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Cents of Security by Interactive Brokers — 146 episodes

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From First Trade to Risk Management: Retail Futures with Ryan Gorman of CME Group

2

Markets Rally, Inflation Pressures Build: Energy, Rates, and What Comes Next

3

FOMO vs. Fundamentals: When Hype Meets Reality in Investing

4

$100 Oil, Rising Yields, and a “Single Variable” Market

5

How Debit-Based FinTech Turns Everyday Spending (and Rent) Into Credit History

6

Buy Now, Pay Later: How “Pay in 4” Rewires Spending

7

Earnings Calls Decoded: Earnings Whispers, Revenue Trends, Cash Flow and Guidance

8

Markets, the Fed’s “Data Dependence,” and What to Watch Next

9

Skill Up: Understanding the 3 Core Financial Statements

10

Markets, AI Momentum & Demographic Shifts

11

International Forces are Redrawing the Risk–Reward Balance

12

The IPO market isn’t dead — it’s just getting smarter.

13

Is the U.S. economy re‑accelerating into 2026?

14

IPO Pulse: Why Fundraising Needs Humans

15

Disaster Risk: Hazard × Exposure × Vulnerability

16

The Fed blinked—and liquidity blinked back.

17

Investing from Your 20s to Your 60s: Gen Z’s Edge & the Future of Retirement

18

The End of an Era for Value Investing?

19

Buy the Rumor, Sell the News: What’s Driving Market Moves?

20

What happens when Jobs Data Collides with Layoffs and a Shutdown?

21

Exploring Climate Change’s Impact on Global Agriculture and Food Security

22

Gold in a Fiat World

23

Election Odds Unplugged

24

Geopolitics Meets Markets

25

IPO: Pitch, Follow, Close

26

Inflation Hits a Curve

27

The Smaller Nuclear Comeback

28

Data Without Government

29

Shutdowns, Signals & Jolts

30

AI Industrial Revival

31

Econ Quadruple Beat

32

Fed Cuts, Markets React

33

Metals Driving Innovation: Copper and Platinum

34

IPO Unpacked

35

Short Interest Matters

36

OPEC’s Power and U.S. Energy Markets

37

Holding Companies: Owning a Controlling Interest

38

The US National Debt Explained

39

Alternative Energy Sector: Renewables and Their Growth

40

Making Finance Clear and Searchable

41

Central Bank Rates: What Are They and How Do They Get Established?

42

Financial Modeling: Visualizing Investment Decisions

43

Target Date Funds: Timing is Everything

44

Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs): The IPO Alternative

45

South America & Latin America: Exploring Economics

46

Semiconductors Market: The Core to the Modern Economy

47

Minerals Markets at Their Core

48

Dollar Cost Averaging: Managing Volatility Systematically

49

Tax Loss Harvesting Explained

50

Making the Most of Your Tax Refund

51

Debt Consolidation: Does it Pay Off?

52

Macro Trading Explained

53

Tactical Asset Allocation: A Dynamic Investment Strategy

54

Fundamental Analysis: Finding the Real Value

55

Understanding the Gold Market

56

Video Game Stocks: More Than Just a Game

57

The Wide World of Sport Stocks

58

Consumer Sentiment: How Much Does It Matter?

59

Natural Disasters: How They Impact the Economy

60

Basics of Buffered ETFs

61

Market Bubbles: The Mechanics of Blowing Up

62

Leveraged and Inverse ETFs: Are They a Trader's Double Edge Sword?

63

Tariff Impacts: Economic and Consumer Perspectives

64

An FYI on CDS (Credit Default Swaps)

65

Reviewing Finances in the New Year

66

VC Firms - Who and What Are They?

67

How Do Dividends Work?

68

Staying on Theme with Thematic Investing

69

Machine Learning in Finance

70

AI in the Financial Sector

71

Markets During Rate Cuts vs Rate Hikes

72

Finances When Starting a Start Up

73

How to Start Investing with IBKR

74

What Goes Into a Stock Price?

75

High Yield Savings Accounts – Worth it and When?

76

Bond ETFs: You Can Do Both?

77

Labeling the Economy

78

Forecast & Event Contracts Explained

79

Economics of the American Dream: 2024 Edition

80

Intro to Business Models

81

Securing the License: The Basics of Financial Securities Licenses

82

Striking Oil: Basics of the Oil Market

83

How US Elections Impact Markets

84

Financial Seasonality: Seasons Impact More Than Weather

85

How Do Hedge Funds Work?

86

Bonds 101

87

Financial Categories & Sectors Explained

88

From Saxophone to Stock Trading: Mat Cashman’s Unique Journey

89

Giving Low Risk Investments a High Profile

90

The Housing Market: Indicators and Impacts

91

Starting Out in Securities Lending

92

Understanding Jobs Report Numbers

93

Foundations of Forex

94

The Basics of Stock Buybacks

95

A Lesson in Student Loans

96

Saving for a Sunny Day: Vacation Budgeting

97

The Debt Ceiling Explained

98

Generational Finance: Boomers, Gen X, Millennials

99

Emerging Markets: Where and What Are They?

100

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) Financing – Pros and Cons

101

Demystifying Derivatives

102

Macroeconomics vs Microeconomics

103

Active vs Passive Investments

104

The World of Alternative Investments

105

Let's Get Real with Real Estate Investing

106

The Ins and Outs of Earnings Announcements

107

Selecting the Right Bank for You

108

Credit Cards - Types and Basics

109

Federal Income Taxes: A Breakdown Before Filing

110

The FAQs on IPOs

111

Inheritance: What to Know About Being a Beneficiary

112

What to Look for in a Financial Advisor?

113

Schooled in Savings: Paying for College

114

Are You a Good Debt or A Bad Debt?

115

Is It Really a Good Gig? - Pros and Cons of the Gig Economy

116

Buying a Home: Loan Sweet Loan

117

Exploring Medical and Disability Leave from Work

118

Financial Face Off: Value vs Growth Investing

119

A Discussion on Disability Insurance

120

The Fed: Facets and Functions

121

Inflation: Price Hikes and Wage Spikes

122

ETFs Explained: Beyond the Basket of Securities

123

Foundations of Quant: Behind the Math and Models

124

Lessons from a Hedge Fund Founder

125

Financial Security and Support with Life Insurance

126

IBKR’s Interns – Building on a Legacy of Innovation

127

Golden Tips for IBKR’s Technical Internship Applicants

128

Wall Street Speak: Idioms and Adages

129

Options 101: How To Get At The Money

130

T-Bills 101

131

Financial Jargon: Origins and Meanings

132

Financial News: Looking for Substance Over Sales

133

Technical Analysis Basics: It’s More Than a Chart

134

Starting Your Stock Investment Journey

135

A Healthy Way to Save: HSAs vs FSAs

136

Fido’s Financials: Pet Planning for Your Wallet

137

Little by Little: Saving for a Home

138

IBKR’s Interns - Career Development for a Full-Stack Future

139

Take It or Lease It— Car Buying

140

Stock Vesting: Waiting for the Keys to Your Golden Handcuffs

141

Let’s Talk About Commodities

142

Investing-101

143

401Ks Explained: The Basics of the Retirement Buzzword

144

Do You Really Need That $8 Coffee?

145

How Your Credit Score Can Get You Things

146

IBKR’s Interns - Liberal Arts Majors Thrive in the FinTech Sector