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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.

Understanding Jobs Report Numbers

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.

Foundations of Forex

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.

The Basics of Stock Buybacks

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.