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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.

How Do Hedge Funds Work?

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.

Bonds 101

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 Treasurieshttps://www.interactivebrokers.com/campus/trading-course/treasuries-2/ Introduction to Corporate Bondshttps://www.interactivebrokers.com/campus/trading-course/introduction-to-u-s-corporate-bonds/ Introduction to Municipal Bondshttps://www.interactivebrokers.com/campus/trading-course/introduction-to-municipal-bonds/ ESG Investing: Financial Products - Benefits & Riskshttps://www.interactivebrokers.com/campus/trading-lessons/financial-products-benefits-risks/ Fixed-Income Trading for TWShttps://www.interactivebrokers.com/campus/trading-course/fixed-income-trading-for-tws/ Traders' Insight U.S. Muni Market: Political & Governance Risk (Parts 1-3)Part 1https://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 2https://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 3https://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 Basicshttps://www.coursera.org/learn/fixed-income?specialization=financial-instruments-trading-investing ESG-focused Financial Productshttps://www.coursera.org/learn/esg-focused-financial-products?specialization=esg-investing-financial-decision-in-flux BofAML MOVE Indexhttps://en.macromicro.me/charts/57819/us_equity_bond_volatility

Financial Categories & Sectors Explained

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.

From Saxophone to Stock Trading: Mat Cashman’s Unique Journey

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.
 

Giving Low Risk Investments a High Profile

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.

The Housing Market: Indicators and Impacts

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.

Starting Out in Securities Lending

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.