Options Open Interest: What Most Traders Get Wrong

Options open interest can reveal valuable information about market activity, but what does it actually tell traders? Jeff Praissman is joined by Market Chameleon’s Dmitry Pargamanik and Will McBride to explore how open interest differs from trading volume, what unusual activity may signal, and the common misconceptions traders should avoid.

Is Wall Street's latest rebound built to last? Interactive Brokers' Jeff Praissman welcomes Scott Bauer of Prosper Trading Academy to discuss the recent AI-driven selloff, shifting expectations for Federal Reserve policy, and whether the VIX is signaling more market volatility ahead.

Nearly one in four publicly listed U.S. companies has no analyst coverage. But what happens when Wall Street stops paying attention? Interactive Brokers' Jeff Praissman sits down with Nasdaq's Michael Normyle to explore why smaller companies are being overlooked, how a lack of research coverage can impact stock prices, and what this growing gap could mean for investors.

Will stocks rally after the 2026 midterm elections, or is more volatility ahead? IBKR's Vrushabh Doshi sits down with Dave Keller, President and Chief Strategist at Market Misbehavior, to explore historical market patterns, shifting sector leadership, and what investors should watch as Wall Street heads into 2027.

Could China's next generation of tech giants catch Wall Street off guard? From a resurgence in Chinese IPOs to breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, robotics, and semiconductors, a new wave of companies is drawing investor attention. Andrew Wilkinson sits down with Xiaolin Chen, Head of International at KraneShares, to explore what's fueling China's technology ambitions, why Hong Kong is reemerging as a major listing hub, and how improving US-China relations could reshape the investment landscape.

What if Wall Street is betting on the wrong election outcome? With the 2026 midterms fast approaching, Democrats are eyeing a congressional comeback, President Trump's economic agenda hangs in the balance, and prediction markets are making some bold calls. But how much can investors really trust the odds? Interactive Brokers' Chief Strategist Steve Sosnick joins IBKR Podcast Producer Vrushabh Doshi to break down the stakes, revisit past election surprises, and explore what a political shake-up in Washington could mean for markets. Could the biggest surprise come after the votes are counted? Stay tuned to find out.

Could flying taxis transform urban transportation and become the next major investment opportunity? Interactive Brokers' Andrew Wilkinson speaks with Alexander Gunz of Heptagon Capital about the emerging eVTOL industry, the technology driving its growth, and the regulatory, economic, and infrastructure challenges standing between flying taxis and widespread adoption.

Could persistently high interest rates finally put the stock market under pressure? Interactive Brokers' Jeff Praissman and Prosper Trading Academy's Scott Bauer discuss inflation, rising bond yields, oil prices, and tightening credit conditions, while examining what bank earnings and upcoming economic data could reveal about the market's next move.

What really goes into the price of an option? Jeff Praissman and Mat Cashman of the Options Industry Council break down intrinsic and extrinsic value, implied volatility, time decay, delta, gamma, and the forces that can move an option’s premium.

What does it really take to build a lasting career on Wall Street? Cboe’s Stacey Gilbert joins Interactive Brokers’ Judith Casasampere to reflect on nearly three decades in the derivatives industry and to share lessons on risk-taking, failure, mentorship, confidence, and finding opportunities to grow.