UP Fintech's Third Quarter Ends with 24,604 More Customers

Monday, 27/11/2023 | 12:44 GMT by Damian Chmiel
  • The Tiger Brokers parent reported almost 300% higher net income than a year before.
  • Other critical financial metrics also experienced a significant rise year-over-year.
Tiger Brokers
Tiger Brokers

For another consecutive quarter, UP Fintech, the brokerage company and operator of the Tiger Brokers trading brand, reported an increase in revenue, along with growing volumes and number of active users. Revenue grew by nearly 27% compared to the previous year and net income by 13.5%.

UP Fintech Sees Revenue and Profit Surge in Third Quarter

In the detailed financial highlights, UP Fintech's total revenues soared by 26.6% year-over-year to $70.1 million, while net revenues saw a 13.5% increase to $58.0 million. The growth trajectory is evident in the net income attributed to ordinary shareholders, which leapt by 297.1% to $13.2 million compared to last year's $3.3 million. An even sharper rise was observed in non-GAAP net income, escalating by 141.1% to $16.0 million.

The brokerage's customer accounts saw considerable growth, with 24,604 new funded accounts opened in Q3, pushing the total to approximately 865,500. The total account balance surged by 45.7% from the previous year to $18.9 billion, thanks to robust net asset inflows of over $1.5 billion.

“Notably, in Singapore, the average net asset inflows of our newly acquired clients in the third quarter were approximately $10,000,” Wu Tianhua, the Chairman and the CEO of UP Fintech, commented.

The results are not only better on an annual basis but also quarterly. UP Fintech's revenue for Q2 was $66.1 million, 6% lower than its current value.

Despite the revenue growth, UP Fintech's operating costs and expenses exhibited a moderate 3.1% increase. Marketing and branding expenses declined by 30.2%, reflecting a strategic slowdown in advertising amidst weaker global capital markets. However, general and administrative expenses jumped by 55.1%, primarily due to higher professional service fees.

Strategic Business Developments

On the product front, UP Fintech expanded its offerings by introducing a “Trading Sparks” feature and U.S Treasury securities to its wealth management platform. The firm also continued its engagement in the corporate business sector, underwriting four IPOs.

“We continued to add new products on our platform to enhance user experience, which we believe is key to our long-term success,” added Tianhua.

In April, the company introduced TigerGPT as the industry's first AI trading assistant, an alternative to the AI chatbot ChatGPT. As reported by Finance Magnates, ChatGPT has garnered widespread praise for its performance in recent times.

The company also announced the departure of Chief Compliance Officer Wei Wu for personal reasons, with the CEO acknowledging her contributions to the company's development.

As for the company's financial position, cash and cash equivalents, along with term deposits, stood at $271.1 million.

For another consecutive quarter, UP Fintech, the brokerage company and operator of the Tiger Brokers trading brand, reported an increase in revenue, along with growing volumes and number of active users. Revenue grew by nearly 27% compared to the previous year and net income by 13.5%.

UP Fintech Sees Revenue and Profit Surge in Third Quarter

In the detailed financial highlights, UP Fintech's total revenues soared by 26.6% year-over-year to $70.1 million, while net revenues saw a 13.5% increase to $58.0 million. The growth trajectory is evident in the net income attributed to ordinary shareholders, which leapt by 297.1% to $13.2 million compared to last year's $3.3 million. An even sharper rise was observed in non-GAAP net income, escalating by 141.1% to $16.0 million.

The brokerage's customer accounts saw considerable growth, with 24,604 new funded accounts opened in Q3, pushing the total to approximately 865,500. The total account balance surged by 45.7% from the previous year to $18.9 billion, thanks to robust net asset inflows of over $1.5 billion.

“Notably, in Singapore, the average net asset inflows of our newly acquired clients in the third quarter were approximately $10,000,” Wu Tianhua, the Chairman and the CEO of UP Fintech, commented.

The results are not only better on an annual basis but also quarterly. UP Fintech's revenue for Q2 was $66.1 million, 6% lower than its current value.

Despite the revenue growth, UP Fintech's operating costs and expenses exhibited a moderate 3.1% increase. Marketing and branding expenses declined by 30.2%, reflecting a strategic slowdown in advertising amidst weaker global capital markets. However, general and administrative expenses jumped by 55.1%, primarily due to higher professional service fees.

Strategic Business Developments

On the product front, UP Fintech expanded its offerings by introducing a “Trading Sparks” feature and U.S Treasury securities to its wealth management platform. The firm also continued its engagement in the corporate business sector, underwriting four IPOs.

“We continued to add new products on our platform to enhance user experience, which we believe is key to our long-term success,” added Tianhua.

In April, the company introduced TigerGPT as the industry's first AI trading assistant, an alternative to the AI chatbot ChatGPT. As reported by Finance Magnates, ChatGPT has garnered widespread praise for its performance in recent times.

The company also announced the departure of Chief Compliance Officer Wei Wu for personal reasons, with the CEO acknowledging her contributions to the company's development.

As for the company's financial position, cash and cash equivalents, along with term deposits, stood at $271.1 million.

About the Author: Damian Chmiel
Damian Chmiel
  • 3352 Articles
  • 105 Followers
About the Author: Damian Chmiel
Damian Chmiel is a Senior Analyst & Editor at Finance Magnates with more than 15 years of experience in the CFD and online trading industry. Active as both a trader and journalist since 2010, he focuses on broker coverage, fintech innovation, and regulatory developments across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. His work includes interviews with C-level leaders at major brokerages and fintech platforms, as well as co-authoring Finance Magnates’ quarterly industry benchmarking reports. Damian’s reporting is data-driven, market-aware, and grounded in direct industry engagement. His analysis and commentary have also been cited by external media outlets, including Investing.com, Binance, The Asset, Stockhead, and Dispatch. Education: MA in Finance and Accounting, Cracow University of Economics
  • 3352 Articles
  • 105 Followers

More from the Author

Retail FX

!"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{|} !"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{|}