IBKRStock and Options Trade Setup — Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.
Nasdaq · Electronic Brokerage & Trading Technology · Moderate-liquidity options · Large cap · ~$75B
Interactive Brokers is the highest-quality brokerage business in the world — a technology platform that earns money from client assets (net interest income on margin loans and cash balances), trading commissions, and account growth, with operating margins consistently above 70%. Unlike Schwab or Fidelity, IBKR does not cross-subsidize services — it competes on best execution, lowest rates, and breadth of product access, attracting the most valuable client segment (active, high-net-worth, professional). The business is a structural winner from rising interest rates (NII expands with balances × rate) and from equity market volatility (commission revenue spikes on active trading days). Client account growth has been compounding at 15%+ annually, driven by international expansion and the attractiveness of IBKR's margin rates versus competitors. The founder Thomas Peterffy retains ~75% economic ownership, ensuring shareholder alignment.
Score History & Signal Changelog
Preview dataThis page is updated every 72 hours with the latest Scan results. Each data point below represents one complete algorithmic snapshot in time.
Signal Breakdown
Today's Trade Card
Options Profile
Risks & Fundamentals
Every setup carries risk. Here's what could move IBKR against you, plus the key stats that frame any position.
- 1.Net interest income declines if interest rates fall meaningfully — a 100bp rate cut reduces NII by an estimated $350–400M annually
- 2.Client account growth is sensitive to equity market sentiment — bear markets reduce new account openings and increase client withdrawals
- 3.Regulatory risk in key international markets (EU MiFID II, SEC market structure reforms) could change payment for order flow economics
IBKR Options Setup — Frequently Asked Questions
Is IBKR a good options trade today?+
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (IBKR) currently has an Amora Edge Score of 76/100, ranking it top 23% of today's scan. This composite score is built from four sub-signals — EMA cross, RSI zone, relative strength vs SPY, and volume surge — each scored 0–25. The current read is a bullish setup, so the algorithm is positioned bullish (calls / call debit spreads). A score above 65 typically warrants a trade card with stop and target; below that, the setup is on the watchlist but not actionable.
What is IBKR's win rate on Stoptions.ai setups?+
IBKR's historical win rate on closed Stoptions setups is 73%. Win rate is calculated as the percentage of past IBKR trade cards that hit their target price before stopping out. Win rate is most meaningful once a ticker has 10+ closed trades — individual ticker rates can be noisy at smaller samples. Our portfolio-wide win rate across all closed trades is the more stable benchmark.
What strike and expiry does Stoptions.ai suggest for IBKR?+
The strike and expiry are shown on the trade card at the top of this page when the setup is active. Stoptions.ai algorithmically selects strikes targeting delta 0.35–0.45 and expirations 30–45 days out, adjusted for current implied volatility rank (IVR). When IVR is high, the system favors call debit spreads to limit vega risk; when IVR is low, single-leg long calls are preferred. The card includes the contract symbol, mid-price entry, stop, and target.
How often is the IBKR setup updated?+
Every 72 hours we refresh IBKR's Amora Edge Score and trade card. The underlying scan runs daily at 9:00 AM ET (pre-market) and 9:30 AM ET (post-open), so any new signal change is reflected within one trading session. If IBKR drops below the entry threshold or the regime shifts (e.g., SPY enters a confirmed bear), the trade card is replaced with a "no setup" notice automatically.
What does the Amora Edge Score measure for IBKR?+
The Amora Edge Score is a 0–100 composite of four technical sub-signals applied to IBKR: (1) EMA cross — is the 20-day above the 50-day with both trending up? (2) RSI zone — is momentum in the 50–70 sweet spot, or extended/weak? (3) Relative strength vs SPY — is IBKR outperforming the market over 20 sessions? (4) Volume surge — is participation above the 20-day average? Each sub-signal contributes 0–25 points. IBKR currently scores 76.
How does IBKR compare to other Electronic Brokerage & Trading Technology setups?+
IBKR's sector rank and percentile against other Electronic Brokerage & Trading Technology tickers we track is shown on the /tickers index — sortable by Amora Edge Score, win rate, or sector. For direct comparison, see the "Related Electronic Brokerage & Trading Technology Options Setups" panel above. When multiple tickers in the same sector are scoring 80+, the algorithm flags the cluster as a sector rotation signal and may upweight position sizing.
Educational content only — not personalized investment advice. Options carry substantial risk.
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