

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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Feb 19, 2025 • 14min
Leveraged and Inverse ETFs: Are They a Trader's Double Edge Sword?
In this episode we explore leveraged and inverse ETFs. They have many details associated that are a bit different than a standard stock or ETF investment. These include complexity, amplification of investment, and specific risks associated. We hope our listeners can learn more about their qualities and how they could be integrated into achieving financial goals. Edward Egilinsky, Managing Director at Direxion joins Cassidy Clement to discuss.

Feb 12, 2025 • 17min
Tariff Impacts: Economic and Consumer Perspectives
Tariffs have been a popular topic as of late. There are debates on if they are positive or negative for the economy, and how they can impact the everyday consumer. In this episode we explore details associated with tariffs and their effects on investment strategies. Jose Torres, Interactive Brokers’ Senior Economist joins Cassidy Clement to discuss.

Feb 5, 2025 • 13min
An FYI on CDS (Credit Default Swaps)
Credit default swaps are a complex topic in the derivatives market. They were a hot topic in 2008, as they were usually part of the conversation with mortgage-backed securities. In this episode, we are joined by Caleb Silver, Editor-in-Chief at Investopedia. We explore some of the foundational aspects associated and discuss the part these products play in the market.

Jan 29, 2025 • 15min
Reviewing Finances in the New Year
With the new year upon us, resolutions and reviews of all kinds are taking place. When it comes to your finances, there can be many elements to take into consideration. We are going to explore the common elements and the often forgotten about financial items. Elizabeth Ayoola, Personal Finance Expert at NerdWallet joins us for this episode to discuss.

Jan 22, 2025 • 17min
VC Firms - Who and What Are They?
Well-known companies like Google, Apple, and many others had investors from the venture capital (VC) space. However, you may be asking yourself what exactly is venture capital? Who are venture capital firms and what do they invest in? In this episode we look to answer those foundational questions.

Jan 15, 2025 • 13min
How Do Dividends Work?
In this episode we explore dividends. There are many layers to this topic such as types, distribution, and more. In this conversation explain the foundational concepts for those looking to learn more about dividends and potentially adding them to their investment strategy.

Jan 9, 2025 • 17min
Staying on Theme with Thematic Investing
Thematic investing and the strategies associated are big topics. There are many approaches and details to consider. In this episode, we look to answer foundational questions to help listeners understand the basics of the thematic investment market. Alex Gunz, Equity Fund Manager at Heptagon Capital joins Cassidy Clement to discuss.

Jan 8, 2025 • 25min
Machine Learning in Finance
You may not realize it, but Machine learning is used in the Financial Services industry within features, tools, and decision making. In this episode we break down machine learning and it’s use cases. Ernest Chan, Chief Scientist, Predictnow.ai, and Founder, QTS Capital Management joins Cassidy Clement to discuss.

Dec 30, 2024 • 20min
AI in the Financial Sector
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a very popular topic, but how does it impact financial services? Are there pros and cons to this? What type of drivers are causing the surge of AI implementation within this sector?
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Dec 18, 2024 • 21min
Markets During Rate Cuts vs Rate Hikes
Market sentiment and activity can change during times of rate hikes and cuts. How do those events differ? What does that mean for investors trying to adapt their trading strategy? Adam Johnson, Portfolio Manager of the Bullseye American Ingenuity Fund joins Cassidy Clement to discuss.


