Matt Amberson, Principal at Option Research and Technology Services (ORATS), is an options trading expert with a knack for backtesting. He shares how backtesting empowers investors to craft informed trading strategies, improving their entry and exit points. Plus, he emphasizes the importance of meticulous backtesting to avoid costly mistakes. Discover how factors like slippage and commissions play a crucial role in predicting outcomes and why specialized backtesting software can be a game-changer for traders at all levels.

Celebrate the season with the IBKR podcast team as we reflect on 2024’s biggest moments and brightest insights, all wrapped in a festive holiday spirit! From market trends and memorable guests to cheerful stories and a few laugh-out-loud surprises, this Christmas special is the perfect way to end the year with warmth and wisdom.

Join Andrew Wilkinson as he discusses volatile markets, inflation hedges, and "X Risk" with Steve Sosnick, Chief Market Strategist, and Jose Torres, Chief Economist. Together, they unpack the November jobs report, Fed policy shifts, and strategies for navigating uncertainty in the year ahead.

Join Eric Norland, Chief Economist at CME Group, as he unpacks the forces shaping global markets in 2024 and beyond, including inflation trends, oil dynamics, and the evolving role of gold. Hosted by IBKR’s Andrew Wilkinson, this episode explores economic shifts and emerging opportunities for investors.

Michael Normyle – Nasdaq’s US Economist joins IBKR’s Jeff Praissman to discuss Initial Public Offering or IPO activity during this election year and where it may be trending for the future.

Join Andrew Wilkinson and IBKR Senior Economist Jose Torres as they explore ForecastEx, Interactive Brokers’ groundbreaking prediction platform. Learn how this innovative tool empowers investors to leverage data and market insights to make smarter, more profitable decisions.

This podcast episode features Andrew Wilkinson and Dr. Xiaolin Chen, who discuss the recent government stimulus in China and its implications for the economy. Dr. Chen highlights the significance of the timing of the stimulus, suggesting that it aligns with the Federal Reserve's actions, allowing the People's Bank of China to synchronize its interest rate policies with the U.S.

Explore the post-election market shifts as Bitcoin hits record highs, bond yields climb, and the Fed adjusts its strategy. Join Andrew Wilkinson and Steve Sosnick for expert insights into the forces driving today's financial landscape.

Dmitry Pargamanik, cofounder of Market Chameleon and expert in options trading, dives into the world of implied volatility with Jeff Praissman. They discuss how implied volatility influences option pricing and trading strategies. Dmitry explains the complexities of market quotes and the role of different participants. Listeners learn effective strategies to enhance trade execution using volatility differences and the importance of analytics for informed decisions. Finally, they emphasize the value of educational resources for navigating options trading.

After Friday’s jobs report and ahead of today’s election, Steve Sosnick, IBKR’s Chief Strategist, and Jose Torres, Senior Economist, sit down for their monthly economic podcast discussion to ponder the market impacts of both events.