its IBKR PRO clients. In March, the total cost of executing and clearing U.S. Reg.-NMS stocks through IB was approximately 1.7 basis points of trade money. This is a continuation of the company's commitment to providing competitive pricing and cost efficiency for its clients.

As Interactive Brokers Group Inc. continues to navigate the competitive landscape of electronic brokerage, its latest performance metrics reflect strong growth and resilience in client engagement and trading activity. With a growing client base and robust financial indicators, the company remains well-positioned to capitalize on market opportunities while maintaining its commitment to providing cost-effective trading solutions.

For further details and visual representations of the performance metrics, readers are encouraged to visit Interactive Brokers' investor relations page.