Robinhood Is Down 30% in 2026 While Interactive Brokers Is Up 35%: Here's Why

The brokerage sector is producing one of the widest divergences of 2026 so far. Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD | HOOD Price Prediction) is down 30% year to date (YTD), while Interactive Brokers Group (NASDAQ:IBKR) is up 36% YTD.