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Confessions Of A Market MakerConfessions: Next Gen #1 – Pierre | From Discord Trader to Risk Analyst In this debut episode of Confessions: Next Gen, we sit down with Pierre—a spirited young trader who went from lighting up Zoom happy hours to landing a job at Apex Fintech as a risk analyst. Known for his aggressive trading style and larger-than-life personality, Pierre reflects on his early days in trading, what he learned from multiple blow ups, and how he earned his series 7 license. We dive into how raw aggression can be sharpened into real edge, what it’s like working on the inside of the industry, and his (semi-secret) plans to launch a hedge fund. This...
2025-05-2344 minConfessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #93: Market Update Week Of 9/19- FOMC MeetingMarket update podcast. FOMC meeting; Trading adjustments; OTC trading & market making; Prior podcasts discussion --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you'd like to join a professional community of traders you can join JJ & Ray at microfutures.com
2022-09-2230 minConfessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #92: Tim Grittani on Abstracting Millions From the MarketFull-time trader since 2012 starting with only $1500; Now he's abstracted millions in profit from the market as a retail trader; Aka Kroyrunner89. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Tim Grittani---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tim on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kroyrunner89?s=20&t=GW3JEqACP-ke-TUcWw0BEA---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to join JJ, Ray & a supportive and professional community of traders, join us at microefutures.com
2022-09-151h 04Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #91: Jim Dalton Sharing His Wisdom of Over 50 Years in the Market-The Godfather of Market ProfileTrading and studying the markets has been his life’s work for over 50 years. He is the author of two seminal books on Market Profile Trading; Mind over Markets and Markets in Profile. He has been a member of the Chicago Board of Trade as well as a member of the Chicago Board Options Exchange, and Senior Executive Vice President of the CBOE during its formative years. You may know him as the godfather of market profile; Confessions of a Market Maker presents Jim Dalton---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Jim's Website: http://jimdaltontrading.com/Link to Ji...
2022-09-0953 minConfessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #90: JJ's Market Update 8/31/2022JJ recaps his thoughts on the markets this summer. Topics include: market volatility & volume, news items of the summer, what to look out for in the fall & overarching thoughts.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to join Ray, JJ & a supportive community of trades, join them at microefutures.com
2022-09-0142 minConfessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #89: Paula Webb- Collaborating Partner of Mark Douglas on Trading PsychologyKnown worldwide as “The First Lady of Trading Psychology”, alongside the ‘father’ of Trading Psychology, Mark Douglas. Former floor trader; today as an investment trader she coaches all levels of traders, and is co-author of 15 books including the award-winning book “The disciplined trader”, the first book written on the subject of trading psychology. Confessions of a Market Maker Present Paula Webb---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Paula's Twitter: https://twitter.com/_MarkDouglas_ Websites: www.markdouglas.com & www.paulatwebb.com---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to join a supportive and professional community of traders, join JJ & Ray at...
2022-08-301h 30Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #88: Dan Gunsberg: Chicago Board of Trade Floor Trader Turned Crypto CEO Co-founder & CEO of Hxro & Hxro network; a decentralized derivatives protocol built on top of the Solana blockchain. Prior to Hxro, he had close to 30 year career in traditional finance as a trader & in trading operations. Confessions of A Market Maker presents Dan Gunsberg---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dan on twitter: https://twitter.com/hxrobtc?s=20&t=qsRyBkEykPGMOWVosmoHlAHXRO Network: https://www.hxro.network/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to join a supportive & a professional community of traders, you can join JJ and Ray at microefutures.com
2022-08-181h 05Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #87: Staci Warden CEO of AlgorandCEO of the Algorand Foundation. Prior to joining Algorand, she ran the Global Market Development Practice at the Milken Institute. Prior to Milken, she ran J.P. Morgan’s public sector practice for EMEA out of London. Before that, she led the Nasdaq’s two markets for microcap companies, and had senior roles at the U.S. Treasury Department, the Center for Global Development, and the Harvard Institute for International Development. Confessions of a Market Maker present Staci Warden---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to join JJ, Ray & a supportive community of traders, join them at micr...
2022-06-301h 00Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #86: JJ's 2022 Mid Year Recap of Markets Taking the podcast back to its roots, JJ & Ray discuss this wild market of 2022. Topics include: How big money is operating in this market; How would bear markets effect a market maker: The big global headline and events; How to navigate as a retail---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to join JJ, Ray & a supportive community of traders, join them at microefutures.com
2022-06-2552 minConfessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #85: Adam Levitan DFS & Sports Betting Pro on Data Driven Decision Making to Beat Any MarketWorld class daily fantasy sports player & sports bettor; Co founder of Establish the Run: a premium football analysis site. The best podcaster in the fantasy sports & betting genre. You may know him as the owner to the most beautiful beast in the world; You may know him as the idol of virgins all across the globe. Mr.Skin to fur; King GPP bro. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Adam Levitan---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to join JJ, Ray & a supportive community of traders, join them at microefutures.com Establish The Run: https...
2022-06-101h 03Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #84: Brett Richey on his Poker Come Up, Web3 Betting & Navigating the NFT SpaceProfessional poker player since the early 2000’s; President and founder of blitzpick: a web3 sports betting portal; Co host of the nft mania show; Best poker playing hip hop artist. Confessions of a Market Maker present Brett Richey---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to join JJ, Ray & a supportive community of traders, join them at microefutures.com
2022-06-0200 minConfessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #83: Martin Schmid Designing Algo's to Beat the MarketPHD in algorithmic game theory. CEO & Co-Founder of EquiLibre Technologies- a company that is using game theory and reinforcement learning to build the next generation of algorithmic trading. Previously Senior Research Scientist at DeepMind and Research Scientist at IBM Watson. Co-author of DeepStack (the first program to beat professional players in no-limit Texas hold’em). Confessions of a Market Maker present Martin Schmid--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you'd like to join JJ, Ray & a supportive community of traders, join them at microefutures.com
2022-05-0500 minConfessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #82: Alfonoso Peccatiello on Real Yields, Macro Environment & how to make sense of it allFormer head of fixed income portfolio management at ING Deutchland; That’s a 20 billion investment portfolio. Now he’s the author of the macro compass: a free financial newsletter providing actionable investment ideas and unique global macro insights. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Alfonoso Peccatiello---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to join JJ, Ray & a supportive community of traders, join them at microefutures.com If you'd like more of Alf's macro insights https://themacrocompass.substack.com/
2022-03-3053 minConfessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #81: Steve Hedge on Probabilities & Options Trading Methodology A professional options trader for the past 10 years. Cambridge graduate; worked at numerous tech start ups in silicon valley then embarking on a highly successful career at Microsoft. A headline speaker at the Moneyshow in Las Vegas, Nevada. The founder of Options Savy: an options training company. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Steve Hedge.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to join JJ, Ray & a supportive community of traders, join them at microefutures.comSteve's option website & training: https://optionssavvy.thinkific.com/
2022-02-191h 46Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #80: Tyrone Ross Jr. on Career Trajectory & Crypto Serving Underprivileged CommunitiesCEO of Onramp Invest; Founder of 401STC; A graduate of Seton Hall University; 2004 Olympic Trials qualifier in track and field; Recognized by Investment News 40 under 40 in 2019; He was named to Investopedia’s Top 100 Financial Advisors. Confessions of a Market Maker Presents Tyrone Ross Jr.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to join JJ, Ray & a supportive community of traders, join them at microefutures.com
2022-02-0347 minConfessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #79: Michael Gayed on the Importance of Market Cycles & Lumber/Gold relationship Portfolio Manager at Toroso Investments; Publisher of the Lead lag report; 5x Dow & Founders Award winner, including the 2015 award for his paper on how lumber and gold can be used as signals for managing investment portfolios. Confessions of a Market Marker presents Michael Gayed--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to join JJ, Ray & a supportive community of traders, join them at microefutures.com
2022-01-2751 minConfessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #78:Anthony Scaramucci on his come up on Wall Street, Conviction in BTC & a bet on Algorand Worked at Goldman Sachs's investment banking, equities, and private wealth management divisions. He went on to create Oscar Capital Management which sold in 2001. In 2005, he founded the investment firm SkyBridge Capital. Former White House Director of Communications & founder of the SALT conference. AKA “the mooch”. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Anthony Scaramucci---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to join JJ, Ray & a supportive community of traders, Join them at microefutures.com
2022-01-081h 23Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #77: Brian Lee is back! Talks Traders for a Cause Conference & takes Listener QuestionsBrian Lee makes his 2nd appearance on the pod fresh off speaking at Traders for a Cause conference. A former Esports professional turned short selling phenom; Brian, JJ & Ray discuss nuanced short selling topics & field listener question for Brian --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to join JJ, Ray & a supportive community of traders, join them at microefutures.com
2021-11-241h 15Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #76: Kim Ann Curtin- Using the Trader Positioning Index to improve your tradingMaking her 2nd appearance on Confessions, trading & executive coach Kim Ann Curtin takes the boys through the Trader Positioning Index & how it can help improve ones trading. Other various psychological & spiritual topics arise throughout the conversation: the observer self, stillness, self esteem, discipline Kim's free book for listeners of this podcast: www.traderdiscipline.com Kim's first book "Transforming Wall Street"-https://www.amazon.com/Transforming-Wall-Street-Conscious-Future/dp/1940984599 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to join JJ, Ray & a supportive community of traders, join them at microefutures.com
2021-11-151h 49Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #75: Lauren Simmons- Youngest Women Floor Trader in NYSE HistoryMade history as the youngest female trader on the New York Stock exchange and only the second black women to ever to trade on the floor. She’s the host of the Mind, Body & wealth podcast; a keynote speaker; author; film & TV producer; and the host of Going Public which is airing Oct. 19th. Confessions of a Market Maker present Lauren Simmons. Topics include her time on the NYSE floor; the past & future of floor trading; Laurens new show, "Going Public" & her new podcast, "Mind, Body & Wealth"---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to join a...
2021-10-1431 minConfessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #74: Sergei Perfiliev- Goldman Sachs Quant on Options Influence on the marketA man whose worked within the financial markets for over a decade. He’s held various roles across Equity, FX and Commodity markets and most recently worked as a Quantitative Analyst for a major sell-side bank. Host of an educational & entertaining youtube channel. Confessions of A Market Maker Presents Sergei Perfiliev. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sergei's Youtube Channel- https://www.youtube.com/c/PerfilievFinancialTraining Sergei's Twitter- https://twitter.com/perfilievIf you'd like to join a supportive & professional trading community, join JJ & Ray at microefutures.com
2021-10-081h 08Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #73: Market Wizard Jason Shapiro is BACK!- 2021 a market like we've never seenFan favorite & Market Wizard Jason Shapiro is back! His first appearance being one of the most popular podcasts to date. Profiled in “Unknown Market Wizards” series, he’s the man Jack Schwager has dubbed the contrarian. Former weed farmer owner, he’s meditated with monks in Burma & graduate of the prestigious University of South Florida (lol). This episode they talk the uniqueness of the 2021 markets, the process of making adjustments & all encompassing life topics--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you'd like to join JJ, Ray & a supportive community of traders: Join them at microefutures.com Jason...
2021-09-211h 40Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #72:Eric Mangini-NFL Coach on the Parallels Between Trading & Coaching Professional FootballFormer NFL football coach and current television sports analyst at Fox Sports. He’s won 3 super bowls and at the point of his 1st head coach hire, he was the youngest to ever assume that role. Made a classic appearance on arguably the greatest TV Series of all time: The Sopranos. Confessions of a Market Maker Presents Coach Eric Mangini --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you'd like to join JJ, Ray & a supportive community of traders: join them at microefutures.com
2021-09-011h 20Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #71: Ryan Trost- Former SMB Capital Trader on What it Takes to Become a Prop TraderFormer SMB capital trader turned digital horse trainer & breeder; Head of Zed content and strategy @luckytraderhq and co-founder of knowyourhorses.com- the best analytic zed run site in the metaverse; South Carolina Gamecock alum. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Ryan Trost --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you'd like to trade alongside JJ, Ray & a supportive community of traders, join them at microefutures.com
2021-08-242h 09Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #70: Tom Basso- Market Wizard on the importance of rule based trading & keeping equanimity A trader who is best known for his Market Wizard status being profiled in Jack Schwagers “New Market Wizards”. A man who was president & founder of trendstat capital. Author of two books; he Runs enjoytheride.world- an educational website for traders. Confessions of A Market Maker presents Tom Basso--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to join JJ, Ray & a professional, supportive group of traders, join them at microefutures.com
2021-08-181h 34Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #69: Walter Deemer- 50 years market Analyst & Founding Member of the CMT Association talks insights & wisdoms gathered throughout his career A man whose worked with institutional money managers for over 50 years as a market analyst. A Founding member of the CMT association who in 2015 received the Market Technicians Associations' Annual Award for lifetime achievement. The author of 4 trading books. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Walter Deemer---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to trade alongside JJ, Ray & a supportive community of traders, join them at microefutures.com
2021-07-071h 12Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #68: Oliver Kell-2020 US investing Champion on his 941% yearThe 2020 US investing champion who smoked the field with 941% annualized return, shattering pervious records. Son of a former market maker. Founder of Kell Capital, LLC and author of “victory in stock trading”. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Oliver Kell---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to trade alongside JJ, Ray & a supportive community of traders, join them at microefutures.com
2021-06-241h 16Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #67: Beyond The Trades Steve Live From Miami BTC Conference 2021In person interview conducted in Miami, FL at the BTC Conference. The man who put this podcast together. A man known as "Beyond The Trades", who runs a highly viewed written interview website & runs a couple business's behind the scenes. A profitable trader of 8 years. Confessions of a Market Maker Presents Beyond The Trades Steve-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to trade alongside JJ, Ray & a supportive community of traders, join them at microefutures.com
2021-06-0856 minConfessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #66: Chris Moneymaker- World Series of Poker Champion on his Favorite NFT/Crypto investments & being the catalyst for the poker boomA man who turned $86 into 2.5 million. Credited with jump starting the poker boom; 2019 inductee into the poker hall of fame and Americas Cardroom Sponsored pro; Digital Horse & stable owner. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Chris Moneymaker---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to trade alongside JJ, Ray & a professional group of traders, join them at microefutures.com
2021-05-211h 13Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #65: John Netto- Maximizing Return Per Unit-of-RiskProfiled in Jack Schwagers latest book in the market wizard series, "Unknown Market Wizards". Achieved an average annual compounded return of 42% in 10 plus years. The author of the “Global Macro Edge”. Confessions of a Market Maker presents John Netto
2021-05-131h 01Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #64: Nick Leeson- Rouge Trader on the Infamous Barings Banks Blow Up & Blow Ups of RecentA former Barings Bank derivates trader who developed a superstar reputation trading the futures markets on the Singapore Monetary Exchange. A mistake that resulted in a 20k lost eventually compounded to a 1.3 billion dollars, resulting in the collapse of one of Britain’s oldest banks. He's proven his resiliency, wrote a book on this experience and it got turned into a film. He now consults for firms raising risk awareness around human behavior, culture, conduct and corporate governance issues. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Nick Leeson--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to join JJ, Ray & a...
2021-04-301h 07Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #63: Former Market Maker Talks Biggest Headlines in Trading 2021JJ & Ray recap the biggest news events in and around finance for 2021. Topics include NFTs, SPY being at all time highs, Hedge Fund blows & the psychology of the markets participants big & small---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to join JJ, Ray & a supportive community of traders, join them at microefutures.com
2021-04-0833 minConfessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #62: Mayor Francis Suarez on Making Miami The Crypto Capital of The WorldThe 33rd Mayor of the City of Miami who was elected with 86 percent support from Miami residents. A man making national headlines for his hustle, for his pro crypto, pro finance, pro tech stance, welcoming the industries into the city of Miami. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Mayor Francis Suarez
2021-03-1518 minConfessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #61: Mark Cuban on NFTs, the SEC's ineptitude & being the worlds largest Dogecoin merchantBillionaire entrepreneur, television personality, and investor. Owner of the Dallas Mavericks, a main stay on the popular tv show shark tank, and the largest Dogecoin merchant in the world. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Mark Cuban---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to trade alongside JJ, Ray & a supportive community of traders, join them at microefutures.com
2021-03-1043 minConfessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #60: Patrick Bet-David on Potential Financial Bubble, Interviewing Mobsters & NBA Top ShotsStarted from humble beginnings as a young immigrant escaping war-torn Iran with his parents; to founding his own company. He launched PHP agency- an insurance sales, marketing and distribution company-before he turned 30 and he’s went on to create one of the most recognizable media brands- Vauletainment- with 3 million subscribers alone on YouTube. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Patrick Bet-David---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to trade alongside JJ, Ray & a supportive community of traders, join them at microefutures.com
2021-03-0231 minConfessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #59: Dr. Phil Pearlman- Chief Behavioral officer talks everything human behavior in and out of the marketsChief Behavioral Officer at osprey funds; Ran a long/short equity hedge fund which focused on behavioral strategies; Was previously director of marketing at Bank OZK, Interactive Editor at Yahoo Finance and Executive Editor at StockTwits. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Dr. Phil Pearlman---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to join JJ, Ray & a professional group of traders, join them at microefutures.com
2021-02-241h 39Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #58: Chris Camillo- "Unknown Market Wizard" on social arbitrage & the inadequacies of Wall StreetA pioneer in contextual data analysis. A man whose been featured in Jack Schwager’s “Unknown Market Wizards”. In 2006 he applied a social data arbitrage trading strategy to invest $20k in the stock market, and produced $30 million in trading profits over the following 14-year period. The author of Laughing at Wall Street & 1/3 of Dumb money TV. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Chris Camillo---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to trade alongside JJ, Ray & a supportive community of traders, join them at microefutures.com
2021-02-1843 minConfessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #57: Marsten Parker- "Unknown Market Wizard" on Systematic TradingA systematic trader who was featured in “Unknown Market Wizards”- latest book of a legendary series of trading books. A man whose annual compounded return during the past 20 years was 20%, more than triple the 5.7% return of the S&P during that period. A man whose is an accomplished violinist and programmer. Confessions of a Market Maker Presents Marsten Parker---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to trade alongside JJ, Ray & a supportive community of traders, join them at microefutures.com
2021-02-151h 07Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #56: Anthony Pompliano- Crypto Entrepreneur & Investor on the historical week in the financial markets & what it could mean for crypto & decentralization American entrepreneur, investor, and host of The Pomp Podcast, one of the most popular podcasts in business & investing. He’s invested $100m + in early stage companies, including multiple unicorns. Co-founder and partner at Digital Creek assets and one of the most popular and recognized advocates for Bitcoin and decentralization. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Anthony Pompliano---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to trade alongside JJ, Ray & a supportive community of traders, join them at microefutures.com
2021-01-3049 minConfessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #55: Jaime Rogozinski- Founder of Wall Street Bets on the shutting down of Melvin Capital, How WSB was started & proper risk mangementFounded WallStreetBets in 2012--a large online community which yields a commanding presence in the world of finance. It has been featured in Wall Street Journal's MarketWatch as well as Bloomberg, CNBC, Money Magazine, Forbes, Vice, Business Insider and Fortune. A forum who has been credited with taking out hedge fund Melvin Capital, making global headlines. Author of the book wallstreet bets. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Jaime Rogozinski---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to trade alongside JJ, Ray & a supportive community of traders, join them at microefutures.com
2021-01-2859 minConfessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #54: Sean Mclaughlin- Former prop trader & hedge fund manager on unlearning bad habits, diligently sticking to the process & good trading being boring tradingStarted his career in 1998 at a Proprietary trading firm in Tampa, Florida. In 2002 he launched a small hedge fund with a handful of investors trading in commodities and futures; This led him to become a Member of the Chicago Board of Trade. He’s worked for stocktwits as community director; Currently works with Trade Ideas in sales, training, and Market Strategy capacity; He’s the Chief Options Strategist for All Star Charts; Chicago Sean on twitter. Confessions of a Market Maker presents, Sean Mclaughlin---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to trade alongside JJ, Ray & a supportive comm...
2021-01-131h 21Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #53: Jason Shapiro- "Unknown Market Wizard" talks his 30 year trading journey, The fine line you have to walk as a contrarian, & comparing short-selling to a hit of Herion Our guest today, has a trading career that has spanned 30 years. A man who has managed assets from as little as several million to as much of 600 million. He is now running his current CTA as a one-man shop. He’s lived and traded from all areas of God’s green earth. Profiled in the “Unknown Market Wizards” book. Confessions of a Market Maker Presents, Jason Shapiro---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to trade alongside JJ, Ray & supportive community of traders; Join them at microefutures.com
2020-12-171h 35Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #52: Caityln Cook- Rising Star in asset management A rising star in the investment banking arena; working for a global asset management firm- one of the world’s leading asset managers with 700bn of assets under management. Former D1 athlete; and a beer, wine & cocktail connoisseur. @deadCaitBounce on twitter; Confessions of a Market Maker presents, Caityln Cook---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Looking for a trading community? Trade alongside JJ, Ray @ a support group of traders @ microefutures.com
2020-12-0958 minConfessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #51: Jack Schwager- Legendary financial author on past market wizards vs. unknown market wizardsA recognized industry expert in futures and hedge funds and the author of a number of widely acclaimed financial books. He is perhaps best known for his best-selling series of interviews with the greatest traders and hedge fund managers of the last three decades. Prior experience includes 22 years as director of futures research for some of wall streets leading firms, and a partner in the fortune group. Confessions of a Market Maker present Jack Schwager--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to trade alongside JJ, Ray & and a supportive group of traders; Join them at microefutures.com
2020-12-021h 06Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #50- Troy Prince & Howard Lindzon: Stocktwits co-founder & Wall St bound team up for charity poker tournamentWall St Bound founder- former equities & prop trader Troy Prince- joins forces with Stocktwits and its co-founder Howard Lindzon; to host Stocktwits first ever charity poker tournament to raise money for Troy's non-profit Wall Street Bound. In this episode, current market and trading climate is discussed; the resiliency of the market, despite the hardships of 2020; Troys mission with Wall Street Bound; and the over emphasis on the technical side of tradingLinks to donate, and/or participate in Stocktwits 1st ever charity poker tournament: https://www.wallstreetbound.org/https://chipsforcharity.stocktwits.com/
2020-11-1855 minConfessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #49: Brian Lee- Professional short-seller talks esports background, shorting deals JJ use to manipulate & why win-rate doesn't matter in tradingA thoughtful young man who use to be an esports professional. A man who enjoys shorting overextended penny stocks- one’s similar to those that everyone’s favorite market maker use to toy with. A man who could careless about win-rate, and someone whose risk management style is worth admiration. Confessions of a Market Maker present Brian Lee --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to trade alongside JJ & Ray, join them and the supportive trading community at www.microefutures.com
2020-11-041h 42Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #48: Former floor trader & professional options trader gives his favorite options strategies, talks time on the CBOE & partying in VIP next to Jay-ZStarted out in 1994 trading with his mentor who had a seat on the CBOE. He’s been involved in equities, options, futures, private equity and VC type deals to list companies. A man who retired at the old age of 30, and during this pandemic, has single-handedly kept the Utah economy afloat. Confessions of a Market Maker presents professional options trader Chris Hanks
2020-10-291h 04Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #47- Review of Ray's 1st year tradingIn this episode JJ & Ray discuss Ray's first year of trading. They converse about his early days transitioning from poker to present day: where he's obtained consistent profitability in his trading. Topics include; the importance of experience, having the passion to endure the inevitable pain that comes with trading, transitioning from futures trading to equites. struggles in the early months of trading, the benefit of being apart of a community of traders-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to trade alongside JJ & Ray, join them and the supportive group of traders at www.microefutures.com
2020-10-1641 minConfessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #46: Kim Ann Curtin- The Wall Street Coach on improving your trading through self understanding, the hero's journey, & common struggles amongst tradersFounder & CEO of “The Wall Street Coach”. For over a decade she has coached clients ranging from high-ranking executives and traders from companies such as Anchorage Capital, Bank of America, Barron’s, Blackstone, Credit Suisse, L’Oreal and NBC to just name a few. Author of “Transforming Wall Street” and a co-host on the popular SteadyTrade podcast. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Kim Ann Curtin---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to trade alongside JJ & Ray, join them and the supportive trading community at www.microefutures.com
2020-10-081h 43Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #45: Brian Shannon- Alphatrends.net founder on working in bucket shops, Anchored VWAP & "only price pays" A full-time trader, educator, and author of the highly regarded book “Technical Analysis Using Multiple Timeframes.” Worked for Lehman Brothers and other major investment firms over his career. Founder of alphatrends.net and the man who trademarked the saying “only price pays”. Confessions of a market presents Brian Shannon
2020-10-0256 minConfessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #44: Turney Duff- Legendary 15 year run on Wall St & Best-Selling author on current market conditions, Wall St. culture, & upcoming projectsA man who had a legendary 15 year career on wall street. The author of the New York Times bestseller The Buy Side; he’s consulted on the hit Showtime series Billions; he’s been a journalist for CNBC; a public speaker and a ghost writer. A man whose watched Sex in the City from the pilot to the series finale. Confessions of a Market Maker present Turney Duff
2020-09-101h 02Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #43: J.C. Parets-AllStarCharts founder on Dow Theory, Perma-Bears, Fibonacci & optimal wine/food pairingsChartered Market Technician (CMT) and the Founder of All Star Charts- a research platform for market investors with a top-down technical analysis approach. Before starting Allstarcharts, J.C. worked on the sell side as a broker, analyst and investment banker. His work has been featured by the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, CNBC, Fox Business and many others. Confessions of a Market Maker present J.C. Parets --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to trade along side JJ & Ray, join them and the pleasant community of traders at www.microefutures.com
2020-09-031h 08Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #42: Paul Singh - Professional Swing trader on thinking in a probabilistic fashion, Robinhood Traders & Trading process Started his trading career during the late 90’s dotcom boom turning 5K to 200K in 2 months. Was on his way to becoming a millionaire at 23 years old, but lost it all. In the years that followed he slowly built up a small account swing trading part-time while working a full-time job in the legal profession. In only 5 short years he quit his job to trade full time. Former mentor to the lively Kunal Desai, founder of bulls on wallstreet, where our guest runs a swing trading service. Confessions of Market Maker presents Paul Singh
2020-08-131h 20Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #41: Ryan Hasson - Senior Trader at SMB CapitalSenior trader at the heralded SMB Capital prop trading firm, Ryan gives us a glimpse at what its like to work for a prop firm and the business like approach they implement to their trading. Topics of discussion include; trading strategies, trader mindset, treating trading like a business, Ryans approach to learning how to trade as a beginner, importance of being part of a team/community of traders
2020-08-061h 10Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #40: Guest Ryan FeeProfessional poker player for 14 years. Worked his way through the ranks to play in the highest and some of the toughest cash games in the world. Over 3 million in live tournaments earnings and a world series of poker bracelet. An early adopter of cryptocurrency, a trader and investor. a co-founder of two separate companies; CoinCentral and Upswing Poker. One of the members of the infamous Evil Empire Poker Crew. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Ryan Fee-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If your interested in learning how to trade and/or be apart of a fun, supportive community...
2020-07-242h 10Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #39: Guest Shana SisselAn investment professional with close to two decades of industry experience. A sought-after speaker & media contributor, appearing frequently at industry events and on major financial news outlets such as CNBC, Bloomberg and fox business news. The chief investment officer of Spotlight Assest Group. Originally from Worcester, Massachusetts and self-described “Masshole”. Mrs. Illinois International 2020. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Shana Sissel--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you want to learn market auction theory, market profile, trade futures, trade equities; Trade along side JJ & Ray at www.microefutures.com and or www.equitiesetc.com
2020-07-151h 01Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #38: Guest Ed Latimore Best selling author, former professional heavyweight boxer & competitive chess player. His writing focuses on self-improvement & a practical approach to the stoic philosophy. Wildly popular on social media. Hailing from the steel city: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Ed Latimore-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you want to learn how to use market profile, trade futures & or trade equities: Trade along side JJ & Ray at www.microefutures.com
2020-07-081h 31Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #37: Guest Kunal DesaiHe began trading stocks in college during the dotcom boom. After years of developing & refining his strategy, he found Bulls On Wall Street to help teach others how to remove the noise and gain an edge in the market. He speaks internationally at trading & entrepreneurial events. A Michigan native. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Kunal Desai---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you want to learn how to use market profile, trade futures & or trade equities: Trade along side JJ & Ray at www.microefutures.com
2020-07-021h 28Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #36: Guest Daniel K. IsaacBorn & raised in southern California. Received his bachelor's in theatre from UC San Diego. He then moved to New York City where he's been on small and large screens & stages. You know him as Ben Kim on the hit Showtime Series Billions. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Daniel K. Isaac
2020-06-101h 06Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #35: Guest Dr. Brett SteenbargerA clinical psychologist, active trader, writer and researcher. Served as Director of Trader development for Kingstree Trading. One of the leaders, if not the leader, in the trading performance field. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Dr. Brett Steenbarger
2020-05-2257 minConfessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #34: Guest Michael NaussAuto-trader focused on algorithmic trading, 12 year veteran who works very closely with (and consults for) trade ideas. You can catch him on his youtube channel teaching traders to think of trading in a statistical fashion. Known as "bonpara" on the interwebs. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Michael Nauss
2020-05-131h 31Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #33: Guest Paul AsmarSpecialist and Market Maker for the DOW and S&P stocks on the NYSE for 25 years. For the past 10 years he's been successfully trading his own portfolio, specializing in the SPY ETF & its options. Hailing from Brooklyn, NY: Market up, market down, he wears the crown. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Paul Asmar
2020-04-151h 01Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #32: Guest Walter DeemerHad a legendary 52 year career as a market analyst. He is a founding member & past president of the Market Technicians Association. The author of four books. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Walter Deemer
2020-04-081h 04Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #31: Guest Kelly AuCoinHe's been described as one of the most versatile actors on TV. You might know him as Pastor Tim on "The Americans" and you definitely know him as Dollar Bill Stearn on the Showtime series Billions. Hailing from the great state of Oregon and rabid Portland Trail Blazers fan, Confessions of a Market Maker presents Kelly AuCoin
2020-03-261h 21Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #30: Guest James VoglTraveled the backgammon circuit then graduated on to becoming a professional poker player winning a prestigious world series of poker bracelet &400k in his 1st major tournament. Landed a job at Goldman Sachs then went on to manage a 1.6 billion portfolio for a pre-eminent US marco hedge fund a decade later. Confessions of a market presents James Vogl
2020-03-171h 10Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode # 29: Guest Tracy ShuchartThe popular @chigrl on twitter. Started her career at the Chicago Board of trade as a broker then moved to the trade floor, She managed a trade desk, working with some of the top investment banks, hedge funds, as well as energy OTC markets. Now a independent trader specializing in energy markets. Confessions of a Market Maker presents, Tracy ShuchartTopics include: Tracy's start in the industry, transition into retail trading, her thoughts and approach to fundamental analysis, Crude Oil market, Corona virus economic implications
2020-02-2553 minConfessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #28: Guest Julia Cordova Pro trader and self proclaimed bottom catcher. Popular twitter personality known for her exquisite charts and corky humor. Dont let that fool you though, shes a killer trader. Confession of a Market Maker presents Julia Cordova
2020-02-121h 13Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #27: Guest Dan Mirkin part 2Started his trading career as a SOES(small order execution system) bandit. In 1998 founded future trade technologies which completed a 17 million round of financing. He's the CEO of the highly popular & powerful trade ideas, a real time data mining & data technology. But the HIGHEST achievement in his life goes to that of being a judge at the cannabis cup. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Dan MirkinTopics include: Dan emigrating to the US from Soviet Russia, Dan's time as a SOES bandit, Risk management, His company Trade Ideas and its effectiveness, Small exchange, Cannabis...
2020-02-0520 minConfessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #27: Guest Dan Mirkin part 1Started his trading career as a SOES(small order execution system) bandit. In 1998 founded future trade technologies which completed a 17 million round of financing. He's the CEO of the highly popular & powerful trade ideas, a real time data mining & data technology. But the HIGHEST achievement in his life goes to that of being a judge at the cannabis cup. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Dan MirkinTopics include: Dan emigrating to the US from Soviet Russia, Dan's time as a SOES bandit, Risk management, His company Trade Ideas and its effectiveness, Small exchange, Cannabis...
2020-02-0554 minConfessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #26: Treating Trading like a BusinessJJ & Ray discuss how treating trading like a business is the optimal approach. They dive into the nitty gritty topics that often get overlooked in trading.Topics include: Bankroll management, Journaling, Properly identifying your goals, ego, protecting winnings, 1% rule
2020-01-301h 08Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #25: Guest Troy Prince20 year Wall Street veteran with extensive experience & relationships in Asia. Entrepreneur, fintech angel investor & now non-profit founder. Hailing from the boogie down Bronx. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Troy Prince Topics include: Growing up in the Bronx. Troys trading career. Troys evolution as a trader. His non-profit Wall Street Bound.
2020-01-0948 minConfessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #24: Guest Chris CainFormer US interest rates market maker. Quantitative researcher & systematic trader. Teaches finance professionals how to harness the power of python to buld sophisticated trading models. Author of The Alpha Formula. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Chris Cain Topics include: Chris's background and come up through the industry as a market maker. A barrage of coding, modeling & algo questions answered
2019-12-191h 19Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #23: Guest Dani HughesBegan her Wall Street career in 1991. Former market maker who is the founder & CEO of Divine capital. Frequent guest on FOX CNBC. Also known as DivineDani. Confessions of a market maker presents Danielle Hughes
2019-12-1357 minConfessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #22: Guest Gregory Zuckerman20 year Wall St. Journal special writer. Author of 5 books, including his latest about Jim Simons & the quant revolution. 3x winner of the Gerlad Loeb award. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Gregory Zuckerman
2019-12-0537 minConfessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #21: Thanksgiving SpecialA thanksgiving special! JJ & Ray give thanks to their illustrious list of guests that have appeared on the pod and other noteable figures in the industry. JJ speaks on this week of trading, and some intresting listener questions get answered.
2019-11-2857 minConfessions Of A Market MakerMarket Recap: Nov. 18th-22ndMarket recap and news surrounding the week of November 18th-22nd. Topics including BNP Paribas money laudering scandal, Telsa pick up truck reveal, and Charles Schwab looking to buy TD Ameritrade
2019-11-2310 minConfessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #20: Guest Damon Pavlatos41 years of multi-faceted industry experience. Since 1977, he's held exchange memberships on the CME, CBOT & Mid America exchange. Been trading futures & options for over 39 years. Executed orders for Paul Tudor Jones. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Damon Pavlatos
2019-11-191h 38Confessions Of A Market MakerMarket Recap Nov. 11th-15thMarket recap and the news surrounding the week Nov. 11th-15th. Topics include more all time highs, FED chairman Powell speaks to congress and SEC proposal to modernize soliciation for investment advising.
2019-11-1615 minConfessions Of A Market MakerConfessions of Market Maker: Market recap Nov.4th-8thoMarket recap and the news surrounding the week of Nov. 4th-8th. Topics include market behavior, low float season, Michael Bloomberg announcing he's running for president & Alibaba listing in Hong Kong
2019-11-0918 minConfessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #19: Guest Linda RaschkeBegan her professional trading career in 1981 making markets in options. Since then, she has been the principle trader for several funds and started her own hedge fund in 2002. Author of two books, featured in the market wizard series, Confessions of a Market Maker bring you Linda Raschke
2019-11-071h 03Confessions Of A Market MakerMarket Recap Oct. 28th-Nov. 1stThose intrested in learning market profile, Join JJ, Ray and the pleasant community of traders at www.microefutures.com
2019-11-0112 minConfessions Of A Market MakerEpisode 18 - Aramaco IPO & Managing Trade ExpectationsEpisode 18 - Aramaco IPO & Managing Trade Expectations
2019-10-2959 minConfessions Of A Market MakerMarket Recap: Oct 21st-25thJJ & Ray recap the market and the news surrounding the week of Oct 21st-Oct 25th. Topics Including the PDT petition, WeWork's Adam Neumann payoff to leave company & the start of earnings season
2019-10-2619 minConfessions Of A Market MakerEpisode 17 - Life Experiences of Harmel Rayat.... JJ's former associate reveals all & then some!Life Experiences of Harmel Rayat.... JJ's former associate reveals all & then some!
2019-10-221h 00Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode 16 - Ray's Market Profile ProgressIn this episode JJ discusses Ray's progress as a new trader using Market Profile. All while answering some tough questions from Ray that every new trader has.
2019-10-1150 minConfessions Of A Market MakerEpisode 15 -Scott San Emeterio BallStreet Trading CEOGuest Scott San Emeterio had a front seat to the Collapse of 2008 & now leads the charge into the next big trend to hit Trading & Sports
2019-10-0457 minConfessions Of A Market MakerEpisode 14 - Is there a book deal in the works for J.J.?Episode 14 - Is there a book deal in the works for J.J.? - Could a best seller be on it's way describing the wild & crazy times of a market maker!
2019-09-281h 20Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #13 - Trading & Life Wisdom of Tom CanfieldTrading Wisdom of Guest Tom Canfield - a 20 year successful retail trader
2019-09-181h 39Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #12 - J.J. & Ray Open Up Personally & Professionally in a laughed filled podcastIn this episode J.J. & Ray Open Up Personally & Professionally in a laughed filled podcast
2019-09-0749 minConfessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #12 - J.J. & Ray Open Up Personally & Professionally in a laughed filled podcastIn this episode J.J. & Ray Open Up Personally & Professionally in a laughed filled podcast
2019-09-0749 minConfessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #11 - Market Preparation & Study Habits of a Professional TraderAfter Hours & Premarket Market Preparation & Study Habits of a Professional Trader
2019-08-2148 minConfessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #10 - Special Guest Bill Perkins (Hedge Fund Titan & High Stakes Poker Player)Ray & JJ knock it out of the park with special guest Bill Perkins in what amounts to a must listen to podcast on trading, poker & more importantly how to live life
2019-08-141h 36Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #9 - Starting Your Journey as a TraderIn this episode, JJ and Ray go deep into what it takes to succeed as a trader.
2019-08-071h 10Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #8 - Special Guest: Performance Coach Steven GoldsteinJJ & Ray's best podcast to date - in this must listen podcast with leading Trading Performance Coach Steven Goldstein
2019-07-311h 28Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #7 - Common Phrases & Questions often heard in tradingEpisode #7 - Common Phrases & Questions often heard in trading
2019-07-2456 minConfessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #6 - Guest Turney DuffCo-hosts Ray & J.J. interview Turney Duff - New York Times Best Selling author of the "Buyside" and consultant on the hit Showtime Series Billlions.
2019-07-171h 02Confessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #5 - What the heck are Micro Futures?In this episode J.J. explains to Ray in detail exactly what the Micro Futures are.... and why new or traders with small accounts should trade them.
2019-07-1038 minConfessions Of A Market MakerEpisode #4 Getting to know Peter ReznicekEpisode #4 - Getting to the heart of price action with Shadow Trader's Peter Reznicek
2019-07-0359 minConfessions Of A Market MakerConfessions Of A Market Maker - Episode #2 Understanding Order FlowOrder Flow
2019-06-1854 minConfessions Of A Market MakerConfessions Of A Market Maker - Episode #1 Trading The OpenIn Episode #1, Ray (@PokerTraderRay) and long time former market maker himself co-host J.J. (@vwaptrader1) take you behind the scenes to see exactly how market makers trade against individual retaill traders - especially during the opening 15 to 30 minutes of trading. Both educational with some entertaining Wall Street stories you will not want to miss.
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