IBKR Podcasts

Andrew Wilkinson, IBKR’s director of trading education, sits down with Jose Torres, senior economist, and Steve Sosnick, chief strategist, to discuss last week’s employment statistics and the market’s reaction to them. Note: Any performance figures mentioned in this podcast are as of the date of recording (October 10, 2022).

Will we have enough nutritional resources to feed 10 billion humans by 2050? And is it safe? Find out more, as Christopher Gannatti, WisdomTree Europe’s head of research, talks with IBKR senior analyst Steven Levine about the growing field of bioengineering, and the influence it’s had on agriculture and the food supply. Note: Any performance figures mentioned in this podcast are as of the date of recording (September 12, 2022).

Kevin Davitt and Steve Sosnick discuss the sustained high volume in the options industry, the evolution of options exchanges, the benefits of NASDAQ's suite of products, and the use of index options for hedging. They conclude by expressing gratitude to Kevin Davitt and recommending further exploration of his work on options.

Todd Hawthorne of Frontier Alpha Source Technologies joins IBKR’s Senior Trading Education Specialist Jeff Praissman to discuss the past, present and future impact Artificial Intelligence is having on the Investment Community. Note: Any performance figures mentioned in this podcast are as of the date of recording (September 14, 2022).

In this second part of the summer internship podcast series, IBKR’s senior market analyst Steven Levine engages three of the company’s interns about their aspirations, interests, and reasons for selecting the program. The result is a fascinating look at how the company’s hands-on projects benefit these interns’ longer-term goals, as well as illustrates what makes IBKR’s resources, and ultimately its operations, successful. This is a must-listen for anyone seeking an internship or applying to work at IBKR to get an inside feel for the firm’s rich culture, values, and career opportunities.

IBKR’s resources are key to maintaining the success of its business, and its internship program is one critical path towards identifying and recruiting the best candidates. Join us for the first installment of this two-part podcast series, as IBKR’s human resources and data management leaders provide their insights into the 2022 summer internship program, its record turnout, the recruitment process, the company’s culture, and much more! This is a must-listen for anyone seeking an internship or applying to work at IBKR.

Neil Azous of Rareview Capital explains the inevitable reality of how bond market participants price in interest rate cuts even before the Fed’s tough love for the market is done. Note: Any performance figures mentioned in this podcast are as of the date of recording (September 1, 2022).  DISCLOSURE: OPTIONS TRADING Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. Multiple leg strategies, including spreads, will incur multiple commission charges. For more information read the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options” also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) or visit ibkr.com/occ

US Global Investors’ CEO and CIO Frank Holmes joins IBKR’s senior market analyst Steven Levine to discuss the health of the U.S. retail sector, amid rising inflation, higher interest rates, sour consumer sentiment, and an overall global economic slowdown. What are the catalysts behind the growing bifurcation in the retail industry? What can parking lots say about the prospects for certain stocks? And will brick and mortar stores ever stage a resurgence? Find out in this insightful and engaging conversation! Note: Any performance figures mentioned in this podcast are as of the date of recording (August 24, 2022).

John Kerschner, head of U.S. securitized products at Janus Henderson, points out that collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) differ in dramatic ways from collateralized debt obligations (CDOs), which many blame for igniting the Great Recession of 2007-09 – despite having related structures and a certain reliance on quantitative risk models. Join us for this insightful discussion, as Kerschner highlights how the math, the models, and the makeup are different for CLOs than they were for CDOs – and why investors shouldn’t view them as a catastrophic threat to the global financial markets.     Note: Any performance figures mentioned in this podcast are as of the date of recording (August 11, 2022).  Also, all references to CDOs in this podcast refer to collateralized debt obligations.

Bob Lang, founder of Explosive Options, discusses risk management and position sizing for options traders with Steve Sosnick, Chief Strategist at Interactive Brokers. DISCLOSURE: OPTIONS TRADING Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. Multiple leg strategies, including spreads, will incur multiple commission charges. For more information read the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options” also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) or visit ibkr.com/occ