Stockbroking Market Report 2026

The stockbroking market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $46.3 billion in 2025 to $50.96 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing retail investor participation, expansion of online brokerage platforms, growing accessibility to capital markets, rising adoption of mobile trading applications, increased financial literacy initiatives.

The stockbroking market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $74.63 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing integration of ai-driven investment advisory, rising demand for personalized portfolio management, expansion of cross-border trading activity, growing focus on regulatory technology adoption, increasing reliance on data-driven investment strategies. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of digital trading platforms, rising use of algorithmic and ai-based trading tools, expansion of robo-advisory services, growing demand for real-time market analytics, enhanced focus on cybersecurity and data protection.

The growing trading activity is expected to drive the expansion of the stockbroking market in the coming years. Trading involves the buying and selling of financial instruments, commodities, or goods to generate profits across markets such as stocks, forex, and commodities. The increase in trading activity is fueled by economic fluctuations, improved trading platforms, and higher investor participation. Stockbroking supports trading by providing market access, investment advice, and execution of buy and sell orders for investors. For example, in August 2025, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Australia’s official national statistical agency, reported that there were 2,729,648 actively trading businesses in June 2025. As a result, the rising trading activity is fueling the growth of the stockbroking market.

Key players in the stockbroking market are concentrating on developing innovative solutions such as stockbroking platforms to maintain a competitive advantage. A stockbroking platform is an online service that enables users to buy and sell securities, manage investment portfolios, and access market information. For instance, in August 2023, PhonePe Private Limited, an India-based software company, launched the Share(dot)Market platform. This platform integrates seamlessly with the PhonePe app, allowing users to trade stocks directly from their accounts. It features user-friendly tools for tracking investments, real-time market data, and personalized recommendations, improving the overall trading experience.

In December 2025, Capital Haus Group, an Australia-based wealth management and financial services firm, acquired Baker Young, an Adelaide-based financial advisory company, for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Capital Haus Group aims to strategically expand its national footprint and enhance its ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) client capabilities while increasing overall funds under management beyond $1 billion. Baker Young Limited is an Australia-based company that provides stockbroking services.

Major companies operating in the stockbroking market are JPMorgan Chase & Co, Citigroup Inc., Wells Fargo & Company, Morgan Stanley, BNP Paribas SA, The Goldman Sachs Group Inc., UBS Group AG, Barclays Bank plc, Fidelity Investments, Charles Schwab Corporation, Credit Suisse Group AG, Merrill, Nomura Holdings Inc., LPL Financial Holdings Inc., RBC Capital Markets, T. Rowe Price Investment Services Inc., Interactive Brokers Inc., IG Group Holdings plc, Oppenheimer Holdings Inc., Hargreaves Lansdown plc, The Vanguard Group Inc., TradeStation, Canaccord Genuity Group Inc.

North America was the largest region in the stockbroking market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the stockbroking market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the stockbroking market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The stockbroking market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as buying and selling securities such as stocks and bonds on behalf of their clients, managing investment portfolios, and offering financial planning services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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