IBKR Podcasts

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hyperliquid has fast become one of the most discussed platforms in the crypto space, notably for its 24/7 perp futures trading, as well as for its price discovery opportunities. 21Shares’ Eliézer Ndinga, Global Head of Research, and Adrian Fritz, Chief Investment Strategist, discuss their deep insights into the technology that might just be the model for, or perhaps the go-to platform for, the future of finance.

Everyone assumes AI is making it harder for young workers to land their first job, but what if remote work is the real culprit? In the latest IBKR Podcast episode, Jeff Praissman sits down with Nasdaq's Michael Normyle to explore surprising new research on junior hiring, hybrid work and the future of career development.

In this IBKR Podcast episode, Elizaveta Gridneva from Interactive Brokers Hong Kong and Steven Barnett explore the shifting balance of global growth and the rising influence of major Asian economies. They also break down the forces behind changing trade patterns, domestic demand and long-term development trends shaping the world economy.

In this IBKR Podcast episode, Scott Bauer and Jeff Praissman break down whether price action is being driven more by macroeconomic forces, central bank decisions or trader positioning - and what that means for what comes next..

As part of Interactive Brokers' ongoing podcast series highlighting women in the financial industry, Kelly Gusmao joins IBKR's Judith Casasampere to discuss building innovative businesses, empowering female investors and creating opportunities for the next generation of leaders.

Discover how leveraged ETFs work and why they have become popular tools for active traders seeking amplified market exposure. In this IBKR Podcast episode, Jeff Praissman and Will Rhind break down daily resets, compounding effects, earnings-season trading, volatility and practical ways investors use leveraged ETFs in today's markets.

In this inaugural episode of IBKR Podcasts' The Missing Perspective, Cecilia Bosman, investment analyst at Skerryvore Asset Management, discusses the gender gap in investing and the structural and behavioural factors shaping women’s participation in financial markets. She explores confidence, representation and wealth creation, and how the industry can encourage more women to invest and build long-term financial independence.

What do massive option sweeps and unusual volume really reveal and what are traders getting completely wrong? Dmitry Pargamanik of Market Chameleon joins the IBKR Podcast to break down how professionals decode options activity, spot hidden institutional behavior and separate real signals from market noise.

In this IBKR Podcast episode, Nasdaq's Michael Normyle joins Jeff Praissman to examine the dramatic decline in publicly listed small-cap companies and the factors driving it, including mergers, delistings, fewer IPOs and the growth of private capital.

In this IBKR Midweek Minute, Scott Bauer of Prosper Trading Academy joins Jeff Praissman to break down the latest market action, from AI-fueled tech rallies and energy sector strength to surprising opportunities in retail. They also explore the growing disconnect between low market-wide volatility and extreme individual stock swings, plus what traders should watch ahead of the upcoming nonfarm payrolls report.

This is a special IBKR Podcast, the second installment in our series following The Tulip Bubble: When Flowers Cost More Than Houses. The South Sea Bubble explores how a wave of speculation, corruption and mass delusion turned a debt-restructuring scheme into one of history’s most infamous financial manias, leaving fortunes destroyed and lessons that still resonate today.

In this IBKR Midweek Minute, Andrew Wilkinson speaks with Kevin Davitt, Head of Index Options Content at Nasdaq, about the relentless market rally, AI bubble comparisons, energy prices and investor sentiment. They also explore the surprising reaction to moon base headlines and why home builder stocks failed to participate in the broader market enthusiasm.

As conflict around the Strait of Hormuz disrupts global trade, the world’s fertilizer supply chain is facing unprecedented pressure. Andrew Wilkinson speaks with AgResource analyst Ben Buckner about soaring fertilizer prices, the threat to corn and wheat production, and why the Iran crisis could trigger the next global food shock.

In this IBKR Midweek Minute, Scott Bauer joins Jeff Praissman to discuss whether the tech-driven market rally is running on borrowed time as stocks push to record highs. They break down inflation, rising yields and Fed policy uncertainty to assess whether the current momentum can last.

In this IBKR Podcast episode, we explore how autonomous vehicles are shifting from distant promise to present reality, with 2026 shaping up as a pivotal moment for robotaxis. Alex Gunz from Heptagon Capital joins us to break down how software, data, and AI are redefining transportation, and why the biggest winners may not be the car makers at all.

How does a trader or investor differentiate one cryptocurrency from another? Join IBKR’s Senior Market Analyst Steven Levine, along with Bitwise Asset Management’s Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan, and Head of Research Ryan Rasmussen, as they discuss a host of different crypto assets, including Bitcoin, Ether, AVAX, ADA, SOL, XRP, Bitcoin Cash, DOGE, and many others. The conversation also explores the technology behind these currencies, certain unique use cases, and an outlook on the ever-evolving digital asset industry.

In this IBKR Podcast episode, Elizaveta Gridneva speaks with Andrew Stotz about whether Thailand is truly the “Sick Man of Asia” or a sleeping giant hiding in plain sight. Andrew breaks down the country’s macro pressures, market structure and valuation signals to explore whether Thailand is nearing a turning point for investors.

Think an option chain is just rows of numbers? In this IBKR Podcast episode, returning guest Dmitry Pargamanik of Market Chameleon breaks down how traders read between the strikes – decoding volume, implied volatility, and the Greeks to uncover hidden signals, identify mispriced options, and turn raw data into high-conviction trade ideas.

Big Tech earnings are powering markets higher, fueled by aggressive AI investment and surprisingly strong growth but are valuations starting to matter again? We break down the tension between earnings momentum and rising rate risks and what upcoming jobs data could mean for the market’s next move.

In this episode of the Interactive Brokers Podcast, commodities expert Will Rhind joins to unpack how oil markets are being shaped by geopolitics, inflation pressures, and shifting global supply dynamics. We explore what’s driving recent volatility and how investors can use commodities to diversify portfolios and navigate uncertainty with more confidence.

In this IBKR Podcast Episode, Michael Normyle from Nasdaq joins us to explore how tokenization is transforming collateral, liquidity and the speed of modern markets. Join us as we unpack what this shift could mean for investors and the future of finance.

In this IBKR Midweek Podcast, Jeff Praissman sits down with Scott Bauer to break down this week’s market rally, from ceasefire-driven gains to the continued strength in AI. They also dig into earnings season, key economic data ahead and what it all means for where markets could be headed next.

Gold often leads inflation, but when central banks signal higher interest rates, that advantage can disappear fast. In this IBKR Podcast episode, CME's Erik Norland breaks down how rate expectations, dollar strength, and central bank credibility are turning gold into a direct competitor with cash.

Market swings are back! But this time, investors seem oddly comfortable with the turbulence. We break down why “socially acceptable volatility” has returned, what options markets are signaling, and how headlines, sentiment and skew are shaping the next move.

In this episode of IBKR Podcasts’ Market Minute, host Andrew Wilkinson sits down with Kevin Davitt, Head of Index Options Content at Nasdaq, to unpack the powerful rally pushing equities back into the green. They dive into volatility trends, VIX dynamics and the evolving divide between software and semiconductor stocks to assess whether this surge reflects lasting strength or something more fleeting.

In this episode, Jose Torres sits down with Geoff Howie of SGX Group to explore why Singapore’s economy and stock market have been outperforming with from strong macro fundamentals to rising AI-driven productivity. They break down the key drivers behind the momentum and the global risks that could determine whether Singapore can keep its global edge.

There seems to be a growing crowd who say, ‘Crypto is not going away.’ Given that, keeping pace with the ever-evolving, digital financial ecosystem appears key to grasping the seismic structural shift many think the traditional financial system is undergoing. In this episode of IBKR Podcasts, we discuss a series of current trends with crypto leaders Eliézer Ndinga and Adrian Fritz of 21Shares –from trading Bitcoin in volatile times, to its role as ‘digital gold’ amid a projected spike in tokenized real-world assets – to blockchain infrastructure, prediction markets, and much more!

Even when traders correctly predict a stock’s direction after earnings, option trades can still lose money due to volatility shifts and pricing expectations. In this episode, Jeff Praissman sits down with Market Chameleons’ Dmitry Pargamanik and Will McBride to explore how implied volatility, magnitude of moves, and historical data shape earnings strategies.

In this episode, Jeff Marine of Absolute Strategy Research joins the IBKR Podcast to discuss how shifting macro conditions, geopolitical tensions and historical data are shaping current portfolio positioning. The conversation explores asset allocation adjustments and what investors are watching as market conditions evolve.

Markets are reacting to a powerful mix of rising rates, shifting oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions. IBKR's Jeff Praissman is joined by Scott Bauer of Prosper Trading Academy to break down the key signals driving volatility and what investors should watch as inflation data and earnings season take center stage.

Why are large-cap stocks continuing to outperform while small caps begin to recover? In this episode of the IBKR Podcast, we break down the latest earnings data, macroeconomic drivers and the role of interest rates and AI-driven growth shaping today’s two-speed market.

In this episode of the IBKR Podcast, Jeff Praissman sits down with GraniteShares CEO Will Rhind to unpack the growing buzz around autocallable ETFs. They discuss how these products work, where the income comes from and whether the promise of high yield with downside protection holds up in today’s market.

Markets are swinging sharply as headlines and social media posts appear to drive sudden surges and reversals. We break down whether this is a headline-driven market, what weakening technicals signal, and why the 200-day moving average matters now.

Oil prices are swinging as geopolitical tensions rise, leaving markets caught between conflict-driven shocks and an increasingly cautious Federal Reserve. In this IBKR Midweek episode, we break down what’s driving crude’s volatility, shifting rate expectations and what investors should watch next.

China’s economy is pivoting toward automation and AI as policymakers push for greater innovation and self-reliance. Brendan Ahern of KraneShares joins IBKR's Elizaveta Gridneva to discuss the rise of humanoid robotics and why embodied AI could become the country’s next major growth engine.

Host Elizaveta Gridneva sits down with Heejung Kim, Managing Director at Direxion, to unpack a dramatic week in the Korean market as geopolitical tensions and oil shocks trigger massive swings in the Kospi. They also explore Korea’s unique retail investor culture, the outsized role of semiconductor giants, and whether China’s slower growth outlook matters in a world focused on bigger global risks.

Oil prices have surged amid escalating conflict with Iran, raising concerns about supply disruptions through the critical Strait of Hormuz and the broader impact on global markets. We break down what the latest geopolitical developments could mean for oil prices, inflation and the balance between fear and FOMO driving investor behavior.

European markets have been quietly outperforming, powered by strength in banks, industrials, defense, and utilities. In this episode, experts discuss whether Europe’s resurgence is just a short-term rally or the beginning of a longer shift in global capital flows.

Markets are rattled as geopolitical risk collides with stubborn inflation and rising interest rates. In this episode of the Cents of Security Podcast, host Mary MacNamara is joined by Jose Torres, Senior Economist at Interactive Brokers, to break down what’s driving the latest volatility—from surging oil prices and elevated yields to weakening AI momentum and cracks in private credit. They unpack why traditional safe havens aren’t behaving as expected, how investors are positioning beneath the surface, and what China’s slowing growth means for global demand.

As zero DTE options expand from indices to individual equities, understanding the mechanics behind expiration becomes crucial for traders. Options expert Matt Cashman breaks down the key structural differences between American and European style options and why the contra exercise window can make or break your zero DTE strategy.

Platinum and palladium are often overshadowed by gold and silver, but tightening supply, shifting auto demand, and renewed industrial momentum may be changing the story. We explore whether these overlooked precious metals are positioned for a breakout in a world balancing EV adoption and macro uncertainty.