Interactive Brokers Reports Y/Y Increase in May Client DARTs

Core Insights - Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (IBKR) reported strong performance metrics for its Electronic Brokerage segment in May 2025, with a notable increase in client Daily Average Revenue Trades (DARTs) compared to the previous year [1] Performance Metrics - Total client DARTs in May reached 3,384,000, marking a 43% increase from May 2024 but an 11% decline from April 2025. Cleared average DARTs per customer account were 196, up 5% year-over-year but down 14% from April 2025 [2] - The total number of customer accounts grew by 32% year-over-year to 3.79 million, with net new accounts increasing by 31% year-over-year to 74,800, although this was a 21% decline sequentially [3] - Client equity at the end of May was $628.2 billion, reflecting a 29% year-over-year growth and a 7% increase from the previous month. Client credits balance rose to $134.7 billion, up 26% from May 2024, while the customer margin loan balance increased by 15% year-over-year to $61.2 billion [4] Market Performance - IBKR shares have appreciated by 12% over the past six months, outperforming the industry average growth of 3.5% [5]