IBKR Podcasts

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.

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.

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.