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 Feb 19, 2025
Leveraged and Inverse ETFs: Are They a Trader's Double Edge Sword?
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
In this episode we explore leveraged and inverse ETFs. They have many details associated that are a bit different than a standard stock or ETF investment. These include complexity, amplification of investment, and specific risks associated. We hope our listeners can learn more about their qualities and how they could be integrated into achieving financial goals. Edward Egilinsky, Managing Director at Direxion joins Cassidy Clement to discuss.

Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Tariff Impacts: Economic and Consumer Perspectives
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Tariffs have been a popular topic as of late. There are debates on if they are positive or negative for the economy, and how they can impact the everyday consumer. In this episode we explore details associated with tariffs and their effects on investment strategies. Jose Torres, Interactive Brokers’ Senior Economist joins Cassidy Clement to discuss.

Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
An FYI on CDS (Credit Default Swaps)
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Credit default swaps are a complex topic in the derivatives market. They were a hot topic in 2008, as they were usually part of the conversation with mortgage-backed securities. In this episode, we are joined by Caleb Silver, Editor-in-Chief at Investopedia. We explore some of the foundational aspects associated and discuss the part these products play in the market.

Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Reviewing Finances in the New Year
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
With the new year upon us, resolutions and reviews of all kinds are taking place. When it comes to your finances, there can be many elements to take into consideration. We are going to explore the common elements and the often forgotten about financial items. Elizabeth Ayoola, Personal Finance Expert at NerdWallet joins us for this episode to discuss.

Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
VC Firms - Who and What Are They?
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Well-known companies like Google, Apple, and many others had investors from the venture capital (VC) space. However, you may be asking yourself what exactly is venture capital? Who are venture capital firms and what do they invest in? In this episode we look to answer those foundational questions.

Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
How Do Dividends Work?
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
In this episode we explore dividends. There are many layers to this topic such as types, distribution, and more. In this conversation explain the foundational concepts for those looking to learn more about dividends and potentially adding them to their investment strategy.

Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Staying on Theme with Thematic Investing
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Thematic investing and the strategies associated are big topics. There are many approaches and details to consider. In this episode, we look to answer foundational questions to help listeners understand the basics of the thematic investment market. Alex Gunz, Equity Fund Manager at Heptagon Capital joins Cassidy Clement to discuss.

Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Machine Learning in Finance
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
You may not realize it, but Machine learning is used in the Financial Services industry within features, tools, and decision making. In this episode we break down machine learning and it’s use cases. Ernest Chan, Chief Scientist, Predictnow.ai, and Founder, QTS Capital Management joins Cassidy Clement to discuss.