Interactive Brokers Sees 32% Customer Growth, Launches Canadian RRIF Product
Interactive Brokers customer accounts rose 32% year-over-year in 2025, driving record profit margins and a 16.4% stock jump last month. The firm also launched Registered Retirement Income Funds in Canada, enabling seamless RRSP conversions and low-cost trading across stocks, options, bonds and ETFs to boost its fee revenue.
1. Interactive Brokers Shares Rally on Strong Customer Growth and Margins
Shares of Interactive Brokers climbed 16.4% over the past month following the company’s release of quarterly results showing a 32% year-over-year increase in active client accounts in 2025. The firm reported record operating profit margins of 68%, driven by higher net interest income and sustained trading revenues across equities, options and futures. Monthly average revenue per user rose by 14%, reflecting increased client activity and expanded use of margin lending. This surge in profitability and client engagement underpins the stock’s upward momentum, highlighting the company’s ability to leverage its automated global platform for scalable growth.
2. Launch of Registered Retirement Income Funds Strengthens Canadian Offering
Interactive Brokers Canada has introduced Registered Retirement Income Funds (RRIF), a drawdown solution that allows Canadian investors to convert existing Registered Retirement Savings Plans seamlessly, without asset transfers or account maintenance fees. The RRIF is integrated into the same platform used for TFSAs and FHSAs, granting access to stocks, bonds, options and ETFs with competitive commissions. Automated tools calculate minimum annual withdrawals based on client age, while flexible withdrawal options enable distributions above regulatory minimums. By expanding its retirement product suite, the company anticipates a 10% lift in Canadian client assets under custody during the first year of RRIF availability.
3. Chairman Peterffy to Speak at BofA Securities 2026 Financial Services Conference
Thomas Peterffy, Chairman of Interactive Brokers Group, will present at the BofA Securities Financial Services Conference on February 10th at 1:50 p.m. ET, streamed live via webcast. Investors and analysts will look for commentary on capital allocation plans, technology investments and margin rate outlook. The conference appearance follows the firm’s recent upgrade to an S&P 500 constituent, reinforcing its profile among institutional and retail audiences. A replay of the presentation will be accessible on the company’s investor relations website, providing additional transparency into strategic initiatives for 2026.