IBKR July Metrics Show Strong Client Growth and Low All-in Trade Costs
Aug 3, 2026, 12:03 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The data show sustained YoY growth in active accounts, elevated asset bases, and a persistently low all-in cost for PRO users. If these trends continue, IBKR could benefit from higher trading volumes and improved margins, supporting near-term stock upside. Comparable monthly releases historically lead to modest but positive price moves when volumes and pricing power align with investor expectations.
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Interactive Brokers reported July metrics signaling robust client growth and higher volumes. DARTs rose 27% YoY but dipped 16% MoM, while client equity and margin balances climbed meaningfully. The company also highlighted a low PRO trade cost of about 2.5 basis points, underpinning its competitive pricing amid rising activity and a growing client base of 5.317 million accounts.
July metrics: DARTs 4.426M; +27% YoY, -16% MoM.
Ending client equity $906.7B; margin loans $100.7B; both up YoY.
Average per-cleared order $2.56; PRO cost ~2.5 bps (12-mo).
GLOBAL value up 0.26% in July.
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