Interactive Brokers Reports Strong Growth in February 2025 Trading Activity

​Electronic trading firm Interactive Brokers has released its February 2025 operating metrics, showing significant year-over-year growth in trading activity and client accounts.

The brokerage reported 3.617 million Daily Average Revenue Trades, marking a 48% increase from February 2024 and a 4% rise from the previous month. The total number of client accounts reached 3.54 million, reflecting a 32% year-over-year increase and a 3% monthly gain.

Client equity at the end of February stood at $587.8 billion, up 31% compared to the same period last year but slightly lower (1%) than January. Similarly, margin loan balances totaled $63.3 billion, representing a 34% annual increase while declining 2% month-over-month. The average commission per cleared commissionable order was reported at $2.80, inclusive of exchange, clearing, and regulatory fees.

The latest figures follow a strong financial performance in the fourth quarter of 2024, during which Interactive Brokers posted net revenues of $1.387 billion ($1.424 billion on an adjusted basis) and net interest income of $807 million, an 11% increase driven by higher customer margin loans and credit balances.

As the brokerage continues its expansion, its ability to sustain client engagement and trading activity will remain a key focus for investors and industry analysts.