IBKR Podcasts

In this IBKR Midweek Minute, Scott Bauer joins Jeff Praissman to discuss whether the tech-driven market rally is running on borrowed time as stocks push to record highs. They break down inflation, rising yields and Fed policy uncertainty to assess whether the current momentum can last.

In this IBKR Podcast episode, we explore how autonomous vehicles are shifting from distant promise to present reality, with 2026 shaping up as a pivotal moment for robotaxis. Alex Gunz from Heptagon Capital joins us to break down how software, data, and AI are redefining transportation, and why the biggest winners may not be the car makers at all. 

How does a trader or investor differentiate one cryptocurrency from another? Join IBKR's Senior Market Analyst Steven Levine, along with Bitwise Asset Management's Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan, and Head of Research Ryan Rasmussen, as they discuss a host of different crypto assets, including Bitcoin, Ether, AVAX, ADA, SOL, XRP, Bitcoin Cash, DOGE, and many others. The conversation also explores the technology behind these currencies, certain unique use cases, and an outlook on the ever-evolving digital asset industry.

In this IBKR Podcast episode, Elizaveta Gridneva speaks with Andrew Stotz about whether Thailand is truly the “Sick Man of Asia” or a sleeping giant hiding in plain sight. Andrew breaks down the country's macro pressures, market structure and valuation signals to explore whether Thailand is nearing a turning point for investors.

Think an option chain is just rows of numbers? In this IBKR Podcast episode, returning guest Dmitry Pargamanik of Market Chameleon breaks down how traders read between the strikes – decoding volume, implied volatility, and the Greeks to uncover hidden signals, identify mispriced options, and turn raw data into high-conviction trade ideas.

Big Tech earnings are powering markets higher, fueled by aggressive AI investment and surprisingly strong growth but are valuations starting to matter again? We break down the tension between earnings momentum and rising rate risks and what upcoming jobs data could mean for the market's next move.

In this episode of the Interactive Brokers Podcast, commodities expert Will Rhind joins to unpack how oil markets are being shaped by geopolitics, inflation pressures, and shifting global supply dynamics. We explore what's driving recent volatility and how investors can use commodities to diversify portfolios and navigate uncertainty with more confidence.

In this IBKR Podcast Episode, Michael Normyle from Nasdaq joins us to explore how tokenization is transforming collateral, liquidity and the speed of modern markets. Join us as we unpack what this shift could mean for investors and the future of finance.

In this IBKR Midweek Podcast, Jeff Praissman sits down with Scott Bauer to break down this week's market rally, from ceasefire-driven gains to the continued strength in AI. They also dig into earnings season, key economic data ahead and what it all means for where markets could be headed next.

Gold often leads inflation, but when central banks signal higher interest rates, that advantage can disappear fast. In this IBKR Podcast episode, CME's Erik Norland breaks down how rate expectations, dollar strength, and central bank credibility are turning gold into a direct competitor with cash.

Market swings are back! But this time, investors seem oddly comfortable with the turbulence. We break down why “socially acceptable volatility” has returned, what options markets are signaling, and how headlines, sentiment and skew are shaping the next move.

In this episode of IBKR Podcasts' Market Minute, host Andrew Wilkinson sits down with Kevin Davitt, Head of Index Options Content at Nasdaq, to unpack the powerful rally pushing equities back into the green. They dive into volatility trends, VIX dynamics and the evolving divide between software and semiconductor stocks to assess whether this surge reflects lasting strength or something more fleeting.

In this episode, Jose Torres sits down with Geoff Howie of SGX Group to explore why Singapore's economy and stock market have been outperforming with from strong macro fundamentals to rising AI-driven productivity. They break down the key drivers behind the momentum and the global risks that could determine whether Singapore can keep its global edge.

There seems to be a growing crowd who say, ‘Crypto is not going away.' Given that, keeping pace with the ever-evolving, digital financial ecosystem appears key to grasping the seismic structural shift many think the traditional financial system is undergoing. In this episode of IBKR Podcasts, we discuss a series of current trends with crypto leaders Eliézer Ndinga and Adrian Fritz of 21Shares –from trading Bitcoin in volatile times, to its role as ‘digital gold' amid a projected spike in tokenized real-world assets – to blockchain infrastructure, prediction markets, and much more! 

Even when traders correctly predict a stock's direction after earnings, option trades can still lose money due to volatility shifts and pricing expectations. In this episode, Jeff Praissman sits down with Market Chameleons' Dmitry Pargamanik and Will McBride to explore how implied volatility, magnitude of moves, and historical data shape earnings strategies.

In this episode, Jeff Marine of Absolute Strategy Research joins the IBKR Podcast to discuss how shifting macro conditions, geopolitical tensions and historical data are shaping current portfolio positioning. The conversation explores asset allocation adjustments and what investors are watching as market conditions evolve.

Markets are reacting to a powerful mix of rising rates, shifting oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions. IBKR's Jeff Praissman is joined by Scott Bauer of Prosper Trading Academy to break down the key signals driving volatility and what investors should watch as inflation data and earnings season take center stage.

Why are large-cap stocks continuing to outperform while small caps begin to recover? In this episode of the IBKR Podcast, we break down the latest earnings data, macroeconomic drivers and the role of interest rates and AI-driven growth shaping today's two-speed market.

In this episode of the IBKR Podcast, Jeff Praissman sits down with GraniteShares CEO Will Rhind to unpack the growing buzz around autocallable ETFs. They discuss how these products work, where the income comes from and whether the promise of high yield with downside protection holds up in today's market.

Markets are swinging sharply as headlines and social media posts appear to drive sudden surges and reversals. We break down whether this is a headline-driven market, what weakening technicals signal, and why the 200-day moving average matters now.

Oil prices are swinging as geopolitical tensions rise, leaving markets caught between conflict-driven shocks and an increasingly cautious Federal Reserve. In this IBKR Midweek episode, we break down what's driving crude's volatility, shifting rate expectations and what investors should watch next.

China's economy is pivoting toward automation and AI as policymakers push for greater innovation and self-reliance. Brendan Ahern of KraneShares joins IBKR's Elizaveta Gridneva to discuss the rise of humanoid robotics and why embodied AI could become the country's next major growth engine.

Host Elizaveta Gridneva sits down with Heejung Kim, Managing Director at Direxion, to unpack a dramatic week in the Korean market as geopolitical tensions and oil shocks trigger massive swings in the Kospi. They also explore Korea's unique retail investor culture, the outsized role of semiconductor giants, and whether China's slower growth outlook matters in a world focused on bigger global risks.

Oil prices have surged amid escalating conflict with Iran, raising concerns about supply disruptions through the critical Strait of Hormuz and the broader impact on global markets. We break down what the latest geopolitical developments could mean for oil prices, inflation and the balance between fear and FOMO driving investor behavior.

European markets have been quietly outperforming, powered by strength in banks, industrials, defense, and utilities. In this episode, experts discuss whether Europe's resurgence is just a short-term rally or the beginning of a longer shift in global capital flows.

Markets are rattled as geopolitical risk collides with stubborn inflation and rising interest rates. In this episode of the Cents of Security Podcast, host Mary MacNamara is joined by Jose Torres, Senior Economist at Interactive Brokers, to break down what's driving the latest volatility—from surging oil prices and elevated yields to weakening AI momentum and cracks in private credit. They unpack why traditional safe havens aren't behaving as expected, how investors are positioning beneath the surface, and what China's slowing growth means for global demand.

As zero DTE options expand from indices to individual equities, understanding the mechanics behind expiration becomes crucial for traders. Options expert Matt Cashman breaks down the key structural differences between American and European style options and why the contra exercise window can make or break your zero DTE strategy.

Platinum and palladium are often overshadowed by gold and silver, but tightening supply, shifting auto demand, and renewed industrial momentum may be changing the story. We explore whether these overlooked precious metals are positioned for a breakout in a world balancing EV adoption and macro uncertainty.

Markets reacted swiftly to rising geopolitical tensions as energy stocks surged and volatility returned to Wall Street. Longtime collaborator and friend of the show, Scott Bauer, joins our IBKR Podcast to discuss the global market reaction, the outlook for the VIX and the key economic data investors are watching next.

In the 1630s, tulip bulbs in the Netherlands became more valuable than homes, wages, and entire farms, sparking one of history's most infamous speculative frenzies. In this special IBKR Podcast, we explore how Tulip Mania unfolded, why rational investors got swept up in the madness, and what modern markets can still learn from a flower-fueled financial bubble.

Jeffrey Praissman sits down with Michael Normyle, NASDAQ's economist, to unpack the Fed's latest message—and why balancing inflation and employment has gotten harder. They discuss AI data-center investment and why it boosts growth more than jobs, how reduced immigration changes the “break-even” pace of hiring, what's driving today's uncertainty, and why small businesses feel higher rates more than large caps.

Artificial intelligence is driving markets, but is it also creating uncertainty for investors? Andrew Wilkinson sits down with Kevin Davitt, Head of Index Options Content at Nasdaq, to discuss whether recent market rotation reflects healthy broadening or a cloudier outlook ahead.

Why are investors around the world moving away from paper money and toward hard assets? In this episode, IBKR's Elizaveta Gridneva speaks with CME Group economist Erik Norland about the growing role of gold and silver amid rising global deficits, central bank rate cuts, and geopolitical uncertainty.

Markets are adjusting as rising yields and persistent inflation reshape investor expectations, driving capital out of big tech and into more defensive and cyclical sectors. Scott Bauer joins Jeff Praissman to break down what's behind the rotation, how institutional investors are positioning and what key data points could steer markets next.

In this episode of the IBKR Podcast, Steve Sosnick, Chief Strategist at Interactive Brokers, and Jose Torres, Senior Economist, break down the market reaction to Kevin Warsh's Fed nomination. They examine whether Warsh is a policy hawk, a political pragmatist, or something in between, and what his potential influence means for interest rates and investor expectations heading into the second half of the year.

From political strategy to market impact, this IBKR episode explores how Japan's snap election could reshape bonds, FX, and equities. Nicholas Ng unpacks the policy signals driving the “Japan trade” and what investors should be watching next.

As global markets move into 2026, investors are watching rate cuts, fiscal policy and artificial intelligence reshape the growth outlook. Nasdaq's Michael Normyle breaks down the economic tailwinds and market dynamics that could define the next global growth cycle.

Big Tech is showing renewed strength as market leadership broadens beyond a narrow group of names. In this IBKR Podcast episode, Kevin Davitt of Nasdaq joins Andrew Wilkinson to break down what's driving the rally, the role of semiconductors, consumer resilience and whether Big Tech is reclaiming its place at the center of market influence.

Jeff Praissman is joined by Will Rhind of GraniteShares to break down the evolving relationship between gold and silver, and why silver may be positioned to outperform in the current macro environment. From industrial demand and supply deficits to real rates, dollar weakness, and geopolitical risk, they explore whether silver's long-awaited catch-up trade is finally underway.

Is open interest the overlooked signal that reveals where real risk and conviction are building in the options market? Market Chameleon's Dmitry Pargamanik and Will McBride break down how traders can interpret open interest alongside volume and implied volatility to better understand positioning, sentiment, and price discovery.

As global trade tensions resurface, markets are once again reacting to headlines around tariffs, geopolitics, and policy signals from abroad. Jeff Praissman sits down with Scott Bauer of Prosper Trading Academy to break down what's moving markets, what investors should watch next and whether earnings and economic data can steady the ship.

Chinese markets are showing renewed momentum in early 2026, driven by advances in AI, a reopening IPO pipeline, and supportive policy shifts. In this IBKR Podcast episode, Andrew Wilkinson is joined by Xiaolin Chen of KraneShares to break down what's fueling the rally and what global investors should be watching next.

Markets may look calm on the surface, but beneath the flat tape are growing questions around rates, bonds, earnings and sector risk. In this fast paced Midweek Minute, Jeff Praissman and Scott Bauer break down what's really driving sentiment and what investors should be watching next.

As 2026 begins, markets are digesting weak job growth, rising wage pressures, and growing uncertainty around energy policy. In this episode, Andrew Wilkinson is joined by Steve Sosnick and Jose Torres to unpack why oil companies are hesitating and why investors keep buying the dip despite the noise.

Tech leadership, small-cap momentum, and shifting investor sentiment took center stage as markets kicked off the new year. Nasdaq's Kevin Davitt joins Andrew Wilkinson to break down broadening market leadership, CES-driven tech trends, and what it all signals for investors moving forward.

Markets are sitting near record highs, but are investors overlooking key warning signs? Tyler Wood of the Chartered Market Technicians Association joins Andrew Wilkinson to break down Fed policy, sector rotation, AI enthusiasm, commodities, and the technical signals that could shape market risk and opportunity heading into 2026.

Options trading has exploded in scale, speed, and influence, but what does that actually mean for today's markets? Mat Cashman of the Options Clearing Corporation joins IBKR's Jeff Praissman to break down record-setting options volume, short-dated contracts, evolving risk models, and what traders should be watching as the market heads into 2026.

Is today's AI boom echoing the excesses of the dot-com era, or is this cycle fundamentally different? Nasdaq's Mark Marex joins Interactive Brokers to break down profitability, valuations, supply-demand dynamics, and what investors should watch to determine whether AI's rise is sustainable.

Join Andrew Wilkinson, Jeff Praissman, and Prosper Trading Academy's Scott Bauer live from Las Vegas as they break down trader sentiment ahead of the FOMC decision. From bond-market signals to volatility risks and holiday positioning, the trio explores what's truly driving markets into year-end.

As the year winds down, markets appear unusually resilient despite tariffs, shifting rate expectations, and ongoing global uncertainty. Jeff Praissman and Prosper Trading Academy's Scott Bauer break down what moved markets, what didn't, and whether thin holiday trading could still deliver surprises.

As 2025 winds down, host Andrew Wilkinson is joined by Dan Basse, President of AgResource, to break down a turbulent year in grain markets and what it meant for U.S. farmers. From China's soybean demand to global oversupply and tight farm margins, they explore whether relief is coming or if 2026 brings more of the same.