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Market Structure
IEX
Vanguard
Cryptocurrency
24-Hour Trading
Federal Reserve
U.S. Treasury Market
Index Funds
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Electronic Trading
Artificial Intelligence
Share Buybacks
US Equity Markets
Investment Strategies
Olympics
Global Economy
Fintech
Equity Execution
Ategenos Capital
Inflation

In today's equity markets, the devil’s in the details. This is a podcast for traders, asset managers, and anyone who wants to understand the machinations, politics, and incentive structures underpinning our shared markets. With irreverence and insight, IEX’s Ronan Ryan and John “JR” Ramsay hold court on market structure with Wall Street’s most savvy market practitioners, sharing their insiders’ vi... more

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Ronan and JR sit down with David Gardner — co-founder of investor education juggernaut The Motley Fool, host of podcast Rule Breaker Investing, and author of a new book by the same title, Rule Breaker Investing: How to Pick the Best Stocks of the Fut... more

In this special episode of Boxes and Lines, Ronan and JR sit down with members of IEX’s 2025 summer intern class, mostly incoming seniors in engineering, marketing, finance, and cybersecurity, for a conversation that spans Gen Z in the workplace, wha... more

On the latest episode of Boxes and Lines, Ronan and JR welcome back Mett Kinak, Head of Global Trading at T. Rowe Price, for some real talk about market fragmentation, private rooms, and more. Mett also dispels his biggest pet peeve market structure ... more

Subdollar stocks —those priced under $1—now make up nearly half of all share volume in U.S. markets, while contributing a fraction of the notional value (the actual dollar amount being traded). In this episode of Boxes and Lines Lite, Ronan and JR ge... more

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Recent Guests

David Gardner
Co-founder of Motley Fool
Motley Fool
Episode: Breaking the Rules with the Motley Fool's David Gardner
Mett Kinak
Head of Global Trading at T. Rowe Price and a knowledgeable figure in market structure issues.
T. Rowe Price
Episode: Bingo! With T. Rowe Price’s Mett Kinak
Andy Kaplan
CEO and founder of Freedom's Edge Cider
Freedom's Edge Cider
Episode: From the Archives: The Blurring of Burr: Warring Founding Fathers, Treason, and Romance Novels
Matt Weinberg
Head of business development at IEX
IEX
Episode: Boxes and Lines Lite: The 3% Myth (feat. Matt Weinberg & Sam Stevens)
Sam Stevens
Head of business analytics at IEX
IEX
Episode: Boxes and Lines Lite: The 3% Myth (feat. Matt Weinberg & Sam Stevens)
John Palmer
Executive with significant experience in equity derivatives, previously at CBO
IEX
Episode: The IEX Options Episode – With John Palmer and Ivan Brown
Ivan Brown
Formerly responsible for options trading business at the New York Stock Exchange
IEX
Episode: The IEX Options Episode – With John Palmer and Ivan Brown
Dennis Kelleher
Co-founder and CEO of Better Markets
Better Markets
Episode: Dennis Kelleher on Deregulation and Financial Bull(…)
Barry Ritholtz
Co-founder, chairman, and CIO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, known as the blog father.
Ritholtz Wealth Management
Episode: "How Not to Invest" - with Barry Ritholtz

Hosts

Ronan Ryan
Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer at IEX, bringing insights from his extensive experience in market structure and trading dynamics.
John Ramsay
Chief Market Policy Officer at IEX, with deep knowledge of market structure and regulatory affairs.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 81 ratings
  • There’s Bulls and bears.. and now there’s apes..

    Your voices are needed now more than ever.. keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wesleypipesnotsnipes
    United States4 years ago
  • Great podcast with excellent guests

    This podcast strikes a great balance between being informative and entertaining. Complex subjects are made accessible and the rapport between the hosts is excellent

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pcof2
    Ireland5 years ago
  • Mike Green interview

    Fantastic and extremely informative

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JB605
    United States5 years ago
  • Brilliant, Just Brilliant

    Very good. Ronan sounds strangely familiar. I’ve heard his voice somewhere else before.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    notemmaryan
    United States5 years ago
  • Paul Geifer

    Great stuff!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trevor Wieschhaus
    United States6 years ago

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Our 2025 Summer Interns Take the Mic
Q: What skills should Gen Z focus on developing to thrive in the modern job market?
Being open-minded and willing to take calculated risks in career paths.
Our 2025 Summer Interns Take the Mic
Q: What is your biggest fear for Gen Z in the future?
Experiencing burnout due to pressures of college admissions and social media expectations.
Our 2025 Summer Interns Take the Mic
Q: What do you wish that more senior professionals understand about Gen Z?
Gen Z feels hindered in social interaction due to COVID and prefers in-person communication.
Boxes and Lines Lite: Tokenization: Back to the Future (Again)
Q: Why are we even talking about tokenization today?
The SEC is reexamining its approach to trading crypto tokens and could potentially apply similar flexibility to common stocks, prompting a discussion about the differences.
Boxes and Lines Lite: Tokenization: Back to the Future (Again)
Q: What do you think about tokenization, and particularly the tokenization of stocks?
It's a complex matter, raising questions about the efficiencies of tokenization while ensuring investor protections remain intact amid regulatory changes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boxes and Lines

What is Boxes and Lines about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast provides listeners with an insightful exploration of the complexities within the equity markets, focusing on market structures, trading practices, and the various incentive systems that govern Wall Street. With a mix of engaging discussions and expert contributions, it covers a diverse range of topics, including electronic trading, market regulations, and the implications of recent technological advancements in finance. The hosts, alongside guests from various sectors, offer a candid and critical perspective on industry trends, making complex financial concepts accessible to a broader audience. Ideal for traders, asset managers, and professionals keen to deepen their understanding of market dynamics, it highlights both the tech... more

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