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
Friday Aug 09, 2024
Giving Low Risk Investments a High Profile
Friday Aug 09, 2024
Friday Aug 09, 2024
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.
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
The Housing Market: Indicators and Impacts
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
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.
Friday Jul 26, 2024
Starting Out in Securities Lending
Friday Jul 26, 2024
Friday Jul 26, 2024
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.
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Understanding Jobs Report Numbers
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Friday Jul 19, 2024
A common topic when reviewing the country’s economic state is the US Jobs Report. There are many facets covered in these reports, but the main idea is to show the estimated unemployment rate. Jose Torres, Interactive Brokers’ Senior Economist joins Cassidy Clement, Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.
Monday Jul 15, 2024
Foundations of Forex
Monday Jul 15, 2024
Monday Jul 15, 2024
Foreign exchange trading or “forex” can be a complex trading topic and an unpredictable market. In this episode we look to explain some of the basics so our listeners can have a foundational understanding of the topic. Andrew Wilkinson, IBKR’s Director of Trading Education joins Cassidy Clement, Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.
Friday Jul 12, 2024
The Basics of Stock Buybacks
Friday Jul 12, 2024
Friday Jul 12, 2024
You may have heard about stock buybacks but how do they benefit the investor and the company? Are they a good thing? Why a buyback and not a dividend? 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.
Friday Jul 05, 2024
A Lesson in Student Loans
Friday Jul 05, 2024
Friday Jul 05, 2024
Student Loans are a common topic in the United States when discussing educational advancement. It can be overwhelming when reviewing all the information. There can be interest, loan types, and many other facets that need to be taken into consideration. Kate Wood, Lending Expert at NerdWallet joins Cassidy Clement, IBKR’s Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Saving for a Sunny Day: Vacation Budgeting
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
It’s summertime here in the US and that means vacation season is in full swing. If you have taken a look at accommodation costs and flight tickets lately, you probably have seen high price tags. How can someone make a vacation work on any budget? What ways can someone invest some savings to grow a vacation account? Sally French, Travel Expert at NerdWallet joins Cassidy Clement, IBKR’s Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.