IBKR Podcasts

Are Flying Taxis Finally Ready for Takeoff?

Could flying taxis transform urban transportation and become the next major investment opportunity? Interactive Brokers' Andrew Wilkinson speaks with Alexander Gunz of Heptagon Capital about the emerging eVTOL industry, the technology driving its growth, and the regulatory, economic, and infrastructure challenges standing between flying taxis and widespread adoption.

Could High Interest Rates Finally Break the Market?

Could persistently high interest rates finally put the stock market under pressure? Interactive Brokers' Jeff Praissman and Prosper Trading Academy's Scott Bauer discuss inflation, rising bond yields, oil prices, and tightening credit conditions, while examining what bank earnings and upcoming economic data could reveal about the market's next move.

What Really Determines the Price of an Option?

What really goes into the price of an option? Jeff Praissman and Mat Cashman of the Options Industry Council break down intrinsic and extrinsic value, implied volatility, time decay, delta, gamma, and the forces that can move an option’s premium.

What Does It Really Take to Make it on Wall Street?

What does it really take to build a lasting career on Wall Street? Cboe’s Stacey Gilbert joins Interactive Brokers’ Judith Casasampere to reflect on nearly three decades in the derivatives industry and to share lessons on risk-taking, failure, mentorship, confidence, and finding opportunities to grow.

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Can Stocks Keep Defying High Rates?

Stocks continue to push higher even as interest rates climb, but how long can that divergence last? Andrew Wilkinson and Interactive Brokers Chief Market Strategist Steve Sosnick discuss rising global yields, AI-driven market concentration, pressure on banks, and why the market may be more fragile beneath the surface.

What’s the Market’s Biggest Risk Right Now?

Scott Bauer of Prosper Trading Academy joins Jeff Praissman to break down the biggest risks facing markets right now. From interest rates and the jobs report to earnings, debt, and sector opportunities, they discuss what could drive the market’s next move and whether traders should keep buying the dips.

What the Headlines Are Missing About Inflation

Nasdaq’s Michael Normyle joins IBKR’s Jeff Praissman to break down what the headline inflation numbers may be missing, from energy prices and tariffs to housing, wages and the AI investment boom. They discuss what’s driving inflation today, the resilience of the consumer and why separating AI-driven growth from the broader economy could offer a clearer picture of what comes next.

Can Tech Keep Carrying the Stock Market?

In this IBKR Podcast episode, Andrew Wilkinson is joined by David Keller, President and Chief Strategist at Sierra Alpha Research, to examine whether technology can keep driving the stock market higher as transports and financials struggle. They discuss market breadth, Dow Theory, rising energy costs, the yield curve, and what it could take for the Nasdaq Composite to reach 30,000.

Are You Missing the Bigger Options Trade?

Options activity isn’t always as simple as a single call or put. Market Chameleon’s Dmitry Pargamanik joins IBKR's Jeff Praissman to explore multi-leg options strategies, how traders analyze spreads and options flow, and what larger trades may reveal about activity in the market.

How Much Higher Can Japanese Stocks Go?

Elizaveta Gridneva of IBKR Hong Kong welcomes Nick Ng back to the IBKR podcast to discuss all things Japanese markets. From rising bond yields and yen intervention to Japan’s equity rally, corporate governance reforms, and the forces shaping its long-term outlook, Nick breaks down what investors should be watching.

The Fed Decision Isn't the Only Story

Scott Bauer joins Jeff Praissman to break down the market forces extending beyond the Fed’s latest rate decision. They discuss interest rates, oil prices, inflation, AI concerns, economic data, and what investors may be watching for in the Fed’s outlook for the months ahead.

Can Stocks Keep Climbing the Wall of Worry?

Steve Sosnick joins Andrew Wilkinson on this IBKR Podcast to break down why stocks continue climbing a growing wall of worry, even as AI concerns, rising Treasury yields and economic risks test investor confidence. They also discuss the market’s persistent buy-the-dip mentality, the Fed’s next move and whether the upcoming midterm elections could disrupt the rally.

How to Survive When Trading in 24/7 Markets

Sleep no more? How will your trading strategy adjust to 24/7/365 on-chain markets? In this episode of IBKR Podcasts, host Steven Levine sits down with Adrian Reid, founder of Enlightened Stock Trading and a 20-year veteran of rules-based, systematic trading, to explore the seismic shifts reshaping today's markets. From the explosive rise of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) and ‘round-the-clock crypto trading to the erosion of traditional market structures like daily opens and closes, Adrian breaks down what's changing—and what timeless principles will remain...timeless. Discover why Bitcoin's volatility is starting to resemble high-beta tech stocks, how to adapt trading systems when overnight gaps disappear, and why constant market-watching is a trap rather than an edge. Adrian shares hard-won insights on diversification across markets and asset classes, the dangers of excessive leverage, and his golden rule: you can't win the game if you're not in the game. Whether you're a systematic trader, a crypto-curious investor, or just trying to make sense of markets that increasingly never close, this conversation offers a grounded, experience-backed roadmap for navigating the new crossroads of traditional finance and digital assets.

Are You Reading Implied Volatility Wrong?

Are you looking at implied volatility the right way? Mat Cashman of OCC joins Jeff Praissman to explain why an IV number doesn’t mean much without context, and how comparing implied volatility with historical volatility can give traders a more useful framework for understanding options pricing.

Is AI Actually Creating Value?

AI is becoming a bigger part of how companies operate, but measuring its actual value is proving more complicated. Nasdaq’s Michael Normyle joins the IBKR Podcast with Jeff Praissman to discuss how traditional software metrics are evolving in the age of agentic AI, what new measures could emerge, and whether productivity could become a key way investors evaluate AI-driven value.

What Does the Fed Need to See Next?

Jeff Praissman and Scott Bauer discuss mixed signals from economic growth, inflation, and the labor market as investors weigh the Fed’s next move. They also look at shifting sector leadership, market sentiment, and what upcoming earnings could reveal about the outlook for stocks.

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.

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.

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.

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.