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Interactive Brokers Group Inc. operates in the financial sector, within the brokerage and securities intermediation subsector, and is recognized as one of the leading global electronic trading platforms.
Founded by Thomas Peterffy, the company established itself through its offering of automated, high-technology solutions for retail, professional, and institutional investors.
Its service portfolio includes access to trading in equities, options, futures, foreign exchange, fixed income securities, funds, and cryptocurrencies, covering more than 150 markets in approximately 30 countries.
The company stands out for its technological infrastructure, fast execution, low operating costs, and advanced tools for risk management, market analysis, and strategy automation.
Interactive Brokers maintains global operations, with a significant presence in North America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. Its client base includes retail investors, asset managers, investment offices, professional traders, and financial institutions. In Brazil, investors access the company’s assets through BDRs listed on B3.
Key market factors influencing its operations include the growing digitalization of brokerage services, demand for low-cost platforms, international regulatory developments, and the broader participation of investors in global markets. The company competes with major digital brokerages and global banks offering integrated trading and custody services.
The operational structure includes data centers, proprietary electronic platforms, corporate offices, and specialized teams in technology, client support, risk analysis, compliance, and market infrastructure. The headquarters is located in Greenwich, Connecticut, where the company defines its technological development and global strategy.
Shares of Interactive Brokers Group Inc. are traded on Nasdaq under the ticker IBKR.
History and when Interactive Brokers Group Inc. was created
Interactive Brokers Group Inc. was founded in 1978 in the United States by Thomas Peterffy, initially operating as a trading firm using proprietary technology for automated order execution. At a time when most trading activities were carried out manually, the company distinguished itself through early adoption of electronic systems.
In its early years, the company worked as a market maker, introducing innovative solutions to automate calculations, pricing, and order execution. This period marked its transformation into one of the pioneers of modern electronic trading.
Beginning in the 1990s, the company expanded its activities by creating an electronic brokerage platform for professional investors and later for retail clients. In 2007, Interactive Brokers completed its initial public offering (IPO) on Nasdaq, strengthening its international expansion and accelerating investments in technology and global market connectivity.
Over the following years, the company consolidated itself as one of the largest electronic brokerages in the world, offering access to multiple markets and financial instruments through a unified platform. It expanded its operations across Europe and Asia, added new asset classes, and reinforced its risk-management systems.
Between 2020 and 2024, the company enhanced its digital capabilities, integrated new cryptocurrency markets, improved analytical tools, and expanded services for international investors. The period was also marked by advancements in mobile trading platforms and increased focus on compliance and cybersecurity.
Interactive Brokers remains positioned as one of the leading global brokerage firms, maintaining a strategic focus on technology, operational efficiency, and diversified access to international financial markets.
Additional Information
The Company Interactive Brokers Group Inc. (United States), is listed on Nasdaq with a market cap of $ 29.00 Billions, having an equity of $ 19.48 Billions.
With a total of 2.033 employees, the company is listed in the sector of Financial and categorized in industry of Investment Services.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 9.90 Billions, which generated a profit in the amount of $ 917.00 Millions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of 31.62, a P/BV ratio of 1.49 and in the last 12 months the dividend yield of IBKR was at 0.44%.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker IBKR.
