Documentation and Entity Inform
Documentation and Entity Information - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Feb. 25, 2021 | Jun. 28, 2019 | |
Document Type | 10-K | ||
Document Annual Report | true | ||
Document Period End Date | Dec. 31, 2020 | ||
Document Transition Report | false | ||
Entity File Number | 001-33440 | ||
Entity Registrant Name | INTERACTIVE BROKERS GROUP, INC. | ||
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE | ||
Entity Tax Identification Number | 30-0390693 | ||
Entity Address, Address Line One | One Pickwick Plaza | ||
Entity Address, City or Town | Greenwich | ||
Entity Address, State or Province | CT | ||
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 06830 | ||
City Area Code | 203 | ||
Local Phone Number | 618-5800 | ||
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | ||
Entity Interactive Data Current | Yes | ||
Entity Voluntary Filers | No | ||
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | Yes | ||
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | ||
Trading Symbol | IBKR | ||
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ | ||
Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | ||
Entity Small Business | false | ||
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | ||
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag | true | ||
Entity Shell Company | false | ||
Entity Public Float | $ 3,155,276,668 | ||
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | ||
Fiscal Period Focus | FY | ||
Fiscal Year Focus | 2020 | ||
Entity Central Index Key | 0001381197 | ||
Amendment Flag | false | ||
Documents Incorporated by Reference [Text Block] | Documents Incorporated by Reference: Portions of Registrant’s definitive proxy statement for its 2021 annual meeting of shareholders are incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10 - K. | ||
Common Class A [Member] | |||
Common Stock Shares Outstanding | 90,780,441 | ||
Common Class B [Member] | |||
Common Stock Shares Outstanding | 100 |
Consolidated Statements of Fina
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Assets | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 4,292 | $ 2,882 |
Cash segregated for regulatory purposes | 15,903 | 9,400 |
Securities - segregated for regulatory purposes | 27,821 | 17,824 |
Securities borrowed | 4,956 | 3,916 |
Securities purchased under agreements to resell | 792 | 3,111 |
Financial instruments owned, at fair value: | ||
Financial instruments owned | 544 | 1,755 |
Financial instruments owned and pledged as collateral | 86 | 161 |
Total financial instruments owned, at fair value | 630 | 1,916 |
Receivables: | ||
Customers, less allowance for credit losses of $17 and $86 as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 | 39,333 | 31,304 |
Receivables from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations | 1,254 | 685 |
Interest receivable | 104 | 158 |
Total receivables | 40,691 | 32,147 |
Other assets | 594 | 480 |
Total assets | 95,679 | 71,676 |
Liabilities and equity | ||
Short-term borrowings | 118 | 16 |
Securities loaned | 9,838 | 4,410 |
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase | 1,909 | |
Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased, at fair value | 153 | 457 |
Payables | ||
Payable to customers | 75,882 | 56,248 |
Payables to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations | 182 | 220 |
Affiliate | 199 | 152 |
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities | 298 | 295 |
Interest Payable | 6 | 29 |
Total payables | 76,567 | 56,944 |
Total liabilities | 86,676 | 63,736 |
Commitments, contingencies and guarantees (see Note 14) | ||
Stockholders' equity | ||
Additional paid-in capital | 1,244 | 934 |
Retained earnings | 683 | 520 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of income taxes of $0 and $0 as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 | 26 | |
Treasury stock, at cost, 136,784 and 138,930 shares as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 | (3) | (3) |
Total stockholders' equity | 1,951 | 1,452 |
Noncontrolling interests | 7,052 | 6,488 |
Total equity | 9,003 | 7,940 |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | 95,679 | 71,676 |
Common Class A [Member] | ||
Stockholders' equity | ||
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share | 1 | 1 |
Common Class B [Member] | ||
Stockholders' equity | ||
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share |
Consolidated Statements of Fi_2
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Allowance for credit losses | $ 17 | $ 86 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income tax | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Treasury stock shares | 136,784 | 138,930 |
Common Class A [Member] | ||
Common stock, par value | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Shares authorized | 1,000,000,000 | 1,000,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued | 90,909,889 | 76,889,040 |
Common stock, shares outstanding | 90,773,105 | 76,750,110 |
Common Class B [Member] | ||
Common stock, par value | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Shares authorized | 100 | 100 |
Common stock, shares issued | 100 | 100 |
Common stock, shares outstanding | 100 | 100 |
Consolidated Statements of Comp
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Revenues: | |||
Commissions | $ 1,112 | $ 706 | $ 777 |
Other fees and services | 175 | 141 | 148 |
Other income | 59 | 7 | 49 |
Total non-interest income | 1,346 | 854 | 974 |
Interest income | 1,133 | 1,726 | 1,392 |
Interest expense | (261) | (643) | (463) |
Total net interest income | 872 | 1,083 | 929 |
Total net revenues | 2,218 | 1,937 | 1,903 |
Non-interest expenses: | |||
Execution, clearing and distribution fees | 293 | 251 | 269 |
Employee compensation and benefits | 325 | 288 | 264 |
Occupancy, depreciation and amortization | 69 | 60 | 49 |
Communications | 26 | 25 | 25 |
General and administrative | 236 | 112 | 96 |
Customer bad debt | 13 | 44 | 4 |
Total non-interest expenses | 962 | 780 | 707 |
Income before income taxes | 1,256 | 1,157 | 1,196 |
Income tax expense | 77 | 68 | 71 |
Net income | 1,179 | 1,089 | 1,125 |
Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 984 | 928 | 956 |
Net income available for common stockholders | $ 195 | $ 161 | $ 169 |
Earnings per share: | |||
Basic | $ 2.44 | $ 2.11 | $ 2.30 |
Diluted | $ 2.42 | $ 2.10 | $ 2.28 |
Weighted average common shares outstanding: | |||
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic | 79,939,289 | 76,121,570 | 73,438,209 |
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted | 80,638,908 | 76,825,863 | 74,266,370 |
Comprehensive income: | |||
Net income available for common stockholders | $ 195 | $ 161 | $ 169 |
Other comprehensive income: | |||
Cumulative translation adjustment, before income taxes | 26 | 4 | (14) |
Income taxes related to items of other comprehensive income | (1) | ||
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 26 | 4 | (13) |
Comprehensive income available for common stockholders | 221 | 165 | 156 |
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests: | |||
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 984 | 928 | 956 |
Other comprehensive income - cumulative translation adjustment | 98 | 20 | (66) |
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests | $ 1,082 | $ 948 | $ 890 |
Consolidated Statements of Cash
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Cash flows from operating activities: | |||
Net income | $ 1,179 | $ 1,089 | $ 1,125 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | |||
Deferred income taxes | 9 | 24 | 21 |
Depreciation and amortization | 42 | 31 | 26 |
Amortization of right-of-use assets | 20 | 21 | |
Employee stock plan compensation | 65 | 60 | 58 |
Unrealized (gain) loss on other investments, net | (50) | (8) | 2 |
(Gain) loss on remeasurement of Tax Receivable Agreement liability | 3 | (3) | |
Bad debt expense | 13 | 44 | 4 |
Impairment loss | 14 | 1 | 1 |
Change in operating assets and liabilities: | |||
Securities - segregated for regulatory purposes | (9,997) | (2,229) | (1,910) |
Securities borrowed | (1,040) | (585) | (374) |
Securities purchased under agreements to resell | 2,319 | (1,869) | 793 |
Financial instruments owned, at fair value | 1,286 | 210 | 1,034 |
Receivables from customers | (8,041) | (4,332) | 2,800 |
Other receivables | (515) | 4 | 92 |
Other assets | (11) | (169) | 11 |
Securities loaned | 5,428 | 373 | (407) |
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase | (1,909) | 1,909 | (1,316) |
Financial instruments sold but not yet purchased, at fair value | (304) | (224) | (86) |
Payable to customers | 19,634 | 8,255 | 445 |
Other payables | (77) | 61 | 40 |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 8,068 | 2,666 | 2,356 |
Cash flows from investing activities: | |||
Purchases of other investments | (5) | (19) | (22) |
Distributions received and proceeds from sales of other investments | 5 | 4 | 1 |
Purchase of property, equipment and intangible assets | (50) | (74) | (36) |
Net cash used in investing activities | (50) | (89) | (57) |
Cash flows from financing activities: | |||
Short-term borrowings, net | 6 | (1) | 2 |
Dividends paid to stockholders | (32) | (31) | (29) |
Distributions from IBG LLC to noncontrolling interests | (283) | (357) | (339) |
Issuance of senior notes | 116 | ||
Redemptions of senior notes | (20) | ||
Repurchases of common stock for employee tax withholding under stock incentive plans | (17) | (27) | (45) |
Proceeds from sales of treasury stock | 18 | 26 | 40 |
Payments made under the Tax Receivable Agreement | (17) | (29) | (28) |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (229) | (419) | (399) |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | 124 | 24 | (79) |
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | 7,913 | 2,182 | 1,821 |
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period | 12,282 | 10,100 | 8,279 |
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period | 20,195 | 12,282 | 10,100 |
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | |||
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | 20,195 | 10,100 | 10,100 |
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: | |||
Cash paid for interest | 284 | 654 | 444 |
Cash paid for taxes, net | 64 | 51 | 50 |
Cash paid for amounts included in lease liabilities | 21 | 20 | |
Non-cash financing activities: | |||
Issuance of common stock in exchange of member interests in IBG LLC | 609 | 1 | 94 |
Redemption of member interests from IBG Holdings LLC | (609) | (1) | (94) |
Adjustments to additional paid-in capital for changes in proportionate ownership in IBG LLC | 21 | 24 | 28 |
Adjustments to noncontrolling interests for changes in proportionate ownership in IBG LLC | (21) | $ (24) | (28) |
Non-cash distribution to noncontrolling interests | $ (5) | $ (11) |
Consolidated Statements of Chan
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity - USD ($) $ in Millions | Common Stock [Member] | Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] | Treasury Stock [Member] | Retained Earnings [Member] | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Total Stockholders' Equity [Member] | Non-controlling Interests [Member] | Total |
Balance at Dec. 31, 2017 | $ 1 | $ 832 | $ (3) | $ 251 | $ 9 | $ 1,090 | $ 5,343 | $ 6,433 |
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2017 | 71,609,049 | |||||||
Issuance of common stock in follow-on offering | 25 | 25 | (25) | |||||
Issuance of common stock in follow-on offering, shares | 1,537,727 | |||||||
Common Stock distributed pursuant to stock incentive plans (in shares) | 2,083,624 | |||||||
Compensation for stock grants vesting in the future | 10 | 10 | 48 | 58 | ||||
Deferred tax benefit retained - follow-on offering | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||
Repurchase of common stock for employee tax withholding under stock incentive plans | (45) | (45) | (45) | |||||
Sales of treasury stock | 45 | (1) | 44 | (4) | 40 | |||
Dividends paid to stockholders | (29) | (29) | (29) | |||||
Distributions from IBG LLC to noncontrolling interests | (350) | (350) | ||||||
Adjustments for changes in proportionate ownership in IBG LLC | 28 | 28 | (28) | |||||
Comprehensive income | 169 | (13) | 156 | 890 | 1,046 | |||
Balance at Dec. 31, 2018 | $ 1 | 898 | (3) | 390 | (4) | 1,282 | 5,874 | 7,156 |
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2018 | 75,230,400 | |||||||
Issuance of common stock in follow-on offering | 1 | 1 | (1) | |||||
Issuance of common stock in follow-on offering, shares | 21,075 | |||||||
Common Stock distributed pursuant to stock incentive plans (in shares) | 1,627,565 | |||||||
Issuance of common stock - Promotions, Share | 10,000 | |||||||
Compensation for stock grants vesting in the future | 11 | 11 | 49 | 60 | ||||
Repurchase of common stock for employee tax withholding under stock incentive plans | (27) | (27) | (27) | |||||
Sales of treasury stock | 27 | 27 | (1) | 26 | ||||
Dividends paid to stockholders | (31) | (31) | (31) | |||||
Distributions from IBG LLC to noncontrolling interests | (357) | (357) | ||||||
Adjustments for changes in proportionate ownership in IBG LLC | 24 | 24 | (24) | |||||
Comprehensive income | 161 | 4 | 165 | 948 | 1,113 | |||
Balance at Dec. 31, 2019 | $ 1 | 934 | (3) | 520 | 1,452 | 6,488 | 7,940 | |
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2019 | 76,889,040 | |||||||
Issuance of common stock in follow-on offering | 264 | 264 | (264) | |||||
Issuance of common stock in follow-on offering, shares | 12,710,608 | |||||||
Common Stock distributed pursuant to stock incentive plans (in shares) | 1,300,241 | |||||||
Issuance of common stock - Promotions | (1) | (1) | 1 | |||||
Issuance of common stock - Promotions, Share | 10,000 | |||||||
Compensation for stock grants vesting in the future | 12 | 12 | 53 | 65 | ||||
Net distribution of common stocks - IBKR Promotion | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||
Deferred tax benefit retained - follow-on offering | 13 | 13 | 13 | |||||
Repurchase of common stock for employee tax withholding under stock incentive plans | (17) | (17) | (17) | |||||
Sales of treasury stock | 17 | 17 | 1 | 18 | ||||
Dividends paid to stockholders | (32) | (32) | (32) | |||||
Distributions from IBG LLC to noncontrolling interests | (288) | (288) | ||||||
Adjustments for changes in proportionate ownership in IBG LLC | 21 | 21 | (21) | |||||
Comprehensive income | 195 | 26 | 221 | 1,082 | 1,303 | |||
Balance at Dec. 31, 2020 | $ 1 | $ 1,244 | $ (3) | $ 683 | $ 26 | $ 1,951 | $ 7,052 | $ 9,003 |
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2020 | 90,909,889 |
Organization Of Business
Organization Of Business | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Organization Of Business [Abstract] | |
Organization Of Business | 1. Organization of Business Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (“IBG, Inc.”) is a Delaware holding company whose primary asset is its ownership of approximately 21.8 % of the membership interests of IBG LLC, which, in turn, owns operating subsidiaries (collectively, “IBG LLC”). IBG, Inc. together with IBG LLC and its consolidated subsidiaries (collectively, “the Company”), is an automated global electronic broker specializing in executing and clearing trades in stocks, options, futures, foreign exchange instruments, bonds, mutual funds, and exchange traded funds (“ETFs”) on more than 135 electronic exchanges and market centers around the world and offering custody, prime brokerage, securities and margin lending services to customers. In the United States of America (“U.S.”), the Company conducts its business primarily from its headquarters in Greenwich, Connecticut and from Chicago, Illinois. Abroad, the Company conducts its business through offices located in Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Hungary, India, China (Hong Kong and Shanghai), Japan, Singapore, and Australia. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had 2,033 employees worldwide. IBG LLC is a Connecticut limited liability company that conducts its business through its significant operating subsidiaries: Interactive Brokers LLC (“IB LLC”); Interactive Brokers Canada Inc. (“IBC”); Interactive Brokers (U.K.) Limited (“IBUK”); Interactive Brokers Ireland Limited (“IBIE”); Interactive Brokers Luxembourg SARL (“IBLUX”); IBKR Financial Services AG (“IBKRFS”); Interactive Brokers Central Europe Zrt. (“IBCE”); Interactive Brokers (India) Private Limited (“IBI”), Interactive Brokers Hong Kong Limited (“IBHK”); Interactive Brokers Securities Japan, Inc. (“IBSJ”); Interactive Brokers Singapore Private Limited (“IBSG”); and Interactive Brokers Australia Pty Limited (“IBA”). Certain of the operating subsidiaries are members of various securities and commodities exchanges in North America, Europe and the Asia/Pacific region and are subject to regulatory capital and other requirements (see Note 16). IB LLC, IBC, IBUK, IBIE, IBLUX, IBCE, IBI, IBHK, IBSJ, IBSG, and IBA carry securities accounts for customers or perform custodial functions relating to customer securities. |
Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Significant Accounting Policies | 2. Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation These consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“U.S. GAAP”) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regarding financial reporting with respect to Form 10 - K. These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries and reflect all adjustments of a normal and recurring nature that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for the fair presentation of the results for the periods presented. In March 2020, the World Health Organization recognized the outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) caused by a novel strain of the coronavirus as a pandemic. The pandemic affects all countries in which the Company operates. The response of governments and societies to the COVID-19 pandemic, which includes temporary closures of certain businesses; social distancing; travel restrictions, “shelter in place” and other governmental regulations; and reduced consumer spending due to job losses, has significantly impacted volatility in the financial, commodities and energy markets, and general economic conditions. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s financial results for 2020 can be summarized as follows: (1) higher commission revenue due to increased trading activity and a higher rate of customer accounts opened during this period; and (2) lower net interest income resulting from lower benchmark interest rates. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s future financial results could be significant but currently cannot be quantified, as it will depend on numerous evolving factors that currently cannot be accurately predicted, including, but not limited to, the duration and spread of the pandemic; its impact on the Company’s customers, employees and vendors; governmental actions in response to the pandemic; and the overall impact of the pandemic in the economy and society; among other factors. Any of these events could have significant accounting and financial reporting implications (i.e., reassessing accounting estimates related to credit losses, valuation of certain investments, deferred tax assets and contingency reserves). The Company has reviewed its assumptions related to the above estimates and have not made any adjustments. Principles of Consolidation, including Noncontrolling Interests These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of IBG, Inc. and its majority and wholly owned subsidiaries. As sole managing member of IBG LLC, IBG, Inc. exerts control over IBG LLC’s operations. In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 810, “ Consolidation, ” the Company consolidates IBG LLC’s financial statements and records the interests in IBG LLC that it does not own as noncontrolling interests. The Company’s policy is to consolidate all other entities in which it owns more than 50% unless it does not have control. All inter - company balances and transactions have been eliminated. Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and Operating Business Segment Presentation Changes As previously disclosed in the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 and in subsequent filings, the Company intended to eliminate the reporting of separate operating business segments upon its determination that the continued wind-down of the Company’s market making activities rendered it no longer reportable as a business segment. Pursuant to the requirements of FASB ASC Topic 280, “ Segment Reporting, ” the Company performed a quantitative and a qualitative assessment of its business and determined that its remaining market making activities no longer support the Company’s reporting of separate business segments. Accordingly, effective the first quarter of 2020 the Company discontinued the reporting of separate business segments. Since the Company’s decision to wind down its market making activities, management has continued to shift its focus to growing and strengthening the Company’s electronic brokerage business. The Company believes the elimination of segment reporting aligns its financial reporting with its business strategy and management’s focus on the electronic brokerage business. For each of the eight quarters during 2018 and 2019, the market making segment’s contribution to the Company’s consolidated net revenues, income before income taxes, and total assets did not exceed 7 %, 4 %, and 6 %, respectively. As a result, effective the first quarter of 2020, the Company modified the presentation of its segment financial information with retrospective application to all prior periods presented. In addition, effective the first quarter of 2020, the Company changed the presentation of its consolidated statements of comprehensive income to better align with its business strategy. As a result, the Company made the following reclassifications to amounts reported in its consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018: Other fees and services – reclassified $ 141 million and $ 148 million for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 respectively, previously reported as other income to other fees and services, which includes market data fees, account activity fees, risk exposure fees, order flow income from options exchange-mandated programs, and revenues from other fees and services. These items have been historically reported as a component of other income. Other income – reclassified $ 27 million and $ 39 million for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 respectively, previously reported as trading gains to other income as a component of “principal transactions.” Other income includes gains (losses) from principal transactions; the impact of the currency diversification strategy; gains (losses) from equity method investments; and other revenues not directly attributable to the Company’s core business offerings. Previously reported amounts in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income and notes to the consolidated financial statements have been adjusted to conform to the current presentation. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in these consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. These estimates and assumptions are based on judgment and the best available information at the time. Therefore, actual results could differ materially from those estimates. Such estimates include the allowance for credit losses, valuation of certain investments, compensation accruals, current and deferred income taxes, and contingency reserves. Fair Value Substantially all of the Company’s assets and liabilities, including financial instruments are carried at fair value based on published market prices and are marked to market, or are assets and liabilities which are short - term in nature and are carried at amounts that approximate fair value. The Company applies the fair value hierarchy in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 820, “ Fair Value Measurement” (“ASC Topic 820”) , to prioritize the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are: Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities. Level 2 Quoted prices for similar assets in an active market, quoted prices in markets that are not considered to be active or financial instruments for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly. Level 3 Prices or valuations that require inputs that are both significant to fair value measurement and unobservable. Financial instruments owned, at fair value and financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value are generally classified as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. The Company’s Level 1 financial instruments, which are valued using quoted market prices as published by exchanges and clearing houses or otherwise broadly distributed in active markets, include active listed stocks, options, warrants, and U.S. and foreign government securities. The Company does not adjust quoted prices for financial instruments classified as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, even in the event that the Company may hold a large position whereby a purchase or sale could reasonably impact quoted prices. Currency forward contracts are valued using broadly distributed bank and broker prices, and are classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy since inputs to their valuation can be generally corroborated by market data. Other securities that are not traded in active markets are also classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Level 3 financial instruments are comprised of securities that have been delisted or otherwise are no longer tradable in active markets and have been valued by the Company based on internal estimates. Earnings per Share Earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 260, “ Earnings per Share .” Basic EPS is computed by dividing the net income available for common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for that period. Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing the net income available for common stockholders by the diluted weighted average shares outstanding for that period. Diluted EPS includes the determinants of basic EPS and, in addition, reflects the dilutive effect of shares of common stock estimated to be distributed in the future under the Company’s stock-based compensation plans, with no adjustments to net income available for common stockholders for potentially dilutive common shares. Current Expected Credit Losses On January 1, 2020, the Company adopted FASB ASC Topic 326 – “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses” (“ASC Topic 326”) which replaces the incurred loss methodology with the current expected credit loss (“CECL”) methodology. The new guidance applies to financial assets measured at amortized cost, held-to-maturity debt securities and off-balance sheet credit exposures. For on-balance sheet assets, an allowance must be recognized at the origination or purchase of in-scope assets and represents the expected credit losses over the contractual life of those assets. Expected credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures must be estimated over the contractual period the Company is exposed to credit risk as a result of a present obligation to extend credit. The Company adopted ASC Topic 326 using the modified retrospective approach for all in-scope assets, which did not result in an adjustment to the opening balance in retained earnings. Results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2020 are presented under ASC Topic 326 while prior periods continue to be reported in accordance with previously applicable U.S. GAAP. The impact to the current period is not material since the Company’s in-scope assets are primarily subject to collateral maintenance provisions for which the Company elected to apply the practical expedient of reporting the difference between the fair value of collateral and the amortized cost for the in-scope assets as the allowance for current expected credit losses. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of deposits with banks and all highly liquid investments, with maturities of three months or less, that are not segregated and deposited for regulatory purposes or to meet margin requirements at clearing houses and clearing banks. Cash and Securities - Segregated for Regulatory Purposes As a result of customer activities, certain operating subsidiaries are obligated by rules mandated by their primary regulators to segregate or set aside cash or qualified securities to satisfy such regulations, which have been promulgated to protect customer assets. Restricted cash represents cash and cash equivalents that are subject to withdrawal or usage restrictions. Cash segregated for regulatory purposes meets the definition of restricted cash and is included in “cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash” in the consolidated statements of cash flows. The table below presents the composition of the Company’s securities segregated for regulatory purposes for the periods indicated. December 31, 2020 2019 (in millions) U.S. government securities $ 4,750 $ 3,797 Securities purchased under agreements to resell 1 23,071 14,027 $ 27,821 $ 17,824 ___________________________ (1) These balances are collateralized by U.S. government securities. Securities Borrowed and Securities Loaned Securities borrowed and securities loaned are recorded at the amount of the cash collateral advanced or received. Securities borrowed transactions require the Company to provide counterparties with collateral, which may be in the form of cash, letters of credit or other securities. With respect to securities loaned, the Company receives collateral, which may be in the form of cash or other securities in an amount generally in excess of the fair value of the securities loaned. The Company monitors the market value of securities borrowed and loaned on a daily basis, with additional collateral obtained or refunded as permitted contractually. The Company’s policy is to net, in the consolidated statements of financial condition, securities borrowed and securities loaned entered into with the same counterparty that meet the offsetting requirements prescribed in FASB ASC Topic 210-20, “Balance Sheet – Offsetting” (“ASC Topic 210-20”). Securities lending fees received and paid by the Company are included in interest income and interest expense, respectively, in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Securities Purchased Under Agreements to Resell and Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase Securities purchased under agreements to resell and securities sold under agreements to repurchase, which are reported as collateralized financing transactions, are recorded at contract value, which approximates fair value. To ensure that the fair value of the underlying collateral remains sufficient, the collateral is valued daily with additional collateral obtained or excess collateral returned, as permitted under contractual provisions. The Company’s policy is to net, in the consolidated statements of financial condition, securities purchased under agreements to resell transactions and securities sold under agreements to repurchase transactions entered into with the same counterparty that meet the offsetting requirements prescribed in ASC Topic 210-20. Financial Instruments Owned and Financial Instruments Sold, But Not Yet Purchased, at Fair Value Financial instrument transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Financial instruments owned and financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased are stated at fair value based upon quoted market prices, or if not available, are valued by the Company based on internal estimates (see Fair Value above). The Company’s financial instruments pledged to counterparties where the counterparty has the right, by contract or custom, to sell or repledge the financial instruments are reported as financial instruments owned and pledged as collateral in the consolidated statements of financial condition. Customer Receivables and Payables Customer securities transactions are recorded on a settlement date basis and customer commodities transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. Receivables from and payables to customers include amounts due on cash and margin transactions, including futures contracts transacted on behalf of customers. Securities owned by customers, including those that collateralize margin loans or other similar transactions, are not reported in the consolidated statements of financial condition. Amounts receivable from customers that are determined by management to be uncollectible are recorded as customer bad debt expense in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Receivables from and Payables to Brokers, Dealers and Clearing Organizations Receivables from and payables to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations include net receivables and payables from unsettled trades, including amounts related to futures and options on futures contracts executed on behalf of customers, amounts receivable for securities not delivered by the Company to the purchaser by the settlement date (“fails to deliver”) and cash deposits. Payables to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations also include amounts payable for securities not received by the Company from a seller by the settlement date (“fails to receive”). Investments The Company makes certain strategic investments related to its business which are included in other assets in the consolidated statements of financial condition. The Company accounts for these investments as follows: Under the equity method of accounting as required under FASB ASC Topic 323, “ Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures. ” These investments, including where the investee is a limited partnership or limited liability company, are recorded at the fair value amount of the Company’s initial investment and are adjusted each period for the Company’s share of the investee’s income or loss. Contributions paid to and distributions received from equity method investees are recorded as additions or reductions, respectively, to the respective investment balance. At fair value if the investment in equity securities has a readily determinable fair value. At adjusted cost if the investment does not have a readily determinable fair value. Adjusted cost represents the historical cost, less impairment, if any. If the Company identifies observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer, the Company measures the equity security at fair value as of the date that the observable transaction occurred in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 321, “Investments in Equity Securities.” A judgmental aspect of accounting for investments is evaluating whether a decline in the value of an investment has occurred. The evaluation of an impairment is dependent on specific quantitative and qualitative factors and circumstances surrounding an investment, including recurring operating losses, credit defaults and subsequent rounds of financing. Most of the Company’s equity investments do not have readily determinable market values. All investments are reviewed for changes in circumstances or occurrence of events that suggest the Company’s investment may not be recoverable. An impairment loss, if any, is recognized in the period the determination is made . The table below presents the composition of the Company’s investments for the periods indicated. December 31, 2020 2019 (in millions) Equity method investments 1 $ 11 $ 22 Investments in equity securities at adjusted cost 2 10 5 Investments in equity securities at fair value 2 80 36 Investments in exchange memberships and equity securities of certain exchanges 2 3 3 $ 104 $ 66 ___________________________ (1) The Company’s share of income or losses is included in other income in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. (2) These investments do not qualify for equity method of accounting and the dividends received are included in other income in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Property, Equipment, and Intangible Assets Property, equipment, and intangible assets, which are included in other assets in the consolidated statements of financial condition, consist of leasehold improvements, computer equipment, software developed for the Company’s internal use, office furniture and equipment . Property and equipment are recorded at historical cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Additions and improvements that extend the lives of assets are capitalized, while expenditures for repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight - line method. Equipment is depreciated over the estimated useful lives of the assets, while leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of the estimated economic useful life of the asset or the term of the lease. Computer equipment is depreciated over three to five years and office furniture and equipment are depreciated over five to seven years . Intangible assets with a finite life are amortized on a straight line basis over their estimated useful lives of three years , and tested for recoverability whenever events indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Qualifying costs for internally developed software are capitalized and amortized over the expected useful life of the developed software, not to exceed three years . Upon retirement or disposition of property and equipment, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the consolidated statements of financial condition and any resulting gain or loss is recorded in other income in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Fully depreciated (or amortized) assets are retired periodically throughout the year. Leases On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted FASB ASC Topic 842, “Leases,” (“ASC Topic 842”) which requires that a lessee recognize in the statement of financial condition a lease liability and a corresponding right-of-use asset, including for those leases that the Company had classified as operating leases. The right-of-use asset and the lease liability were initially measured using the present value of the remaining lease payments . ASC Topic 842 was implemented using a modified retrospective approach which resulted in no cumulative-effect adjustment in the opening balance of retained earnings as of January 1, 2019. As a result, the consolidated statement of financial condition prior to January 1, 2019 was not restated and continues to be reported under FASB ASC Topic 840, “Leases,” (“ASC Topic 840”), which did not require the recognition of a right-of-use asset or lease liability for operating leases. A s permitted under ASC Topic 842, the Company adopted the following practical expedients: (1) not to reassess whether an expired or non-lease contract that commenced before January 1, 2019 contained an embedded lease, (2) not to reassess the classification of existing leases, (3) not to determine whether initial direct costs related to existing leases should be capitalized under ASC Topic 842, and (4) not to separate lease and non-lease components. The Company reviews all relevant contracts to determine if the contract contains a lease at its inception date. A contract contains a lease if the contract conveys to the company the right to control the use of an underlying asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. If the Company determines that a contract contains a lease, it recognizes, in the consolidated statements of financial condition, a lease liability and a corresponding right-of-use asset on the commencement date of the lease. The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the future lease payments over the lease term using the rate implicit in the lease or, if not readily determinable, the Company’s secured incremental borrowing rate. An operating lease right-of-use asset is initially measured at the value of the lease liability minus any lease incentives and initial direct costs incurred plus any prepaid rent. The Company’s leases are classified as operating leases and consist of real estate leases for office space, data centers and other facilities. Each lease liability is measured using the Company’s secured incremental borrowing rate, which is based on an internally developed yield curve using interest rates of third parties’ corporate debt issued with a similar risk profile as the Company and a duration similar to the lease term. The Company’s leases have remaining terms of one to twelve years, some of which include options to extend the lease term, and some of which include options to terminate the lease upon notice. The Company considers these options when determining the lease term used to calculate the right-of-use asset and the lease liability when the Company is reasonably certain it will exercise such option. The Company’s operating leases contain both lease components and non-lease components . Non-lease components are distinct elements of a contract that are not related to securing the use of the underlying assets, such as common area maintenance and other management costs. The Company elected to measure the lease liability by combining the lease and non-lease components as a single lease component. As such, the Company includes the fixed payments and any payments that depend on a rate or index that relate to the lease and non-lease components in the measurement of the lease liability. Some of the non-lease components are variable in nature and not based on an index or rate, and as a result, are not included in the measurement of the right-of-use asset or lease liability. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and is included in occupancy, depreciation and amortization expense in the Company’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Comprehensive Income and Foreign Currency Translation The Company’s operating results are reported in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income pursuant to FASB ASC Topic 220, “ Comprehensive Income. ” Comprehensive income consists of two components: net income and other comprehensive income (“OCI”). The Company’s OCI is comprised of gains and losses resulting from translating foreign currency financial statements of non-U.S. subsidiaries , net of related income taxes, where applicable. In general, the practice and intention of the Company is to reinvest the earnings of its non - U.S. subsidiaries in those operations, therefore tax is usually not accrued on OCI. The Company’s non - U.S. domiciled subsidiaries have a functional currency that is other than the U.S. dollar. Such subsidiaries’ assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at period - end exchange rates, and revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates prevailing during the period. Adjustments that result from translating amounts from a subsidiary’s functional currency to the U.S. dollar (as described above) are reported net of tax, where applicable, in accumulated OCI in the consolidated statements of financial condition. In December of 2020, the Company liquidated its Canadian subsidiary, Timber Hill Canada Company, and accordingly reclassified the accumulated OCI loss of $ 34 million to other income in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. In June of 2018, the Company liquidated its Australian subsidiary, Timber Hill Australia Pty Limited, and accordingly reclassified the accumulated OCI gain of $ 32 million to other income and the related accumulated tax effect of $ 1 million to income tax expense in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Revenue Recognition Commissions Commissions earned for executing and/or clearing transactions are accrued on a trade date basis and are reported as commissions in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Commissions also include payments for order flow income received from IBKR Lite SM liquidity providers. See Note 8 for further information on revenue from contracts with customers. Other fees and services The Company earns fee income on services provided to customers, which includes market data fees, risk exposure fees, payments for order flow from exchange-mandated programs, minimum activity fees, and other fees and services charged to customers. Fee income is recognized either daily or monthly. See Note 8 for further information on revenue from contracts with customers. Interest Income and Expense The Company earns interest income and incurs interest expense primarily in connection with its electronic brokerage customer business and its securities lending activities, which are recorded on an accrual basis and are included in interest income and interest expense, respectively, in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Principal Transactions Principal transactions include gains and losses as a result of changes in the fair value of financial instruments owned, at fair value, financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value, and other investments measured at fair value (i.e., unrealized gains and losses) and realized gains and losses related to the Company’s principal transactions. Included are net gains and losses on stocks, options, U.S. and foreign government securities, futures, foreign exchange and other derivative instruments. Dividends are integral to the valuation of stocks. Accordingly, dividends income and expense attributable to financial instruments owned, at fair value and financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value, are reported on a net basis in other income in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Foreign Currency Gains and Losses Foreign currency balances are assets and liabilities in currencies other than the Company’s functional currency. At every reporting date, the Company revalues its foreign currency balances to its functional currency at the spot exchange rate and records the associated foreign currency gains and losses. These foreign currency gains and losses are reported in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income, as follows: (a) foreign currency gains and losses related to the Company’s currency diversification strategy are reported in other income; (b) foreign currency gains and losses arising from currency swap transactions are reported in interest income or interest expense; and (c) all other foreign currency gains and losses are reported in other income . Rebates Rebates consist of volume discounts, credits or payments received from exchanges or other market centers related to the placement and/or removal of liquidity from the marketplace and are recorded on an accrual basis. Rebates are recorded net within execution, clearing and distribution fees in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Rebates received for trades executed on behalf of customers that elect tiered pricing are passed, in whole or part, to these customers; and such pass-through amounts are recorded net within commissions in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Stock - Based Compensation The Company follows FASB ASC Topic 718, “ Compensation - Stock Compensation” (“ASC Topic 718”) , to account for its stock - based compensation plans. ASC Topic 718 requires all share - based payments to employees to be recognized in the consolidated financial statements using a fair value - based method. Grants, which are denominated in U.S. dollars, are communicated to employees in the year of grant, thereby establishing the fair value of each grant. The fair value of awards granted to employees are generally expensed as follows: 50 % in the year of grant in recognition of the plans’ post-employment provisions (as described below) and the remaining 50 % over the related vesting period utilizing the “graded vesting” method permitted under ASC Topic 718. In the case of “retirement eligible” employees (those employees older than 59), 100 % of awards are expensed when granted. Awards granted under stock - based compensation plans are subject to the plans’ post-employment provisions in the event an employee ceases employment with the Company. The plans provide that employees who discontinue employment with the Company without cause and continue to meet the terms of the plans’ post - employment provisions will be eligible to earn 50 % of previously granted but not yet earned awards, unless the employee is over the age of 59, in which case the employee would be eligible to receive 100 % of previously granted but not yet earned awards. Income Taxes The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 740, “ Income Taxes” (“ASC Topic 740”) . The Company’s income tax expense, deferred tax assets and liabilities, and reserves for unrecognized tax benefits are based on enacted tax laws (see Note 11) and r |
Trading Activities And Related
Trading Activities And Related Risks | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Trading Activities And Related Risks [Abstract] | |
Trading Activities And Related Risks | 3. Trading Activities and Related Risks Trading activities expose the Company to market and credit risks. These risks are managed in accordance with established risk management policies and procedures. To accomplish this, management has established a risk management process that includes: • a regular review of the risk management process by executive management as part of its oversight role; • defined risk management policies and procedures supported by a rigorous analytic framework; and • articulated risk tolerance levels as defined by executive management that are regularly reviewed to ensure that the Company’s risk - taking is consistent with its business strategy, its capital structure, and current and anticipated market conditions. Market Risk The Company is exposed to various market risks. Exposures to market risks arise from equity price risk, foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations and changes in interest rates. The Company seeks to mitigate market risk associated with trading inventories by employing hedging strategies that correlate rate, price and spread movements of trading inventories and related financing and hedging activities. The Company uses a combination of cash instruments and exchange traded derivatives to hedge its market exposures. The Company does not apply hedge accounting. The following discussion describes the types of market risk faced: Equity Price Risk Equity price risk arises from the possibility that equity security prices will fluctuate, affecting the value of equity securities and other instruments that derive their value from a particular stock, a defined basket of stocks, or a stock index. The Company is subject to equity price risk primarily in financial instruments owned, at fair value and financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value. The Company attempts to limit such risks by continuously reevaluating prices and by diversifying its portfolio across many different options, futures and underlying securities and avoiding concentrations of positions based on the same underlying security. Interest Rate Risk Interest rate risk arises from the possibility that changes in interest rates will affect the value of financial instruments. The Company is exposed to interest rate risk on cash and margin balances, positions carried in equity and fixed income securities, options, futures and on its borrowings. These risks are managed through investment policies and by entering into interest rate futures contracts. Currency Risk Currency risk arises from the possibility that fluctuations in foreign exchange rates will impact the value of financial instruments. The Company manages this risk using spot (i.e., cash) currency transactions, currency futures contracts and currency forward contracts. The Company actively manages its currency exposure using a currency diversification strategy that is based on a defined basket of currencies internally referred to as the “GLOBAL.” These strategies minimize the fluctuation of the Company’s net worth as expressed in GLOBALs, thereby diversifying its risk in alignment with these global currencies, weighted by the Company’s view of their importance. As the Company’s financial results are reported in U.S. dollars, the change in the value of the GLOBAL as expressed in U.S. dollars affects the Company’s earnings. The impact of this currency diversification strategy in the Company’s earnings is included in other income in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. As a result of a periodic assessment, effective as of the close of business on June 30, 2020, the Company reduced the number of currencies in the GLOBAL from 14 to 10 and realigned the relative weights of each component to better reflect the global diversification of its business going forward. The Company removed the Danish krone (DKK), the Mexican peso (MXN), the Norwegian krone (NOK), and the Swedish krona (SEK). Credit Risk The Company is exposed to risk of loss if a customer, counterparty or issuer fails to perform its obligations under contractual terms (“default risk”). Both cash instruments and derivatives expose the Company to default risk. The Company has established policies and procedures for mitigating credit risk on principal transactions, including reviewing and establishing limits for credit exposure, maintaining collateral, and continually assessing the creditworthiness of counterparties. The Company’s credit risk is limited as contracts entered into are settled directly at securities and commodities clearing houses or are settled through member firms and banks with substantial financial and operational resources. Over-the-counter transactions, such as securities lending and contracts for differences (“CFDs”), are marked to market daily and are conducted with counterparties that have undergone a thorough credit review. The Company seeks to control the risks associated with its customer margin activities by requiring customers to maintain collateral in compliance with regulatory and internal guidelines. In the normal course of business, the Company executes, settles, and finances various customer securities transactions. Execution of these transactions includes the purchase and sale of securities which exposes the Company to default risk arising from the potential that customers or counterparties may fail to satisfy their obligations. In these situations, the Company may be required to purchase or sell financial instruments at unfavorable market prices to satisfy obligations to customers or counterparties. Liabilities to other brokers and dealers related to unsettled transactions (i.e., securities fails to receive) are recorded at the amount for which the securities were purchased, and are paid upon receipt of the securities from other brokers or dealers. In the case of aged securities fails to receive, the Company may purchase the underlying security in the market and seek reimbursement for any losses from the counterparty. For cash management purposes, the Company enters into short - term securities purchased under agreements to resell and securities sold under agreements to repurchase transactions (“repos”) in addition to securities borrowing and lending arrangements, all of which may result in credit exposure in the event the counterparty to a transaction is unable to fulfill its contractual obligations. Repos are collateralized by securities with a market value in excess of the obligation under the contract. Similarly, securities lending agreements are collateralized by deposits of cash or securities. The Company attempts to minimize credit risk associated with these activities by monitoring collateral values on a daily basis and requiring additional collateral to be deposited with or returned to the Company as permitted under contractual provisions. Concentrations of Credit Risk The Company’s exposure to credit risk associated with its trading and other activities is measured on an individual counterparty basis, as well as by groups of counterparties that share similar attributes. Concentrations of credit risk can be affected by changes in political, industry, or economic factors. To reduce the potential for risk concentration, credit limits are established and exposure is monitored in light of changing counterparty and market conditions. As of December 31, 2020, the Company did not have any material concentrations of credit risk outside the ordinary course of business. Off - Balance Sheet Risks The Company may be exposed to a risk of loss not reflected in the consolidated financial statements to settle futures and certain over - the - counter contracts at contracted prices, which may require repurchase or sale of the underlying products in the market at prevailing prices. Accordingly, these transactions result in off - balance sheet risk as the Company’s cost to liquidate such contracts may exceed the amounts reported in the Company’s consolidated statements of financial condition. |
Equity And Earnings Per Share
Equity And Earnings Per Share | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Equity And Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Equity And Earnings Per Share | 4. Equity and Earnings per Share In connection with IBG, Inc.’s initial public offering of Class A common stock (“IPO”) in May 2007, it purchased 10.0 % of the membership interests in IBG LLC from IBG Holdings LLC (“Holdings”), became the sole managing member of IBG LLC and began to consolidate IBG LLC’s financial results into its financial statements. Holdings owns all of IBG, Inc.’s Class B common stock, which has voting rights in proportion to its ownership interests in IBG LLC . The table below presents the amount of IBG LLC membership interests held by IBG, Inc. and Holdings as of December 31 , 2020. IBG, Inc. Holdings Total Ownership % 21.8 % 78.2 % 100.0 % Membership interests 90,780,444 325,960,034 416,740,478 These consolidated financial statements reflect the results of operations and financial position of IBG, Inc., including consolidation of its investment in IBG LLC and its subsidiaries. The noncontrolling interests in IBG LLC attributable to Holdings are reported as a component of total equity in the consolidated statements of financial condition. Recapitalization and Post - IPO Capital Structure Immediately prior to and immediately following the consummation of the IPO, IBG, Inc., Holdings, IBG LLC and the members of IBG LLC consummated a series of transactions collectively referred to herein as the “Recapitalization.” In connection with the Recapitalization, IBG, Inc., Holdings and the historical members of IBG LLC entered into an exchange agreement, dated as of May 3, 2007 (the “Exchange Agreement”), pursuant to which the historical members of IBG LLC received membership interests in Holdings in exchange for their membership interests in IBG LLC. Additionally, IBG, Inc. became the sole managing member of IBG LLC. In connection with the consummation of the IPO, Holdings used the net proceeds to redeem 10.0 % of members’ interests in Holdings in proportion to their interests. Immediately following the Recapitalization and IPO, Holdings owned approximately 90 % of IBG LLC and 100 % of IBG, Inc.’s Class B common stock. Since consummation of the IPO and Recapitalization, IBG, Inc.’s equity capital structure has been comprised of Class A and Class B common stock. All shares of common stock have a par value of $ 0.01 per share and have identical rights to earnings and dividends and in liquidation. As of December 31 , 2020 and December 31, 2019, 1,000,000,000 shares of Class A common stock were authorized, of which 90,909,889 and 76,889,040 shares have been issued; and 90,773,105 and 76,750,110 shares were outstanding, respectively. Class B common stock is comprised of 100 authorized shares, of which 100 shares were issued and outstanding as of December 31 , 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. In addition, 10,000 shares of preferred stock have been authorized, of which no shares are issued or outstanding as of December 31 , 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. As a result of a federal income tax election made by IBG LLC applicable to the acquisition of IBG LLC member interests by IBG, Inc., the income tax basis of the assets of IBG LLC acquired by IBG, Inc. have been adjusted based on the amount paid for such interests. Deferred tax assets were recorded as of the IPO date and in connection with subsequent redemptions of Holdings member interests in exchange for common stock. These deferred tax assets are included in other assets in the Company’s consolidated statements of financial condition and are being amortized as additional deferred income tax expense over 15 years from the IPO date and from the additional redemption dates, respectively, as allowable under current tax law. As of December 31 , 2020 and December 31, 2019, the unamortized balance of these deferred tax assets was $ 190 million and $ 116 million, respectively. IBG, Inc. also entered into an agreement (the “Tax Receivable Agreement”) with Holdings to pay Holdings (for the benefit of the former members of IBG LLC) 85 % of the tax savings that IBG, Inc. actually realizes as the result of tax basis increases. These payables to Holdings are reported as payable to affiliate in the Company’s consolidated statements of financial condition. The remaining 15 % is accounted for as a permanent increase to additional paid - in capital in the Company’s consolidated statements of financial condition. The cumulative amounts of deferred tax assets, payables to Holdings and additional paid - in capital arising from stock offerings from the date of the IPO through December 31 , 2020 were $ 585 million, $ 497 million, and $ 88 million, respectively. Amounts payable under the Tax Receivable Agreement are payable to Holdings annually following the filing of IBG, Inc.’s federal income tax return. The Company has paid Holdings a cumulative total of $ 205 million through December 31 , 2020 pursuant to the terms of the Tax Receivable Agreement. The Exchange Agreement, as amended, provides for future redemptions of member interests and for the purchase of member interests in IBG LLC by IBG, Inc. from Holdings, which could result in IBG, Inc. acquiring the remaining member interests in IBG LLC that it does not own. On an annual basis, members of Holdings are able to request redemption of their interests. At the time of IBG, Inc.’s IPO in 2007, three hundred sixty ( 360 ) million shares of authorized common stock were reserved for future sales and redemptions. From 2008 through 2010, Holdings redeemed 5,013,259 IBG LLC interests with a total value of $ 114 million, which redemptions were funded using cash on hand at IBG LLC. Upon cash redemption these IBG LLC interests were retired. From 2011 through 2019, IBG, Inc. issued 15,417,157 shares of common stock (with a fair value of $ 506 million) directly to Holdings in exchange for an equivalent number of member interests in IBG LLC. On July 27, 2020, the Company filed a Prospectus Supplement on Form 424B (File Number 333-240121) with the SEC to register up to 990,000 shares of common stock, offering the opportunity for eligible persons to receive awards in the form of an offer to receive such shares by participating in one or more promotions that are designed to attract new customers to the Company’s brokerage platform, increase assets held with the Company’s brokerage business and enhance customer loyalty. On August 20, 2020 and October 30, 2020, the Company filed a Prospectus Supplement on Form 424B5 with the SEC to issue 1,000,000 shares and 11,710,608 shares, respectively, of common stock (with a fair value of $ 52 million and $ 577 million, respectively) in exchange for an equivalent number of shares of member interests in IBG LLC. As a consequence of these redemption transactions, and distribution of shares to employees (see Note 10), IBG, Inc.’s interest in IBG LLC has increased to approximately 21.8 %, with Holdings owning the remaining 78.2 % as of December 31 , 2020. The redemptions also resulted in an increase in the Holdings interest held by Mr. Thomas Peterffy and his affiliates from approximately 84.6 % at the IPO to approximately 89.6 % as of December 31 , 2020. Earnings per Share Basic earnings per share is calculated utilizing net income available for common stockholders divided by the weighted average number of shares of Class A and Class B common stock outstanding for that period. Year-Ended December 31, 2020 2019 2018 (in millions, except share or per share amounts) Basic earnings per share Net income available for common stockholders $ 195 $ 161 $ 169 Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding Class A 79,939,189 76,121,470 73,438,109 Class B 100 100 100 79,939,289 76,121,570 73,438,209 Basic earnings per share $ 2.44 $ 2.11 $ 2.30 Diluted earnings per share are calculated utilizing the Company’s basic net income available for common stockholders divided by diluted weighted average shares outstanding with no adjustments to net income available to common stockholders for potentially dilutive common shares. Year-Ended December 31, 2020 2019 2018 (in millions, except share or per share amounts) Diluted earnings per share Net income available for common stockholders $ 195 $ 161 $ 169 Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding Class A Issued and outstanding 79,939,189 76,121,470 73,438,109 Potentially dilutive common shares Issuable pursuant to employee stock incentive plans 699,619 704,293 828,161 Class B 100 100 100 80,638,908 76,825,863 74,266,370 Diluted earnings per share $ 2.42 $ 2.10 $ 2.28 Member Distributions and Stockholder Dividends During the three years ended December 31 , 2020, 2019, and 2018, IBG LLC made distributions totaling $ 356 million, $ 438 million, and $ 426 million to its members, of which IBG, Inc.’s proportionate share was $ 68 million, $ 81 million, and $ 76 million, respectively. The Company paid quarterly cash dividends of $ 0.10 per share of common stock, totaling $ 32 million, $ 31 million, and $ 29 million during 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. On January 19, 2021 , the Company declared a cash dividend of $ 0.10 per common share, payable on March 12, 2021 to stockholders of record as of March 1, 2021 . |
Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive Income | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Comprehensive Income Detail [Abstract] | |
Comprehensive Income | 5. Comprehensive Income The table below presents comprehensive income and earnings per share on comprehensive income for the periods indicated. Year-Ended December 31, 2020 2019 2018 (in millions, except share or per share amounts) Comprehensive income available for common stockholders $ 221 $ 165 $ 156 Earnings per share on comprehensive income Basic $ 2.77 $ 2.18 $ 2.12 Diluted $ 2.74 $ 2.16 $ 2.09 Weighted average common shares outstanding Basic 79,939,289 76,121,570 73,438,209 Diluted 80,638,908 76,825,863 74,266,370 |
Financial Assets And Financial
Financial Assets And Financial Liabilities | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Financial Assets And Financial Liabilities [Abstract] | |
Financial Assets And Financial Liabilities | 6. Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis The tables below present, by level within the fair value hierarchy (see Note 2), financial assets and liabilities, measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the periods indicated. As required by ASC Topic 820, financial assets and financial liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the respective fair value measurement. Financial Assets at Fair Value as of December 31, 2020 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (in millions) Securities segregated for regulatory purposes $ 4,750 $ — $ — $ 4,750 Financial instruments owned, at fair value Stocks 558 — 1 559 Options 28 — — 28 U.S. and foreign government securities 33 — — 33 Corporate bonds — — 1 1 Currency forward contracts — 9 — 9 Total financial instruments owned, at fair value 619 9 2 630 Other assets - other investments at fair value 80 — — 80 Total financial assets at fair value $ 5,449 $ 9 $ 2 $ 5,460 Financial Liabilities at Fair Value as of December 31, 2020 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (in millions) Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value Stocks $ 120 $ — $ — $ 120 Options 26 — — 26 Currency forward contracts — 7 — 7 Total financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value 146 7 — 153 Total financial liabilities at fair value $ 146 $ 7 $ — $ 153 Financial Assets at Fair Value as of December 31, 2019 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (in millions) Securities segregated for regulatory purposes $ 3,797 $ — $ — $ 3,797 Financial instruments owned, at fair value Stocks 540 — — 540 Options 1,333 — — 1,333 U.S. and foreign government securities 34 — — 34 Corporate bonds — — 3 3 Currency forward contracts — 6 — 6 Total financial instruments owned, at fair value 1,907 6 3 1,916 Other assets - other investments at fair value 36 — — 36 Total financial assets at fair value $ 5,740 $ 6 $ 3 $ 5,749 Financial Liabilities at Fair Value as of December 31, 2019 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (in millions) Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value Stocks $ 183 $ — $ — $ 183 Options 273 — — 273 Currency forward contracts — 1 — 1 Total financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value 456 1 — 457 Total financial liabilities at fair value $ 456 $ 1 $ — $ 457 Level 3 Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities The Company’s Level 3 financial assets are comprised of delisted and illiquid securities reported within financial instruments owned, at fair value in the consolidated statements of financial condition. As of December 31, 2020 Level 3 financial assets included $ 1 million in corporate bonds and $ 1 million in stocks, which were not traded in active markets and were valued by the Company based on internal estimates . Financial Assets and Liabilities Not Measured at Fair Value The tables below represent the carrying value, fair value, and fair value hierarchy category of certain financial assets and liabilities that are not recorded at fair value in the Company's consolidated statements of financial condition for the periods indicated. The tables below exclude certain financial instruments such as equity investments and all non-financial assets and liabilities. December 31, 2020 Carrying Value Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (in millions) Financial assets, not measured at fair value Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,292 $ 4,292 $ 4,292 $ — $ — Cash - segregated for regulatory purposes 15,903 15,903 15,903 — — Securities - segregated for regulatory purposes 23,071 23,071 — 23,071 — Securities borrowed 4,956 4,956 — 4,956 — Securities purchased under agreements to resell 792 792 — 792 — Receivables from customer 39,333 39,333 — 39,333 — Receivables from broker, dealers, and clearing organizations 1,254 1,254 — 1,254 — Interest receivable 104 104 — 104 — Other assets 13 13 — 2 11 Total financial assets, not measured at fair value $ 89,718 $ 89,718 $ 20,195 $ 69,512 $ 11 Financial liabilities, not measured at fair value Short-term borrowings $ 118 $ 118 $ — $ 118 $ — Securities loaned 9,838 9,838 — 9,838 — Payables to customer 75,882 75,882 — 75,882 — Payables to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations 182 182 — 182 — Interest payable 6 6 — 6 — Total financial liabilities, not measured at fair value $ 86,026 $ 86,026 $ — $ 86,026 $ — December 31, 2019 Carrying Value Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (in millions) Financial assets, not measured at fair value Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,882 $ 2,882 $ 2,882 $ — $ — Cash - segregated for regulatory purposes 9,400 9,400 9,400 — — Securities - segregated for regulatory purposes 14,027 14,027 — 14,027 — Securities borrowed 3,916 3,916 — 3,916 — Securities purchased under agreements to resell 3,111 3,111 — 3,111 — Receivables from customer 31,304 31,304 — 31,304 — Receivables from broker, dealers, and clearing organizations 685 685 — 685 — Interest receivable 158 158 — 158 — Other assets 9 9 — 3 6 Total financial assets, not measured at fair value $ 65,492 $ 65,492 $ 12,282 $ 53,204 $ 6 Financial liabilities, not measured at fair value Short-term borrowings $ 16 $ 16 $ — $ 16 $ — Securities loaned 4,410 4,410 — 4,410 — Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 1,909 1,909 — 1,909 — Payables to customer 56,248 56,248 — 56,248 — Payables to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations 220 220 — 220 — Interest payable 29 29 — 29 — Total financial liabilities, not measured at fair value $ 62,832 $ 62,832 $ — $ 62,832 $ — Netting of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities The Company’s policy is to net securities borrowed and securities loaned, and securities purchased under agreements to resell and securities sold under agreements to repurchase that meet the offsetting requirements prescribed in ASC Topic 210-20. In the tables below, the amounts of financial instruments that are not offset in the consolidated statements of financial condition, but could be netted against cash or financial instruments with specific counterparties under master netting agreements, according to the terms of the agreements, including clearing houses (exchange traded options, warrants and discount certificates) or over the counter currency forward contract counterparties, are presented to provide financial statement readers with the Company’s net payable or receivable with counterparties for these financial instruments. The tables below present the netting of financial assets and of financial liabilities for the periods indicated . December 31, 2020 Gross Amounts Not Amounts Amounts Net Amounts Offset in the of Financial Offset in the Presented in the Consolidated Statements Assets and Consolidated Consolidated of Financial Condition Liabilities Statements of Statements of Cash or Financial Recognized Financial Condition 2 Financial Condition Instruments Net Amount (in millions) Offsetting of financial assets Securities segregated for regulatory purposes - purchased under agreements to resell $ 23,071 1 $ — $ 23,071 $ ( 23,071 ) $ — Securities borrowed 4,956 — 4,956 ( 4,716 ) 240 Securities purchased under agreements to resell 792 — 792 ( 792 ) — Financial instruments owned, at fair value Options 28 — 28 ( 25 ) 3 Currency forward contracts 9 — 9 — 9 Total $ 28,856 $ — $ 28,856 $ ( 28,604 ) $ 252 (in millions) Offsetting of financial liabilities Securities loaned $ 9,838 $ — $ 9,838 $ ( 9,246 ) $ 592 Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value Options 26 — 26 ( 25 ) 1 Currency forward contracts 7 — 7 — 7 Total $ 9,871 $ — $ 9,871 $ ( 9,271 ) $ 600 December 31, 2019 Gross Amounts Not Amounts Amounts Net Amounts Offset in the of Financial Offset in the Presented in the Consolidated Statements Assets and Consolidated Consolidated of Financial Condition Liabilities Statements of Statements of Cash or Financial Recognized Financial Condition 2 Financial Condition Instruments Net Amount (in millions) Offsetting of financial assets Securities segregated for regulatory purposes - purchased under agreements to resell $ 14,027 1 $ — $ 14,027 $ ( 14,027 ) $ — Securities borrowed 3,916 — 3,916 ( 3,765 ) 151 Securities purchased under agreements to resell 3,111 — 3,111 ( 3,111 ) — Financial instruments owned, at fair value Options 1,333 — 1,333 ( 267 ) 1,066 Currency forward contracts 6 — 6 — 6 Total $ 22,393 $ — $ 22,393 $ ( 21,170 ) $ 1,223 (in millions) Offsetting of financial liabilities Securities loaned $ 4,410 $ — $ 4,410 $ ( 4,186 ) $ 224 Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 1,909 — 1,909 ( 1,909 ) — Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value Options 273 — 273 ( 267 ) 6 Currency forward contracts 1 — 1 — 1 Total $ 6,593 $ — $ 6,593 $ ( 6,362 ) $ 231 ___________________________ (1) As of December 31 , 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company had $ 23.1 billion and $ 14.0 billion, respectively, of securities purchased under agreements to resell that were segregated to satisfy regulatory requirements. These securities are included in “Securities - segregated for regulatory purposes” in the consolidated statements of financial condition. (2) The Company did not have any balances eligible for netting in accordance with ASC Topic 210-20 at December 31, 2020 and 2019. Secured Financing Transactions – Maturities and Collateral Pledged The tables below present gross obligations for securities loaned transactions by remaining contractual maturity and class of collateral pledged for the periods indicated. December 31, 2020 Remaining Contractual Maturity Overnight Less than 30 – 90 Over 90 and Open 30 days days days Total (in millions) Securities loaned Stocks $ 9,811 $ — $ — $ — $ 9,811 Corporate bonds 27 — — — 27 Total securities loaned $ 9,838 $ — $ — $ — $ 9,838 December 31, 2019 Remaining Contractual Maturity Overnight Less than 30 – 90 Over 90 and Open 30 days days days Total (in millions) Securities loaned Stocks $ 4,356 $ — $ — $ — $ 4,356 Corporate bonds 54 — — — 54 Total securities loaned $ 4,410 $ — $ — $ — $ 4,410 Securities sold under agreements to repurchase U.S. government securities 1,909 — — — 1,909 Total $ 6,319 $ — $ — $ — $ 6,319 |
Collateralized Transactions
Collateralized Transactions | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Disclosure Collateralized Transactions [Abstract] | |
Collateralized Transactions | 7. Collateralized Transactions The Company enters into securities borrowing and lending transactions and agreements to repurchase and resell securities to finance trading inventory, to obtain securities for settlement and to earn residual interest rate spreads. In addition, the Company’s customers pledge their securities owned to collateralize margin loans. Under these transactions, the Company either receives or provides collateral, including equity, corporate debt and U.S. government securities. Under typical agreements, the Company is permitted to sell or repledge securities received as collateral and use these securities to secure securities purchased under agreements to resell, enter into securities lending transactions or deliver these securities to counterparties to cover short positions. The Company also engages in securities financing transactions with and for customers through margin lending. Customer receivables generated from margin lending activity are collateralized by customer - owned securities held by the Company. Customers’ required margin levels and established credit limits are monitored continuously by risk management staff using automated systems. Pursuant to the Company’s policy and as enforced by such systems, customers are required to deposit additional collateral or reduce positions, when necessary to avoid automatic liquidation of their positions. Margin loans are extended to customers on a demand basis and are not committed facilities. Factors considered in the acceptance or rejection of margin loans are the amount of the loan, the degree of leverage being employed in the customer account and an overall evaluation of the customer’s portfolio to ensure proper diversification or, in the case of concentrated positions, appropriate liquidity of the underlying collateral. Additionally, transactions relating to concentrated or restricted positions are limited or prohibited by raising the level of required margin collateral (to 100% in the extreme case). Underlying collateral for margin loans is evaluated with respect to the liquidity of the collateral positions, valuation of securities, volatility analysis and an evaluation of industry concentrations. Adherence to the Company’s collateral policies significantly limits the Company’s credit exposure to margin loans in the event of a customer’s default. Under margin lending agreements, the Company may request additional margin collateral from customers and may sell securities that have not been paid for or purchase securities sold but not delivered from customers, if necessary. As of December 31 , 2020 and December 31, 2019, approximately $ 39.3 billion and $ 31.3 billion, respectively, of customer margin loans were outstanding. The table below presents a summary of the amounts related to collateralized transactions for the periods indicated . December 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 Permitted Sold or Permitted Sold or to Repledge Repledged to Repledge Repledged (in millions) Securities lending transactions $ 64,436 $ 4,859 $ 31,994 $ 3,944 Securities purchased under agreements to resell transactions 1 23,859 23,832 17,185 16,627 Customer margin assets 47,609 14,182 34,156 11,189 $ 135,904 $ 42,873 $ 83,335 $ 31,760 ___________________________ (1) As of December 31 , 2020, $ 23.1 billion or 97 % (as of December 31, 2019, $ 14.0 billion or 84 %) of securities acquired through agreements to resell that are shown as repledged have been deposited in a separate bank account for the exclusive benefit of customers in accordance with SEC Rule 15c3-3. In the normal course of business, the Company pledges qualified securities with clearing organizations to satisfy daily margin and clearing fund requirements. As of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the majority of the Company’s U.S. and foreign government securities owned were pledged to clearing organizations. The table below presents financial instruments owned and pledged as collateral, including amounts pledged to affiliates, where the counterparty has the right to repledge, for the periods indicated . December 31, 2020 2019 (in millions) Stocks $ 53 $ 128 U.S. and foreign government securities 33 33 $ 86 $ 161 |
Revenue From Contracts With Cus
Revenue From Contracts With Customers | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | |
Revenues From Contracts With Customers | 8. Revenues from Contracts with Customers Revenue from contracts with customers is recognized when, or as, the Company satisfies its performance obligations by transferring the promised services to the customers. A service is transferred to a customer when, or as, the customer obtains control of that service. A performance obligation may be satisfied at a point in time or over time. Revenue from a performance obligation satisfied at a point in time is recognized at the point in time that the Company determines the customer obtains control over the promised service. Revenue from a performance obligation satisfied over time is recognized by measuring the Company’s progress in satisfying the performance obligation in a manner that depicts the transfer of the services to the customer. The amount of revenue recognized reflects the consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for those promised services ( i.e. , the “transaction price”). In determining the transaction price, the Company considers multiple factors, including the effects of variable consideration, if any. The Company’s revenues from contracts with customers are recognized when the performance obligations are satisfied at an amount that reflects the consideration expected to be received in exchange for such services. The majority of the Company’s performance obligations are satisfied at a point in time and are typically collected from customers by debiting their brokerage account with the Company. Nature of Services The Company’s main sources of revenues from contracts with customers are as follows: Commissions are charged to customers for order execution services and trade clearing and settlement services. These services represent a single performance obligation as the services are not separately identifiable in the context of the contract. The Company recognizes revenue at a point in time at the execution of the order (i.e., trade date). Commissions are generally collected from cleared customers on trade date and from non-cleared customers monthly. Commissions also include payments for order flow received from IBKR Lite SM liquidity providers. Market data fees are charged to customers for market data services to which they subscribe that the Company delivers. The Company recognizes revenue monthly as the performance obligation is satisfied over time by continually providing market data for the period. Market data fees are collected monthly, generally in advance. Risk exposure fees are charged to customers who carry positions with market risk that exceeds defined thresholds. The Company recognizes revenue daily as the performance obligation is satisfied at a point in time by the Company taking on additional risk of account liquidation and potential losses due to insufficient margin. Risk exposure fees are collected daily. Payments for order flow are earned from various options exchanges based upon options trading volume originated by the Company that meets certain criteria. The Company recognizes revenue daily as the performance obligation is satisfied at a point in time on customer orders that qualify for payments subject to exchange-mandated programs. Payments for order flow are collected monthly, in arrears. Minimum activity fees are charged to customers that do not generate the required minimum monthly commission. The Company recognizes revenue monthly as the performance obligation is satisfied at a point in time by servicing customer accounts that do not generate the required minimum monthly commissions. Minimum activity fees are collected monthly, in arrears. The Company also earns revenues from other services, including order cancelation or modification fees, position transfer fees, telecommunications fees, withdrawal fees, and bank sweep program fees, among others. Disaggregation of Revenue The tables below present revenue from contracts with customers by geographic location and major types of services for the periods indicated. Year-Ended December 31 2020 2019 2018 (in millions) Geographic location 1 United States $ 806 $ 603 $ 665 International 481 244 260 $ 1,287 $ 847 $ 925 Major types of services Commissions $ 1,112 $ 706 $ 777 Market data fees 2 61 45 46 Risk exposure fees 2 12 16 26 Payments for order flow 2 27 21 21 Minimum activity fees 2 28 27 23 Other 2 47 32 32 $ 1,287 $ 847 $ 925 (1) Based on the location of the subsidiaries in which the revenues are recorded. (2) Included in other fees and services in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Receivables and Contract Balances Receivables arise when the Company has an unconditional right to receive payment under a contract with a customer and are derecognized when the cash is received. Receivables of $ 13 million and $ 10 million, as of December 31, 2020 and December 31 , 2019, respectively, are reported in other assets in the consolidated statements of financial condition. Contract assets arise when the revenue associated with the contract is recognized prior to the Company’s unconditional right to receive payment under a contract with a customer (i.e., unbilled receivable) and are derecognized when either it becomes a receivable or the cash is received. Contract assets are reported in other assets in the consolidated statements of financial condition. As of December 31 , 2020 and 2019, contract asset balances were not material. Contract liabilities arise when customers remit contractual cash payments in advance of the Company satisfying its performance obligations under the contract and are derecognized when the revenue associated with the contract is recognized either when a milestone is met triggering the contractual right to bill the customer or when the performance obligation is satisfied. Contract liabilities are reported in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities in the consolidated statements of financial condition. As of December 31 , 2020 and 2019, contract liability balances were not material. |
Other Income
Other Income | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Other Income [Abstract] | |
Other Income | 9. Other Income The table below presents the components of other income for the periods indicated. Year-Ended December 31, 2020 2019 2018 (in millions) Principal transactions $ 86 $ 67 $ 65 Gains (losses) from currency diversification strategy, net ( 19 ) ( 60 ) ( 19 ) Other, net ( 8 ) — 3 $ 59 $ 7 $ 49 ___________________________ Principal transactions include (1) trading gains and losses from the Company’s remaining market making activities; (2) realized and unrealized gains and losses on financial instruments that (a) are held for purposes other than the Company’s market making activities, (b) are subject to restrictions, or (c) are accounted for under the equity method; and (3) dividends on investments accounted at cost less impairment. |
Employee Incentive Plans
Employee Incentive Plans | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Employee Incentive Plans [Abstract] | |
Employee Incentive Plans | 10. Employee Incentive Plans Defined Contribution Plan The Company offers substantially all employees of U.S.-based operating subsidiaries who have met minimum service requirements the opportunity to participate in defined contribution retirement plans qualifying under the provisions of Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The general purpose of this plan is to provide employees with an incentive to make regular savings in order to provide additional financial security during retirement. This plan provides for the Company to match 50 % of the employees’ pre-tax contribution, up to a maximum of 10 % of eligible earnings. The employee is vested in the matching contribution incrementally over six years of service. Included in employee compensation and benefits expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income were $ 5 million, $ 4 million and $ 4 million of plan contributions for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. 2007 ROI Unit Stock Plan In connection with the IPO, the Company adopted the IBG, Inc. 2007 ROI Unit Stock Plan (“ROI Unit Stock Plan”). An aggregate of 1,271,009 shares of restricted common stock (consisting of 1,250,000 shares issued under the ROI Unit Stock Plan and 21,009 shares under the 2007 Stock Incentive Plan, as described below), with a fair value at the date of grant of $ 38 million were issued to IBG LLC and held as treasury stock. As of December 31, 2018, the Company has distributed all shares of restricted common stock under the ROI Unit Stock Plan. 2007 Stock Incentive Plan Under the Company’s Stock Incentive Plan, up to 30 million shares of the Company’s Class A common stock may be issued to satisfy vested restricted stock units granted to directors, officers, employees, contractors and consultants of the Company. The purpose of the Stock Incentive Plan is to promote the Company’s long - term financial success by attracting, retaining and rewarding eligible participants. As a result of the Company’s organizational structure, a description of which can be found in “Business – Our Organizational Structure” in Part I, Item 1 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, there is no material dilutive effect upon ownership of common stockholders of issuing shares under the Stock Incentive Plan. The issuances do not dilute the book value of the ownership of common stockholders since the restricted stock units are granted at market value, and upon their vesting and the related issuance of shares of common stock, the ownership of IBG, Inc. in IBG LLC, increases proportionately to the shares issued. As a result of such proportionate increase in share ownership, the dilution upon issuance of common stock is borne by IBG LLC’s majority member (i.e., noncontrolling interest), Holdings, and not by IBG, Inc. or its common stockholders. Additionally, dilution of earnings that may take place after issuance of common stock is reflected in EPS reported in the Company’s financial statements. The EPS dilution can be neither estimated nor projected, but historically it has not been material. The Stock Incentive Plan is administered by the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors. The Compensation Committee has discretionary authority to determine the eligibility to participate in the Stock Incentive Plan and establishes the terms and conditions of the awards, including the number of awards granted to each participant and all other terms and conditions applicable to such awards in individual grant agreements. Awards are expected to be made primarily through grants of restricted stock units. Stock Incentive Plan awards are subject to issuance over time. All previously granted but not yet earned awards may be cancelled by the Company upon the participant’s termination of employment or violation of certain applicable covenants prior to issuance, unless determined otherwise by the Compensation Committee. The Stock Incentive Plan provides that, upon a change in control, the Compensation Committee may, at its discretion, fully vest any granted but not yet earned awards under the Stock Incentive Plan, or provide that any such granted but not yet earned awards will be honored or assumed, or new rights substituted by the new employer on a substantially similar basis and on terms and conditions substantially comparable to those of the Stock Incentive Plan. The Company expects to continue to grant awards on or about December 31 of each year to eligible participants as part of an overall plan of equity compensation. Restricted stock units vest and become distributable to participants in accordance with the following schedule: • 10% on the first vesting date, which is on or about May 9 of each year; and • an additional 15% on each of the following six anniversaries of the first vesting, assuming continued employment with the Company and compliance with non-competition and other applicable covenants. Awards granted to external directors vest, and are distributed, over a five - year period ( 20 % per year) commencing one year after the date of grant. A total of 29,709 restricted stock units have been granted to the external directors cumulatively since the plan’s inception. The table below presents Stock Incentive Plan awards granted and the related fair values since the plan’s inception. Fair Value at Date of Grant Units ($ millions) Prior periods (since inception) 24,497,626 $ 561 December 31, 2018 1,146,267 62 December 31, 2019 1,374,217 1 65 December 31, 2020 1,222,143 70 28,240,253 $ 758 ___________________________ (1) Stock Incentive Plan number of granted restricted stock units related to 2019 was adjusted by 343 restricted stock units during the year ended December 31, 2020. Estimated future grants under the Stock Incentive Plan are accrued for ratably during each year (see Note 2). In accordance with the vesting schedule, outstanding awards vest and are distributed to participants yearly on or about May 9 of each year. At the end of each year, no vested awards remain undistributed. Compensation expense related to the Stock Incentive Plan recognized in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income was $ 65 million, $ 60 million, and $ 58 million for the years ended December 31 , 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. Estimated future compensation costs for unvested awards, net of credits for cancelled awards, as of December 31 , 2020 are $ 41 million. The table below summarizes the Stock Incentive Plan and ROI Unit Stock Plan activities for the periods indicated . Intrinsic Value of SIP Shares Stock which Vested and ROI Unit Incentive Plan were Distributed Stock Plan Units ($ millions) 1 Shares Balance, December 31, 2017 6,473,720 3,849 Granted 1,146,267 — Cancelled ( 63,657 ) — Distributed ( 2,083,624 ) $ 164 ( 3,849 ) Balance, December 31, 2018 5,472,706 — Granted 1,374,217 2 — Cancelled ( 91,443 ) — Distributed ( 1,627,565 ) $ 91 — Balance, December 31, 2019 5,127,915 — Granted 1,222,143 — Cancelled ( 82,496 ) — Distributed ( 1,300,241 ) $ 53 — Balance, December 31, 2020 4,967,321 — ___________________________ (1) Intrinsic value of SIP units distributed represents the compensation value reported to the participants. (2) Stock Incentive Plan number of granted restricted stock units related to 2019 was adjusted by 343 restricted stock units during the year ended December 31, 2020. Awards previously granted but not yet earned under the stock plans are subject to the plans’ post-employment provisions in the event a participant ceases employment with the Company. Through December 31 , 2020, a total of 1,067,599 restricted stock units have been distributed under these post - employment provisions. These distributions are included in the table above. |
Income Taxes
Income Taxes | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Income Taxes [Abstract] | |
Income Taxes | 11. Income Taxes Income tax expense for the three years ended December 31 , 2020, 2019, and 2018 differs from the U.S. federal statutory rate primarily due to the taxation treatment of income attributable to noncontrolling interests in IBG LLC. These noncontrolling interests are held directly through a U.S. partnership. Accordingly, the income attributable to these noncontrolling interests is reported in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income, but the related U.S. income tax expense attributable to these noncontrolling interests is not reported by the Company as it is generally the obligation of the noncontrolling interests. Income tax expense is also affected by the differing effective tax rates in foreign, state and local jurisdictions where certain of the Company’s subsidiaries are subject to corporate taxation. Deferred income taxes arise primarily due to the amortization of the deferred tax assets recognized in connection with the common stock offerings (see Note 4), differences in the valuation of financial assets and liabilities, and for other temporary differences arising from the deductibility of compensation and depreciation expenses in different time periods for accounting and income tax return purposes. Under U.S. GAAP, the Company is allowed to make an accounting policy election of either (1) treating taxes due on future U.S. inclusions in taxable income related to global intangible low tax income as a current-period expense when incurred (the “period cost method”) or (2) factoring such amounts into the Company’s measurement of its deferred taxes (the “deferred method”). The Company elected the period cost method. The table below presents the components of the provision for income taxes for the periods indicated. Year-Ended December 31, 2020 2019 2018 (in millions) Current Federal $ 21 $ 19 $ 15 State and local 4 3 3 Foreign 43 22 32 Total current 68 44 50 Deferred Federal 21 24 22 State and local ( 7 ) — — Foreign ( 5 ) — ( 1 ) Total deferred 9 24 21 $ 77 $ 68 $ 71 The table below presents a reconciliation of the statutory U.S. Federal income tax rate of 21 % to the Company’s effective tax rate for the three years ending December 31, 2020 and 2019, and 2018. Year-Ended December 31, 2020 2019 2018 U.S. Statutory Tax Rate 21.0 % 21.0 % 21.0 % State, local and foreign taxes, net of federal benefit 1.5 % 1.7 % 1.7 % Subtotal 22.5 % 22.7 % 22.7 % Less: rate attributable to noncontrolling interests ( 16.4 %) ( 16.8 %) ( 16.8 %) Total 6.1 % 5.9 % 5.9 % The table below presents significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are reported in other assets and in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities, respectively, in the consolidated statements of financial condition for the periods indicated. December 31, 2020 2019 2018 (in millions) Deferred tax assets Arising from the acquisition of interests in IBG LLC $ 190 $ 116 $ 140 Deferred compensation 9 5 4 Other 16 11 10 Total deferred tax assets 215 132 154 Deferred tax liabilities Foreign 2 1 — Other 8 3 1 Total deferred tax liabilities 10 4 1 Net deferred tax assets $ 205 $ 128 $ 153 As of and for the years ended December 31, 2020, and 2019, the Company had no valuation allowances on its deferred tax assets. The Company is subject to taxation in the U.S. and various states and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2020, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. Federal and State income tax examinations for tax years prior to 2014, and to non-U.S. income tax examinations for tax years prior to 2011. As of December 31 , 2020, accumulated earnings held by non - U.S. subsidiaries totaled $ 1.5 billion (as of December 31, 2019 $ 1.3 billion). Of this amount, approximately $ 0.1 billion (as of December 31, 2019 $ 0.2 billion) is attributable to earnings of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries that are considered “pass - through” entities for U.S. income tax purposes. Since the Company accounts for U.S. income taxes on these earnings on a current basis, no additional U.S. tax consequences would result from the repatriation of these earnings other than that which would be due arising from currency fluctuations between the time the earnings are reported for U.S. tax purposes and when they are remitted. With respect to certain of these non-U.S. subsidiaries’ accumulated earnings, approximately $ 0.1 billion and $ 0.2 billion as of December 31 , 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, would result in additional foreign taxes in the form of dividend withholding tax imposed on the recipient of the distribution or dividend distribution tax imposed on the payor of the distribution upon repatriation. The Company has not provided for its proportionate share of additional foreign taxes or deferred U.S. tax on cumulative translation adjustments associated with certain foreign pass-through entities as it does not intend to repatriate these earnings in the foreseeable future. |
Leases
Leases | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Leases [Abstract] | |
Leases | 12. Leases All of the Company’s leases are classified as operating leases and primarily consist of real estate leases for corporate offices, data centers, and other facilities. As of December 31 , 2020, the weighted-average remaining lease term on these leases is approximately 8 years and the weighted-average discount rate used to measure the lease liabilities is approximately 3.99 %. For the year ended December 31 , 2020, right-of-use assets obtained under new operating leases were $ 11 million. The Company’s lease agreements do not contain any residual value guarantees, restrictions or covenants. The table below presents balances reported in the consolidated statements of financial condition related to the Company’s leases for the period indicated. December 31, 2020 2019 (in millions) Right-of-use assets 1 $ 101 $ 118 Lease liabilities 1 $ 120 $ 124 ___________________________ (1) Right-of-use assets are included in other assets and lease liabilities are included in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities in the Company’s consolidated statements of financial condition. The table below presents balances reported in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income related to the Company’s leases for the period indicated. Year-Ended December 31, 2020 2019 (in millions) Operating lease cost $ 26 $ 25 Variable lease cost 4 4 Total lease cost $ 30 $ 29 The table below reconciles the undiscounted cash flows of the Company’s leases to the present value of its operating lease payments for the period indicated. December 31, 2020 (in millions) 2021 $ 21 2022 20 2023 17 2024 15 2025 14 Thereafter 55 Total undiscounted operating lease payments 142 Less: imputed interest ( 22 ) Present value of operating lease liabilities $ 120 |
Property, Equipment and Intangi
Property, Equipment and Intangible Assets | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Property, Equipment and Intangible Assets [Abstract] | |
Property, Equipment and Intangible Assets | 13. Property, Equipment and Intangible Assets Property, equipment and intangible assets, which are included in other assets in the consolidated statements of financial condition, consist of leasehold improvements, computer equipment, software developed for the Company’s internal use, office furniture and equipment. The table below presents balances related to property, equipment and intangible assets for the periods indicated. December 31, 2020 2019 (in millions) Leasehold improvements $ 42 $ 37 Computer equipment 41 24 Office furniture and equipment 14 14 97 75 Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization ( 30 ) ( 13 ) Property and equipment, net 67 62 Internally developed software 73 68 Less - accumulated amortization ( 36 ) ( 34 ) Intangible assets, net 37 34 Total property, equipment, and intangible assets, net $ 104 $ 96 Depreciation and amortization of $ 42 million, $ 31 million, and $ 26 million, for the three years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively, is included in occupancy, depreciation and amortization expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Amortization expense related to the Company’s intangible assets as of December 31, 2020 is expected to be approximately $ 20 million, $ 13 million, and $ 4 million, for years ended December 31, 2021, 2022, and 2023, respectively. |
Commitments, Contingencies And
Commitments, Contingencies And Guarantees | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Commitments, Contingencies And Guarantees [Abstract] | |
Commitments, Contingencies And Guarantees | 14. Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees Claims Against Customers Over an extended period in 2018, a small number of the Company’s customers had taken relatively large positions in a security listed on a major U.S. exchange. The Company extended margin loans against the security at a conservatively high collateral requirement. In December 2018, within a very short timeframe, this security lost a substantial amount of its value. During the quarter ended March 31, 2019, subsequent price declines in the stock have caused these accounts to fall into deficits, despite the Company’s efforts to liquidate the customers’ positions. As of December 31, 2020, the Company has recognized an aggregate loss of approximately $ 44 million. The maximum aggregate loss, which would occur if the security’s price fell to zero and none of the debts were collected, would be approximately $ 50 million. The Company continues to evaluate pursuing the collection of the debts, although debt collection efforts are inherently difficult and uncertain. The ultimate effect of this incident on the Company’s results will depend upon market conditions and the outcome of the Company’s debt collection efforts. Legal, Regulatory and Governmental Matters The Company is subject to certain pending and threatened legal, regulatory and governmental actions and proceedings that arise out of the normal course of business. Given the inherent difficulty of predicting the outcome of such matters, particularly in proceedings where claimants seek substantial or indeterminate damages, or which are in their early stages, the Company is generally not able to quantify the actual loss or range of loss related to such legal proceedings, the manner in which they will be resolved, the timing of their final resolution or the ultimate settlement. Management believes that the resolution of these matters will not have a material effect, if any, on the Company’s business or financial condition, but may have a material impact on the results of operations for a given period. The Company accounts for potential losses related to litigation in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 450, “Contingencies.” As of December 31 , 2020 and 2019, accruals for potential losses related to legal, regulatory, and governmental actions, and proceedings matters were not material. Trading Technologies Matter On February 3, 2010, Trading Technologies International, Inc. (“Trading Technologies”) filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, against IBG LLC and IB LLC (“Defendants”). The complaint, as amended, alleges that the Defendants have infringed and continue to infringe twelve U.S. patents held by Trading Technologies. Trading Technologies is seeking, among other things, unspecified damages and injunctive relief. The Defendants filed an answer to Trading Technologies’ amended complaint, as well as related counterclaims. The Defendants deny Trading Technologies’ claims, assert that the asserted patents are not infringed and are invalid, and assert several other defenses as well. The asserted patents were the subject of petitions before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) seeking Covered Business Method Review (“CBM Review”). The USPTO Patent Trial Appeal Board (“PTAB”) found all claims of ten of the twelve asserted patents to be invalid. Of the remaining two patents, 53 of the 56 claims of one patent were held invalid and the other patent survived CBM Review proceedings. Appeals were filed by either Defendants or Trading Technologies on all PTAB determinations. The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit vacated the CBM Review determinations of invalidity for four patents, concluding that these patents were not eligible for CBM Review. The District Court trial with respect to these four patents is scheduled for August 2, 2021. While it is difficult to predict the outcome of the matter, the Company believes it has meritorious defenses to the allegations made in the complaint and intends to defend itself vigorously against them. However, litigation is inherently uncertain and there can be no guarantee that the Company will prevail or that the litigation can be settled on favorable terms. Class Action Matter On December 18, 2015, a former individual customer filed a purported class action complaint against IB LLC, IBG, Inc., and Thomas Frank, Ph.D., the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut. The complaint alleges that the purported class of IB LLC’s customers were harmed by alleged “flaws” in the computerized system used to close out (i.e., liquidate) positions in customer brokerage accounts that have margin deficiencies. The complaint seeks, among other things, undefined compensatory damages and declaratory and injunctive relief. On September 28, 2016, the District Court issued an order granting the Company’s motion to dismiss the complaint in its entirety, and without providing plaintiff leave to amend. On September 28, 2017, plaintiff appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. On September 26, 2018, the Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of plaintiff’s claims of breach of contract and commercially unreasonable liquidation but vacated and remanded back to the District Court plaintiff’s claims for negligence. On November 30, 2018, the plaintiff filed a second amended complaint. The Company filed a motion to dismiss the new complaint on January 15, 2019, which was denied on September 30, 2019. On December 9, 2019, the Company filed a motion requesting that the District Court certify to the Connecticut Supreme Court two questions of Connecticut law directly relevant to the motion to dismiss. The Court denied the Company’s motion to certify on May 15, 2020. Currently, Plaintiff’s motion for class certification is due on August 16, 2021. Regardless of the outcome of this motion, the Company does not believe that a purported class action is appropriate given the great differences in portfolios, markets and many other circumstances surrounding the liquidation of any particular customer’s margin-deficient account. IB LLC and the related defendants intend to continue to defend themselves vigorously against the case and, consistent with past practice in connection with this type of unwarranted action, any potential claims for counsel fees and expenses incurred in defending the case may be fully pursued against the plaintiff. “Short Squeeze” Antitrust Litigation Since late January 2021, more than three dozen federal class action lawsuits have been filed in different jurisdictions against various brokers and other market participants claiming that the defendants acted improperly in restricting trading in the shares of and options on GameStop Corp. and other companies that were subject to unusual trading in January 2021 in what has been referred to as the “Reddit-related short-squeeze”. Most of these cases assert federal antitrust claims, including alleging an illegal antitrust conspiracy among the defendants, and various state law claims. IB LLC and its affiliates have been named as defendants in seven of these class action lawsuits. On February 4, 2021, plaintiffs in one of the class actions filed a motion with the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (“JPML”) to transfer all existing short-squeeze related class actions to the United States District Court for the Northern District of California for coordinated and consolidated pre-trial proceedings. The time for IB LLC and its affiliates to respond to the allegations will likely be stayed during the pendency of the JPML proceedings. The Company believes that the claims asserted against IB LLC and its affiliates lack merit on their face and the Company intends to file, at the appropriate time, a motion to dismiss any class action that might name IB LLC and its affiliates as defendants. Regulatory Matters The Company is subject to regulatory oversight and examination by numerous governmental and self-regulatory authorities . As announced on August 10, 2020, the Company agreed to settle certain matters related to its historical anti-money laundering and Bank Secrecy Act practices and procedures with FINRA, the SEC and the CFTC. As part of the settlements, the Company agreed to pay penalties of $ 15 million to FINRA, $ 11.5 million to the SEC and $ 11.5 million to the CFTC, plus approximately $ 700,000 in disgorgement. In addition, the Company agreed to continue the retention of an independent consultant to review the implementation of its enhanced compliance practices and procedures. The Company is also cooperating with a United States Department of Justice inquiry concerning these matters, and while its outcome cannot be predicted, the Company does not believe that the resolution of this inquiry is likely to have a materially adverse effect on its financial results. West Texas Intermediate Crude Oil Event On April 20, 2020 the energy markets exhibited extraordinary price activity in the New York Mercantile Exchange (“NYMEX”) West Texas Intermediate Crude Oil contract. The price of the May 2020 physically-settled futures contract dropped to an unprecedented negative price. This price was the basis for determining the settlement price for cash-settled futures contracts traded on the CME Globex and also for a separate, expiring cash-settled futures contract listed on the Intercontinental Exchange Europe (“ICE Europe”). Several of the Company’s customers held long positions in these CME and ICE Europe futures contracts, and as a result they incurred losses, including losses in excess of the equity in their accounts. The Company fulfilled the required variation margin settlements with the respective clearinghouses on behalf of its customers. While the Company originally recognized an aggregate provisionary loss of approximately $ 88 million, the Company has since determined to compensate certain affected customers in connection with their losses resulting from the futures contracts settling at a price below zero. As a result, the Company recognized an aggregate loss of approximately $ 104 million , of which $103 million is included in general and administrative expenses and $1 million in customer bad debt expense in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income . Guarantees Certain of the operating subsidiaries provide guarantees to securities and commodities clearing houses and exchanges which meet the accounting definition of a guarantee under FASB ASC Topic 460, “Guarantees.” Under standard membership agreements, clearing house and exchange members are required to guarantee collectively the performance of other members. Under the agreements, if a member becomes unable to satisfy its obligations, other members would be required to meet shortfalls. In the opinion of management, the operating subsidiaries’ liability under these arrangements is not quantifiable and could exceed the cash and securities they have posted as collateral. However, the potential for these operating subsidiaries to be required to make payments under these arrangements is remote. Accordingly, no contingent liability is carried in the consolidated statements of financial condition for these arrangements. In connection with its retail brokerage business, IB LLC or other electronic brokerage operating subsidiaries perform securities and commodities execution, clearance and settlement on behalf of their customers for whom they commit to settle trades submitted by such customers with the respective clearing houses. If a customer fails to fulfill its settlement obligations, the respective operating subsidiary must fulfill those settlement obligations. No contingent liability is carried on the consolidated statements of financial condition for such customer obligations. Other Commitments Certain clearing houses, clearing banks and firms used by certain operating subsidiaries are given a security interest in certain assets of those operating subsidiaries held by those clearing organizations. These assets may be applied to satisfy the obligations of those operating subsidiaries to the respective clearing organizations. |
Geographic Information
Geographic Information | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Geographic Information [Abstract] | |
Geographic Information | 15. Geographic Information The Company operates its automated global business in the U.S. and international markets on more than 135 electronic exchanges and market centers. A significant portion of the Company’s net revenues is generated by subsidiaries operating outside the U.S. International operations are conducted in 32 countries in Europe, Asia/Pacific and the Americas (outside the U.S.). The following table presents total net revenues and income before income taxes by geographic area for the periods indicated . Significant transactions and balances between the operating subsidiaries occur, primarily as a result of certain operating subsidiaries holding exchange or clearing organization memberships, which are utilized to provide execution and clearing services to subsidiaries. Intra - region income and expenses and related balances have been eliminated in this geographic information to reflect the external business conducted in each geographic region. The geographic analysis presented below is based on the location of the subsidiaries in which the transactions are recorded. This geographic information does not reflect the way the Company’s business is managed. Year-Ended December 31, 2020 2019 2018 (in millions) Net revenues United States $ 1,584 $ 1,524 $ 1,501 International 634 413 402 Total net revenues $ 2,218 $ 1,937 $ 1,903 Income before income taxes United States $ 1,032 $ 997 $ 1,029 International 224 160 167 Total income before income taxes $ 1,256 $ 1,157 $ 1,196 |
Regulatory Requirements
Regulatory Requirements | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Regulatory Requirements [Abstract] | |
Regulatory Requirements | 16. Regulatory Requirements As of December 31 , 2020, aggregate excess regulatory capital for all of the operating subsidiaries was $ 6.8 billion. IB LLC, Timber Hill LLC and Interactive Brokers Corp. are subject to the Uniform Net Capital Rule (Rule 15c3 - 1) under the Exchange Act, IB LLC is also subject to the CFTC’s minimum financial requirements (Regulation 1.17), and IBKRFS is subject to the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority eligible equity requirement. IBC is subject to the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada risk adjusted capital requirement, IBUK is subject to the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority Capital Requirements Directive, IBIE is subject to the Central Bank of Ireland financial resources requirement, IBLUX is subject to the Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier financial resources requirement , IBCE is subject to the Hungarian National Bank financial resource requirement, IBI is subject to the National Stock Exchange of India net capital requirements, IBHK is subject to the Hong Kong Securities Futures Commission liquid capital requirement, IBSJ is subject to the Japanese Financial Supervisory Agency capital requirements, IBSG is subject to the Monetary Authority of Singapore capital requirements, and IBA is subject to the Australian Securities Exchange liquid capital requirement. The table below summarizes capital, capital requirements and excess regulatory capital as of December 31. 2020. Net Capital/ Eligible Equity Requirement Excess (in millions) IB LLC $ 5,122 $ 674 $ 4,448 IBKRFS 640 22 618 IBHK 632 243 389 Other regulated operating subsidiaries 1,453 123 1,330 $ 7,847 $ 1,062 $ 6,785 Regulatory capital requirements could restrict the operating subsidiaries from expanding their business and declaring dividends if their net capital does not meet regulatory requirements. Also, certain operating subsidiaries are subject to other regulatory restrictions and requirements. As of December 31 , 2020, all of the regulated operating subsidiaries were in compliance with their respective regulatory capital requirements. |
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Related Party Transactions [Abstract] | |
Related Party Transactions | 17. Related Party Transactions Receivable from affiliate, reported in other assets in the consolidated statements of financial condition, represents amounts advanced to Holdings and payable to affiliate represents amounts payable to Holdings under the Tax Receivable Agreement (see Note 4). Included in receivables from and payables to customers in the consolidated statements of financial condition as of December 31 , 2020 and December 31, 2019 were accounts receivable from directors, officers and their affiliates of $ 283 million and $ 23 million, respectively, and payables of $ 999 million and $ 939 million, respectively. The Company may extend credit to these related parties in connection with margin and securities loans. Such loans are (i) made in the ordinary course of business, (ii) are made on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the time for comparable loans with persons not related to the company, and (iii) do not involve more than the normal risk of collectability or present other unfavorable features. Included in short-term borrowings as of December 31, 2020 are senior notes purchased by directors, officers and their affiliates of $ 16 million. |
Senior Notes Payable
Senior Notes Payable | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Senior Notes Payable [Abstract] | |
Senior Notes Payable | 18. Senior Notes Payable IBG LLC from time to time may offer senior notes in private placements to certain qualified customers of IB LLC at an issue price of $ 1 thousand dollars per note. The senior notes will mature no later than the thirtieth day following the issuance date. IBG LLC, at its option, may redeem the senior notes at any time, at a redemption price equal to 100 % of the principal amount of the senior notes to be redeemed, plus accrued. The senior notes will pay a fixed rate of interest during their tenure. The interest rate is calculated by adding the benchmark rate to a rate (spread) that IBG LLC will announce from time-to-time. The benchmark rate is the effective federal funds rate as reported by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on the morning of the date of the offering. IBG LLC intends to use the proceeds for general financing purposes when interest spread opportunities arise. The carrying value of the senior notes approximate their fair value since they are short-term in nature. During the year ended December 31, 2020 IBG LLC issued senior notes of $ 116 million and redeemed senior notes of $ 20 million, respectively. The senior notes carried a weighted average interest rate of 0.913 %. As of December 31, 2020, IBG LLC had $ 96 million of senior notes outstanding, all of which carry an 1 % per annum interest rate, and are included in short-term borrowings in the consolidated statements of financial condition. During the period from January 1 through February 25, 2021, total senior notes issued were $ 381 million, and senior notes issued in 2020 which were redeemed totaled $ 309 million, respectively. Interest expense on the senior notes for the year ended December 31, 2020 was not material. |
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Subsequent Events [Abstract] | |
Subsequent Events | 19. Subsequent Events As required by FASB ASC Topic 855, “ Subsequent Events,” the Company has evaluated subsequent events for adjustment to or disclosure in its consolidated financial statements through the date the consolidated financial statements were issued. Except as disclosed in Note 4, Note 14 and Note 18, no other recordable or disclosable events occurred. ***** |
Schedule I - Condensed Financia
Schedule I - Condensed Financial Information of Registrant (Parent Company Only) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Schedule I - Condensed Financial Information of Registrant (Parent Company Only) [Abstract] | |
Schedule I - Condensed Financial Information of Registrant (Parent Company Only) | INTERACTIVE BROKERS GROUP, INC. (Parent Company Only) CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION December 31, (in millions, except share amounts) 2020 2019 Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 4 $ 1 Investments in subsidiaries, equity basis 1,962 1,469 Other assets 205 143 Total assets $ 2,171 $ 1,613 Liabilities and Equity Liabilities: Payable to affiliates $ 199 $ 152 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 21 9 220 161 Stockholders' equity: Common stock, $ 0.01 par value per share: Class A – Authorized - 1,000,000,000 , Issued - 90,909,889 and 76,889,040 shares, Outstanding – 90,773,105 and 76,750,110 shares as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 1 1 Class B – Authorized, Issued and Outstanding – 100 shares as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 — — Additional paid-in capital 1,244 934 Retained earnings 683 520 Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of income taxes of $ 0 and $ 0 as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 26 — Treasury stock, at cost, 136,784 and 138,930 shares as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 ( 3 ) ( 3 ) Total equity 1,951 1,452 Total liabilities and equity $ 2,171 $ 1,613 See accompanying notes to the condensed financial statements. INTERACTIVE BROKERS GROUP, INC. (Parent Company Only) CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Year-Ended December 31, (in millions) 2020 2019 2018 Income (loss) before income from subsidiaries $ ( 3 ) $ ( 2 ) $ 2 Undistributed gains of subsidiaries, net 237 208 206 Income tax expense 39 45 39 Net income $ 195 $ 161 $ 169 Net income available for common stockholders $ 195 $ 161 $ 169 Cumulative translation adjustment, net of tax 26 4 ( 13 ) Comprehensive income available for common stockholders $ 221 $ 165 $ 156 See accompanying notes to the condensed financial statements. INTERACTIVE BROKERS GROUP, INC. (Parent Company Only) CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Year-Ended December 31, (in millions) 2020 2019 2018 Cash flows from operating activities Net income $ 195 $ 161 $ 169 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities Undistributed gains of subsidiaries, net ( 237 ) ( 208 ) ( 206 ) Deferred income taxes 15 23 23 (Gain) loss on remeasurement of Tax Receivable Agreement liability 3 — ( 3 ) Changes in operating assets and liabilities ( 17 ) ( 1 ) 15 Net cash used in operating activities ( 41 ) ( 25 ) ( 2 ) Cash flows provided by investing activities 67 81 74 Cash flows used in financing activities ( 49 ) ( 60 ) ( 58 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 26 4 ( 13 ) Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 3 — 1 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1 1 — Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 4 $ 1 $ 1 Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information Cash paid for interest $ — $ 2 $ 1 Cash paid for taxes, net $ 16 $ 20 $ 14 Non-cash investing activities: Non-cash distributions from subsidiaries $ 1 $ — $ 2 See accompanying notes to the condensed financial statements. INTERACTIVE BROKERS GROUP, INC. (Parent Co mpany Only) NOTES TO CONDEN SED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. Basis of Presentation The accompanying condensed financial statements (the “Parent Company Financial Statements”) of Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (“IBG, Inc.”), a Delaware holding company, including the notes thereto, should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of IBG, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) and the notes thereto. IBG, Inc.’s primary asset is its ownership interest in IBG LLC, an automated global electronic broker specializing in executing and clearing trades in stocks, options, futures, foreign exchange instruments, bonds, mutual funds, and exchange traded funds (“ETFs”) on more than 135 electronic exchanges and market centers around the world and offering custody, prime brokerage, securities and margin lending services to customers. The preparation of the Parent Company Financial Statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the condensed financial statements and accompanying notes. Income Taxes Refer to Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements. 2. Related Party Transactions As of December 31, 2020, receivables from affiliates was immaterial and as of December 31, 2019, there were no receivables from affiliates. Dividends received from IBG LLC for the three years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, were $ 67 million, $ 81 million and $ 76 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2020, and 2019, respectively, payable to affiliates of $ 199 million and $ 152 million consisted primarily of amounts payable to Holdings under the Tax Receivable Agreement. 3. Stockholders’ Equity Refer to Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements. 4. Employee Incentive Plans Refer to Note 10 to the consolidated financial statements. 5. Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees Refer to Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements. 6. Subsequent Events As required by FASB ASC Topic, “Subsequent Events,” IBG, Inc. has evaluated subsequent events for adjustment to or disclosure in its condensed financial statements through the date the condensed financial statements were issued. Except as disclosed in Note 4 and Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements, no other recordable or disclosable events occurred. |
Significant Accounting Polici_2
Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Basis of Presentation | Basis of Presentation These consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“U.S. GAAP”) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regarding financial reporting with respect to Form 10 - K. These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries and reflect all adjustments of a normal and recurring nature that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for the fair presentation of the results for the periods presented. In March 2020, the World Health Organization recognized the outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) caused by a novel strain of the coronavirus as a pandemic. The pandemic affects all countries in which the Company operates. The response of governments and societies to the COVID-19 pandemic, which includes temporary closures of certain businesses; social distancing; travel restrictions, “shelter in place” and other governmental regulations; and reduced consumer spending due to job losses, has significantly impacted volatility in the financial, commodities and energy markets, and general economic conditions. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s financial results for 2020 can be summarized as follows: (1) higher commission revenue due to increased trading activity and a higher rate of customer accounts opened during this period; and (2) lower net interest income resulting from lower benchmark interest rates. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s future financial results could be significant but currently cannot be quantified, as it will depend on numerous evolving factors that currently cannot be accurately predicted, including, but not limited to, the duration and spread of the pandemic; its impact on the Company’s customers, employees and vendors; governmental actions in response to the pandemic; and the overall impact of the pandemic in the economy and society; among other factors. Any of these events could have significant accounting and financial reporting implications (i.e., reassessing accounting estimates related to credit losses, valuation of certain investments, deferred tax assets and contingency reserves). The Company has reviewed its assumptions related to the above estimates and have not made any adjustments. |
Principles Of Consolidation, Including Noncontrolling Interests | Principles of Consolidation, including Noncontrolling Interests These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of IBG, Inc. and its majority and wholly owned subsidiaries. As sole managing member of IBG LLC, IBG, Inc. exerts control over IBG LLC’s operations. In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 810, “ Consolidation, ” the Company consolidates IBG LLC’s financial statements and records the interests in IBG LLC that it does not own as noncontrolling interests. The Company’s policy is to consolidate all other entities in which it owns more than 50% unless it does not have control. All inter - company balances and transactions have been eliminated. |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and Operating Business Segment Presentation Changes | Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and Operating Business Segment Presentation Changes As previously disclosed in the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 and in subsequent filings, the Company intended to eliminate the reporting of separate operating business segments upon its determination that the continued wind-down of the Company’s market making activities rendered it no longer reportable as a business segment. Pursuant to the requirements of FASB ASC Topic 280, “ Segment Reporting, ” the Company performed a quantitative and a qualitative assessment of its business and determined that its remaining market making activities no longer support the Company’s reporting of separate business segments. Accordingly, effective the first quarter of 2020 the Company discontinued the reporting of separate business segments. Since the Company’s decision to wind down its market making activities, management has continued to shift its focus to growing and strengthening the Company’s electronic brokerage business. The Company believes the elimination of segment reporting aligns its financial reporting with its business strategy and management’s focus on the electronic brokerage business. For each of the eight quarters during 2018 and 2019, the market making segment’s contribution to the Company’s consolidated net revenues, income before income taxes, and total assets did not exceed 7 %, 4 %, and 6 %, respectively. As a result, effective the first quarter of 2020, the Company modified the presentation of its segment financial information with retrospective application to all prior periods presented. In addition, effective the first quarter of 2020, the Company changed the presentation of its consolidated statements of comprehensive income to better align with its business strategy. As a result, the Company made the following reclassifications to amounts reported in its consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018: Other fees and services – reclassified $ 141 million and $ 148 million for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 respectively, previously reported as other income to other fees and services, which includes market data fees, account activity fees, risk exposure fees, order flow income from options exchange-mandated programs, and revenues from other fees and services. These items have been historically reported as a component of other income. Other income – reclassified $ 27 million and $ 39 million for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 respectively, previously reported as trading gains to other income as a component of “principal transactions.” Other income includes gains (losses) from principal transactions; the impact of the currency diversification strategy; gains (losses) from equity method investments; and other revenues not directly attributable to the Company’s core business offerings. Previously reported amounts in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income and notes to the consolidated financial statements have been adjusted to conform to the current presentation. |
Use Of Estimates | Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in these consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. These estimates and assumptions are based on judgment and the best available information at the time. Therefore, actual results could differ materially from those estimates. Such estimates include the allowance for credit losses, valuation of certain investments, compensation accruals, current and deferred income taxes, and contingency reserves. |
Fair Value | Fair Value Substantially all of the Company’s assets and liabilities, including financial instruments are carried at fair value based on published market prices and are marked to market, or are assets and liabilities which are short - term in nature and are carried at amounts that approximate fair value. The Company applies the fair value hierarchy in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 820, “ Fair Value Measurement” (“ASC Topic 820”) , to prioritize the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are: Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities. Level 2 Quoted prices for similar assets in an active market, quoted prices in markets that are not considered to be active or financial instruments for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly. Level 3 Prices or valuations that require inputs that are both significant to fair value measurement and unobservable. Financial instruments owned, at fair value and financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value are generally classified as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. The Company’s Level 1 financial instruments, which are valued using quoted market prices as published by exchanges and clearing houses or otherwise broadly distributed in active markets, include active listed stocks, options, warrants, and U.S. and foreign government securities. The Company does not adjust quoted prices for financial instruments classified as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, even in the event that the Company may hold a large position whereby a purchase or sale could reasonably impact quoted prices. Currency forward contracts are valued using broadly distributed bank and broker prices, and are classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy since inputs to their valuation can be generally corroborated by market data. Other securities that are not traded in active markets are also classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Level 3 financial instruments are comprised of securities that have been delisted or otherwise are no longer tradable in active markets and have been valued by the Company based on internal estimates. |
Earnings Per Share | Earnings per Share Earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 260, “ Earnings per Share .” Basic EPS is computed by dividing the net income available for common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for that period. Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing the net income available for common stockholders by the diluted weighted average shares outstanding for that period. Diluted EPS includes the determinants of basic EPS and, in addition, reflects the dilutive effect of shares of common stock estimated to be distributed in the future under the Company’s stock-based compensation plans, with no adjustments to net income available for common stockholders for potentially dilutive common shares. |
Current Expected Credit Losses | Current Expected Credit Losses On January 1, 2020, the Company adopted FASB ASC Topic 326 – “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses” (“ASC Topic 326”) which replaces the incurred loss methodology with the current expected credit loss (“CECL”) methodology. The new guidance applies to financial assets measured at amortized cost, held-to-maturity debt securities and off-balance sheet credit exposures. For on-balance sheet assets, an allowance must be recognized at the origination or purchase of in-scope assets and represents the expected credit losses over the contractual life of those assets. Expected credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures must be estimated over the contractual period the Company is exposed to credit risk as a result of a present obligation to extend credit. The Company adopted ASC Topic 326 using the modified retrospective approach for all in-scope assets, which did not result in an adjustment to the opening balance in retained earnings. Results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2020 are presented under ASC Topic 326 while prior periods continue to be reported in accordance with previously applicable U.S. GAAP. The impact to the current period is not material since the Company’s in-scope assets are primarily subject to collateral maintenance provisions for which the Company elected to apply the practical expedient of reporting the difference between the fair value of collateral and the amortized cost for the in-scope assets as the allowance for current expected credit losses. |
Cash And Cash Equivalents | Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of deposits with banks and all highly liquid investments, with maturities of three months or less, that are not segregated and deposited for regulatory purposes or to meet margin requirements at clearing houses and clearing banks. |
Cash And Securities - Segregated For Regulatory Purposes | Cash and Securities - Segregated for Regulatory Purposes As a result of customer activities, certain operating subsidiaries are obligated by rules mandated by their primary regulators to segregate or set aside cash or qualified securities to satisfy such regulations, which have been promulgated to protect customer assets. Restricted cash represents cash and cash equivalents that are subject to withdrawal or usage restrictions. Cash segregated for regulatory purposes meets the definition of restricted cash and is included in “cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash” in the consolidated statements of cash flows. The table below presents the composition of the Company’s securities segregated for regulatory purposes for the periods indicated. December 31, 2020 2019 (in millions) U.S. government securities $ 4,750 $ 3,797 Securities purchased under agreements to resell 1 23,071 14,027 $ 27,821 $ 17,824 ___________________________ (1) These balances are collateralized by U.S. government securities. |
Securities Borrowed And Securities Loaned | Securities Borrowed and Securities Loaned Securities borrowed and securities loaned are recorded at the amount of the cash collateral advanced or received. Securities borrowed transactions require the Company to provide counterparties with collateral, which may be in the form of cash, letters of credit or other securities. With respect to securities loaned, the Company receives collateral, which may be in the form of cash or other securities in an amount generally in excess of the fair value of the securities loaned. The Company monitors the market value of securities borrowed and loaned on a daily basis, with additional collateral obtained or refunded as permitted contractually. The Company’s policy is to net, in the consolidated statements of financial condition, securities borrowed and securities loaned entered into with the same counterparty that meet the offsetting requirements prescribed in FASB ASC Topic 210-20, “Balance Sheet – Offsetting” (“ASC Topic 210-20”). Securities lending fees received and paid by the Company are included in interest income and interest expense, respectively, in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. |
Securities Purchased Under Agreements To Resell and Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase | Securities Purchased Under Agreements to Resell and Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase Securities purchased under agreements to resell and securities sold under agreements to repurchase, which are reported as collateralized financing transactions, are recorded at contract value, which approximates fair value. To ensure that the fair value of the underlying collateral remains sufficient, the collateral is valued daily with additional collateral obtained or excess collateral returned, as permitted under contractual provisions. The Company’s policy is to net, in the consolidated statements of financial condition, securities purchased under agreements to resell transactions and securities sold under agreements to repurchase transactions entered into with the same counterparty that meet the offsetting requirements prescribed in ASC Topic 210-20. |
Financial Instruments Owned And Sold But Not Yet Purchased, at Fair Value | Financial Instruments Owned and Financial Instruments Sold, But Not Yet Purchased, at Fair Value Financial instrument transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Financial instruments owned and financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased are stated at fair value based upon quoted market prices, or if not available, are valued by the Company based on internal estimates (see Fair Value above). The Company’s financial instruments pledged to counterparties where the counterparty has the right, by contract or custom, to sell or repledge the financial instruments are reported as financial instruments owned and pledged as collateral in the consolidated statements of financial condition. |
Customer Receivables And Payables | Customer Receivables and Payables Customer securities transactions are recorded on a settlement date basis and customer commodities transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. Receivables from and payables to customers include amounts due on cash and margin transactions, including futures contracts transacted on behalf of customers. Securities owned by customers, including those that collateralize margin loans or other similar transactions, are not reported in the consolidated statements of financial condition. Amounts receivable from customers that are determined by management to be uncollectible are recorded as customer bad debt expense in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. |
Receivables From And Payables To Brokers, Dealers And Clearing Organizations | Receivables from and Payables to Brokers, Dealers and Clearing Organizations Receivables from and payables to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations include net receivables and payables from unsettled trades, including amounts related to futures and options on futures contracts executed on behalf of customers, amounts receivable for securities not delivered by the Company to the purchaser by the settlement date (“fails to deliver”) and cash deposits. Payables to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations also include amounts payable for securities not received by the Company from a seller by the settlement date (“fails to receive”). |
Investments | Investments The Company makes certain strategic investments related to its business which are included in other assets in the consolidated statements of financial condition. The Company accounts for these investments as follows: Under the equity method of accounting as required under FASB ASC Topic 323, “ Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures. ” These investments, including where the investee is a limited partnership or limited liability company, are recorded at the fair value amount of the Company’s initial investment and are adjusted each period for the Company’s share of the investee’s income or loss. Contributions paid to and distributions received from equity method investees are recorded as additions or reductions, respectively, to the respective investment balance. At fair value if the investment in equity securities has a readily determinable fair value. At adjusted cost if the investment does not have a readily determinable fair value. Adjusted cost represents the historical cost, less impairment, if any. If the Company identifies observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer, the Company measures the equity security at fair value as of the date that the observable transaction occurred in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 321, “Investments in Equity Securities.” A judgmental aspect of accounting for investments is evaluating whether a decline in the value of an investment has occurred. The evaluation of an impairment is dependent on specific quantitative and qualitative factors and circumstances surrounding an investment, including recurring operating losses, credit defaults and subsequent rounds of financing. Most of the Company’s equity investments do not have readily determinable market values. All investments are reviewed for changes in circumstances or occurrence of events that suggest the Company’s investment may not be recoverable. An impairment loss, if any, is recognized in the period the determination is made . The table below presents the composition of the Company’s investments for the periods indicated. December 31, 2020 2019 (in millions) Equity method investments 1 $ 11 $ 22 Investments in equity securities at adjusted cost 2 10 5 Investments in equity securities at fair value 2 80 36 Investments in exchange memberships and equity securities of certain exchanges 2 3 3 $ 104 $ 66 ___________________________ (1) The Company’s share of income or losses is included in other income in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. (2) These investments do not qualify for equity method of accounting and the dividends received are included in other income in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. |
Property, Equipment, and Intangible Assets | Property, Equipment, and Intangible Assets Property, equipment, and intangible assets, which are included in other assets in the consolidated statements of financial condition, consist of leasehold improvements, computer equipment, software developed for the Company’s internal use, office furniture and equipment . Property and equipment are recorded at historical cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Additions and improvements that extend the lives of assets are capitalized, while expenditures for repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight - line method. Equipment is depreciated over the estimated useful lives of the assets, while leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of the estimated economic useful life of the asset or the term of the lease. Computer equipment is depreciated over three to five years and office furniture and equipment are depreciated over five to seven years . Intangible assets with a finite life are amortized on a straight line basis over their estimated useful lives of three years , and tested for recoverability whenever events indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Qualifying costs for internally developed software are capitalized and amortized over the expected useful life of the developed software, not to exceed three years . Upon retirement or disposition of property and equipment, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the consolidated statements of financial condition and any resulting gain or loss is recorded in other income in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Fully depreciated (or amortized) assets are retired periodically throughout the year. |
Leases | Leases On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted FASB ASC Topic 842, “Leases,” (“ASC Topic 842”) which requires that a lessee recognize in the statement of financial condition a lease liability and a corresponding right-of-use asset, including for those leases that the Company had classified as operating leases. The right-of-use asset and the lease liability were initially measured using the present value of the remaining lease payments . ASC Topic 842 was implemented using a modified retrospective approach which resulted in no cumulative-effect adjustment in the opening balance of retained earnings as of January 1, 2019. As a result, the consolidated statement of financial condition prior to January 1, 2019 was not restated and continues to be reported under FASB ASC Topic 840, “Leases,” (“ASC Topic 840”), which did not require the recognition of a right-of-use asset or lease liability for operating leases. A s permitted under ASC Topic 842, the Company adopted the following practical expedients: (1) not to reassess whether an expired or non-lease contract that commenced before January 1, 2019 contained an embedded lease, (2) not to reassess the classification of existing leases, (3) not to determine whether initial direct costs related to existing leases should be capitalized under ASC Topic 842, and (4) not to separate lease and non-lease components. The Company reviews all relevant contracts to determine if the contract contains a lease at its inception date. A contract contains a lease if the contract conveys to the company the right to control the use of an underlying asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. If the Company determines that a contract contains a lease, it recognizes, in the consolidated statements of financial condition, a lease liability and a corresponding right-of-use asset on the commencement date of the lease. The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the future lease payments over the lease term using the rate implicit in the lease or, if not readily determinable, the Company’s secured incremental borrowing rate. An operating lease right-of-use asset is initially measured at the value of the lease liability minus any lease incentives and initial direct costs incurred plus any prepaid rent. The Company’s leases are classified as operating leases and consist of real estate leases for office space, data centers and other facilities. Each lease liability is measured using the Company’s secured incremental borrowing rate, which is based on an internally developed yield curve using interest rates of third parties’ corporate debt issued with a similar risk profile as the Company and a duration similar to the lease term. The Company’s leases have remaining terms of one to twelve years, some of which include options to extend the lease term, and some of which include options to terminate the lease upon notice. The Company considers these options when determining the lease term used to calculate the right-of-use asset and the lease liability when the Company is reasonably certain it will exercise such option. The Company’s operating leases contain both lease components and non-lease components . Non-lease components are distinct elements of a contract that are not related to securing the use of the underlying assets, such as common area maintenance and other management costs. The Company elected to measure the lease liability by combining the lease and non-lease components as a single lease component. As such, the Company includes the fixed payments and any payments that depend on a rate or index that relate to the lease and non-lease components in the measurement of the lease liability. Some of the non-lease components are variable in nature and not based on an index or rate, and as a result, are not included in the measurement of the right-of-use asset or lease liability. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and is included in occupancy, depreciation and amortization expense in the Company’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income. |
Comprehensive Income And Foreign Currency Translation | Comprehensive Income and Foreign Currency Translation The Company’s operating results are reported in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income pursuant to FASB ASC Topic 220, “ Comprehensive Income. ” Comprehensive income consists of two components: net income and other comprehensive income (“OCI”). The Company’s OCI is comprised of gains and losses resulting from translating foreign currency financial statements of non-U.S. subsidiaries , net of related income taxes, where applicable. In general, the practice and intention of the Company is to reinvest the earnings of its non - U.S. subsidiaries in those operations, therefore tax is usually not accrued on OCI. The Company’s non - U.S. domiciled subsidiaries have a functional currency that is other than the U.S. dollar. Such subsidiaries’ assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at period - end exchange rates, and revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates prevailing during the period. Adjustments that result from translating amounts from a subsidiary’s functional currency to the U.S. dollar (as described above) are reported net of tax, where applicable, in accumulated OCI in the consolidated statements of financial condition. In December of 2020, the Company liquidated its Canadian subsidiary, Timber Hill Canada Company, and accordingly reclassified the accumulated OCI loss of $ 34 million to other income in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. In June of 2018, the Company liquidated its Australian subsidiary, Timber Hill Australia Pty Limited, and accordingly reclassified the accumulated OCI gain of $ 32 million to other income and the related accumulated tax effect of $ 1 million to income tax expense in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. |
Revenue Recognition | Revenue Recognition Commissions Commissions earned for executing and/or clearing transactions are accrued on a trade date basis and are reported as commissions in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Commissions also include payments for order flow income received from IBKR Lite SM liquidity providers. See Note 8 for further information on revenue from contracts with customers. Other fees and services The Company earns fee income on services provided to customers, which includes market data fees, risk exposure fees, payments for order flow from exchange-mandated programs, minimum activity fees, and other fees and services charged to customers. Fee income is recognized either daily or monthly. See Note 8 for further information on revenue from contracts with customers. Interest Income and Expense The Company earns interest income and incurs interest expense primarily in connection with its electronic brokerage customer business and its securities lending activities, which are recorded on an accrual basis and are included in interest income and interest expense, respectively, in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Principal Transactions Principal transactions include gains and losses as a result of changes in the fair value of financial instruments owned, at fair value, financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value, and other investments measured at fair value (i.e., unrealized gains and losses) and realized gains and losses related to the Company’s principal transactions. Included are net gains and losses on stocks, options, U.S. and foreign government securities, futures, foreign exchange and other derivative instruments. Dividends are integral to the valuation of stocks. Accordingly, dividends income and expense attributable to financial instruments owned, at fair value and financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value, are reported on a net basis in other income in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Foreign Currency Gains and Losses Foreign currency balances are assets and liabilities in currencies other than the Company’s functional currency. At every reporting date, the Company revalues its foreign currency balances to its functional currency at the spot exchange rate and records the associated foreign currency gains and losses. These foreign currency gains and losses are reported in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income, as follows: (a) foreign currency gains and losses related to the Company’s currency diversification strategy are reported in other income; (b) foreign currency gains and losses arising from currency swap transactions are reported in interest income or interest expense; and (c) all other foreign currency gains and losses are reported in other income . |
Rebates | Rebates Rebates consist of volume discounts, credits or payments received from exchanges or other market centers related to the placement and/or removal of liquidity from the marketplace and are recorded on an accrual basis. Rebates are recorded net within execution, clearing and distribution fees in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Rebates received for trades executed on behalf of customers that elect tiered pricing are passed, in whole or part, to these customers; and such pass-through amounts are recorded net within commissions in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. |
Stock-Based Compensation | Stock - Based Compensation The Company follows FASB ASC Topic 718, “ Compensation - Stock Compensation” (“ASC Topic 718”) , to account for its stock - based compensation plans. ASC Topic 718 requires all share - based payments to employees to be recognized in the consolidated financial statements using a fair value - based method. Grants, which are denominated in U.S. dollars, are communicated to employees in the year of grant, thereby establishing the fair value of each grant. The fair value of awards granted to employees are generally expensed as follows: 50 % in the year of grant in recognition of the plans’ post-employment provisions (as described below) and the remaining 50 % over the related vesting period utilizing the “graded vesting” method permitted under ASC Topic 718. In the case of “retirement eligible” employees (those employees older than 59), 100 % of awards are expensed when granted. Awards granted under stock - based compensation plans are subject to the plans’ post-employment provisions in the event an employee ceases employment with the Company. The plans provide that employees who discontinue employment with the Company without cause and continue to meet the terms of the plans’ post - employment provisions will be eligible to earn 50 % of previously granted but not yet earned awards, unless the employee is over the age of 59, in which case the employee would be eligible to receive 100 % of previously granted but not yet earned awards. |
Income Taxes | Income Taxes The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 740, “ Income Taxes” (“ASC Topic 740”) . The Company’s income tax expense, deferred tax assets and liabilities, and reserves for unrecognized tax benefits are based on enacted tax laws (see Note 11) and reflect management’s best assessment of estimated future taxes to be paid. The Company is subject to income taxes in the U.S. and numerous foreign jurisdictions. Determining income tax expense requires significant judgment and estimates. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities arise from temporary differences between the tax and financial statement recognition of underlying assets and liabilities. In evaluating the ability to recover deferred tax assets within the jurisdictions from which they arise, the Company considers all available positive and negative evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, tax - planning strategies, and results of recent operations. In projecting future taxable income, historical results are adjusted for changes in accounting policies and incorporate assumptions including the amount of future state, federal and foreign pre-tax operating income, the reversal of temporary differences, and the implementation of feasible and prudent tax - planning strategies. These assumptions require significant judgment about the forecasts of future taxable income and are consistent with the plans and estimates the Company is using to manage the underlying businesses. In evaluating the objective evidence that historical results provide, three years of cumulative operating income (loss) are considered. Deferred income taxes have not been provided for U.S. tax liabilities or for additional foreign taxes on the unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries that have been indefinitely reinvested. The calculation of the Company’s tax liabilities involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of complex tax laws and regulations in a multitude of jurisdictions across the Company’s global operations. Changes in tax laws and rates could also affect recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities in the future. The Company records tax liabilities in accordance with ASC Topic 740 and adjusts these liabilities when management’s judgment changes as a result of the evaluation of new information not previously available. Because of the complexity of some of these uncertainties, the ultimate resolution may result in payments that are different from the current estimates of these tax liabilities. These differences will be reflected as increases or decreases to income tax expense in the period in which new information becomes available. The Company recognizes a tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including resolutions of any related appeals or litigation processes, on the basis of the technical merits. A tax position that meets this standard is measured at the largest amount of benefit that will more likely than not be realized on settlement. The Company recognizes interest related to income tax matters as interest income or interest expense and penalties related to income tax matters as income tax expense in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. |
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements | FASB Standards Adopted During 2020 Standard Summary of guidance Effect on financial statements Financial instruments – credit losses (Topic 326) Issued June 2016 Replaces the current incurred loss impairment guidance and establishes a single allowance framework for financial assets carried at amortized cost. The allowance shall reflect managements’ estimate of credit losses over the life of the asset taking future economic changes into consideration. As of the beginning of the reporting period of adoption, a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings shall be recognized. Adopted January 1, 2020. The changes did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The Company elected the practical expedient relating to financial assets subject to collateral maintenance provisions. Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820) Issued August 2018 Eliminates the requirement to disclose: (a) the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; (b) an entity’s policy for timing of transfers between levels; (c) and an entity’s valuation processes for Level 3 fair value measurements. Adopted January 1, 2020. Changes relating to Level 3 fair value measurements were applied prospectively. All other changes were applied retrospectively. The adoption of the changes did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718) and Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) Issued August 2019 Requires that share-based payments granted to customers as part of a revenue arrangement and are not in exchange for a distinct good or service, be recorded as a reduction in transaction price using the grant date fair value. Share-based payments shall be measured and classified under ASC 718 unless they are subsequently modified and the grantee is no longer a customer, in which case they shall be classified under other U.S. GAAP. Adopted January 1, 2020. The guidance was applied using a modified retrospective approach. The changes did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. FASB Standards issued but not adopted as of December 31, 2020 Standard Summary of guidance Effect on financial statements Income Taxes (Topic 740) Issued December 2019 Simplifies the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740. Effective date: January 1, 2021. Early adoption is permitted. The changes are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. |
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Significant Accounting Policies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Schedule Of Securities Segregated For Regulatory Purposes | December 31, 2020 2019 (in millions) U.S. government securities $ 4,750 $ 3,797 Securities purchased under agreements to resell 1 23,071 14,027 $ 27,821 $ 17,824 ___________________________ (1) These balances are collateralized by U.S. government securities. |
Composition Of Investment | December 31, 2020 2019 (in millions) Equity method investments 1 $ 11 $ 22 Investments in equity securities at adjusted cost 2 10 5 Investments in equity securities at fair value 2 80 36 Investments in exchange memberships and equity securities of certain exchanges 2 3 3 $ 104 $ 66 ___________________________ (1) The Company’s share of income or losses is included in other income in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. (2) These investments do not qualify for equity method of accounting and the dividends received are included in other income in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. |
Equity And Earnings Per Share (
Equity And Earnings Per Share (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Equity And Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
IBG LLC Ownership of Member Interests | IBG, Inc. Holdings Total Ownership % 21.8 % 78.2 % 100.0 % Membership interests 90,780,444 325,960,034 416,740,478 |
Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted | Basic earnings per share is calculated utilizing net income available for common stockholders divided by the weighted average number of shares of Class A and Class B common stock outstanding for that period. Year-Ended December 31, 2020 2019 2018 (in millions, except share or per share amounts) Basic earnings per share Net income available for common stockholders $ 195 $ 161 $ 169 Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding Class A 79,939,189 76,121,470 73,438,109 Class B 100 100 100 79,939,289 76,121,570 73,438,209 Basic earnings per share $ 2.44 $ 2.11 $ 2.30 Diluted earnings per share are calculated utilizing the Company’s basic net income available for common stockholders divided by diluted weighted average shares outstanding with no adjustments to net income available to common stockholders for potentially dilutive common shares. Year-Ended December 31, 2020 2019 2018 (in millions, except share or per share amounts) Diluted earnings per share Net income available for common stockholders $ 195 $ 161 $ 169 Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding Class A Issued and outstanding 79,939,189 76,121,470 73,438,109 Potentially dilutive common shares Issuable pursuant to employee stock incentive plans 699,619 704,293 828,161 Class B 100 100 100 80,638,908 76,825,863 74,266,370 Diluted earnings per share $ 2.42 $ 2.10 $ 2.28 |
Comprehensive Income (Tables)
Comprehensive Income (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Comprehensive Income Detail [Abstract] | |
Comprehensive Income Table | Year-Ended December 31, 2020 2019 2018 (in millions, except share or per share amounts) Comprehensive income available for common stockholders $ 221 $ 165 $ 156 Earnings per share on comprehensive income Basic $ 2.77 $ 2.18 $ 2.12 Diluted $ 2.74 $ 2.16 $ 2.09 Weighted average common shares outstanding Basic 79,939,289 76,121,570 73,438,209 Diluted 80,638,908 76,825,863 74,266,370 |
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Financial Assets And Financial Liabilities (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Financial Assets And Financial Liabilities [Abstract] | |
Fair Value Table | Financial Assets at Fair Value as of December 31, 2020 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (in millions) Securities segregated for regulatory purposes $ 4,750 $ — $ — $ 4,750 Financial instruments owned, at fair value Stocks 558 — 1 559 Options 28 — — 28 U.S. and foreign government securities 33 — — 33 Corporate bonds — — 1 1 Currency forward contracts — 9 — 9 Total financial instruments owned, at fair value 619 9 2 630 Other assets - other investments at fair value 80 — — 80 Total financial assets at fair value $ 5,449 $ 9 $ 2 $ 5,460 Financial Liabilities at Fair Value as of December 31, 2020 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (in millions) Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value Stocks $ 120 $ — $ — $ 120 Options 26 — — 26 Currency forward contracts — 7 — 7 Total financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value 146 7 — 153 Total financial liabilities at fair value $ 146 $ 7 $ — $ 153 Financial Assets at Fair Value as of December 31, 2019 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (in millions) Securities segregated for regulatory purposes $ 3,797 $ — $ — $ 3,797 Financial instruments owned, at fair value Stocks 540 — — 540 Options 1,333 — — 1,333 U.S. and foreign government securities 34 — — 34 Corporate bonds — — 3 3 Currency forward contracts — 6 — 6 Total financial instruments owned, at fair value 1,907 6 3 1,916 Other assets - other investments at fair value 36 — — 36 Total financial assets at fair value $ 5,740 $ 6 $ 3 $ 5,749 Financial Liabilities at Fair Value as of December 31, 2019 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (in millions) Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value Stocks $ 183 $ — $ — $ 183 Options 273 — — 273 Currency forward contracts — 1 — 1 Total financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value 456 1 — 457 Total financial liabilities at fair value $ 456 $ 1 $ — $ 457 |
Financial Assets and Liabilities Not Measured at Fair Value | December 31, 2020 Carrying Value Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (in millions) Financial assets, not measured at fair value Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,292 $ 4,292 $ 4,292 $ — $ — Cash - segregated for regulatory purposes 15,903 15,903 15,903 — — Securities - segregated for regulatory purposes 23,071 23,071 — 23,071 — Securities borrowed 4,956 4,956 — 4,956 — Securities purchased under agreements to resell 792 792 — 792 — Receivables from customer 39,333 39,333 — 39,333 — Receivables from broker, dealers, and clearing organizations 1,254 1,254 — 1,254 — Interest receivable 104 104 — 104 — Other assets 13 13 — 2 11 Total financial assets, not measured at fair value $ 89,718 $ 89,718 $ 20,195 $ 69,512 $ 11 Financial liabilities, not measured at fair value Short-term borrowings $ 118 $ 118 $ — $ 118 $ — Securities loaned 9,838 9,838 — 9,838 — Payables to customer 75,882 75,882 — 75,882 — Payables to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations 182 182 — 182 — Interest payable 6 6 — 6 — Total financial liabilities, not measured at fair value $ 86,026 $ 86,026 $ — $ 86,026 $ — December 31, 2019 Carrying Value Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (in millions) Financial assets, not measured at fair value Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,882 $ 2,882 $ 2,882 $ — $ — Cash - segregated for regulatory purposes 9,400 9,400 9,400 — — Securities - segregated for regulatory purposes 14,027 14,027 — 14,027 — Securities borrowed 3,916 3,916 — 3,916 — Securities purchased under agreements to resell 3,111 3,111 — 3,111 — Receivables from customer 31,304 31,304 — 31,304 — Receivables from broker, dealers, and clearing organizations 685 685 — 685 — Interest receivable 158 158 — 158 — Other assets 9 9 — 3 6 Total financial assets, not measured at fair value $ 65,492 $ 65,492 $ 12,282 $ 53,204 $ 6 Financial liabilities, not measured at fair value Short-term borrowings $ 16 $ 16 $ — $ 16 $ — Securities loaned 4,410 4,410 — 4,410 — Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 1,909 1,909 — 1,909 — Payables to customer 56,248 56,248 — 56,248 — Payables to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations 220 220 — 220 — Interest payable 29 29 — 29 — Total financial liabilities, not measured at fair value $ 62,832 $ 62,832 $ — $ 62,832 $ — |
Offsetting Assets And Liabilities | . December 31, 2020 Gross Amounts Not Amounts Amounts Net Amounts Offset in the of Financial Offset in the Presented in the Consolidated Statements Assets and Consolidated Consolidated of Financial Condition Liabilities Statements of Statements of Cash or Financial Recognized Financial Condition 2 Financial Condition Instruments Net Amount (in millions) Offsetting of financial assets Securities segregated for regulatory purposes - purchased under agreements to resell $ 23,071 1 $ — $ 23,071 $ ( 23,071 ) $ — Securities borrowed 4,956 — 4,956 ( 4,716 ) 240 Securities purchased under agreements to resell 792 — 792 ( 792 ) — Financial instruments owned, at fair value Options 28 — 28 ( 25 ) 3 Currency forward contracts 9 — 9 — 9 Total $ 28,856 $ — $ 28,856 $ ( 28,604 ) $ 252 (in millions) Offsetting of financial liabilities Securities loaned $ 9,838 $ — $ 9,838 $ ( 9,246 ) $ 592 Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value Options 26 — 26 ( 25 ) 1 Currency forward contracts 7 — 7 — 7 Total $ 9,871 $ — $ 9,871 $ ( 9,271 ) $ 600 December 31, 2019 Gross Amounts Not Amounts Amounts Net Amounts Offset in the of Financial Offset in the Presented in the Consolidated Statements Assets and Consolidated Consolidated of Financial Condition Liabilities Statements of Statements of Cash or Financial Recognized Financial Condition 2 Financial Condition Instruments Net Amount (in millions) Offsetting of financial assets Securities segregated for regulatory purposes - purchased under agreements to resell $ 14,027 1 $ — $ 14,027 $ ( 14,027 ) $ — Securities borrowed 3,916 — 3,916 ( 3,765 ) 151 Securities purchased under agreements to resell 3,111 — 3,111 ( 3,111 ) — Financial instruments owned, at fair value Options 1,333 — 1,333 ( 267 ) 1,066 Currency forward contracts 6 — 6 — 6 Total $ 22,393 $ — $ 22,393 $ ( 21,170 ) $ 1,223 (in millions) Offsetting of financial liabilities Securities loaned $ 4,410 $ — $ 4,410 $ ( 4,186 ) $ 224 Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 1,909 — 1,909 ( 1,909 ) — Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value Options 273 — 273 ( 267 ) 6 Currency forward contracts 1 — 1 — 1 Total $ 6,593 $ — $ 6,593 $ ( 6,362 ) $ 231 ___________________________ (1) As of December 31 , 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company had $ 23.1 billion and $ 14.0 billion, respectively, of securities purchased under agreements to resell that were segregated to satisfy regulatory requirements. These securities are included in “Securities - segregated for regulatory purposes” in the consolidated statements of financial condition. (2) The Company did not have any balances eligible for netting in accordance with ASC Topic 210-20 at December 31, 2020 and 2019. |
Schedule of Securities Financing Transactions | December 31, 2020 Remaining Contractual Maturity Overnight Less than 30 – 90 Over 90 and Open 30 days days days Total (in millions) Securities loaned Stocks $ 9,811 $ — $ — $ — $ 9,811 Corporate bonds 27 — — — 27 Total securities loaned $ 9,838 $ — $ — $ — $ 9,838 December 31, 2019 Remaining Contractual Maturity Overnight Less than 30 – 90 Over 90 and Open 30 days days days Total (in millions) Securities loaned Stocks $ 4,356 $ — $ — $ — $ 4,356 Corporate bonds 54 — — — 54 Total securities loaned $ 4,410 $ — $ — $ — $ 4,410 Securities sold under agreements to repurchase U.S. government securities 1,909 — — — 1,909 Total $ 6,319 $ — $ — $ — $ 6,319 |
Collateralized Transactions (Ta
Collateralized Transactions (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Disclosure Collateralized Transactions [Abstract] | |
Amounts Related To Collateralized Transactions | December 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 Permitted Sold or Permitted Sold or to Repledge Repledged to Repledge Repledged (in millions) Securities lending transactions $ 64,436 $ 4,859 $ 31,994 $ 3,944 Securities purchased under agreements to resell transactions 1 23,859 23,832 17,185 16,627 Customer margin assets 47,609 14,182 34,156 11,189 $ 135,904 $ 42,873 $ 83,335 $ 31,760 ___________________________ (1) As of December 31 , 2020, $ 23.1 billion or 97 % (as of December 31, 2019, $ 14.0 billion or 84 %) of securities acquired through agreements to resell that are shown as repledged have been deposited in a separate bank account for the exclusive benefit of customers in accordance with SEC Rule 15c3-3. |
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral (table) | December 31, 2020 2019 (in millions) Stocks $ 53 $ 128 U.S. and foreign government securities 33 33 $ 86 $ 161 |
Revenue From Contracts With C_2
Revenue From Contracts With Customers (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | |
Disaggregation of Revenue | Year-Ended December 31 2020 2019 2018 (in millions) Geographic location 1 United States $ 806 $ 603 $ 665 International 481 244 260 $ 1,287 $ 847 $ 925 Major types of services Commissions $ 1,112 $ 706 $ 777 Market data fees 2 61 45 46 Risk exposure fees 2 12 16 26 Payments for order flow 2 27 21 21 Minimum activity fees 2 28 27 23 Other 2 47 32 32 $ 1,287 $ 847 $ 925 (1) Based on the location of the subsidiaries in which the revenues are recorded. (2) Included in other fees and services in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. |
Other Income (Tables)
Other Income (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Other Income [Abstract] | |
Schedule Of Components Of Other Income | Year-Ended December 31, 2020 2019 2018 (in millions) Principal transactions $ 86 $ 67 $ 65 Gains (losses) from currency diversification strategy, net ( 19 ) ( 60 ) ( 19 ) Other, net ( 8 ) — 3 $ 59 $ 7 $ 49 |
Employee Incentive Plans (Table
Employee Incentive Plans (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Employee Incentive Plans [Abstract] | |
Share Grants And Fair Value | Fair Value at Date of Grant Units ($ millions) Prior periods (since inception) 24,497,626 $ 561 December 31, 2018 1,146,267 62 December 31, 2019 1,374,217 1 65 December 31, 2020 1,222,143 70 28,240,253 $ 758 ___________________________ (1) Stock Incentive Plan number of granted restricted stock units related to 2019 was adjusted by 343 restricted stock units during the year ended December 31, 2020. |
2007 Stock Incentive Plan, ROI Summary | . Intrinsic Value of SIP Shares Stock which Vested and ROI Unit Incentive Plan were Distributed Stock Plan Units ($ millions) 1 Shares Balance, December 31, 2017 6,473,720 3,849 Granted 1,146,267 — Cancelled ( 63,657 ) — Distributed ( 2,083,624 ) $ 164 ( 3,849 ) Balance, December 31, 2018 5,472,706 — Granted 1,374,217 2 — Cancelled ( 91,443 ) — Distributed ( 1,627,565 ) $ 91 — Balance, December 31, 2019 5,127,915 — Granted 1,222,143 — Cancelled ( 82,496 ) — Distributed ( 1,300,241 ) $ 53 — Balance, December 31, 2020 4,967,321 — ___________________________ (1) Intrinsic value of SIP units distributed represents the compensation value reported to the participants. (2) Stock Incentive Plan number of granted restricted stock units related to 2019 was adjusted by 343 restricted stock units during the year ended December 31, 2020. |
Income Taxes (Tables)
Income Taxes (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Income Taxes [Abstract] | |
Schedule Of The Provision For Income Taxes | Year-Ended December 31, 2020 2019 2018 (in millions) Current Federal $ 21 $ 19 $ 15 State and local 4 3 3 Foreign 43 22 32 Total current 68 44 50 Deferred Federal 21 24 22 State and local ( 7 ) — — Foreign ( 5 ) — ( 1 ) Total deferred 9 24 21 $ 77 $ 68 $ 71 |
Reconciliation Of The Statutory U.S. Federal Income Tax Rate Of 35% To The Company’s Effective Tax Rate | Year-Ended December 31, 2020 2019 2018 U.S. Statutory Tax Rate 21.0 % 21.0 % 21.0 % State, local and foreign taxes, net of federal benefit 1.5 % 1.7 % 1.7 % Subtotal 22.5 % 22.7 % 22.7 % Less: rate attributable to noncontrolling interests ( 16.4 %) ( 16.8 %) ( 16.8 %) Total 6.1 % 5.9 % 5.9 % |
Significant Components Of The Company’s Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities) | December 31, 2020 2019 2018 (in millions) Deferred tax assets Arising from the acquisition of interests in IBG LLC $ 190 $ 116 $ 140 Deferred compensation 9 5 4 Other 16 11 10 Total deferred tax assets 215 132 154 Deferred tax liabilities Foreign 2 1 — Other 8 3 1 Total deferred tax liabilities 10 4 1 Net deferred tax assets $ 205 $ 128 $ 153 |
Leases (Tables)
Leases (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Leases [Abstract] | |
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Related To Operating Leases | December 31, 2020 2019 (in millions) Right-of-use assets 1 $ 101 $ 118 Lease liabilities 1 $ 120 $ 124 ___________________________ (1) Right-of-use assets are included in other assets and lease liabilities are included in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities in the Company’s consolidated statements of financial condition. |
Lease Cost | Year-Ended December 31, 2020 2019 (in millions) Operating lease cost $ 26 $ 25 Variable lease cost 4 4 Total lease cost $ 30 $ 29 |
Undiscounted Cash Flows of Operating Lease | December 31, 2020 (in millions) 2021 $ 21 2022 20 2023 17 2024 15 2025 14 Thereafter 55 Total undiscounted operating lease payments 142 Less: imputed interest ( 22 ) Present value of operating lease liabilities $ 120 |
Property, Equipment and Intan_2
Property, Equipment and Intangible Assets (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Property, Equipment and Intangible Assets [Abstract] | |
Property, Equipment and Intangible Assets | December 31, 2020 2019 (in millions) Leasehold improvements $ 42 $ 37 Computer equipment 41 24 Office furniture and equipment 14 14 97 75 Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization ( 30 ) ( 13 ) Property and equipment, net 67 62 Internally developed software 73 68 Less - accumulated amortization ( 36 ) ( 34 ) Intangible assets, net 37 34 Total property, equipment, and intangible assets, net $ 104 $ 96 |
Geographic Information (Tables)
Geographic Information (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Geographic Information [Abstract] | |
Schedule Of Total Net Revenues And Income Before Income Taxes By Geographic Area | Year-Ended December 31, 2020 2019 2018 (in millions) Net revenues United States $ 1,584 $ 1,524 $ 1,501 International 634 413 402 Total net revenues $ 2,218 $ 1,937 $ 1,903 Income before income taxes United States $ 1,032 $ 997 $ 1,029 International 224 160 167 Total income before income taxes $ 1,256 $ 1,157 $ 1,196 |
Regulatory Requirements (Tables
Regulatory Requirements (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Regulatory Requirements [Abstract] | |
Summary Of Capital, Capital Requirements And Excess Capital | Net Capital/ Eligible Equity Requirement Excess (in millions) IB LLC $ 5,122 $ 674 $ 4,448 IBKRFS 640 22 618 IBHK 632 243 389 Other regulated operating subsidiaries 1,453 123 1,330 $ 7,847 $ 1,062 $ 6,785 |
Organization Of Business (Detai
Organization Of Business (Details) - employee | Dec. 31, 2020 | May 03, 2007 |
Number of employees | 2,033 | |
IBG LLC [Member] | ||
IBG Inc. ownership % of IBG LLC | 21.80% | 10.00% |
Significant Accounting Polici_4
Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 24 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2019 | May 03, 2007 | |
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||||||
SIP expense - Year of grant | 50.00% | ||||||
SIP expense - Remaining vesting period | 50.00% | ||||||
SIP expense - Employees over 59 in year of grant | 100.00% | ||||||
Percent of shares cancelled post employment | 50.00% | ||||||
Over 59 percent of shares eligible | 100.00% | ||||||
Other income | $ 59 | $ 7 | $ 49 | ||||
Property and equipment useful lives, description | Computer equipment is depreciated over three to five years and office furniture and equipment are depreciated over five to seven years. Intangible assets with a finite life are amortized on a straight line basis over their estimated useful lives of three years, and tested for recoverability whenever events indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Qualifying costs for internally developed software are capitalized and amortized over the expected useful life of the developed software, not to exceed three years. | ||||||
AOCI gain (loss) reclassified to earnings | $ (34) | $ 32 | |||||
Accumulated tax effect | $ 1 | ||||||
Restatement Adjustment [Member] | |||||||
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||||||
Other fees and services | 141 | 148 | |||||
Other income | $ 27 | $ 39 | |||||
Maximum [Member] | Market Making [Member] | |||||||
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||||||
Percent of segment's net revenue | 7.00% | ||||||
Percent of segment's income before income taxes | 4.00% | ||||||
Percent of segment's total assets | 6.00% | ||||||
Maximum [Member] | Computer Equipment [Member] | |||||||
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||||||
Property and equipment useful lives | 5 years | ||||||
Maximum [Member] | Office Furniture And Equipment [Member] | |||||||
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||||||
Property and equipment useful lives | 7 years | ||||||
Maximum [Member] | Internally Developed Software [Member] | |||||||
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||||||
Intangible assets useful lives | 3 years | ||||||
Maximum [Member] | Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Member] | |||||||
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||||||
Intangible assets useful lives | 3 years | ||||||
Minimum [Member] | Computer Equipment [Member] | |||||||
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||||||
Property and equipment useful lives | 3 years | ||||||
Minimum [Member] | Office Furniture And Equipment [Member] | |||||||
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||||||
Property and equipment useful lives | 5 years |
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Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Securities Segregated For Regulatory Purposes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Marketable Securities [Line Items] | |||
Securities - segregated for regulatory purposes | $ 27,821 | $ 17,824 | |
US Government Securities [Member] | |||
Marketable Securities [Line Items] | |||
Securities - segregated for regulatory purposes | 4,750 | 3,797 | |
Securities Purchased Under Agreement To Resell [Member] | |||
Marketable Securities [Line Items] | |||
Securities - segregated for regulatory purposes | [1] | $ 23,071 | $ 14,027 |
[1] | These balances are collateralized by U.S. government securities. |
Significant Accounting Polici_6
Significant Accounting Policies (Components Of Investments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |||
Equity method investments | [1] | $ 11 | $ 22 |
Investment in equity securities at adjusted cost | [2] | 10 | 5 |
Investments in equity securities at fair value | [2] | 80 | 36 |
Investments in exchange memberships and equity securities of certain exchanges | [2] | 3 | 3 |
Total investments | $ 104 | $ 66 | |
[1] | The Company’s share of income or losses is included in other income in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. | ||
[2] | These investments do not qualify for equity method of accounting and the dividends received are included in other income in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. |
Equity And Earnings Per Share_2
Equity And Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | Oct. 30, 2020 | Aug. 20, 2020 | Jul. 27, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2010 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2020 | May 03, 2007 |
Equity And Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | ||||||||||
IBG Holdings Redemption of IBG LLC | 10.00% | |||||||||
IBG Holdings LLC Ownership Percentage of Class B Common Stock | 100.00% | |||||||||
Preferred stock shares authorized | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | ||||||
Preferred stock shares issued | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
Preferred stock shares outstanding | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
Amortization period DTA (years) | 15 years | |||||||||
Unamortized deferred tax asset arising from equity offerings | $ 190 | $ 116 | $ 116 | $ 190 | ||||||
Percent of tax savings owed to IBG Holdings LLC | 85.00% | |||||||||
Percentage of tax savings retained by IBG Inc. | 15.00% | |||||||||
Gain on remeasurement of Tax Receivable Agreement liability | $ (3) | $ 3 | ||||||||
Deferred tax asset from common stock offerings | $ 585 | 585 | ||||||||
Tax savings owed to IBG Holdings LLC | 497 | |||||||||
Tax savings retained by IBG Inc. | 88 | |||||||||
Tax savings paid to IBG Holdings LLC | $ 205 | |||||||||
Shares reserved for future issuance | 360,000,000 | |||||||||
Shares redeemed by IBG Holdings from IBG LLC | 5,013,259 | |||||||||
Cash Redemptions IBG Holdings | $ 114 | |||||||||
Fair Value of Issued Shares in Exchange for Membership Interests | $ 506 | |||||||||
Stock registered, number of common stock | 990,000 | |||||||||
Shares Issued | 11,710,608 | 1,000,000 | 15,417,157 | |||||||
Shares issued, value | $ 577 | $ 52 | ||||||||
Thomas Peterffy and Affiliates Ownership | 89.60% | 89.60% | 84.60% | |||||||
Distribution from IBG LLC | $ 356 | 438 | 426 | |||||||
Cash distribution to IBG, Inc. | $ 68 | 81 | 76 | |||||||
Dividend per share | $ 0.10 | |||||||||
Dividends paid to common shareholders | $ 32 | $ 31 | $ 29 | |||||||
Declaration Date | Jan. 19, 2021 | |||||||||
Payment Date | Mar. 12, 2021 | |||||||||
Record Date | Mar. 1, 2021 | |||||||||
IBG LLC [Member] | ||||||||||
Equity And Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | ||||||||||
IBG Inc. ownership % of IBG LLC | 21.80% | 21.80% | 10.00% | |||||||
IBG Holdings ownership % of IBG LLC | 78.20% | 78.20% | 90.00% | |||||||
Common Class A [Member] | ||||||||||
Equity And Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Common stock, par value | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 | ||||||
Shares authorized | 1,000,000,000 | 1,000,000,000 | 1,000,000,000 | 1,000,000,000 | ||||||
Common stock, shares issued | 90,909,889 | 76,889,040 | 76,889,040 | 90,909,889 | ||||||
Common stock, shares outstanding | 90,773,105 | 76,750,110 | 76,750,110 | 90,773,105 | ||||||
Common Class B [Member] | ||||||||||
Equity And Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Common stock, par value | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 | ||||||
Shares authorized | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | ||||||
Common stock, shares issued | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | ||||||
Common stock, shares outstanding | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Equity And Earnings Per Share_3
Equity And Earnings Per Share (IBG LLC Ownership of Member Interests) (Details) | Dec. 31, 2020shares |
Ownership Percentage | 100.00% |
Membership Interests | 416,740,478 |
IBG Inc [Member] | |
Ownership Percentage | 21.80% |
Membership Interests | 90,780,444 |
Holdings [Member] | |
Ownership Percentage | 78.20% |
Membership Interests | 325,960,034 |
Equity And Earnings Per Share_4
Equity And Earnings Per Share (Basic Table) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Basic earnings per share: | |||
Net income available for common stockholders | $ 195 | $ 161 | $ 169 |
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding: | |||
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic | 79,939,289 | 76,121,570 | 73,438,209 |
Basic earnings per share | $ 2.44 | $ 2.11 | $ 2.30 |
Common Class A [Member] | |||
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding: | |||
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic | 79,939,189 | 76,121,470 | 73,438,109 |
Common Class B [Member] | |||
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding: | |||
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Equity And Earnings Per Share_5
Equity And Earnings Per Share (Diluted Table) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Diluted earnings per share: | |||
Net income available for common stockholders | $ 195 | $ 161 | $ 169 |
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding [Abstract] | |||
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic | 79,939,289 | 76,121,570 | 73,438,209 |
Potentially dilutive common shares: | |||
Issuable pursuant to employee incentive plans | 699,619 | 704,293 | 828,161 |
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted | 80,638,908 | 76,825,863 | 74,266,370 |
Earnings Per Share, Diluted | $ 2.42 | $ 2.10 | $ 2.28 |
Common Class A [Member] | |||
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding [Abstract] | |||
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic | 79,939,189 | 76,121,470 | 73,438,109 |
Common Class B [Member] | |||
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding [Abstract] | |||
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Comprehensive Income (Details)
Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Comprehensive Income Detail [Abstract] | |||
Comprehensive income available for common stockholders | $ 221 | $ 165 | $ 156 |
Earnings per share on comprehensive income: | |||
Basic | $ 2.77 | $ 2.18 | $ 2.12 |
Diluted | $ 2.74 | $ 2.16 | $ 2.09 |
Weighted average common shares outstanding: | |||
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic | 79,939,289 | 76,121,570 | 73,438,209 |
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted | 80,638,908 | 76,825,863 | 74,266,370 |
Financial Assets And Financia_3
Financial Assets And Financial Liabilities (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Securities purchased under agreement to resell segregated for regulatory purposes | $ 23,100 | $ 14,000 |
Total financial instruments owned, at fair value | 630 | 1,916 |
Level 3 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Total financial instruments owned, at fair value | 2 | $ 3 |
Level 3 [Member] | Corporate And Municipal Bonds [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Total financial instruments owned, at fair value | 1 | |
Level 3 [Member] | Common Stock [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Total financial instruments owned, at fair value | $ 1 |
Financial Assets And Financia_4
Financial Assets And Financial Liabilities (Fair Value Table) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Securities segregated for regulatory purposes | $ 4,750 | $ 3,797 |
Total financial instruments owned, at fair value | 630 | 1,916 |
Other assets - other investments at fair value | 80 | 36 |
Total financial assets at fair value | 5,460 | 5,749 |
Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased, at fair value | 153 | 457 |
Total Financial Liabilities at Fair Value | 153 | 457 |
Common Stock [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Total financial instruments owned, at fair value | 559 | 540 |
Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased, at fair value | 120 | 183 |
Options Owned [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Total financial instruments owned, at fair value | 28 | 1,333 |
Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased, at fair value | 26 | 273 |
U.S. And Foreign Government Securities [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Total financial instruments owned, at fair value | 33 | 34 |
Corporate And Municipal Bonds [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Total financial instruments owned, at fair value | 1 | 3 |
Currency Forward Contracts [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Total financial instruments owned, at fair value | 9 | 6 |
Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased, at fair value | 7 | 1 |
Level 1 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Securities segregated for regulatory purposes | 4,750 | 3,797 |
Total financial instruments owned, at fair value | 619 | 1,907 |
Other assets - other investments at fair value | 80 | 36 |
Total financial assets at fair value | 5,449 | 5,740 |
Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased, at fair value | 146 | 456 |
Total Financial Liabilities at Fair Value | 146 | 456 |
Level 1 [Member] | Common Stock [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Total financial instruments owned, at fair value | 558 | 540 |
Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased, at fair value | 120 | 183 |
Level 1 [Member] | Options Owned [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Total financial instruments owned, at fair value | 28 | 1,333 |
Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased, at fair value | 26 | 273 |
Level 1 [Member] | U.S. And Foreign Government Securities [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Total financial instruments owned, at fair value | 33 | 34 |
Level 2 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Total financial instruments owned, at fair value | 9 | 6 |
Total financial assets at fair value | 9 | 6 |
Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased, at fair value | 7 | 1 |
Total Financial Liabilities at Fair Value | 7 | 1 |
Level 2 [Member] | Currency Forward Contracts [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Total financial instruments owned, at fair value | 9 | 6 |
Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased, at fair value | 7 | 1 |
Level 3 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Total financial instruments owned, at fair value | 2 | 3 |
Total financial assets at fair value | 2 | 3 |
Level 3 [Member] | Common Stock [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Total financial instruments owned, at fair value | 1 | |
Level 3 [Member] | Corporate And Municipal Bonds [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Total financial instruments owned, at fair value | $ 1 | $ 3 |
Financial Assets And Financia_5
Financial Assets And Financial Liabilities (Financial Assets and Liabilities Not Measured at Fair Value) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 4,292 | $ 2,882 | $ 2,597 |
Cash segregated for regulatory purposes | 15,903 | 9,400 | $ 7,503 |
Securities - segregated for regulatory purposes | 27,821 | 17,824 | |
Securities borrowed | 4,956 | 3,916 | |
Securities purchased under agreements to resell | 792 | 3,111 | |
Receivables from customer | 39,333 | 31,304 | |
Receivables from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations | 1,254 | 685 | |
Interest Receivable | 104 | 158 | |
Other assets | 594 | 480 | |
Short-term borrowings | 118 | 16 | |
Securities loaned | 9,838 | 4,410 | |
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase | 1,909 | ||
Customers | 75,882 | 56,248 | |
Brokers, dealers and clearing organizations | 182 | 220 | |
Interest Payable | 6 | 29 | |
at Fair Value | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | 4,292 | 2,882 | |
Cash segregated for regulatory purposes | 15,903 | 9,400 | |
Securities - segregated for regulatory purposes | 23,071 | 14,027 | |
Securities borrowed | 4,956 | 3,916 | |
Securities purchased under agreements to resell | 792 | 3,111 | |
Receivables from customer | 39,333 | 31,304 | |
Receivables from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations | 1,254 | 685 | |
Interest Receivable | 104 | 158 | |
Other assets | 13 | 9 | |
Total financial assets, not measured at fair value | 89,718 | 65,492 | |
Short-term borrowings | 118 | 16 | |
Securities loaned | 9,838 | 4,410 | |
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase | 1,909 | ||
Customers | 75,882 | 56,248 | |
Brokers, dealers and clearing organizations | 182 | 220 | |
Interest Payable | 6 | 29 | |
Total financial liabilities, not measured at fair value | 86,026 | 62,832 | |
Carrying Value | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | 4,292 | 2,882 | |
Cash segregated for regulatory purposes | 15,903 | 9,400 | |
Securities - segregated for regulatory purposes | 23,071 | 14,027 | |
Securities borrowed | 4,956 | 3,916 | |
Securities purchased under agreements to resell | 792 | 3,111 | |
Receivables from customer | 39,333 | 31,304 | |
Receivables from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations | 1,254 | 685 | |
Interest Receivable | 104 | 158 | |
Other assets | 13 | 9 | |
Total financial assets, not measured at fair value | 89,718 | 65,492 | |
Short-term borrowings | 118 | 16 | |
Securities loaned | 9,838 | 4,410 | |
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase | 1,909 | ||
Customers | 75,882 | 56,248 | |
Brokers, dealers and clearing organizations | 182 | 220 | |
Interest Payable | 6 | 29 | |
Total financial liabilities, not measured at fair value | 86,026 | 62,832 | |
Level 1 [Member] | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | 4,292 | 2,882 | |
Cash segregated for regulatory purposes | 15,903 | 9,400 | |
Total financial assets, not measured at fair value | 20,195 | 12,282 | |
Short-term borrowings | |||
Securities loaned | |||
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase | |||
Customers | |||
Brokers, dealers and clearing organizations | |||
Interest Payable | |||
Total financial liabilities, not measured at fair value | |||
Level 2 [Member] | |||
Securities - segregated for regulatory purposes | 23,071 | 14,027 | |
Securities borrowed | 4,956 | 3,916 | |
Securities purchased under agreements to resell | 792 | 3,111 | |
Receivables from customer | 39,333 | 31,304 | |
Receivables from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations | 1,254 | 685 | |
Interest Receivable | 104 | 158 | |
Other assets | 2 | 3 | |
Total financial assets, not measured at fair value | 69,512 | 53,204 | |
Short-term borrowings | 118 | 16 | |
Securities loaned | 9,838 | 4,410 | |
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase | 1,909 | ||
Customers | 75,882 | 56,248 | |
Brokers, dealers and clearing organizations | 182 | 220 | |
Interest Payable | 6 | 29 | |
Total financial liabilities, not measured at fair value | 86,026 | 62,832 | |
Level 3 [Member] | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | |||
Cash segregated for regulatory purposes | |||
Securities - segregated for regulatory purposes | |||
Securities borrowed | |||
Securities purchased under agreements to resell | |||
Receivables from customer | |||
Receivables from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations | |||
Interest Receivable | |||
Other assets | 11 | 6 | |
Total financial assets, not measured at fair value | 11 | 6 | |
Short-term borrowings | |||
Securities loaned | |||
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase | |||
Customers | |||
Brokers, dealers and clearing organizations | |||
Interest Payable | |||
Total financial liabilities, not measured at fair value |
Financial Assets And Financia_6
Financial Assets And Financial Liabilities (Netting of Financial Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Securities, Segregated For Regulatory Purposes, Purchased Under Agreements To Resell [Abstract] | |||
Gross Amounts of Financial Assets Recognized | [1] | $ 23,071 | $ 14,027 |
Amounts Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition | [2] | ||
Net Amounts Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition | 23,071 | 14,027 | |
Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition: Cash or Financial Instruments | (23,071) | (14,027) | |
Net Amount | |||
Offsetting Securities Borrowed [Abstract] | |||
Gross Amounts of Financial Assets Recognized | 4,956 | 3,916 | |
Amounts Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition | [2] | ||
Net Amounts Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition | 4,956 | 3,916 | |
Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition: Cash or Financial Instruments | (4,716) | (3,765) | |
Net Amount | 240 | 151 | |
Offsetting Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell [Abstract] | |||
Gross Amounts of Financial Assets Recognized | 792 | 3,111 | |
Amounts Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition | [2] | ||
Net Amounts Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition | 792 | 3,111 | |
Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition: Cash or Financial Instruments | (792) | (3,111) | |
Net Amount | |||
Total [Abstract] | |||
Gross Amounts of Financial Assets Recognized | 28,856 | 22,393 | |
Amounts Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition | [2] | ||
Net Amounts Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition | 28,856 | 22,393 | |
Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition: Cash or Financial Instruments | (28,604) | (21,170) | |
Net Amount | 252 | 1,223 | |
Options [Member] | |||
Offsetting Financial Instruments Owned, At Fair Value [Abstract] | |||
Gross Amounts of Financial Assets Recognized | 28 | 1,333 | |
Amounts Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition | [2] | ||
Net Amounts Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition | 28 | 1,333 | |
Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition: Cash or Financial Instruments | (25) | (267) | |
Net Amount | 3 | 1,066 | |
Currency Forward Contracts [Member] | |||
Offsetting Financial Instruments Owned, At Fair Value [Abstract] | |||
Gross Amounts of Financial Assets Recognized | 9 | 6 | |
Amounts Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition | [2] | ||
Net Amounts Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition | 9 | 6 | |
Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition: Cash or Financial Instruments | |||
Net Amount | $ 9 | $ 6 | |
[1] | As of December 31 , 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company had $ 23.1 billion and $ 14.0 billion, respectively, of securities purchased under agreements to resell that were segregated to satisfy regulatory requirements. These securities are included in “Securities - segregated for regulatory purposes” in the consolidated statements of financial condition. | ||
[2] | The Company did not have any balances eligible for netting in accordance with ASC Topic 210-20 at December 31, 2020 and 2019. |
Financial Assets And Financia_7
Financial Assets And Financial Liabilities (Netting of Financial Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Offsetting Securities Loaned [Abstract] | |||
Gross Amounts of Financial Assets Recognized | $ 9,838 | $ 4,410 | |
Amounts Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition | [1] | ||
Net Amounts Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition | 9,838 | 4,410 | |
Amounts of Liabilities Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition (Cash or Financial Instruments) | (9,246) | (4,186) | |
Net Amount | 592 | 224 | |
Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Abstract] | |||
Gross Amounts of Financial Assets Recognized | 1,909 | ||
Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition | [1] | ||
Net Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition | 1,909 | ||
Amounts of Liabilities Not Offset in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition (Cash or Financial Instruments) | (1,909) | ||
Net Amount | |||
Total [Abstract] | |||
Gross Amounts of Financial Assets Recognized | 9,871 | 6,593 | |
Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition | [1] | ||
Net Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition | 9,871 | 6,593 | |
Amounts of Liabilities Not Offset in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition (Cash or Financial Instruments) | (9,271) | (6,362) | |
Net Amount | 600 | 231 | |
Options [Member] | |||
Offsetting Financial Instruments Sold, But Not Yet Purchased, At Fair Value [Abstract] | |||
Gross Amounts of Financial Assets Recognized | 26 | 273 | |
Amounts Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition | [1] | ||
Net Amounts Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition | 26 | 273 | |
Amounts of Liabilities Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition (Cash or Financial Instruments) | (25) | (267) | |
Net Amount | 1 | 6 | |
Currency Forward Contracts [Member] | |||
Offsetting Financial Instruments Sold, But Not Yet Purchased, At Fair Value [Abstract] | |||
Gross Amounts of Financial Assets Recognized | 7 | 1 | |
Amounts Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition | [1] | ||
Net Amounts Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition | 7 | 1 | |
Amounts of Liabilities Not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition (Cash or Financial Instruments) | |||
Net Amount | $ 7 | $ 1 | |
[1] | The Company did not have any balances eligible for netting in accordance with ASC Topic 210-20 at December 31, 2020 and 2019. |
Financial Assets And Financia_8
Financial Assets And Financial Liabilities (Secured Financing Transactions) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Securities loaned | $ 9,838 | $ 4,410 |
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase | 1,909 | |
Total | 6,319 | |
US Government Securities [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase | 1,909 | |
Overnight and Open [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Securities loaned | 9,838 | 4,410 |
Total | 6,319 | |
Overnight and Open [Member] | US Government Securities [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase | 1,909 | |
Common Stock [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Securities loaned | 9,811 | 4,356 |
Common Stock [Member] | Overnight and Open [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Securities loaned | 9,811 | 4,356 |
Corporate Bonds [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Securities loaned | 27 | 54 |
Corporate Bonds [Member] | Overnight and Open [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Securities loaned | $ 27 | $ 54 |
Collateralized Transactions (Na
Collateralized Transactions (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Disclosure Collateralized Transactions [Abstract] | ||
Customers receivables | $ 39,333 | $ 31,304 |
Securities purchased under agreement to resell segregated for regulatory purposes | $ 23,100 | $ 14,000 |
Percentage of securities repledged and deposited for customers | 97.00% | 84.00% |
Collateralized Transactions (Am
Collateralized Transactions (Amounts Related to Collateralized Transactions) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Permitted To Repledge [Member] | |||
Collateralized Transactions [Line Items] | |||
Securities lending transactions | $ 64,436 | $ 31,994 | |
Agreements to resell | [1] | 23,859 | 17,185 |
Customer margin assets | 47,609 | 34,156 | |
Total collateralized transactions | 135,904 | 83,335 | |
Sold Or Repledged [Member] | |||
Collateralized Transactions [Line Items] | |||
Securities lending transactions | 4,859 | 3,944 | |
Agreements to resell | [1] | 23,832 | 16,627 |
Customer margin assets | 14,182 | 11,189 | |
Total collateralized transactions | $ 42,873 | $ 31,760 | |
[1] | As of December 31 , 2020, $ 23.1 billion or 97 % (as of December 31, 2019, $ 14.0 billion or 84 %) of securities acquired through agreements to resell that are shown as repledged have been deposited in a separate bank account for the exclusive benefit of customers in accordance with SEC Rule 15c3-3. |
Collateralized Transactions (Fi
Collateralized Transactions (Financial instruments owned and pledged where the counterparty has the right to repledge) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Disclosure Collateralized Transactions [Abstract] | ||
Stocks | $ 53 | $ 128 |
U.S. and foreign government securities | 33 | 33 |
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral - Eligible to be Repledged by Counterparty | $ 86 | $ 161 |
Revenue From Contracts With C_3
Revenue From Contracts With Customers (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | ||
Receivables | $ 13 | $ 10 |
Revenue From Contracts With C_4
Revenue From Contracts With Customers (Disaggregation of Revenue ) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax | $ 1,287 | $ 847 | $ 925 | |
United States [Member] | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax | [1] | 806 | 603 | 665 |
International [Member] | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax | [1] | 481 | 244 | 260 |
Commissions [Member] | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax | 1,112 | 706 | 777 | |
Market Data Fees [Member] | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax | [2] | 61 | 45 | 46 |
Risk Exposure Fees [Member] | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax | [2] | 12 | 16 | 26 |
Payments For Order Flow [Member] | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax | [2] | 27 | 21 | 21 |
Minimum Activity Fees [Member] | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax | [2] | 28 | 27 | 23 |
Others [Member] | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax | [2] | $ 47 | $ 32 | $ 32 |
[1] | Based on the location of the subsidiaries in which the revenues are recorded. | |||
[2] | Included in other fees and services in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. |
Other Income (Schedule Of Compo
Other Income (Schedule Of Components Of Other Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Other Income [Abstract] | |||
Principal transactions | $ 86 | $ 67 | $ 65 |
Gains (losses) from currency diversification strategy, net | (19) | (60) | (19) |
Other, net | (8) | 3 | |
Other income | $ 59 | $ 7 | $ 49 |
Employee Incentive Plans (Narra
Employee Incentive Plans (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | 164 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2020 | May 03, 2007 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay | 50.00% | ||||
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match | 10.00% | ||||
Defined Contribution Plan Vesting Period | 6 years | ||||
401(k) plan contribution expense | $ 5 | $ 4 | $ 4 | ||
Common Stock Shares issued under ROI Unit Stock Plan | 1,271,009 | ||||
ROI Shares issued to IBG LLC | 1,250,000 | ||||
2007 SIP shares issued under ROI Unit Stock Plan | 21,009 | ||||
Fair value ROI Treasury Stock | $ 38 | ||||
Maximum shares of stock distributable under 2007 Stock Incentive Plan | 30,000,000 | 30,000,000 | |||
Shares granted to external directors | 29,709 | ||||
2007 Stock Incentive Plan Compensation Expense | $ 65 | $ 60 | $ 58 | ||
Estimated Future 2007 Stock Incentive Plan Compensation Expense | $ 41 | $ 41 | |||
Post employment shares distribution | 1,067,599 | ||||
2007 Stock Incentive Plan (Shares) | |||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
Vesting Percentage, description | •10% on the first vesting date, which is on or about May 9 of each year; and •an additional 15% on each of the following six anniversaries of the first vesting, assuming continued employment with the Company and compliance with non-competition and other applicable covenants. | ||||
2007 Stock Incentive Plan (Shares) | External Director [Member] | |||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
Vesting percentage per year | 20.00% | ||||
Vesting period | 5 years |
Employee Incentive Plans (Share
Employee Incentive Plans (Share Grants And Fair Value) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | 128 Months Ended | 164 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2020 | ||
Employee Incentive Plans [Abstract] | ||||||
Shares granted | 1,222,143 | 1,374,217 | [1] | 1,146,267 | 24,497,626 | |
Fair Value - Date of Grant | $ 70 | $ 65 | $ 62 | $ 561 | $ 70 | |
Shares Granted IPO to Date | 28,240,253 | |||||
Fair Value - Date of Grant IPO to Date | $ 758 | |||||
Stock Incentive Plan Granted Shares Adjustment | 343 | 343 | ||||
[1] | Stock Incentive Plan number of granted restricted stock units related to 2019 was adjusted by 343 restricted stock units during the year ended December 31, 2020. |
Employee Incentive Plans (2007
Employee Incentive Plans (2007 Stock Incentive Plan, ROI Summary) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | ||
Distributed | [1] | $ 53 | $ 91 | $ 164 |
Stock Incentive Plan Granted Shares Adjustment | 343 | 343 | ||
2007 Stock Incentive Plan (Shares) | ||||
Beginning Balance | [2] | 5,127,915 | 5,472,706 | 6,473,720 |
Shares Granted | [2] | 1,222,143 | 1,374,217 | 1,146,267 |
Shares Cancelled | [2] | (82,496) | (91,443) | (63,657) |
Shares Distributed | [2] | (1,300,241) | (1,627,565) | (2,083,624) |
Ending Balance | [2] | 4,967,321 | 5,127,915 | 5,472,706 |
2007 ROI Unit Stock Plan (Shares) [Member] | ||||
Beginning Balance | 3,849 | |||
Shares Distributed | (3,849) | |||
[1] | Intrinsic value of SIP units distributed represents the compensation value reported to the participants. | |||
[2] | Stock Incentive Plan number of granted restricted stock units related to 2019 was adjusted by 343 restricted stock units during the year ended December 31, 2020. |
Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai
Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Income Taxes [Abstract] | |||
U.S. Statutory Tax Rate | 21.00% | 21.00% | 21.00% |
Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets | $ 0 | $ 0 | |
Undistributed accumulated earnings of foreign subsidiaries | 1,500,000,000 | 1,300,000,000 | |
Accumulated earnings of foreign pass through subsidiaries | 100,000,000 | 200,000,000 | |
Accumulated earnings subject to additional foreign tax | $ 100,000,000 | $ 200,000,000 |
Income Taxes (Schedule Of The P
Income Taxes (Schedule Of The Provision For Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Current: | |||
Federal | $ 21 | $ 19 | $ 15 |
State and local | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Foreign | 43 | 22 | 32 |
Total current | 68 | 44 | 50 |
Deferred: | |||
Federal | 21 | 24 | 22 |
State and local | (7) | ||
Foreign | (5) | (1) | |
Total deferred | 9 | 24 | 21 |
Income tax expense | $ 77 | $ 68 | $ 71 |
Income Taxes (Reconciliation Of
Income Taxes (Reconciliation Of The Statutory U.S. Federal Income Tax Rate Of 35% To The Company’s Effective Tax Rate) (Details) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Income Taxes [Abstract] | |||
U.S. Statutory Tax Rate | 21.00% | 21.00% | 21.00% |
State, local and foreign taxes, net of federal benefit | 1.50% | 1.70% | 1.70% |
Subtotal | 22.50% | 22.70% | 22.70% |
Less: rate attributable to noncontrolling interests | (16.40%) | (16.80%) | (16.80%) |
Effective income tax rate | 6.10% | 5.90% | 5.90% |
Income Taxes (Significant Compo
Income Taxes (Significant Components Of The Company’s Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Deferred tax assets: | |||
Deferred tax asset arising from the acquisition of interests in IBGLLC | $ 190 | $ 116 | $ 140 |
Deferred compensation | 9 | 5 | 4 |
Other | 16 | 11 | 10 |
Total deferred tax assets | 215 | 132 | 154 |
Deferred tax liabilities: | |||
Foreign | 2 | 1 | |
Other | 8 | 3 | 1 |
Total deferred tax liabilities | 10 | 4 | 1 |
Net deferred tax assets | $ 205 | $ 128 | $ 153 |
Leases (Narrative) (Details)
Leases (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020USD ($) | |
Leases [Abstract] | |
Operating lease, weighted-average remaining lease term | 8 years |
Operating lease, weighted-average discount rate | 3.99% |
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities | $ 11 |
Leases (Supplemental Balance Sh
Leases (Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Related To Operating Leases) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 | [1] | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Leases [Abstract] | |||
Right-of-use assets | $ 101 | $ 118 | |
Lease liabilities | $ 120 | $ 124 | |
[1] | Right-of-use assets are included in other assets and lease liabilities are included in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities in the Company’s consolidated statements of financial condition. |
Leases (Lease Cost) (Details)
Leases (Lease Cost) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Leases [Abstract] | ||
Operating lease cost | $ 26 | $ 25 |
Variable lease cost | 4 | 4 |
Total lease cost | $ 30 | $ 29 |
Leases (Undiscounted Cash Flows
Leases (Undiscounted Cash Flows of Operating Lease) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Leases [Abstract] | |||
2021 | $ 21 | ||
2022 | 20 | ||
2023 | 17 | ||
2024 | 15 | ||
2025 | 14 | ||
Thereafter | 55 | ||
Total undiscounted operating lease payments | 142 | ||
Less: imputed interest | (22) | ||
Present value of operating lease liabilities | $ 120 | [1] | $ 124 |
[1] | Right-of-use assets are included in other assets and lease liabilities are included in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities in the Company’s consolidated statements of financial condition. |
Property, Equipment and Intan_3
Property, Equipment and Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Property, Equipment and Intangible Assets [Abstract] | |||
Depreciation and amortization | $ 42 | $ 31 | $ 26 |
Expected amortization expense, 2021 | 20 | ||
Expected amortization expense, 2022 | 13 | ||
Expected amortization expense, 2023 | $ 4 |
Property, Equipment and Intan_4
Property, Equipment and Intangible Assets (Property And Equipment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Property, Equipment and Intangible Assets [Abstract] | ||
Leasehold improvements | $ 42 | $ 37 |
Computer equipment | 41 | 24 |
Office furniture and equipment | 14 | 14 |
Property and equipment, gross | 97 | 75 |
Less—accumulated depreciation and amortization | (30) | (13) |
Property and equipment, net | 67 | 62 |
Internally developed software | 73 | 68 |
Less-accumulated amortization | (36) | (34) |
Intangible assets, net | 37 | 34 |
Total property equipment and intangible assets, net | $ 104 | $ 96 |
Commitments, Contingencies an_2
Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) | Aug. 10, 2020 | Apr. 20, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items] | ||||
Aggregate loss on securities | $ 44,000,000 | |||
Maximum aggregate loss, if securities' price falls to zero and no debts collected | $ 50,000,000 | |||
Guarantees, Fair Value Disclosure | $ 0 | $ 0 | ||
Aggregate provisionary loss | $ 88,000,000 | |||
Recognized loss | $ 104,000,000 | |||
FINRA [Member] | ||||
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items] | ||||
Settlement, penalties agreed to paid | $ 15,000,000 | |||
SEC [Member] | ||||
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items] | ||||
Settlement, penalties agreed to paid | 11,500,000 | |||
CFTC [Member] | ||||
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items] | ||||
Settlement, penalties agreed to paid | 11,500,000 | |||
Disgorgement [Member] | ||||
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items] | ||||
Settlement, penalties agreed to paid | $ 700,000 |
Geographic Information (Geograp
Geographic Information (Geographic Table) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Total net revenues | $ 2,218 | $ 1,937 | $ 1,903 |
Income before income taxes | 1,256 | 1,157 | 1,196 |
United States [Member] | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Total net revenues | 1,584 | 1,524 | 1,501 |
Income before income taxes | 1,032 | 997 | 1,029 |
International [Member] | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Total net revenues | 634 | 413 | 402 |
Income before income taxes | $ 224 | $ 160 | $ 167 |
Regulatory Requirements (Narrat
Regulatory Requirements (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020USD ($) |
Regulatory Requirements [Abstract] | |
Excess | $ 6,785 |
Regulatory Requirements (Summar
Regulatory Requirements (Summary Of Capital, Capital Requirements And Excess Capital) (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020USD ($) |
Net Capital / Eligible Equity | $ 7,847 |
Requirement | 1,062 |
Excess | 6,785 |
IB LLC [Member] | |
Net Capital / Eligible Equity | 5,122 |
Requirement | 674 |
Excess | 4,448 |
IBKRFS [Member] | |
Net Capital / Eligible Equity | 640 |
Requirement | 22 |
Excess | 618 |
IBHK [Member] | |
Net Capital / Eligible Equity | 632 |
Requirement | 243 |
Excess | 389 |
Other Regulated Operating Companies [Member] | |
Net Capital / Eligible Equity | 1,453 |
Requirement | 123 |
Excess | $ 1,330 |
Related Party Transactions (Det
Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
Due from Related Parties - Customers | $ 283 | $ 23 |
Due to Related Parties - Customers | 999 | 939 |
Short-term borrowings | 118 | $ 16 |
Directors, Officers, And Affiliates [Member] | ||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
Short-term borrowings | $ 16 |
Senior Notes Payable (Details)
Senior Notes Payable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 2 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
Feb. 28, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Short-term Debt [Line Items] | ||
Issue price per note | $ 1 | |
Redemption price percent | 100.00% | |
Issuance of senior notes | $ 116,000 | |
Redemptions of senior notes | $ 20,000 | |
Weighted average interest rate | 0.913% | |
Notes payable | $ 96,000 | |
Interest rate per annum | 1.00% | |
Scenario, Forecast [Member] | ||
Short-term Debt [Line Items] | ||
Issuance of senior notes | $ 381,000 | |
Redemptions of senior notes | $ 309,000 |
Schedule I - Condensed Financ_2
Schedule I - Condensed Financial Information of Registrant (Parent Company Only) (Condensed Statements Of Financial Conditions) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Assets | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 4,292 | $ 2,882 | $ 2,597 | |
Investments in subsidiaries, equity basis | [1] | 11 | 22 | |
Total assets | 95,679 | 71,676 | ||
Liabilities and stockholders' equity | ||||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 298 | 295 | ||
Total liabilities | 86,676 | 63,736 | ||
Stockholders’ equity: | ||||
Additional paid-in capital | 1,244 | 934 | ||
Retained earnings | 683 | 520 | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of income taxes of $0 and $0 as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 | 26 | |||
Treasury stock, at cost, 136,784 and 138,930 shares as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 | (3) | (3) | ||
Total stockholders' equity | 1,951 | 1,452 | ||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | 95,679 | 71,676 | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive income tax | $ 0 | $ 0 | ||
Treasury stock shares | 136,784 | 138,930 | ||
Common Class A [Member] | ||||
Stockholders’ equity: | ||||
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share | $ 1 | $ 1 | ||
Common stock, par value | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 | ||
Shares authorized | 1,000,000,000 | 1,000,000,000 | ||
Common stock, shares issued | 90,909,889 | 76,889,040 | ||
Common stock, shares outstanding | 90,773,105 | 76,750,110 | ||
Common Class B [Member] | ||||
Stockholders’ equity: | ||||
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share | ||||
Common stock, par value | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 | ||
Shares authorized | 100 | 100 | ||
Common stock, shares issued | 100 | 100 | ||
Common stock, shares outstanding | 100 | 100 | ||
Parent Company [Member] | ||||
Assets | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 4 | $ 1 | $ 1 | |
Investments in subsidiaries, equity basis | 1,962 | 1,469 | ||
Other assets | 205 | 143 | ||
Total assets | 2,171 | 1,613 | ||
Liabilities and stockholders' equity | ||||
Payable to affiliates | 199 | 152 | ||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 21 | 9 | ||
Total liabilities | 220 | 161 | ||
Stockholders’ equity: | ||||
Additional paid-in capital | 1,244 | 934 | ||
Retained earnings | 683 | 520 | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of income taxes of $0 and $0 as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 | 26 | |||
Treasury stock, at cost, 136,784 and 138,930 shares as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 | (3) | (3) | ||
Total stockholders' equity | 1,951 | 1,452 | ||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ 2,171 | $ 1,613 | ||
Common stock, par value | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive income tax | $ 0 | $ 0 | ||
Treasury stock shares | 136,784 | 138,930 | ||
Parent Company [Member] | Common Class A [Member] | ||||
Stockholders’ equity: | ||||
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share | $ 1 | $ 1 | ||
Shares authorized | 1,000,000,000 | 1,000,000,000 | ||
Common stock, shares issued | 90,909,889 | 76,889,040 | ||
Common stock, shares outstanding | 90,773,105 | 76,750,110 | ||
Parent Company [Member] | Common Class B [Member] | ||||
Stockholders’ equity: | ||||
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share | ||||
Shares authorized | 100 | 100 | ||
Common stock, shares issued | 100 | 100 | ||
Common stock, shares outstanding | 100 | 100 | ||
[1] | The Company’s share of income or losses is included in other income in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. |
Schedule I - Condensed Financ_3
Schedule I - Condensed Financial Information of Registrant (Parent Company Only) (Condensed Statements Of Comprehensive Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Income tax expense | $ 77 | $ 68 | $ 71 |
Net income | 1,179 | 1,089 | 1,125 |
Net income available to common stockholders | 195 | 161 | 169 |
Comprehensive income available for common stockholders | 221 | 165 | 156 |
Parent Company [Member] | |||
Loss before equity in income of subsidiary | (3) | (2) | 2 |
Undistributed Gain Loss of Subsidiaries | 237 | 208 | 206 |
Income tax expense | 39 | 45 | 39 |
Net income | 195 | 161 | 169 |
Net income available to common stockholders | 195 | 161 | 169 |
Cumulative translation adjustment, net of tax | 26 | 4 | (13) |
Comprehensive income available for common stockholders | $ 221 | $ 165 | $ 156 |
Schedule I - Condensed Financ_4
Schedule I - Condensed Financial Information of Registrant (Parent Company Only) (Condensed Statements Of Cash Flows) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Net income | $ 1,179 | $ 1,089 | $ 1,125 |
Deferred income taxes | 9 | 24 | 21 |
(Gain) loss on remeasurement of Tax Receivable Agreement liability | 3 | (3) | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 8,068 | 2,666 | 2,356 |
Cash flows provided by investing activities | (50) | (89) | (57) |
Cash flows used in financing activities | (229) | (419) | (399) |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | 124 | 24 | (79) |
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | 7,913 | 2,182 | 1,821 |
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period | 2,882 | 2,597 | |
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period | 4,292 | 2,882 | 2,597 |
Cash paid for interest | 284 | 654 | 444 |
Cash paid for taxes, net | 64 | 51 | 50 |
Parent Company [Member] | |||
Net income | 195 | 161 | 169 |
Undistributed gains of subsidiaries, net | (237) | (208) | (206) |
Deferred income taxes | 15 | 23 | 23 |
(Gain) loss on remeasurement of Tax Receivable Agreement liability | 3 | (3) | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities | (17) | (1) | 15 |
Net cash provided by operating activities | (41) | (25) | (2) |
Cash flows provided by investing activities | 67 | 81 | 74 |
Cash flows used in financing activities | (49) | (60) | (58) |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | 26 | 4 | (13) |
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | 3 | 1 | |
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period | 1 | 1 | |
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Cash paid for interest | 2 | 1 | |
Cash paid for taxes, net | 16 | $ 20 | 14 |
Non Cash Distribution From Subsidiaries | $ 1 | $ 2 |
Schedule I - Condensed Financ_5
Schedule I - Condensed Financial Information of Registrant (Parent Company Only) (Transactions With Affiliates) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Schedule I - Condensed Financial Information of Registrant (Parent Company Only) [Abstract] | |||
Dividends received | $ 67 | $ 81 | $ 76 |
Affiliate | $ 199 | $ 152 |