Cents of Security by Interactive Brokers

There is a lot more to oil investing than just the price you see at the gas pump. How can one get started investing in the oil market? What impacts the price of oil economically and in terms of regulation? We discuss all that and more in this episode.

With election time around the corner, it’s important to understand how it impacts the market. If you are looking at adapting your strategy or researching political impacts on markets, we look to explain foundational topics that can be crucial to expanding your knowledge in the area. Related Links: Cents of Security Ep. 63 – Financial Seasonality: Seasons Impact More Than Weather

Seasonal changes impact more than the weather. You can see seasonal changes in financial markets as well. How can that be incorporated into a trading strategy? Are there trends that have already been established? We discuss all that and more in this episode.

In the past few years, the topic of hedge funds has been common in financial news and commentary spaces. While the word is thrown around quite often, not everyone knows the basics. In this episode we look to explain foundational topics of how a hedge fund works.

When it comes to bonds, you have likely heard of them. They are a common fixed-income instrument and investment product, but what makes up this financial security? In this episode we look answer foundational questions for bonds and their space in the market. Related Links Traders' Academy   Introduction to Treasuries https://www.interactivebrokers.com/campus/trading-course/treasuries-2/   Introduction to Corporate Bonds https://www.interactivebrokers.com/campus/trading-course/introduction-to-u-s-corporate-bonds/   Introduction to Municipal Bonds https://www.interactivebrokers.com/campus/trading-course/introduction-to-municipal-bonds/   ESG Investing: Financial Products - Benefits & Risks https://www.interactivebrokers.com/campus/trading-lessons/financial-products-benefits-risks/   Fixed-Income Trading for TWS https://www.interactivebrokers.com/campus/trading-course/fixed-income-trading-for-tws/   Traders' Insight   U.S. Muni Market: Political & Governance Risk (Parts 1-3) Part 1 https://www.interactivebrokers.com/campus/traders-insight/securities/fixed-income/u-s-muni-market-political-governance-risk-part-1/?query=grebeck&query_id=4e544d55957be44269ff4182c4be903a&index=prod_ibkrcampus_en&user_token=anonymous-d43520cd-7391-4e62-8b98-16b908288766   Part 2 https://www.interactivebrokers.com/campus/traders-insight/securities/fixed-income/u-s-muni-market-political-governance-risk-part-2/?query=grebeck&query_id=be4496d748217a5492b4b446cb5cc836&index=prod_ibkrcampus_en&user_token=anonymous-d43520cd-7391-4e62-8b98-16b908288766   Part 3 https://www.interactivebrokers.com/campus/traders-insight/securities/fixed-income/u-s-muni-market-political-governance-risk-part-3/?query=grebeck&query_id=edfb70e90f3d16c3fe57a046d211867a&index=prod_ibkrcampus_en&user_token=anonymous-d43520cd-7391-4e62-8b98-16b908288766   Coursera   U.S. Bond Investing Basics https://www.coursera.org/learn/fixed-income?specialization=financial-instruments-trading-investing   ESG-focused Financial Products https://www.coursera.org/learn/esg-focused-financial-products?specialization=esg-investing-financial-decision-in-flux   BofAML MOVE Index https://en.macromicro.me/charts/57819/us_equity_bond_volatility

Financial categories and sectors are commonly referenced in market commentary. For example, you may have heard the terms consumer staples or industrials. However, there are several others and it is important to understand what they are when reading financial commentary or doing investment research.

Join the IBKR Intern Class of 2024 as they sit down with Mat Cashman, Principal of Investor Education at the Options Industry Council to discuss his career path. Mat's unique journey from the world of classical music as a saxophonist into the finance space is as inspiring as it is fascinating, and our interns jumped at the opportunity to glean career advice from Mat.  

In most financial media, the flashy and high risk items usually get the front page prominence. However, what is if you do not have a lot of money to invest or a short time horizon? That is when low risk investments usually enter the conversation. Jose Torres, Interactive Brokers’ Senior Economist joins Cassidy Clement, Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.

There are so many facts and figures that get mentioned when discussing the housing market, but what are the actual indicators? How does the housing market impact other sectors, markets, and the economy? Riley Adams, Founder and CEO of WealthUp joins Cassidy Clement, Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.

Securities Lending has been a hot topic for the past few years, but it can be very complex. Whether you are talking about trading on margin, short selling, or discussing financial events, you have likely heard the term. Cassidy Clement, Senior Manager of SEO and Content at Interactive Brokers is joined by Chief Strategist, Steve Sosnick to discuss the basics of Securities Lending.