Plus500 Q3 Revenues Slide Versus First Half of 2013, Shares at All-Time High

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In addition to the revenues figures, Plus500 reported that the broker had 37,000 active customers, with 12,658 being newly activated accounts. Another important statistic that was reported was average user acquisition cost, which came in at $632. The figure was flat compared to 2012, but well below costs from earlier in the year.

Plus500 also stated that they continue to focus on expanding their “geographic footprint”, specifically mentioning Australia and the European Economic Area (EEA). The broker also stated that it expects full year results to exceed expectations, with the board committed “to pursuing a progressive dividend policy."

Reacting on the results and positive forecasts, shares of Plus500 are rallying and hit an all-time high of 149.00p, rising 20% from yesterday's close.