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Interactive Brokers Podcast

Interactive Brokers (IBKR) Podcasts offers market commentary on a variety of topics and asset classes. Episodes include discussions with IBKR employees, researchers, and leading financial services companies.

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  • 24 episodes
  • Avg 17 min
  • English
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  • S1 · E420
    Wednesday · 6 min

    Is Nvidia More Important Than the Fed Right Now?

    Nvidia earnings and the Fed are competing for investors’ attention as markets weigh sticky inflation, rising Treasury yields and signs of pressure on the consumer. Jeff Praissman and Scott Bauer discuss whether Nvidia’s results could ultimately matter more for markets than Jackson Hole, inflation data and the Fed’s next move.

  • S1 · E419
    August 20 · 14 min

    Can AI Make You a Better Trader?

    Trading coach Sam Warner-Baker joins IBKR's Andrew Wilkinson to explore how traders can use AI to improve preparation, challenge investment theses, assess portfolio risk, and review trading decisions. They discuss how AI can help traders strengthen their overall approach to the markets through smart questions and clear strategy.

  • S1 · E418
    August 18 · 11 min

    Why Are Women More Likely to Save Than Invest?

    Why are women more likely to save than invest? IBKR's Maria Dieguez sits down with self-investor and financial policy expert Betsy Dorudi to discuss the investing confidence gap, the barriers that keep women from entering financial markets, and why getting started can matter more than waiting until you feel fully prepared.

  • S1 · E411
    August 13 · 19 min

    The Anatomy of a Calendar Spread

    Calendar spreads can offer traders a way to express views on volatility and time—not just market direction. In this episode, Jeff Praissman and Dmitry Pargamanik of Market Chameleon break down the anatomy of a calendar spread, covering implied volatility, vega, event risk, assignment considerations, and what separates a well-structured trade from a risky one.

  • S1 · E416
    August 12 · 6 min

    Is the Economy Starting to Crack?

    Cooling labor data, persistent inflation concerns and the strength of the U.S. consumer are putting the economy under the microscope. Scott Bauer joins Jeff Praissman on this week's IBKR Market Minute to discuss the latest jobs numbers, CPI and PPI, retail sales, Fed expectations and the market forces investors should be watching next.

  • S1 · E415
    August 10 · 14 min

    The Trading Desk Perspective: Xheni Brahaxhija on Access, Mentorship & Success

    What does it really take to build a successful career on a trading desk? Xheni Brahaxhija shares her journey from compliance to front-office trading while discussing the critical role of access, mentorship, sponsorship, and leadership in creating opportunities and helping more women thrive in financial markets.

  • S1 · E414
    August 10 · 16 min

    The One-Person Business Boom

    AI is lowering the barriers to entrepreneurship and new data suggests solo businesses are on the rise. Nasdaq’s Michael Normyle joins Jeff Praissman in this IBKR Podcast episode to explore how AI is fueling new business formation, boosting productivity, and reshaping what it takes to build a company.

  • S1 · E413
    August 4 · 21 min

    Three Reasons to Watch Japan

    Japan is undergoing one of its biggest economic and market transformations in decades. Discover the three key reasons global investors are turning their attention to Japan, and learn how Japanese ETFs provide a simple, cost-effective way to access this evolving market.

  • S1 · E412
    August 4 · 25 min

    The Charts Aren't Buying It

    The market may look resilient on the surface, but the charts tell a more nuanced story. David Keller of Sierra Alpha Research joins IBKR Podcasts to discuss momentum, market tops, sector rotation, and the technical signals investors should be watching as volatility simmers beneath the indexes.

  • S1 · E410
    July 29 · 5 min

    Buy the Dip or Sell the Rip?

    Is the market still in "buy the dip" mode, or has it shifted to "sell the rip"? Jeff Praissman and Prosper Trading Academy's Scott Bauer break down rising oil prices, inflation, Big Tech earnings, and the market psychology shaping investors' next move.

  • S1 · E409
    July 28 · 50 min

    The Making of a Trader

    What does it really take to become a successful trader? IBKR interns put veteran systematic trader Adrian Reid to the test with questions about AI, risk management, backtesting, and building a lasting edge, revealing the lessons every aspiring trader should learn.

  • S1 · E408
    July 23 · 15 min

    Can Interns Stump a 39-Year Trading Veteran?

    Our IBKR summer interns sat down with veteran trader Jim Iuorio to discuss surviving market crashes, navigating the transition from open-outcry trading pits to the age of AI, managing risk and developing lasting trading instincts. As the next generation of finance professionals prepares to enter the workforce, this conversation offers practical lessons and valuable insights for aspiring traders and seasoned investors alike.

  • S1 · E407
    July 22 · 20 min

    Would You Trust AI With Your Credit Card?

    Would you let an AI assistant make purchases on your behalf? In this IBKR Podcast episode, Alex Gunz of Heptagon Capital joins IBKR's Andrew Wilkinson to explore the rise of agentic commerce, the risks to consumers and brands and what this shift could mean for the future of shopping.

  • S1 · E406
    July 15 · 6 min

    Crude Awakening: Oil's Back, Now What?

    Markets are balancing stronger inflation data against rising energy prices as investors look ahead to key retail sales reports and another wave of Big Tech earnings. Scott Bauer joins the IBKR Podcast to break down the latest Federal Reserve outlook, AI spending, CapEx trends and the market catalysts that could shape the week ahead.

  • S1 · E405
    July 13 · 16 min

    Offside or Opportunity? Scouting Emerging Markets’ Next Stars

    Are emerging markets entering a new era of opportunity? In this IBKR Podcast episode , Malcolm Dorson of Global X breaks down the countries, sectors, and investment themes that could become the next stars of the emerging markets universe, from India and Latin America to opportunities beyond China.

  • S1 · E404
    July 9 · 18 min

    The Wealth Shift Perspective: Jenny Riera on Women Investors & The Future of Wealth

    As women take on an increasingly influential role in wealth creation and investing, the financial industry is facing one of its biggest opportunities for change. Jenny Riera, Co-Head of Wealth Partnerships & Solutions for Latin America at BlackRock, shares insights on the rise of women investors, the barriers that remain and how the industry can better serve the next generation of wealth creators.

  • S1 · E403
    July 2 · 16 min

    The Unconventional Perspective: Roli Saxena on Reinvention, Confidence & Investing

    In this IBKR podcast episode, Roli Saxena shares her unconventional journey from engineering to fund management, highlighting how reinvention, confidence and conviction shaped her career. She discusses lessons from building a global career and why backing yourself matters more than fitting expectations.

  • S1 · E402
    July 1 · 6 min

    VIX and Stones May Break Your Portfolio, But..

    Markets may be climbing, but rising uncertainty around inflation, the jobs report and Federal Reserve policy could test investors in the weeks ahead. Scott Bauer of Prosper Trading Academy joins the IBKR Podcast to discuss the VIX, AI-driven stocks and market volatility.

  • S1 · E400
    July 1 · 15 min

    Ctrl + Alt + Trade

    What happens when you let code handle the execution while you focus on the strategy? Dave Mabe joins the IBKR podcast to share how automation, backtesting and the Interactive Brokers API helped him scale from hundreds to thousands of trades while avoiding costly manual mistakes.

  • S1 · E401
    June 30 · 25 min

    Is the Strait of Hormuz Becoming Irrelevant?

    As global energy producers build new pipelines and alternative export routes, could the Strait of Hormuz be losing its strategic importance? Macro strategist Sam Rines joins IBKR's Elizaveta Gridneva to explore energy security, geopolitical risk, the resilience trade, AI and where investors may find opportunities in a rapidly changing world.

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