IBKR Podcasts

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 tyler@cmtassociation.org 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

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.

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.

n 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:  nazous@rareviewcapital.com    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:  Michael.Normyle@nasdaq.com 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.

IBKR’s Andrew Wilkinson and Steven Levine speak with SEBA Bank’s Yves Longchamp and Felix Schleimer about the benefits, risks, and concerns of adding cryptocurrencies to your portfolio. This deep discussion dives into the global cryptocurrency market, its correlation with traditional assets, research strategies, volatility, portfolio management and diversification, as well as ESG-related issues, and the emergence of digital assets as a new asset class.

Steve Sears, President and COO of Options Solutions and long-time author of “The Striking Price” column in Barron’s, sits down with Steve Sosnick, Interactive Brokers’ Chief Strategist, to discuss the options markets’ past and present. 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

In part two of this interview, Steve Sosnick, Chief Strategist at IBKR speaks with Interactive Brokers Group’s founder Thomas Peterffy about the company’s past, crypto’s place in portfolios, and more!

This week on Traders’ Insight Radio, Steve Sosnick, Chief Strategist at IBKR speaks with Interactive Brokers Group’s founder Thomas Peterffy. In part one of this two part interview, they cover stories from Thomas’ early trading days and how technology entered the trading floor. 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

We speak with KraneShares’ CIO Brendan Ahern about the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA) and what impacts it poses to holders of Chinese ADRS.

IBKR senior market analyst Steven Levine speaks with Mobeen Tahir, associate research director at WisdomTree Europe, about catalysts that have been driving prices for certain commodities – with our focus in this podcast on copper, a critical commodity for use in the ongoing global energy transition.

IBKR senior market analyst Steven Levine speaks with Jan Szilagyi, CEO and co-founder of TOGGLE, about the potential benefits of using an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered platform for trading, and what market participants may expect from advanced technologies in the years ahead.

Welcome back to Trader’s Insight Radio! Andrew Wilkinson, Director of Trading Education at IBKR and Steve Sosnick, Chief Strategist at IBKR discuss the upcoming year and what investors should look for.

Join us and have a listen to the first episode of Trader’s Insight Radio! Andrew Wilkinson, Director of Trading Education at IBKR and Steve Sosnick, Chief Strategist at IBKR discuss a number of topics such as market activity, IBKR’s past and future, and more!

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: indexoptions@nasdaq.com 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/ support@marketchameleon.com 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:  Michael.Normyle@nasdaq.com 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:  nazous@rareviewcapital.com    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).

Mat Cashman Mat Cashman, Principal of Investor Education at the OCC joins IBKRs Senior Trading Education Specialist Jeff Praissman to discuss the concept of implied volatility and duration in pricing  time spreads. Contact Information: For more free options education from The Options Industry Council (OIC), an industry resource provided by OCC, visit OptionsEducation.org. Have an options-related question? Contact the OCC Investor Education team at options@theocc.com or via live chat on OptionsEducation.org. Connect with OIC Instructor, Mat Cashman. DISCLOSURE: OPTIONS (WITH MULTIPLE LEGS) Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For information on the uses and risks of options, you can obtain a copy of the Options Clearing Corporation risk disclosure document titled Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options by visiting ibkr.com/occ. Multiple leg strategies, including spreads, will incur multiple transaction costs.

Erik Norland – CME’s Economist joins IBKR’s Jeff Praissman to discuss some of the biggest contributors having positive and negative effects on the Eurozone economy and the possibility of further ECB rate hikes. Contact Information: Email: erik.norland@cmegroup.com; Web: www.cmegroup.com

Michael Normyle – Nasdaq’s US Economist joins IBKR’s Andrew Wilkinson and Jeff Praissman to discuss the headwinds the consumer is currently facing and consumer spending’s effect on the economy. Contact Information: Email:  Michael.Normyle@nasdaq.com Web:   www.nasdaq.com

What sort of topics arise when two options market veterans sit down for a conversation?  Volatility, correlation, bonds, and of course, 0DTE and Volmageddon.  For the latest IBKR Podcast, Mandy Xu, VP and head of derivatives markets intelligence at Cboe, joins Steve Sosnick, chief strategist at IBKR, to discuss these topics and much, much more. Useful Links:    VIX Definition: From VIX Index (cboe.com) : “The VIX Index is a calculation designed to produce a measure of constant, 30-day expected volatility of the U.S. stock market, derived from real-time, mid-quote prices of S&P 500® Index (SPX℠) call and put options.”  An explainer about the differences between cash settled index options and equity options that deliver underlying shares: Understanding Index Options | Traders’ Insight (ibkrcampus.com)  Cboe Implied Correlation index Indices: Implied Correlation (cboe.com)  Cboe® iBoxx® iShares® Corporate Bond Index Futures and Options on Futures: IBHY/IBIG-Cboe Corporate Bond Index Futures  Cboe White Paper: The Rise of SPX & 0DTE Options (cboe.com)  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

A confluence of factors has put paid to calm within the US bond market: Joe Burke and Andrew Wilkinson discuss a mountain of new issuance by the US government, strength across the US economy and the impact of Bank of Japan policy causing domestic investors to favor local debt over the traditional safe haven of US debt.

Steve Sosnick, chief strategist, is joined by Jose Torres, senior economist, and Joe Burke, head of fixed income. They discuss the July employment report, the ramifications of the 2-10 inversion, and how hotter weather might be affecting gasoline prices, utility expenditures, and thus consumers’ finances.

Will McBride and Dmitry Pargaminik, cofounders of Market Chameleon join IBKR’s Jeff Praissman to Zero Days To Expiration Options. Contact Information: https://marketchameleon.com/ support@marketchameleon.com Note: Any performance figures mentioned in this podcast are as of the date of recording (July 10, 2023). DISCLOSURE: OPTIONS (WITH MULTIPLE LEGS) Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For information on the uses and risks of options, you can obtain a copy of the Options Clearing Corporation risk disclosure document titled Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options by visiting ibkr.com/occ. Multiple leg strategies, including spreads, will incur multiple transaction costs.

Michael Normyle – Nasdaq’s US Economist joins IBKR’s Andrew Wilkinson and Jeff Praissman to discuss the current state of the economy and how manufacturing and services are pulling it in two different directions. Contact Information: Email:  Michael.Normyle@nasdaq.com Web:   www.nasdaq.com Note: Any performance figures mentioned in this podcast are as of the date of recording (July 17, 2023).

With a 90% expectation that the Fed will lift rates again at its July meeting Neil Azous discusses the number one question amongst portfolio Managers these days, which is reinvestment risk and how far along the yield curve they should target. Sponsor Information: Email:  nazous@rareviewcapital.com    Web:   www.rareviewcapital.com Note: Any performance figures mentioned in this podcast are as of the date of recording (July 20, 2023).

Joe Tigay, CTO of Equity Armor Investments, and Kaitlin Meyer, VP at MIAX Exchanges, join Steve Sosnick, Interactive Brokers’ chief strategist, for a wide ranging discussion about volatility.  Topics include: whether volatility is indeed an asset class, will the current low-vol regime persist, and tools for expressing views about volatility, including MIAX’ suite of SPIKES products. Contact Info: LinkedIn – Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/miax-exchange-group/ Website: https://www.miaxoptions.com/ Note: Any performance figures mentioned in this podcast are as of the date of recording (June 28, 2023). 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

CMT’s Tyler Wood discusses the relative strength and weakness of technical analysis and, despite a woeful outlook on the US economy, offers a positive outlook from a charting perspective. TYLER WOOD, CMT Managing Director, CMT tyler@cmtassociation.org Website: CMTAssociation.org CoHost of Fill the Gap Note: Any performance figures mentioned in this podcast are as of the date of recording (July 5, 2023).

Michael Normyle – Nasdaq’s US Economist joins IBKR’s Andrew Wilkinson and Jeff Praissman to discuss wage growth versus inflation and the different measurements used to measure them. Contact Information: Email:  Michael.Normyle@nasdaq.com Web:   www.nasdaq.com Note: Any performance figures mentioned in this podcast are as of the date of recording (June 20, 2023).

Despite evidence of a slowdown in employment growth, a seismic shift in interest rate expectations seems to endorse the likelihood of a July interest rate increase.

Will McBride and Dmitry Pargaminik, cofounders of Market Chameleon join IBKR’s Senior Trading Education Specialist Jeff Praissman to discuss implied volatility and its effect on option pricing. Contact Information:  https://marketchameleon.com/ support@marketchameleon.com Note: Any performance figures mentioned in this podcast are as of the date of recording (June 5, 2023). 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

Jan Szilagi, CEO and Founder of TOGGLE AI joins IBKR’s Senior Trading Education Specialist Jeff Praissman to discuss thematic trading versus stock picking and the benefits and drawbacks of both as well as AIs influence on each. Note: Any performance figures mentioned in this podcast are as of the date of recording (June 8, 2023). 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

Concerns about droughts and the water supply have generally spurred higher prices of live cattle futures – sending the stocks of some top global meat producers into a downturn. So, then, why have shares of several fast-food companies been on a climb - especially amid higher consumer meat costs and more expensive menu items? Is a Big Mac Slider in order? Find out what’s steering the live cattle markets, and what to watch out for, as Sean McGovern, vice president of research at McAlinden Research Partners, and IBKR’s Jeff Praissman, join host Steven Levine in our ongoing agricultural commodities series….     Note: Any performance figures mentioned in this podcast are as of the date of recording (June 21, 2023). 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

Our chat with KraneShares CIO revealed an investor bias towards US technology and growth names at the vast expense of Chinese and Emerging Market equities. But how will investors respond to a series of interest rate cuts in the wake of COVID reopening on the mainland? Note: Any performance figures mentioned in this podcast are as of the date of recording (June 14, 2023).

Ahead of the USDA June Acreage Report, I sat down with AgResource President Dan Basse over in Chicago. In my hunt for the elephant in the room surrounding this year’s grains crop, Dan shone the light on several impediments ranging from $34 per gallon diesel prices in Ukraine, to ultra-strong Chinese demand for Brazilian exports. It’s the sort of concoction that has the potential to make the June 30  release quite explosive. Note: Any performance figures mentioned in this podcast are as of the date of recording (June 21, 2023). Learn more about the IBKR Campus: https://ibkrcampus.com/ 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 to discuss three famous Warren Buffett’s letters to shareholders – 1977, 1999 and 2018. Contact Information: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanograsso/ EVF@8vantedge.com Berkshire Hathaway Letters: https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/letters/letters.html

If night follows day, and the US economy falls into a post-monetary tightening recession, gold may prove to be a big winner points out CME Groups economist Erik Norland. Contact Information: Email: erik.norland@cmegroup.com; Web: www.cmegroup.com

Mat Cashman, Principal of Investor Education at the OCC joins IBKRs Senior Trading Education Specialist Jeff Praissman to discuss the option lifecycle, exercises, assignments, open interest, and how it is calculated. Contact Information: For more free options education from The Options Industry Council (OIC), an industry resource provided by OCC, visit OptionsEducation.org. Have an options-related question? Contact the OCC Investor Education team at options@theocc.com or via live chat on OptionsEducation.org. Connect with OIC Instructor, Mat Cashman. Note: Any performance figures mentioned in this podcast are as of the date of recording (May 15, 2023). 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

With all eyes on the Fed’s Wednesday announcement, Neil Azous is looking at the prospect of one particular recession indicator to start the race to interest rate cuts before the end of 2023. The Sahm recession indicator considers the 12-month low for the national unemployment rate relative to a rise in the three-month average rate. The Sahm recession indicator is already flashing red in California, home to 50-million Americans and 15% of national GDP. Will the same ring true for the national economy following the July employment report? Neil hints that it will. Sponsor Information: Email:  nazous@rareviewcapital.com    Web:   www.rareviewcapital.com Note: Any performance figures mentioned in this podcast are as of the date of recording (June 9, 2023).

Michael Normyle – Nasdaq’s US Economist joins IBKR’s Andrew Wilkinson and Jeff Praissman to discuss the Consumer Price Index and how inflation effects people at different income levels. Contact Info: Email: Michael.Normyle@nasdaq.com Web: www.nasdaq.com

Consumer sentiment may be pointing down, but US economic indicators are not displaying many other signs of an impending recession. The Interactive Brokers team discusses their favorite signposts.

With long positions in London cocoa futures recently reaching record levels, it appears traders are generally hoping for even higher prices of the staple commodity – which have already pushed up confectionery costs for consumers across the globe. Is it a case of mass heartbreak or something more? Find out what’s driving these cocoa highs, as Sean McGovern, vice president of research at McAlinden Research Partners, and IBKR’s Jeff Praissman and Claire Baxter join host Steven Levine for a lively look at chocolate, as our agricultural commodity series continues….  Note: Any performance figures mentioned in this podcast are as of the date of recording (May 10, 2023).

Guillaume Roux-Chabert from Interactive Brokers Singapore joins with Senior Portfolio Manager – Stefano Grasso, MBA, Enhanced Value Fund. Over 20 years of investing experience, most recently in commodity trading with Eni as head of the Singapore Office (APAC). Prior experience with McKinsey and Company in Milan and London. Disciple of Warren Buffett and passionate about value investing philosophy. Sponsor Information: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanograsso/ EVF@8vantedge.com

How Eurex managed transatlantic volatility resulting from the US regional banking crisis. IBKR’s Edward Strauss drills down into European retail and institutional trading patterns with his guest from Eurex, Eugen Mohr. Note: Any performance figures mentioned in this podcast are as of the date of recording (April 21, 2023). 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

Mat Cashman, Principal of Investor Education at the OCC joins IBKRs Senior Trading Education Specialist Jeff Praissman to discuss option skew and how it can be used to analyze markets. Contact Info: For more free options education from The Options Industry Council (OIC), an industry resource provided by OCC, visit OptionsEducation.org. Have an options-related question? Contact the OCC Investor Education team at options@theocc.com or via live chat on OptionsEducation.org. Connect with OIC Instructor, Mat Cashman. Note: Any performance figures mentioned in this podcast are as of the date of recording (April 10, 2023) 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’ Senior Economist Jose Torres and Chief Strategist Steve Sosnick have another in a series of economic and market discussions hosted by Andrew Wilkinson, Director of Education. Note: Any performance figures mentioned in this podcast are as of the date of recording (May 8, 2023). 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

Mike Normyle – Nasdaq’s US Economist joins IBKR’s Andrew Wilkinson and Jeff Praissman to offer insight on the current US and European economies and the effect of inflation on commercial real estate, fuel prices, and banking. Note: Any performance figures mentioned in this podcast are as of the date of recording (April 24, 2023).

Sean McGovern, vice president of research at McAlinden Research Partners, and Jeff Praissman, IBKR’s senior trading education specialist, join host Steven Levine for a deep discussion about today’s elevated corn prices, their impact on producer and consumer costs, as well as ahead of key beverage company earnings. What can traders and investors learn about China’s role as a global buyer? Will Brazil surpass the U.S. as top crop producer? And what can options traders tell us about companies like Coca-Cola and PepsiCo? 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 (April 10, 2023). 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

Heading into the next Federal Reserve meeting, Rareview Capital’s CIO Neil Azous explains his “Sight Beyond Sight” analysis on the US economy, debt ceiling, and shines light on two segments of the market that investors may be overlooking. Sponsor Information: Email:  nazous@rareviewcapital.com    Web:   www.rareviewcapital.com

Options Solutions COO Steven Sears sits down with Andrew Wilkinson to outline his approach to a covered call strategy for equity portfolios. Contact Information:  https://optionssolutions.com/ ssears@optionssolutions.com Note: Any performance figures mentioned in this podcast are as of the date of recording (April 10, 2023). 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

Will McBride and Dmitry Pargaminik, cofounders of Market Chameleon join IBKR’s Senior Trading Education Specialist Jeff Praissman to take a deep dive into current option volume trends. Contact Information:  https://marketchameleon.com/ support@marketchameleon.com Note: Any performance figures mentioned in this podcast are as of the date of recording (March 22, 2023). 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

The Interactive Brokers’ team discusses the aftermath of the banking crisis and the onset of earnings for the nation’s banks, along with the usual review of labor and inflation data.

Shahar Rabin, CPO & Co-Founder of Capitalise.ai joins IBKRs Senior Trading Education Specialist Jeff Praissman to discuss the role AI and automated trading play in portfolio management and what the future of trading may look like. Contact Information: website: https://capitalise.ai/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaharrabin/ email: info@capitalise.ai

Nasdaq’s Head of US Options Sean Feeney and Head of Index Content Kevin Davitt join IBKRs Andrew Wilkinson and Jeff Praissman to discuss how they decide on new trading product innovation and the process to get them listed on the exchange. Sponsor Information: Sean Feeney: Head of US Options Kevin Davitt: Head of Index Content Note: Any performance figures mentioned in this podcast are as of the date of recording (February 27, 2023). 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

Tony Crescenzi, Executive Vice President, Market Strategist, and General Portfolio Manager for PIMCO in New York, discusses the role of bonds in an investor’s portfolio and their place in the investment universe.  He is hosted by Interactive Brokers’ Andrew Wilkinson, Head of Investor Education, and Steve Sosnick, Chief Strategist.  Note: Any performance figures mentioned in this podcast are as of the date of recording (March 15, 2023). DISCLOSURE: OPTIONS TRADING Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options” also known as the options disclosure document (ODD). To receive a copy of the ODD call 312-542-6901.Multiple leg strategies, including spreads, will incur multiple commission charges.

IBKR’s senior economist, Jose Torres, used to work at the FDIC. He offers helpful perspective about the ramifications of and reactions to the recent bank failures in this discussion with Andrew Wilkinson, IBKR’s director of education, and Steve Sosnick, its chief strategist

Mat Cashman, Principal of Investor Education at OCC joins IBKRs Senior Trading Education Specialist Jeff Praissman to discuss the history of options, the role of the Options Clearing Corporations plays in the industry, and recent volume trends. Sponsor Contact Information: For more free options education from The Options Industry Council (OIC), an industry resource provided by OCC, visit OptionsEducation.org. Have an options-related question? Contact the OCC Investor Education team at options@theocc.com or via live chat on OptionsEducation.org. Connect with OIC Instructor, Mat Cashman. 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

Sean McGovern, vice president of research at McAlinden Research Partners, returns to our series on agricultural commodities for a deep look into wheat futures and how the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War has been affecting prices. Will Russia extend the upcoming deadline for the Black Sea Grain Initiative? And how will shipment pressures affect the likes of ADM, Bunge, and other companies in the grain industry ecosystem? Join us for a full rundown, complete with IBKR’s Jeff Praissman’s and Cassidy Clement’s stories of higher consumer costs, whether GMO wheat will disrupt traditional business, and ... whatever happened to the restaurants' bottomless bread basket? Note: Any performance figures mentioned in this podcast are as of the date of recording (February 16, 2023).

Hardman & Co. Economist Keith Hiscock discusses the plight of the UK economy in the aftermath of Brexit and considering global monetary policy tightening. Host Guillaume Roux Chabert digs for investing insight surrounding key British sectors of legal firms and real estate.

Sentiment to begin the week is dour, as interest rate traders have had a rethink about Chairman Powell’s assertion that policy tightening isn’t over just yet. Steve Sosnick and Jose Torres discuss with Andrew Wilkinson.