Cents of Security by Interactive Brokers
Cents of Security explores foundational economic concepts and personal finance. For those starting out in finance or just want to know more about how your finances work, check out our episodes! Some topics include retirement saving, IPOs, buying a home, and more.
Episodes

Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Macro Trading Explained
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Macro factors are often referenced in financial news and commentary. However, one may wonder if you can one create a strategy with these larger economic trends. In this episode, we explore macro trading, and the elements associated with the approach. Caleb Silver, Editor-in-Chief at Investopedia joins Cassidy Clement to discuss.

Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Tactical Asset Allocation: A Dynamic Investment Strategy
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Tactical asset allocation is considered a dynamic investment strategy. In this episode we explore this approach and the certain situations in the marketplace that lead investors to utilize this. Stéphane Renevier, Analyst at Finimize, joins Cassidy Clement to discuss.

Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Fundamental Analysis: Finding the Real Value
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Fundamental analysis is a common phrase in conversations about a company’s value, health, and liquidity. What makes up this analysis style and how do you go about assembling it? Reda Farran, Global Markets Analyst at Finimize joins Cassidy Clement to discuss.

Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Understanding the Gold Market
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
The gold market is a common topic, but is it that easy to invest in it? How is the price of gold derived? Where can one go to get access to gold investment products? In this episode we explore all of that and more. Brett Manning, Senior Analyst at Briefing.com joins Cassidy Clement to discuss.

Friday Apr 04, 2025
Video Game Stocks: More Than Just a Game
Friday Apr 04, 2025
Friday Apr 04, 2025
The video game industry is quite large. It incorporates other sector’s elements such as semiconductors, computing, advertising and much more. In this episode we explore the makeup of video game sector and how it impacts financial markets. Sam Martinelli, Staff Editor at The Fly, joins Cassidy Clement to discuss.

Monday Mar 31, 2025
The Wide World of Sport Stocks
Monday Mar 31, 2025
Monday Mar 31, 2025
The sports industry can be considered an economic force. It makes up a lot of consumer spending from equipment, apparel, experiences, and even esports. How do we see this translate to financial markets and strategies? In this episode we explore all that and more! Chris Katje, Benzinga Senior Contributor and Stock Market Reporter, joins Cassidy Clement to discuss.

Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Consumer Sentiment: How Much Does It Matter?
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Consumer sentiment is a popular topic when a company, investment, or economy is being evaluated. How much does it matter when reviewing something’s financial state? Are there certain additional factors? In this episode we explore all of that and more!

Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Natural Disasters: How They Impact the Economy
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Natural disasters can influence many aspects of life, including your financial investment strategies. In this episode we explore how natural disasters impact the economy and your investment portfolio. Scott Bauer, Chief Executive Officer at Prosper Trading Academy LLC, joins Cassidy Clement to discuss.