Interactive Brokers’ Web API delivers real-time access to Interactive Brokers’ trading functionality, including live market data, market scanners, and intra-day portfolio updates. This podcast introduces WebSocket technology.

Is the ongoing strength in the US labor market likely to cause the Federal Reserve to rethink at least the timing of when and by how much they could ease monetary policy?

Despite its loss of weighting within the broader S&P 500 index, the energy sector remains a source of ballast within investors’ portfolios. Direxion’s Ed Egilinsky discusses the prospects for energy during this election year.

The podcast episode features a discussion among experts on recent US economic developments, including the Federal Reserve’s inflation outlook and the robustness of the labor market. The panelists also touch on market behavior, historical parallels, and potential political impacts on market volatility.

Michael Normyle – Nasdaq’s US Economist joins IBKR’s Jeff Praissman to discuss the “Magnificent Seven”, the market rally, this earnings cycle, and if we are experiencing a bubble.

During early spring the Chinese government discussed the health of the domestic economy and outlined its plans for several years to come. For 2024 the government projected a modestly bullish 5% GDP growth target, above what many onlookers gauge reasonable. Head of KraneShares International, Xiaolin Chen, sat down with Andrew Wilkinson to explain why she believes the domestic economy is ripe for strong growth following the National Peoples’ Congress.

Will McBride and Dmitry Pargamanik cofounders of Market Chameleon join IBKR’s Jeff Praissman to discuss the value risk management tools in option trading. This podcast is a follow up to their insightful webinar, “How To Use An Options Profit Calculator”.

Neil Azous of Rareview Capital deciphers the landscape heading into the March FOMC meeting. Neil is looking for any changes in stance regarding the voting members’ views on the path of rates later in 2024. In this episode Neil also reads the technical picture on a particular sector and adds color to investment theme that could be the next big investment trend.  

Gene Goldman and Jose Torres delve into the intriguing dynamics of the current market landscape. Despite expectations of a potentially sluggish start to the year, the market has shown remarkable resilience. The conversation unfolds as they analyze factors driving this surge, including shifts in valuation, Federal Reserve policy, and the impact of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI).

 Will McBride and Dmitry Pargamanik cofounders of Market Chameleon join IBKR’s Jeff Praissman to discuss the value of data in trading. This podcast is a follow up to their insightful webinar, “Linking Trade Data For Valuable Insights”.

Mat Cashman, Principal of Investor Education at the OCC, Joins IBKR’s Jeff Praissman to explain the option Greeks without math. It’s an easy and clear way of thinking about the Greeks for even the most math averse person.

Learn about IBKR’s modern REST API to trade, monitor, and manage your IBKR account.  Andrew Wise, U.S. API Support Supervisor, gives explanation of Client Portal Gateway and authentication process.

For investors, tracking an index has allowed them to target exposure within specific sectors and industries. And the advent of ETF or exchange traded fund investing has made this readily accessible to investors. But, imagine if you could invest in the what you think are the best stocks within an index or exclude a sector you felt would fare badly under current economic conditions. That’s what Custom Indexing (or Direct Indexing) is all about and common practice for Advisors. 

Michael Normyle – Nasdaq’s US Economist joins IBKR’s Jeff Praissman to discuss how the market is potentially affected leading up to and after Presidential elections.

Many central banks are expected to begin easing monetary policy this year, which could provide support for global markets. From a broader view, however, strong earnings growth will likely be required to support equity valuations while persistent inflation, elevated interest rates, political uncertainty in the U.S., geopolitical risks and recessions in some developed economies may serve as headwinds for asset prices.

Mat Cashman Mat Cashman, Principal of Investor Education at the OCC joins IBKRs Senior Trading Education Specialist Jeff Praissman to discuss buffered outcome ETFs.  

Keith Hiscock of Hardman & Co. joins IBKR's Andrew Wilkinson to examine the role of central banking and how the European economic landscape appears to have avoided a recession.        

Join Guillaume Roux-Chabert, from IBKR Singapore and Stefano Grasso, Portfolio Manager for the Enhanced Value Fund in Singapore on a deep dive for value in the energy markets.

Behind the extreme liquidity of the US treasury market stands the full faith and credit of the US government. That makes the dollar bond market extremely appealing to investors, not only in the US but around the world. Tariq Dennison joins us to discuss characteristics of US government debt.

Join Bruce Kaufman, Managing Partner of BDKMarketGroup Investment Management, as he shares expert insights on market timing and strategies with Jose Torres, Interactive Brokers’ Senior Economist. From early beginnings to navigating today's volatile markets, Kaufman's wisdom provides essential guidance for investors.

Will McBride and Dmitry Pargamanik cofounders of Market Chameleon join IBKR’s Jeff Praissman to discuss multi-leg option combinations and how to screen and  potentially interpret the trades.

Join Andrew Wilkinson in an insightful conversation with Rareview Capital's Chief Investment Officer, Neil Azous, as they dissect the market dynamics ahead of the January FOMC meeting. Neil shares his views on the Fed's potential rate cuts, the delicate balance of the US economy, and why investors should consider both stocks and bonds in anticipation of policy shifts in 2024.

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority last year put into place the Consumer Duty. In this episode, Gerald Perez of Interactive Brokers’ UK explains the who, what, why and when of the new duty.

Michael Normyle – Nasdaq’s US Economist joins IBKR’s Jeff Praissman to discuss the labor market, wage growth, and what lies ahead for 2024.

When he saw the name TipperX beneath CNBC’s scrolling headlines, Tom phoned his contact at the FBI. “Am I TipperX? Is that me on CNBC right now?” This episode is told through the eyes of former hedge fund trader and FBI informant turned advocate, Tom Hardin AKA TipperX.

For January 2024’s IBKR Economic Podcast, Andrew Wilkinson, Director of Education, hosts his colleagues Jose Torres, Senior Economist, Steve Sosnick, Chief Strategist, and Joe Burke, Head of Global Fixed Income Trading in a wide-ranging discussion about jobs, inflation and earnings.

CMT’s Tyler Wood joins Andrew Wilkinson to look at both the stock market and the market for stocks in 2023 and has wise words for 2024. Contact Info: TYLER WOOD, CMT [email protected] Website: CMTAssociation.org Co-Host of Fill the Gap

Mandy Xu, Head of Derivatives Market Intelligence at Cboe, once again joins Steve Sosnick, IBKR’s Chief Strategist, for a wide-ranging discussion about volatility, options trading, and Cboe products that track market correlation and dispersion.  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 (Link to previous podcast with Mandy Xu: Might Correlation be the Key to Understanding VIX?) 

Those toasting with mimosas on New Year’s might want to consider the recent spike in prices – not so much from the Champagne – but from the orange juice!  Join us in this lively discussion about frozen concentrated orange juice (FCOJ) futures with Sean McGovern, Vice President of Research at McAlinden Research Partners, as well as Jeff Praissman, IBKR’s Senior Trading Education Specialist, Cassidy Clement, IBKR’s Senior Manager of SEO and Content, and Steven Levine, IBKR’s Senior Market Analyst. Learn about what’s been driving costs higher for producers and consumers, alike, and how China has been helping to grow Coca-Cola’s Minute Maid Pulpy sales! All this and more, as our agricultural commodity series continues..

It ain’t what you say, but the way that you say it. Investors know with some certainty that companies will release earning four times each year. But the art is in the timing. Wall Street Horizon’s Head of Research Christine Short  discusses what happens when companies mess around with announcements dates, roadshows and even speakers as they unveil earnings, product announcements and, as Steve Sosnick explains, dividends.

Will McBride and Dmitry Pargamanik cofounders of Market Chameleon join IBKR’s Jeff Praissman to discuss the risks and benefits of early option exercises and assignments.

Will a “monetary bridge” be a long one?  Will it span troubled waters?  And will Chair Powell play Goldilocks or Grinch on Wednesday?  Andrew Wilkinson, IBKR’s director of education discusses these topics and more with Steve Sosnick, chief strategist, and Jose Torres, senior economist.

Michael Normyle – Nasdaq’s US Economist joins IBKR’s Jeff Praissman to discuss the slowing down of inflation the US is experiencing.

If consumer prices of certain pork products are declining, why are they not being piled onto more plates? Find out how higher interest rates, broader inflation, and global demand are impacting the performance of lean hog futures, producer costs, and shoppers’ meat selections, as Sean McGovern, vice president of research at McAlinden Research Partners, Jeff Praissman, IBKR’s senior trading education specialist, and IBKR senior market analyst Steven Levine explore the global economics of the pork industry and its influence on some of the world’s largest meat producers. Also, what can traders and investors learn about the role of foreign exchange on ADRs? And what in the world is ‘scrapple’? All this and more as our agricultural commodity series continues…. 

The island economy of Singapore benefits from its geographical location and proximity to the far east. Despite its small size, the local economy, and by extension, its stock market has thrived thanks to participation of companies from around the region. This episode takes a deep dive into the machinations of the Singapore economy and locally-listed stocks with market strategist Geoff Howie of the Singapore Stock Exchange. Yujun Lin, CEO Interactive Brokers Singapore and Geoff Howie, Market Strategist Singapore Exchange.

Giuseppe Sette, Toggle AI’s Cofounder and President joins IBKR’s Jeff Praissman to discuss how to use options to improve your investment outcome. Contact Information: https://toggle.ai/ 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

Join Guillaume Roux-Chabert, from IBKR Singapore and Stefano Grasso, Portfolio Manager for the Enhanced Value Fund in Singapore on a treasure hunt for value in developed markets, China, Japan and multiple sectors. Related Links: Enhanced Value Fund Chart of the Month - Newsletter sign-up Stefano Grasso

In the latest IBKR Podcast, Andrew Wilkinson, the firm’s Director of Education hosts a wide ranging discussion about economics, interest rates, and volatility featuring Jose Torres, Senior Economist, Joe Burke, Head of Global Fixed Income Trading, and Steve Sosnick, Chief Strategist.

Neil Azous at Rareview Capital opines ahead of the November FOMC meeting and concludes that Elvis has left the building, at least when it comes to further policy tightening. Sponsor Information: Email:  [email protected]    Web:   www.rareviewcapital.com

Michael Normyle – Nasdaq’s US Economist joins IBKR’s Jeff Praissman to discuss the rise in bond yields and issuance. Contact Information: Email:  [email protected] Web:   www.nasdaq.com Note: Any performance figures mentioned in this podcast are as of the date of recording (October 16, 2023).

There are people who trade, and there are people who make computers do the hard work for them? How? By building a system and testing it. Adrian Reid explains some of the pitfalls of both approaches and unveils what he wishes he had known much sooner in his trading career.

Looking to reduce investment risk exposure? Then you may have seen the word “hedging” in your research. Cassidy Clement, Senior Manager of SEO and Content at Interactive Brokers, is joined by Kevin Davitt, the Head of Index Options Content at Nasdaq. Together they discuss the general concepts and conversation points of using hedging to limit risks in investment of financial assets. Contact Information: [email protected] 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

Yujun Lin, CEO of Interactive Brokers Singapore reflects on a lifetime in the markets and explains why Singaporeans have consistently and successfully punched above their weight within the Asian investing community. Related Links: Home page: https://www.interactivebrokers.com.sg/en/home.php Commissions page: https://www.interactivebrokers.com.sg/en/index.php?f=1590 Support: https://www.interactivebrokers.com.sg/en/support/individuals.php See: our hotline in Singapore from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM you can call our general or hotline, which is the 65-6923-5600.

Will McBride and Dmitry Pargamanik cofounders of Market Chameleon join IBKR’s Jeff Praissman to discuss the five equity market trading sessions and why they exist. Contact Information: https://marketchameleon.com/ [email protected] Corresponding Webinar: https://ibkrcampus.com/webinars/market-trading-sessions/ 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

Interactive Brokers’ chief strategist, Steve Sosnick, and senior economist, Jose Torres, sit down with Andrew Wilkinson, director of education, to discuss how last week’s employment report and recent geopolitical event affect equity and fixed income markets.

Michael Normyle – Nasdaq’s US Economist joins IBKR’s Jeff Praissman to discuss GDP and GDI and how they are used to gauge the economy. Email:  [email protected] Web:   www.nasdaq.com Note: Any performance figures mentioned in this podcast are as of the date of recording (September 18, 2023).

Neil Azous sets the landscape ahead of the September FOMC meeting. In this podcast Neil sounds a word of caution on treasuries at current levels and warns not to ignore typically bullish fourth quarter seasonals when it comes to stocks. Sponsor Information: Email:  [email protected]    Web:   www.rareviewcapital.com   Note: Any performance figures mentioned in this podcast are as of the date of recording (September 14, 2023).

Are breakfast cereals getting too expensive? The price of sugar futures may be to blame. Find out, as Sean McGovern, vice president of research at McAlinden Research Partners, Jeff Praissman, IBKR’s senior trading education specialist, and IBKR senior market analyst Steven Levine explore the global economics of the sugar trade, its affects on producer and consumer prices, and its influence on the stocks of certain consumer staples companies. Also, what can traders and investors learn about India’s role as a global exporter? What risks does El Niño pose to the sugar industry? And how much could the next box of your favorite breakfast cereal cost? All this and more as our agricultural commodity series continues….  Note: Any performance figures mentioned in this podcast are as of the date of recording (August 28, 2023).