Virtu Financial's Q1 2021 total revenues increased by 1.2% to $1,012.6 million, driven by higher trading volumes in U.S. equities despite lower volatility. Net income totaled $409.2 million, with basic earnings per share at $1.91 and diluted earnings per share at $1.89.
Total revenues increased 1.2% to $1,012.6 million.
Trading income, net, increased 1.3% to $812.7 million.
Net income totaled $409.2 million.
The Board of Directors authorized an additional $300 million in share repurchases.
In May 2021, the Virtu Financial, Inc. Board of Directors approved the expansion of the share repurchase program, increasing the total amount authorized by $300 million to $470 million and extending the duration of the program through May 4, 2022.