Interactive Brokers Extends Uptrend in Financial Sector RotationInteractive Brokers Group, Inc. Class ABATS:IBKRfinvestnomicsAs capital continues to rotate into the financial sector, many financial stocks are strengthening their bullish trends, and IBKR is among the beneficiaries. The stock continues to make higher highs and higher lows while trading above its well-aligned 20-day and 50-day moving averages, reflecting strong underlying momentum. Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. is a $154.92 billion market-cap investment holding company engaged in brokerage, dealer, and proprietary trading businesses. The company provides custody and service accounts for hedge funds, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, registered investment advisors, proprietary trading groups, introducing brokers, and individual investors. IBKR is a narrow-moat company, supported by its cost advantages, advanced technology platform, and global market access. The company has delivered consistent revenue and EPS growth over the last three quarters. Operating and net margins stand at 86% and 10%, respectively, while ROE and ROIC are 21% and 20%. Its debt-to-equity ratio is 5.8x, although leverage metrics for brokerage firms should be interpreted within the context of the financial services industry, where higher balance sheet leverage is common and often supported by strong capital and liquidity positions.