Key Points

  • Less burdensome regulations are making it easier for smaller account owners to trade more often.

  • International markets offer attractive expansion opportunities.

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Shares of Webull (NASDAQ: BULL) rose on Thursday after the digital investment platform operator delivered impressive growth metrics for its most recent quarter.

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Bullish results

Webull's total revenue surged 51% year over year to $198.8 million in the second quarter. The gains were driven by a 66% jump in trading-related revenue to $147.7 million.

The investment platform benefited from the elimination of the Pattern Day Trader designation, which required a $25,000 account minimum for frequent traders.

New rules approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) earlier this year removed many of those trading restrictions, and margin accounts now need to maintain a far lower $2,000 equity minimum.

These new, less restrictive requirements helped to boost Webull's trading volumes.

Daily average revenue trades jumped 62% to 1.6 million. Options contracts volume leaped 68% to 213 million. And equity notional volume increased 73% to $279 billion.

"Webull's advanced technology platform enabled eligible customers to fully leverage the new trading environment from day one, contributing to record trading volumes and strong customer engagement," U.S. CEO Anthony Denier said.

All told, Webull's adjusted operating profit soared 169% to $62.6 million, or $0.12 per share.

"These results demonstrate the operating leverage inherent in our platform and the potential for further margin expansion," chief financial officer H.C. Wang said.

Global gains

Webull's international expansion plans should continue to fuel its growth. The company recently launched operations in Spain, Argentina, and Colombia. Webull is now licensed in 35 global markets, with live trading in 18, leaving plenty of room for further gains in users and trading volumes.

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