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IBKR Podcasts
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) Podcasts offers market commentary on a variety of topics and asset classes. Episodes include discussions with IBKR employees, researchers, and leading financial services companies.
Episodes
IBKR PodcastsAre Credit Put Spreads the Smartest Bullish Play?
Market Chameleon’s Dmitry Pargamanik and Will McBride join Jeff Praissman in the IBKR Podcast Studio to break down one of the most talked-about options…
IBKR PodcastsFrom Dot-Com to Dot-AI
Host Andrew Wilkinson joins Steve Sosnick, Scott Bauer, and Jeff Praissman to revisit the trading floors of the late ’90s, unpack how speculation and…
IBKR PodcastsForecast Contract Picks With Wall Street South
Dive into the world of prediction markets with Wall Street South as we break down forecast contracts, from S&P 500 bets to Bitcoin surprises and political…
IBKR PodcastsIPOcalypse Now: The Boom Returns
The IPO market is back with a bang! 2025 has seen a surge in listings, capital raised, and day-one performance that rivals the best years in recent history. In…
IBKR PodcastsIs the Fed Finally Embracing Crypto?
Fed Governor Waller calls it a “new era” for payments, but what does that really mean for crypto, markets, and the so-called “Wild West” of digital assets?…
IBKR PodcastsAre Tariffs the New Inflation?
Stephen Yiu of the Blue Whale Growth Fund joins Andrew Wilkinson to discuss how new tariffs could quietly reignite inflation, even as markets bet on cooling…
IBKR PodcastsAre We Ready for a Billion Robots?
Broadcasting from London, Gerry Perez, CEO of Interactive Brokers U.K., sits down with Jonathan Krane, CEO of KraneShares, to discuss the global rise of…
IBKR PodcastsIs the Bubble Learning How to Code?
Andrew Wilkinson sits down with Kevin Davitt, Head of Index Options Content at Nasdaq, to unpack what recent market volatility really means, how the “cost of…
IBKR PodcastsCan You Really Trade on the Future?
From billion-dollar bets to binary options, prediction markets are stepping into the spotlight. Scott Bauer of Prosper Trading Academy joins Jeff Praissman to…
IBKR PodcastsMake Subsidies Great Again?
U.S. farmers are facing a third straight year of losses — and with China pulling back on grain imports, President Trump’s proposed $10 billion in farm aid…
IBKR PodcastsIs the Fountain of Youth Finally Open for Business?
From CRISPR breakthroughs to AI-powered drug discovery, longevity science is moving from myth to marketplace. Host Andrew Wilkinson sits down with Alex Gunz…
IBKR PodcastsWith Great Volatility Comes Great Opportunity
Markets may be climbing a wall of worry, but investors continue to swing past bad news — chasing dips, ignoring danger, and riding momentum through…
IBKR PodcastsWho Wins the AI Arms Race: Startups or Titans?
AI is reshaping global markets, but where should investors place their bets — with agile startups or established tech giants? In this episode, Andrew Wilkinson…
IBKR PodcastsCan China’s New Playbook Power Global Growth?
China is rewriting its growth story – shifting from real estate reliance to innovation, AI, and green tech. In this episode, Xiaolin Chen of KraneShares joins…
IBKR PodcastsIs AI About to Blow a Fuse?
AI’s explosive growth comes with a hidden cost: staggering capital expenditures, soaring energy demands, and concentrated data center risks. Economist Michael…
IBKR PodcastsIs Volatility Playing Hide-and-Seek?
Markets continue to grind higher, but beneath the surface, volatility remains surprisingly subdued. Scott Bauer joins Jeff Praissman to discuss bond yields…
IBKR PodcastsA 1970s Warning for 2025
The Federal Reserve’s latest rate cuts echo the policy missteps of the 1970s, when easy money fueled runaway inflation and market turmoil. CME Group economist…
IBKR PodcastsThe Dot Plot Thickens
Andrew Wilkinson sits down with Nasdaq’s Kevin Davitt to unpack the Fed’s latest moves, labor market shifts, and what the updated dot plot really signals for…
IBKR PodcastsThe Chart Whisperer: Markets in Motion
Join Andrew Wilkinson and Tyler Wood of the CMT Association as they decode today’s market momentum and uncover what the charts are really saying. From mega-cap…
IBKR PodcastsSeptember Surprise: Tech Rallies Against the Odds
Jeff Praissman sits down with Scott Bauer of Prosper Trading to unpack Oracle’s unexpected rally, the resilience of the AI trade, and what it all means for…
IBKR PodcastsVol and Order: Special Options Unit
Join Jeff Praissman with Market Chameleons’ Dmitry Pargamanik and Will McBride as they break down the hidden signals behind single-leg options, zero-DTE…
IBKR PodcastsWill This be a Scary September?
Andrew Wilkinson and Steve Sosnick break down whether September will live up to its reputation as the market’s scariest month. From Fed independence battles…
IBKR PodcastsIs the Summer Rally Built to Last?
Markets bounced back strongly after Powell’s Jackson Hole speech, but questions remain about whether momentum can carry into the fall. Scott Bauer of Prosper…
IBKR PodcastsJobs, Jabs, and Jerome: What’s Really at Stake?
In this episode, we dive into President Trump’s escalating attacks on the Federal Reserve, exploring the implications for interest rates, employment data, and…
IBKR PodcastsBulls, Bear or Ballplayers?
From Wall Street to the stadium, sports franchises have been outperforming the stock market and drawing investor attention. In this episode, NASDAQ’s Michael…
IBKR PodcastsCan Cuts Revive the Economy?
As markets brace for possible Fed rate cuts following Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech, investors are weighing whether easing can jumpstart struggling…
IBKR PodcastsPowell to the People?
In this episode, IBKR’s own Chief Market Strategist Steve Sosnick breaks down Jerome Powell’s latest Jackson Hole speech and what it could mean for September…
IBKR PodcastsTrading Places - Interns Take the Mic with Nasdaq's Kevin Davitt
What happens when the next generation of market minds sits down with a seasoned pro? In this special intern-led episode, Nasdaq’s Kevin Davitt joins the IBKR…
IBKR PodcastsWill Powell’s Speech Be a Rally Killer?
Join Andrew Wilkinson and Kevin Davitt of Nasdaq as they unpack tech earnings, Nvidia’s AI gold rush, and what the Fed’s next move could mean for investors.
IBKR PodcastsVIXed Signals: Market Calm or Market Trap?
In this week’s midweek market update, Scott Bauer joins Jeff Praissman to break down the VIX’s sharp drop below 15 and what it could mean for investor…
IBKR PodcastsFrom the Intern Desk: Climate Risk
In this special intern-led episode of the IBKR Podcast, our 2025 intern class sits down with Michael Penn of ASR Research to explore the growing financial…
IBKR PodcastsRupee or Not to Be? Is India the Next Big Play?
In this episode, Yujun Lin of Interactive Brokers Singapore sits down with Ivan Han of SGX to explore why India’s markets are turning heads worldwide. From…
IBKR PodcastsIs the Jobs Report Losing Its Job?
When President Trump fires the nation’s top jobs statistician, markets and analysts scramble to make sense of the shocking move. Chief Market Strategist Steve…
IBKR PodcastsMBA vs. PHD - Who's Got it Right?
Equity analysts and economists are at odds — MBAs are calling for earnings acceleration, while PhDs warn of an economic slowdown. In this episode, Nasdaq’s…
IBKR PodcastsCan You Profit in Zero Gravity?
Fund manager Alex Gunz joins host Andrew Wilkinson to explore why space is no longer just science fiction- it’s a booming frontier for data, defense, and…
IBKR PodcastsIs the Fed Playing Chicken with the Economy?
Is the Fed flying too close to the flame? In this episode, Scott Bauer returns to break down market reactions to strong GDP data, meme stock madness, and…
IBKR PodcastsCan You Weather the Bet?
Can prediction markets double as insurance against climate catastrophe? In this episode, Andrew Wilkinson and Patrick Brown of Interactive Brokers unpack how…
IBKR PodcastsTariff Tightrope: Will Markets Slip?
Markets are riding a tariff tightrope as traders weigh rising rates, inflation concerns, and looming trade pressures. Host Jeff Praissman talks with Scott…
IBKR PodcastsIs the Market Laughing at Tariffs?
The market keeps climbing despite headline shocks- tariffs, rate spats, and all. Kevin Davitt joins us to unpack why investors seem unfazed, and why Q2…
IBKR PodcastsMind the Earnings Gap
Earnings season can spark sharp moves—but how much of it is predictable? Dmitry Pargamanik of Market Chameleon joins us to explore how traders can use…
IBKR PodcastsTariff-ic Rally or Just a Bluff?
Markets are hitting fresh highs, but is this a true breakout or just a tariff-fueled head fake? Joining us from the floor of the CBOE, Scott Bauer breaks down…
IBKR PodcastsFed Heads Play The Apprentice While Tariffs Lurk
While the market flirts with fresh highs, Fed officials seem more focused on auditioning for the next administration than cutting rates. Steve Sosnick joins…
IBKR PodcastsIs Your Stock About to Russell Up?
Is your stock on the verge of leveling up? Join Jeff Praissman and NASDAQ’s Nicole Torskiy as they break down the mechanics, impact, and market drama behind…
IBKR PodcastsDTE-tective Work: Cracking Same-Day Options
Zero-day options are exploding in popularity—but what’s really going on behind the scenes? Former Nasdaq Options Head Sean Feeney joins us to uncover the…
IBKR PodcastsMarkets, Missiles, and a Big Beautiful Bill
In this episode, Kevin Davitt of Nasdaq returns to unpack how markets are shrugging off rising geopolitical tensions and what a “big, beautiful bill” could…
IBKR PodcastsIs Volatility on a Summer Vacation?
Is the market’s mood just mellow—or is volatility really on vacation? Jeff Praissman and Scott Bauer break down the calm summer trading vibes, what’s fueling…
IBKR PodcastsThere… Goes… Swifty!
Markets are moving fast—but are investors chasing real value or just the mechanical rabbit? Steve Sosnick and Steve Sears join Andrew Wilkinson to break down…
IBKR PodcastsTalks Are Fine Unless There’s a Food Fight
Andrew Wilkinson talks with Steve Sosnick and Jose Torres about what’s driving markets higher—despite mixed economic signals. They cover bond yields, labor…
IBKR PodcastsBursting with Bubblelicious Energy
Chief Strategist Steve Sosnick joins Andrew Wilkinson to explore the momentum-fueled rallies, surprising resilience to bad news, and the yield curve signals…
IBKR PodcastsBuilding Benchmarks
S&P500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the Nasdaq 100 are all household names to investors. However, many investors may not know what goes into constructing…
IBKR PodcastsThe T Word
If we were living in an old episode of the Brady Bunch Jan might be saying , “Tariffs, Tariffs, Tariffs”. The market just finished a better-than-expected…
IBKR PodcastsTariffs, Tension, and Tech Whiplash
Global markets are caught between tariff shocks, economic uncertainty, and a tech sector ready to rebound—or rupture. Kevin Davitt of Nasdaq joins to break…
IBKR PodcastsMarket Update From NDR's Ed Clissold
Join Chief U.S. Strategist Ed Clissold of Ned Davis Research as he breaks down the latest trends shaping the markets. From earnings pressure to sector shifts…
IBKR PodcastsIs the Trade War Actually Over?
Tariffs may be cooling off, but the market’s still feeling the heat. Steve Sosnick breaks down what investors are really pricing in—and whether the peace is…
IBKR PodcastsIs It Time to Reap What We’ve Tariffed?
Tariffs are sprouting more problems than profits for America’s farmers. Andrew Wilkinson speaks with Dan Basse of AgResource to dig into the trade war’s real…
IBKR PodcastsAre Traders Just Numb Now?
Tariffs, volatility, and a storm of headlines—yet the markets barely flinch. Scott Bauer joins us to unpack whether Wall Street’s grown immune to chaos, or if…
IBKR PodcastsCan Jerome Keep the Fire From Spreading?
Wall Street’s on a heater—but with inflation smoldering and rate cuts on the line, can Powell play firefighter-in-chief without getting burned? We unpack the…
IBKR PodcastsThe Tariff Trap: Who’s Winning, Who’s Losing?
Trade tensions are rising, markets are rattling, and no one is walking away unscathed. In this episode, we dive into the U.S.–China tariff battle to uncover…
IBKR PodcastsRiding the Market Roller Coaster
Strap in as markets twist, turn, and dip with every headline—are we in for a thrill or a tumble? In this episode, Scott Bauer joins us live from the trading…
IBKR PodcastsIs Trump Playing the Markets?
When tweets move treasuries and tariffs rattle rates, who’s really pulling the strings on Wall Street? We dive into the politics-meets-markets drama with bond…