

Cents of Security by Interactive Brokers
Interactive Brokers Podcast
Cents of Security explores foundational economic concepts and personal finance. For those starting out in finance or just want to know more about how your finances work, check out our episodes! Some topics include retirement saving, IPOs, buying a home, and more.
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Jul 3, 2025 • 17min
Target Date Funds: Timing is Everything
Target Date Funds look to rebalance overtime without interaction. This offers an almost autopilot experience to the investor. While this may be viewed as a conversative option, there still are advantages and disadvantages to utilizing them in your financial strategies. Robert Crothers, Managing Director, Head of US Retirement for BlackRock joins Cassidy Clement to discuss.

Jun 25, 2025 • 16min
Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs): The IPO Alternative
Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) are looked at as an alternative to IPOs but there are many details associated. How does it work? Can a regular investor gain exposure to them? Do the pros outweigh the cons? In today’s episode discuss all of that in more.

Jun 23, 2025 • 14min
South America & Latin America: Exploring Economics
South America & Latin America contributes to the world economy in terms of natural resources, farming crops, and more. In this episode we explore the impacts and landscapes of the associated countries. Judith Casasampere, Institutional Sales at Interactive Brokers joins Cassidy Clement to discuss.
Jun 13, 2025 • 27min
Semiconductors Market: The Core to the Modern Economy
The semiconductor market is a major part of the modern economy. Since these chips power our daily activities and make up a large part of financial indices, we discuss some important factors to understand when exploring the sector for investment.

Jun 11, 2025 • 22min
Minerals Markets at Their Core
The mineral market involves many different areas and securities. What makes up this market? What are the pros and cons of investing in this market? We explore those questions and more! Jin Hennig, Managing Director and Global Head of Metals at CME Group joins Cassidy Clement to discuss.

Jun 2, 2025 • 26min
Dollar Cost Averaging: Managing Volatility Systematically
With the recent volatile markets and uncertainty in consumer sentiment, dollar cost averaging has been a popular topic as of late. What makes up this strategy? Is it for all investors or just for certain goals? In this episode we discuss all of that and more! Jon Erlichman, Founder of Ticker Take joins Cassidy Clement to discuss.

May 21, 2025 • 22min
Tax Loss Harvesting Explained
Tax loss harvesting is a common topic in investor conversations when looking for tax reductions. Who can utilize this strategy? How does it work? We will cover all those questions and more! Harry Figgie, Partner & Wealth Advisor at Greenwich Wealth Management joins Cassidy Clement to discuss.

May 15, 2025 • 14min
Making the Most of Your Tax Refund
Tax refund can be a nice reprieve after going through the tedious task of doing your taxes. If you have a refund, how can you make the most of that refund? What are some financially strategic moves you can make? Sam Taube, NerdWallet Investing Spokesperson and Writer joins Cassidy Clement to discuss.

May 7, 2025 • 15min
Debt Consolidation: Does it Pay Off?
Managing debt payment while also looking for the best rates and time frame can be tough. In some circumstances, debt consolidation may be a helpful tool. In today’s episode, we will explore debt consolidation and its associated details. Sara Rathner, NerdWallet Travel and Credit Cards Expert joins Cassidy Clement to discuss.

Apr 30, 2025 • 13min
Macro Trading Explained
Macro factors are often referenced in financial news and commentary. However, one may wonder if you can one create a strategy with these larger economic trends. In this episode, we explore macro trading, and the elements associated with the approach. Caleb Silver, Editor-in-Chief at Investopedia joins Cassidy Clement to discuss.


