Cents of Security by Interactive Brokers

Demystifying Derivatives

Financial derivative products can be a complex topic. There are several types of products and concepts to understand before investing. In this episode, we explore the basics to bring clarity to what can sometimes seem like a challenging topic to new investors. Nicholas Smith, VP of Sales at Eurex joins Cassidy Clement, Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.

Macroeconomics vs Microeconomics

You may have heard of macroeconomics vs microeconomics. These foundational topics are crucial to understand in the field of Economics. Also, they play an important role if you are making decisions based on economic trends.  Jose Torres, Interactive Brokers’ Senior Economist joins Cassidy Clement, Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.

Active vs Passive Investments

Once you start researching investments, you may want to consider your future involvement as the portfolio comes together. How do your goals of the investment impact the strategy? Jose Torres, Interactive Brokers’ Senior Economist joins Cassidy Clement, Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss active vs passive investments.

The World of Alternative Investments

Conventional investments are always in the spotlight, but what about the alternative ones? How are investments in art, real estate, and other assets helpful in building your wealth? Danielle Labotka, Ph.D., Behavioral scientist for Morningstar joins Cassidy Clement, IBKR’s Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.

Let's Get Real with Real Estate Investing

Getting started in real estate investment can be a lot more complex than it seems. What type of property are you looking for? How much money do you want to invest? Who will manage the property?  Riley Adams, Founder and CEO of WealthUp joins Cassidy Clement, IBKR’s Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.
 

The Ins and Outs of Earnings Announcements

Earnings Announcements can be very helpful to investors and analysts. They can cause the market to move in all sorts of ways and impact a company’s performance expectations. Christine Short, Head of Global Corporate Events Research at Wall Street Horizon, a TMX Company joins Cassidy Clement, IBKR’s Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.

Selecting the Right Bank for You

There is more to a bank than just a place to store some cash. There are several types or banks and products offered, but what best fits your circumstance? Elizabeth Ayoola, NerdWallet Banking Spokesperson & Writer joins Cassidy Clement, IBKR’s Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss active vs passive investments.

Credit Cards - Types and Basics

When the time comes for a bigger purchase and you need a credit card, there can be some questions that come with it. What type should I look for? What interest rate should I pay? Will I have access to the best rates?Caleb Silver, Editor-in-Chief at Investopedia joins Cassidy Clement, IBKR’s Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.