Cents of Security by Interactive Brokers

Single Stock Futures: Leverage, 24/7 Access, and the Risks Retail Traders Can’t Ignore

Ryan Gorman from CME Group breaks down single stock futures, how they work, why they’re gaining traction, and the critical risks every trader needs to understand before diving in.

AI, Inflation, and Jobs: What's Driving the Economy?

Despite growing fears around AI replacing workers, job growth remains surprisingly strong. Mary MacNamara and Jose Torres break down the latest data on hiring, inflation, and markets—and what it all means for investors navigating an AI-driven economy.

Why Losses Hurt Twice as Much as Gains Feel Good?

Why do losses feel twice as painful as gains feel good? In this episode, Mary MacNamara and James Yendrey unpack the psychology of loss aversion—and how it may drive panic selling and missed recoveries.

From First Trade to Risk Management: Retail Futures with Ryan Gorman of CME Group

CME Group’s Retail Education Manager Ryan Gorman breaks down how he got into futures, the “aha” moment when trading finally clicked, and why futures can be a powerful tool for access, leverage, and risk management—not just speculation. They also tackle the biggest misconceptions (including physical delivery fears), how liquidity varies by contract/month, and the best first steps for curious traders, from simulators and education hubs to finding one market you genuinely want to learn.

Markets Rally, Inflation Pressures Build: Energy, Rates, and What Comes Next

Interactive Brokers Senior Economist Jose Torres joins the Cents of Security Podcast to break down the recent market rally, rising energy-driven inflation, and why strong labor data and fiscal stimulus may not be enough to fuel another big equity year. From CPI risks to sector winners and losers, Jose shares a sober take on what investors should watch next.

FOMO vs. Fundamentals: When Hype Meets Reality in Investing

FOMO is powerful—and expensive. In this episode, we explore how fear of missing out shapes perception, fuels mispricing, and distracts from the real issue: who captures the value, and at what price?

$100 Oil, Rising Yields, and a “Single Variable” Market

Oil is no longer just a commodity headline — it’s the market’s master switch. Senior Economist Jose Torres breaks down the chain reaction he’s watching in real time: crude, rates, stocks, plus what it means for inflation, the Fed, and recession risk.

How Debit-Based FinTech Turns Everyday Spending (and Rent) Into Credit History

Building credit can feel like a catch‑22—especially if you’re starting from scratch, rebuilding, or living debt‑free. In this episode we sit down with James Yendrey of InvestMentorSM to unpack the new wave of “credit‑adjacent” products that can report debit spending, rent, and utilities to the credit bureaus—plus the risks to watch for, like fees, incomplete bureau reporting, and transaction reversals.