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Edge Up
Trading Crypto In Hawai'i | 045
In exactly one year from today, Hawaii's "Crypto Pilot Program" will be up for renewal or withdrawn completely. Major exchanges such as Gemini, Sofi, and Uphold to name the common ones are allowed to function in Hawai'i.There are a total of 11 companies that is part of Hawai'i's "Digital Currency Innovation Lab" where you can buy/hold/sell/trade cryptocurrencies - MORE INFOR HERE - The 11 approved companies are: bitFlyer, Blockfi (no long in business), Apex Crypto, Flexa, ErisX, CloudNalu, River Financial, Sofi, Uphold, and coin me.We get asked often "Can we trade crypto in Hawai'i?" and "HOW do...
2023-06-30
33 min
Edge Up
Getting Funded with Surge Trader - A Trader Success Story | 044
In this episode, we discuss how Glenn followed his plan, received funding and how he was able to capitalize to get funded within 6 days. Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy.Our mission: Cultivate & sustain profitable traders.Our ethos: Be honest and transparent as we build our content off of what we consider three pillars of successful trading: Risk Management, Edge, and Psychology.We aim to provide you a solid foundation, continuing education, and a resilient community of like-minded individuals after becoming profitable or funded.For more information about Trading Education in Hawaii, visit our links below...
2023-06-25
37 min
Edge Up
How To Trade Inflation | 043
In this episode, we dive into Inflation and how that affects our trading.Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy.Our mission: Cultivate & sustain profitable traders.Our ethos: Be honest and transparent as we build our content off of what we consider three pillars of successful trading: Risk Management, Edge, and Psychology.We aim to provide you a solid foundation, continuing education, and a resilient community of like-minded individuals after becoming profitable or funded.For more information about Trading Education in Hawaii, visit our links below:Bootcamp: training.hawaiitradingacademy.com/hta-igTrainings: https://training.hawaiitradingacademy.com/storeWebsite: https...
2023-06-22
25 min
Edge Up
Should You Be Trading On Your Phone? | 041
Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy.and thanks for visiting!In this episode, we discuss phone trading. Should we be using our phones to actively trade? Is trading from your phone profitable?We answer these questions and more as we dive into how we use our phones to benefit our trading edge.Long story short. Yes. but it should be used very limited not as an active analysis tools mainly because of screen size. Technology is amazing!Our mission: Cultivate & sustain profitable traders....
2023-03-30
12 min
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Trading Approach In A Fearful Market | 040
Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy.UFO's, Bank collapses, layoffs. What a crazy time it is and just in Q1 alone!In this mini episode, we discuss our approach on how we trade, what fundamental aspects we are aware of and overall, our thoughts on current events in regards to market moves.Hope you enjoy and gain some valuable insight!Our mission: Cultivate & sustain profitable traders.Our ethos: Be honest and transparent as we build our content off of what we consider three pillars of...
2023-03-30
28 min
Edge Up
Mental Resiliency | 039
Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy.In this episode, we discuss different practices of trading and how to increase the skill we can all develop: Mental Resiliency, or Mental Toughness/Mental Strength.We discuss Mental Resiliency in Episode 21 but for this, we go deeper on how to develop this precious skill and how important it is not only to trading but in any challenging life endeavor. New Flash: your entire life will require resiliency. Let's work on it and edge up, together!Our mission: Cultivate & sustain profitable traders.
2023-03-02
26 min
Edge Up
60TRADE Details | 036
Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy.For the next 60 days, commit to becoming the best version of yourself. You must: 1) Read 5 pages of a trading book. (see book recommendation channel) 2) Journal or review a trade and document it. - (backtesting counts) 3) Workout once (at least 45min). 4) Drink 1 gallon of water a day. 5) Set aside money for a funding challenge (prop firm of your choice). On the last day after you have completed 1-4, sign up for a prop firm challenge. This...
2023-02-02
09 min
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How To Improve As A Trader | 035
Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy.Recently, Glenn completed the famous 75HARD challenge, created by Andy Frisella. Reid fell short at 57 for missing a selfie.The reason why we wanted to conduct this challenge is to increase our mental fortitude and develop our resiliency skillset. Why?Because in trading, we believe that 90% of traders fail because they are not willing to do the mental work on themselves. It's a hard pill to swallow but if trading was easy, everyone would be doing it and making money.This...
2023-02-02
42 min
Edge Up
7 Habits For Success | 034
7 HABITS FOR SUCCESSSuccess - the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.Show Up.Water Your Garden.Own Your Decisions.100% Philosophy.Failures Lead To Success.Delayed Gratification.Have Systems.Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy.Our mission: Cultivate & sustain profitable traders.Our ethos: Be honest and transparent as we build our content off of what we consider three pillars of successful trading: Risk Management, Edge, and Psychology.We aim to provide you a solid foundation, continuing education, and...
2022-11-16
45 min
Edge Up
4 Common Fears Of Trading | 033
Fear is a big emotion that can be detrimental to a trader’s profitability. The good part about fear is that every. Single. Human. Experiences fear.Sometimes in the market it can be difficult to tell if you are trading from a place of fear or greed.There are four major fears that we discuss in this episode when it comes to trading.1. Fear of being wrong/wanting to be RIGHT.2. Fear of losing money.3. Fear of Missing Out. FOMO.4. Fear of leaving money on the table....
2022-10-25
21 min
Edge Up
How To Trade $200k | 032
Aloha, Trader's!In this episode, Glenn and Reid discuss different ways to reach 200K in capital with the most popular and attainable being through Prop Firms.We also dive into how it's relatively easy to get funded but it's staying funded that is the hardest part. You gamble and attain the required profit target and follow the rules but can you stick to them throughout your trading career?If you're curious on how we are able to get funded and stay funded, visit the links below!Thanks for listening....
2022-10-17
26 min
Edge Up
Successful Trading Starts With You | 031
The quote "change your mindset, change your life" resonates very adequately to trading. With anything you want in life, it will require focus and determination along with a few other things but it starts with our thoughts.It's no different when it comes to trading, in fact, it's probably more difficult to keep psychological discipline and focus during the rollercoaster of emotions that comes with trading.Success starts in the mind.Glenn & Reid go over what they would have done differently when it comes to trading and the false belief that come with...
2022-10-10
19 min
Edge Up
Trading On Tilt | 030
Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy.Signs of trading on tilt:- increasing your risk size above your initial tolerance.- a trade that has been adjusted multiple times (2-3).- always checking the position.- placing trades you wouldn't normally place (either different market conditions or pairs).- I don't care, I just need to win my money back.-You don’t realize how deep of a hole that you’re digging for yourself. Analogy. Delusional focus. A sense of mani...
2022-10-03
25 min
Edge Up
Why Do So Many Trader's Fail? | 029
Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy.There’s a statistic floating around you’ve probably heard:“90% of traders lose 90% of their money in 90 days"While we can’t confirm where this claims is from,The truth is not far off- babypips.org reveal some truths:Taking this stat, if I were to join the 80 percent of traders, doing what they are doing and showing on social media I would be apart of the stat.some reasons trader's fail:Lack of experience, knowledg...
2022-09-26
27 min
Edge Up
Never Force A Trade | 028
Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy.Tips/Advice/to avoid forcing: How do I stop overtrading?REVIEW your plan -TRUST in your plan that when the opportunity presents itself it will be effortless, and very obvious to you.Take a step back from the markets. Let it be. It will be there when you return with a fresh and clear mind.Accountability partner. (community - HTA!)Keep risk management in mind. Know when to play offense or defense. Lift off the gas when you have to protect your capital. Over time you...
2022-09-19
24 min
Edge Up
Taking Action on A Trade | 027
Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy.Afraid to "pull the trigger" on a trade?Pulling the trigger can be harder in different phases of your trading. Meaning it will be mentally harder to enter a position in a losing period rather than winning period.Solutions: How to overcome the fear of pulling the triggerKnow your plan - backtest if you’re not confident in your trading.Keep risk management as a priority (before you call yourself “trader” professionals consider themselves risk managers AKA: money manage...
2022-09-12
18 min
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Trading VS Gambling | 026
Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy.Are you gambling or are you trading? When it feels good just to look at the charts, you may have an addiction, a trading/chart addiction.Gambling - take risky action in the hope of a desired result.Gambling addiction vs trading addictionIf you label yourself a trader...DELETE the word “GAMBLING” from your dictionary.Investing and gambling both involve risking capital in the hopes of making a profit.In both gambling and investing, a key principle is to mi...
2022-09-05
23 min
Edge Up
Wisdom of Tom Basso | 024
Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy.In this episode, we discuss a great from the book Market Wizards: Tom Basso.Our mission: Cultivate & sustain profitable traders.Our ethos: Be honest and transparent as we build our content off of what we consider three pillars of successful trading: Risk Management, Edge, and Psychology.We aim to provide you a solid foundation, continuing education, and a resilient community of like-minded individuals after becoming profitable or funded.For more information about Trading Education in Hawaii, visit our links...
2022-08-22
27 min
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Flow State | 023
Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy.Flow/in the zone state-deeply focused on something and nothing can bother you. Why is it important to get into a “flow state”More profitLess lossesAllows you to make better decisionsSee more opportunitiesAvoid being married to positionsDo you have to be “in the zone” all the time when trading?No but the closer you are to that frame of mind, the higher probability you have of making the better d...
2022-08-15
24 min
Edge Up
Develop A Winning Attitude | 022
Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy.As we move on our Psychology mini-series. We dive into developing a winning attitude in everyday life, how to do so, and why this is important as traders.Steps to develop a winning attitude:1) Set the commitment - come from a place of purpose. Get Real clear and detailed with your ultimate goal.2) Create a plan.3) Take small actions toward your plan.4) Stick to the plan.5) Surround yourself with the right people - a solid...
2022-08-09
18 min
Edge Up
Market Resiliency | 021
Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy.As one of the 3 pillars of trading, Psychology is of the upmost importance. Resiliency, the ability to bear the worst and still come out on top, AKA mental toughness, is a trait not talked about enough when it comes to trading. Therefore, we dig a little into what resiliency is and how to develop mental toughness in challenging market conditions.Key takeaway's from this episode:1) Accept the market reality as is. (have a realistic approach)2) Learn from your mistakes.3...
2022-08-08
31 min
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Risk Management | 020
Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy.Everyday we take risks. As traders, managing our risk is more important than learning how to get into the trade.In fact, entering the market is the easiest thing to do as traders, yet most traders focus too much on when to enter while lacking focus on how to manage the trade or exit properly at a maximum profit.Key takeaway from this episode:Before entering the trade, know how much I am risking.When can I adjust my stop los to...
2022-07-27
26 min
Edge Up
Key Drivers of The Forex Market | 019
Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy.There’s a reason why prop firms like Tops step, MFF, and FTMO disallow trading during major events, it’s more so to protect you. Here are the main factors that we believe are key factors that drive the Forex Market.Key driving factors of the market:1) NFP (non-farmers payroll); every first Friday.2) FOMC - fed directing monetary policies3) World events - major war or natural causes events, elections.4) Interests rates.Book recommendations in this epis...
2022-07-18
38 min
Edge Up
Getting Funded | 017
In this episode, Glenn walks us through the two step process of getting funded.Benefits of going with a Prop firm:Don’t need to save capital saves timeNot your moneyReasonable profit splitsSmall fee for greater cash flowLess pressureLess stressProp firms are trsanparentGoals with a Prop Firm:Prove Profitability.Manage Risk.No time limit to reach your goal.Great basic rules to implement into your trading plan.Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy.Our mission: Cultivate profitable (and ul...
2022-07-15
11 min
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Journaling Importance | 018
Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy.In this episode, we go over Journaling and the importance of it!If you aren’tt journaling your trades…WHY?!Your journal should contain at least 6 categories:1) Pair/product2) Direction3) Date trade goes live4) Entry level/price5) Stop loss6) Result in percent/pips/ticskAloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy.Our mission: Cultivate profitable (and ultimately funded) traders.Our ethos: Be hone...
2022-07-12
31 min
Edge Up
Positive Expectancy | 016
Positive Expectancy - What is Positive Expectancy?Mark Douglas, famous trader states - “Remember our definition of a winning attitude: a positive expectation of your efforts with an acceptance that whatever results you get are a perfect reflection of your level of development and what you need to learn to do better.”“Expectancy Definition: the state of thinking or hoping that something, especially something pleasant, will happen or be the case.“Review for journal.Track your progress.set goals like: Win 1 more, Lose a little less.find out if y...
2022-06-21
37 min
Edge Up
Treat Trading Like A Business | 015
Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy.PART 2 of 2: Process Over ProfitsIn this Episode, we continue our 2 part mini series on Process Over Profits. Specifically we dive into the HOW to treat trading like a business from a psychological and individualistic point of view. We share what we believe are 10 components that will help any trader take trading serious.Our mission: Cultivate profitable (and ultimately funded) traders.Our ethos: Be honest and transparent as we build our content off of what we consider three pillars of successful...
2022-06-13
44 min
Edge Up
Ditch The Paycheck Mentality | 014
Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy.PART 1 of 2: Process Over ProfitsIn this Episode we dive into the mindset of two persons. One who is an entrepreneur and one who is married to the paycheck or some form of it and how the mindset between the two has an affect on how we trade the markets.Our mission: Cultivate profitable (and ultimately funded) traders.Our ethos: Be honest and transparent as we build our content off of what we consider three pillars of successful trading: Psychology, Risk...
2022-06-06
40 min
Edge Up
Trading Sins & Habits | 013
How do you mitigate revenge trading?You can counter revenge trading by focusing on remaining calm, focus on your trading plan and have discipline to carry out your rules.- tame the emotions-Pause and take a few to review what happened. Is that loss apart of your trading probability? Or was it an emotional decision?-Go back to your setup. Was it a valid entry?Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy.Our mission: Cultivate profitable (and ultimately funded) traders.Our...
2022-05-30
42 min
Edge Up
Accepting Uncertainty | 012
Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy.[this is a power episode: a quick key topic in under 30 mins]Are Hard Truth: Despite what you hear on the news or who you follow on the socials - NO ONE knows what the market will do next. That leaves a lot of room for uncertainty but that's what the market has been and always will be, uncertain.That then leads to one thing: ACCEPTANCE.In this power episode, we dive into what acceptance means and how to accept uncertainty.
2022-05-23
16 min
Edge Up
Own Your Excuses | 010
Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy.Are You struggling in the Markets?Regardless of Market Conditions, there are still traders and hedge funds out there making profits. The question then becomes, is it YOU? or is the Markets?One step into the direction of profitability is to start taking ownership.In this episode, we break down some common excuses we hear new traders make and even have made ourselves. However, in order for us to change, we need to take ownership of our excuses and learn from...
2022-05-09
15 min
Edge Up
Drawdowns | 009
Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy.In this episode, Glenn talks about Drawdowns and how to handle them - EVERYONE goes through drawdowns.Our mission: Cultivate profitable (and ultimately funded) traders.Our ethos: Be honest and transparent as we build our content off of what we consider three pillars of successful trading: Psychology, Risk Management, and Strategy refinement.We hope to provide you a solid foundation, continuing education, and a resilient community of like-minded individuals after becoming profitable or funded.For more information about Trading...
2022-05-02
02 min
Edge Up
Successful Trading Mindset | 008
Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy.Every Trader needs to have a successful trading mindset but what does that really mean?In this episode, we discuss what the best traders say and do when it comes to trading and psychology. We also share our own experiences with what it means to have a successful trading mindset and how we have overcome certain negative traits that affect our trading. Hope you enjoy!Our mission: Cultivate profitable (and ultimately funded) traders.Our ethos: Be honest and transparent as we...
2022-04-25
56 min
Edge Up
Finding Your Reason To Trade | 007
Aloha!We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy.Financial Freedom. Lambos. Riches. Providing the best for our families. Living comfortably....The list goes on and on for reasons why you trade and it's important because focusing on those things you in the market for the long haul.In this episode, we talk about discovering trading and how trading has the ability to endless possibilities in this lifetime.Our mission: Cultivate profitable (and ultimately funded) traders.Our ethos: Be honest and transparent as we build our...
2022-04-18
08 min
Edge Up
Common Trading Mistakes | 006
Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy.In this episode, we discuss Common Trading Mistakes that a trader can make. It's okay because ALL traders can and do make these mistakes. Being honest with ourselves is quite challenging but this will lead us into avoiding these simple mistakes.Our mission: Cultivate profitable (and ultimately funded) traders.Our ethos: Be honest and transparent as we build our content off of what we consider three pillars of successful trading: Psychology, Risk Management, and Strategy refinement.We hope to provide you...
2022-04-11
47 min
Edge Up
The Past, Present, & Future of Money | 004
Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy.What do drones, phones, Star Wars, and Lord of the Rings have in common???In this podcast Glenn & Reid dive into warnings of investing in crypto, the upside to crypto, it's current uses and future potential! We hope you enjoy.*Fun Fact: 2040 is the estimated time frame the LAST Bitcoin will be mined.Our mission: Cultivate profitable (and ultimately funded) traders.Our ethos: Be honest and transparent as we build our content off of what we consider three pillars...
2022-02-17
33 min
Edge Up
Best Trading Routines To Start The Year | 003
Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy.Successful traders have a common traits, they have great routines that increases their success in the markets. What you think is what you become. What you do will lead to your legacy. So we ask, what is your routine and daily habits?Our mission: Cultivate profitable (and ultimately funded) traders.Our ethos: Be honest and transparent as we build our content off of what we consider three pillars of successful trading: Psychology, Risk Management, and Strategy refinement.We hope to provide...
2022-02-04
51 min
Edge Up
Identifying FEAR and GREED In The Markets | 002
Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy.Have you ever thought about where bad decision making comes from in regards to investing and trading? These emotions can run deep into our mindset and can keep us from achieving our goals.Our mission: Cultivate profitable (and ultimately funded) traders.Our ethos: Be honest and transparent as we build our content off of what we consider three pillars of successful trading: Psychology, Risk Management, and Strategy refinement.We hope to provide you a solid foundation, continuing education, and a resilient...
2022-01-16
52 min
Edge Up
Setting Goals & Intentions | 001
Aloha! We are Glenn & Reid, founders of Hawai'i Trading Academy.Our mission: Cultivate profitable (and ultimately funded) traders.Our ethos: Be honest and transparent as we build our content off of what we consider three pillars of successful trading: Psychology, Risk Management, and Strategy refinement.We hope to provide you a solid foundation, continuing education, and a resilient community of like-minded individuals after becoming profitable or funded.For more information about Trading Education in Hawaii, visit our links below:Bootcamp: training.hawaiitradingacademy.com/hta-igTrainings: https://training...
2022-01-14
44 min
Fireside: Chicago
Jay Rudman: CEO of TopstepTrader
Jay Rudman joined the TopstepTrader team as Chief Growth Officer and quickly advanced to Chief Executive Officer in March 2017 due to his extensive experience scaling high-growth firms. Jay has been a crucial contributor to TopstepTrader’s growth and success, while remaining true to the company’s mission and vision. Prior to TopstepTrader, Jay grew OpinionLab, Inc. from an idea to an eventual sale to a publicly traded company. He then founded Paperly, where as the CEO, he grew it to be the leading direct seller of personalized products, before selling it to another publicly traded company. Most recently, Jay helped Cham...
2021-04-13
39 min
Limit Up! Podcast
How to Be a Traveling Trader with Etienne Crete
Etienne Crete is the founder of Desire To Trade, a trading education website. Before he became a founder and full-time trader, he worked a job he hated and searched for a way to generate income while devoting time to his love of traveling.His success came about thanks to his adherence to routines and systems designed to help him improve his skills. Etienne is our guest this week on Limit Up! and talks to Jack and Dan about one of his most important tools: old fashioned journaling.Listen to the episode for Etienne’s story an...
2020-10-30
44 min
Limit Up! Podcast
Finding Happiness in Trading with Jacob Rudge
The media often portrays trading as a get rich quick scheme. The reality however, is that trading is a job like any other and it is a job that contains a high degree of stress. Many trading education programs focus on how to trade, but not many offer tools on how to find personal happiness while trading. Jacob Rudge of TradeHappy wants to change that.On today’s episode of Limit Up! Podcast, we’re diving into why mindset matters, what tips you can use to cultivate more happiness into your trading, and when it might be time...
2020-10-23
36 min
Limit Up! Podcast
Money Management and Trading with Chris Tate
Recency bias means that you pay the most attention to the last thing you heard or said over historic knowledge. For many traders that means that because the markets have been going up that they will always go up. Chris Tate is a trading veteran and the Director at Trading Game. He joined Jack and Dan to discuss this phenomenon.Chris has been a trader for over 30 years and has seen it all. He makes the case for training yourself to be comfortable with discomfort, honing your money management skills, and increasing your patience. Listen in for...
2020-10-09
50 min
Replace Your Income with Options
Michael Patak: WHY Trading Discipline is Foundational to Success, Ep #29
Subscribe to How To Trade ItThe failure rate of people who dive right into the market is fairly high. Why? Because new traders don’t have the discipline necessary to succeed. New traders need a safe place to hone their skills and craft their strategies. Michael Patak’s mission is to provide a safe experience so traders can professionalize their passion. In this episode of How To Trade It, we talk about Michael’s journey and what he believed solidified his career in trading. We also talk about his firm—TopstepT...
2020-10-08
25 min
Limit Up! Podcast
Perception vs. Reality in Trading with Akil Stokes
Hollywood has given many would-be traders a warped perception of what it actually means to be a trader. The truth is, trading isn’t a get rich quick scheme so much as a skill that needs to be developed. Akil Stokes is a trading coach and co-founder of Tier One Trading. He joins Dan this week to debunk some of the myths around trading.Akil also takes time to break down Forex trading and discusses why trading psychology is the most important piece when it comes to making successful trades. Listen to the episode for advice on cr...
2020-10-02
46 min
Limit Up! Podcast
Keeping Your Cool When Trading the Election with Jack Pelzer, Dan Hodgman, and John Doherty
Elections have the power to turn markets into chaos. Just look back at 2016 and Brexit to see the uncertainty and volatility. We can’t tell you who will win the 2020 election, but we can tell you how to plan your trades for the weeks leading up to November 3.This week on Limit Up! we’re hosting a panel discussion about the strategy of trading around election time. If you’re unsure how election modeling works or want to know what usually happens in the futures market around elections, tune in so you can craft your trading plan.(00...
2020-09-25
40 min
Limit Up! Podcast
Dealing with Burnout as a Trader with Adam Boostrom
When you’re a trader, wins are fleeting, and hypervigilance is key to not losing money. This can create a high degree of stress and uncertainty. Adam Boostrom is a former trader turned author, investor, and startup founder. He sat down with Jack and Dan to discuss his life beyond the trading floor.These days, Adam is following the Warren Buffet approach and focusing his time and energy on the things he’s most interested in. Listen for our latest market reaction and a discussion on knowing when it’s time to take a break. Athena's Choice(01:48...
2020-09-18
51 min
Limit Up! Podcast
What are Structured Notes? with Biju Kulathakal
Interested in getting involved in structured note trading? Our guest this week on Limit Up! is Biju Kulathakal, founder of Halo Investing and a huge proponent of this type of trade. He offers up a convenient guide to structured note trading and how risk is assessed.Biju did not get into trading via the traditional route. After starting his career as an aerospace engineer, he found quantitative analysis and trading models similar to the problems he faced as an engineer. Listen to the episode for Biju’s story and his biggest advice for would-be traders: treat it li...
2020-09-11
43 min
Limit Up! Podcast
Investing to Grow Your Wealth with Gary Morrow
When it comes to trading, Gary Morrow, investment advisor and President of Yosemite Asset Management, considers himself a bull. He was around for the 1987 crash and currently counsels investors both in his private practice and on his popular blog, This Week on Wall Street. His advice for nervous traders: embrace the decline.Gary joined Jack and Dan for a discussion on his life as a trader and his biggest tips for new investors. He encourages traders to grow their confidence and systems, so they don’t succumb to panic selling. For Gary, trading is akin to climbing Yo...
2020-09-04
45 min
Limit Up! Podcast
The Future of Retail Trade with Former Nasdaq CEO Bob Greifeld
This week on Limit Up! we’re welcoming back to the podcast Bob Greifeld, the former CEO of Nasdaq and current Chairman of Virtu Financial. Over the past 20 years, Bob has witnessed a tremendous shift in the trading industry. He joins us today to talk about how things have changed and what he sees ahead for retail trading.Bob touched on issues of technology, speed, and the importance of data and gave an overview of how his new company Virtu Financial works. As always, stay tuned for our market reactions.(02:04) - Interview with Bob Greifeld(06:25) - Ge...
2020-08-28
38 min
Limit Up! Podcast
How Dual Momentum Can Change Your Investment Game with Gary Antonacci
Gary Antonacci wrote the award-winning book, Dual Momentum Investing: An Innovative Strategy for Higher Returns with Lower Risk. He’s back for his second time on the Limit Up! Podcast to give us an overview of his theory of dual momentum.He shared how this theory takes into account 200 years of market trend information and explains how this system can make you more adaptable to the changing whims of the market. Listen to learn how a monthly analysis of trends can make you a more competitive trader.(02:08) - Market reaction(05:40) - Interview with Gary Antonacci(11:00) - Te...
2020-08-21
42 min
Limit Up! Podcast
Commodities Trading to Diversify Your Portfolio with David Klusendorf
If you’ve only been trading S&P futures, you’re missing out on the flexibility and diversity of commodities trading. David Klusendorf is the Chief Investment Officer at Typhon Capital Management and joined Jack and Dan to give an overview on how you can benefit from a CTA.David is a trading veteran and was around for the 1987 crash. He discusses what happened that day and the differences he sees between then and our current market volatility. He also shares current trends as well as the most important question to ask yourself when trading: do I have...
2020-08-14
49 min
Limit Up! Podcast
Balancing Trading and Motherhood with Jane Gallina
Jane Gallina was laid off when she was pregnant with her first child. Instead of letting the layoff get her down, she immersed herself in day trading and was able to create a career for herself on her terms.Now Jane runs the popular day trading site, See Jane Trade. She stopped by the Limit Up! Podcast to talk about what she’s learned from bouncing around careers, how to break up with a bad trade, and how to balance the demands of trading with the demands of motherhood. (02:59) – Interview with Jane Gallina(04:08) – Returning to the trading...
2020-08-07
39 min
Limit Up! Podcast
Trading Macro to Micro with Samantha LaDuc
Macro-managers look to the big picture when it comes to making trades. While it’s necessary to look at the long game, if you only focus on the macro, you’re missing out on what’s happening in the short term. Our guest this week on Limit Up! is Samantha LaDuc, a Macro-to-Micro Analyst who shares how to keep your eyes on both to make the best trades.Samantha shared how she got into trading and offers advice for new traders cutting their teeth in our current volatile market. She also discussed her mantra: There’s no meritocr...
2020-07-31
47 min
Limit Up! Podcast
Getting Back to the Trading Basics with The Trader Chick
To be a successful trader, you don’t need to make 30 trades a day and drive a Lamborghini (although that’s always the dream). Sometimes the most effective strategy, especially right now with all the market volatility, is to get back to the trading basics. This week on Limit Up!, The Trader Chick, Marina Villatoro, joins us to talk about simplifying your trading process.Marina has a fascinating life story; she was born in the USSR, moved to America, began traveling the world and ended up married in Guatemala. Her trading story didn’t begin until she decide...
2020-07-24
47 min
Limit Up! Podcast
Cultivating Social Capital and Diverse Traders with Troy Prince
Troy Prince grew up in the Bronx, one of the most impoverished zip codes in America even though it was just 11 miles from the New York Stock Exchange. Thanks to an early interest in trading piqued by a social studies class, he knew from age 17 that he would be a trader. This took him on a journey around the globe trading at international firms from Spain to Japan and Vietnam.These days, Troy is trying to use his social capital to get more diverse traders on the floor with his programs Wall Street Direct and Diverse Trader...
2020-07-17
48 min
Limit Up! Podcast
Tesla Volatility and Summer Trades with Jack and Dan
Elon Musk, like Steve Jobs before him, is a brilliant marketer. In a sense, when you invest in Tesla, you’re really investing in Elon Musk. This week, Jack and Dan are taking some time to break down why Tesla stock is so volatile and offer advice for those looking to trade in the company.They round things out with a discussion on summer trades. Every summer has a different flow from the other seasons, but with a pandemic, things are going to look even weirder than usual. Jack and Dan share how they’re trading this summ...
2020-07-10
39 min
Limit Up! Podcast
Learning to Trade from YouTube with Matt Miller
Social media has taken over the globe, it was only a matter of time before it hit the world of trading. Matt Miller began trading penny stocks as a teen. From there, he learned more about trading from YouTube videos and TopstepTrader. These days, Matt is taking things a step further and live streaming his own trades.Matt joined Jack and Dan to talk about the discipline it takes to trade live as well as the qualities to hone for greater trading longevity. Listen to learn more about how social media is changing the trading game.[01:31...
2020-07-03
45 min
Limit Up! Podcast
Using Process and Discipline to Make Better Trades with Casey Stubbs
In the US, we do a horrible job of training young people for financial success, let alone how the stock market works. Our guest today, Casey Stubbs, is on a mission to educate the masses on how the market works and how to make the best trades.Casey joined Jack and Dan to share his morning routines as well as his daily processes to ensure success. He also shares his thoughts on what’s happening with the Robinhood app and how he is teaching his 20-year-old daughter to be a strong trader as a skill for life. Li...
2020-06-26
43 min
Startup Showcase
Silicon Valley, Robinhood, and the ‘Average Joe’ Investor | Startup Showcase: It’s By U
Scott Kitun and Producer Ashley Bihun kick off the show by discussing what it’s like for the “Average Joe” human being get into the investment world and what is the best way to learn before actually putting any real money into the markets. That way is with an app called TopstepTrader. TopstepTrader is a financial […]
2020-06-24
35 min
Limit Up! Podcast
Introduction to Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) with William Rhind
Exchange Traded Funds, or ETFs, sound intimidating, but are just another tool to add to your trading portfolio. These funds trade pretty much the same as a stock but are comprised of many different companies as opposed to just one. William Rhind is the man who pioneered this form of trade and is hitting great success with his company GraniteShares.William talked to Jack and Dan about the basics of this form of trading. He discussed how much capital is needed, how the funds work, and even shared a bit about the mysterious vault at the GLD...
2020-06-19
43 min
Limit Up! Podcast
Support vs. Resistance in Trading with John Doherty
This week, John Doherty of TopstepTrader is joining us on the Limit Up! Podcast for a panel discussion. John recently wrote an article for the Topstep blog called, “The Basics of Support and Resistance.” For today’s discussion, we’re diving into these two terms and both John and Dan walk us through how support and resistance affected recent trades.Next, we’ll take a look at the current state of the market and make some forecasts on the month ahead. Listen in and check out John’s article for more.[00:30] - This week: John Doherty[03:02] - Onboarding...
2020-06-12
42 min
Limit Up! Podcast
Why Now is the Time to Get into Retail Trading with Michael Patak
Since its heyday in the 80s, retail trading hasn’t been hugely popular. But now, especially in the last two months of market fluctuations, retail trading seems to be entering a new golden age. It wasn’t even the pandemic that got this ball rolling, Younger generations have been dipping their toes in the industry ever since the boom of crypto.This week on Limit Up! we’re joined by TopstepTrader’s very own founder and Chief Visionary Officer Michael Patak. Michael chatted with Jack and Dan about why retail trades are suddenly so lucrative as well as some...
2020-05-29
51 min
Limit Up! Podcast
Automating Day Trades with Jeremy Tang and Zac White
Everything in the trading industry is moving at warp speed right now with more uncertainty than we’ve seen since 1987. With emotions running high, this is a breeding ground for human error. The big firms all have software development teams that help automate parts of the trading process to make life easier for their traders. But what about the little guys, the retail traders who can’t necessarily afford the splashy tools?Enter into the picture, SharkIndicators, a software development company dedicated to creating software tools for retail traders. Jeremy Tang and Zac White co-founded SharkIndicators and are...
2020-05-22
57 min
Limit Up! Podcast
Bear Market Options Trading with Kirk du Plessis
After two months of huge declines, the market has seen some slight rallies in the last few weeks. Not enough that we would say we’re out of the woods, but enough to offer some hope for freaked out traders everywhere.On this week’s episode of Limit Up! Jack and Dan spoke to Kirk du Plessis of Option Alpha to find out how it’s going for options trading. Kirk has noticed that the current volatility is attracting passive investors lured in by the bullish trap. But it’s important to remember that no one, not even War...
2020-05-14
58 min
Limit Up! Podcast
Why Trading is a Recession-proof Skill with Anka Metcalf
With 30 million and counting on unemployment thanks to our friend COVID-19, now more than ever it’s imperative to have a recession-proof skill. Just ask our guest today Anka Metcalf. Anka is a day trade veteran who also coaches and provides education at her website Trade Out Loud. Today she’s talking to Jack and Dan about what it’s like trading on the futures market.Anka discusses how she has honed her trading strategy over the years (strategies aren’t static, they evolve) and makes a case for patience when it comes to futures. Listen in for her...
2020-05-08
52 min
Limit Up! Podcast
Become a Better Trader Through Neuroscience with Sean Kozak
A few years ago, Sean Kozak, President of NeuroStreet Trading Academy, spoke with a friend leading a neuroscience lab. The lab was developing a program to give the Manchester United soccer team a cognitive advantage on the field. Sean wondered, why don’t we have this for traders?Today, Sean’s company provides trading software and education with a neuroscience twist. Through daily cognitive exercises, traders strengthen their brains to help them make better trades. Sean dropped by Limit Up! to discuss how managing emotions, positive affirmations, and pattern recognition can help traders level up their game.
2020-05-01
59 min
Limit Up! Podcast
Trading Small and Taking Profits with Aaron Gose
No one ever thought it was possible for oil to go negative…but here we are. This week we’re talking about the craziness of what’s happening to oil before moving to an interview with Aaron Gose of Wingtrades.Aaron has a really interesting background. He was in the Navy and he studied engineering. He’s a perfect example of how traders can come from any background – finance and economics aren’t the only options.Aaron, Jack, and Dan discuss how quarantine has affected trading and the importance of thinking macro, but trading micro.[00:15...
2020-04-24
55 min
The Wingtrades Podcast
Wingtrades.com Special: Trading Small and Taking Profits with Aaron Gose
No one ever thought it was possible for oil to go negative…but here we are. This week we’re talking about the craziness of what’s happening to oil before moving to an interview with Aaron Gose of Wingtrades. Aaron has a really interesting background. He was in the Navy and he studied engineering. He’s a perfect example of how traders can come from any background – finance and economics aren’t the only options. Aaron, Jack, and Dan discuss how quarantine has affected trading and the importance of thinking macro, but trading micro. [00:15...
2020-04-23
55 min
Limit Up! Podcast
How to Make It as a Self-Taught Trader with Jerremy Newsome
Every trader’s story is unique. Not every trader comes up the traditional route through banks or other firms. One such person is Jerremy Newsome of Real Life Trading. Jerremy has one of the best trading origin stories we’ve ever heard. He dropped in to Limit Up! today to share how the movie Forrest Gump changed his life and chatted about the strategies he’s using to trade during these times of uncertainty.Jerremy is the definition of a hustler and his story will inspire all the self-taught traders out there. Listen in as Jerremy talks about...
2020-04-17
50 min
Limit Up! Podcast
Mindset and Trading Psychology with Rich Friesen
A big issue for many traders right now is deciding whether to cash in on the opportunity inherent in the current market, or to be more conservative and sit this one out. If you’ve been wondering about the psychology of trading and how that plays into current decision making, Rich Friesen of Mind Muscles for Traders is here with a host of techniques to help you keep your head on straight.Rich shared with us why it’s imperative to drop down to your core strengths and retrain your brain to encourage good habits. There’s a lot...
2020-04-10
54 min
Limit Up! Podcast
The Benefits of Swing Trading Amidst Market Volatility with Tim Racette
“When we get into these very emotion-driven markets like this. You have to buy the rumor, sell the news.” – Tim RacetteEven when markets aren’t on a roller coaster ride, it’s good practice to rely on diversified tools as opposed to changing your strategy to fit market whims. Tim Racette, a trader with Eminimind, does both swing trading and day trading. This approach has allowed him to ride the waves while still making a profit.Tim joined Jack and Dan for a discussion on the benefits of swing trading, why it’s crucial to keep a po...
2020-04-03
53 min
Limit Up! Podcast
Stop Day Trading and Start Investing with Peter Davies
The market is so volatile, we’ve run out of synonyms for volatile. But Peter Davies, CEO of Jigsaw Trading, reminds us that we’ve been here before. The market is cyclical and will rebound eventually.With things changing by the minute, it’s almost impossible to properly manage risk doing day trades. Instead, Peter encourages traders to think like investors and trade with the long game in mind. He explains a bit about his company, Jigsaw Trading, and how it can help traders learn the skills necessary to make it amidst instability. Peter also has some knowle...
2020-03-27
1h 00
Mission Matters Money with Adam Torres
FinTech Innovations with Jay Rudman
FinTech innovations are at the core of modern-day investing. With new technology comes new opportunities. In this episode, Adam Torres and Jay Rudman, Chief Executive Officer at TopstepTrader, explore how TopstepTrader is providing opportunities to the next generation of traders. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule.Apply to be interviewed by Adam on our podcast:https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn m...
2020-03-26
12 min
Limit Up! Podcast
Managing Trades in a Bear Market with John Zumpano
If you’re an active trader, the last week has probably felt like years. With instability comes panic so we decided to talk to a veteran trader about how to stick with trading during a bear market. John Zumpano began his trading career in 1986…a year before the infamous 1987 stock market crash.John talks us through the differences between what we’re seeing now versus what happened in 1987 and 2008. He also talks about why the market is always worse right before it turns and shares a story of humility and hope for anyone that’s ever made a big mi...
2020-03-20
49 min
Limit Up! Podcast
Developing a Performance Trading Mindset with George Papazov
Being a trader is akin to being an athlete. If you don’t have a performance mindset, you’ll never succeed in the rough and tumble world of trading. George Papazov is the founder and head trader at TRADEPRO Academy. George’s company is similar to TopstepTrader in that it’s community oriented and focused on education.Today on Limit Up! George discusses his roots growing up as an immigrant and how that affected his mindset. George also talks about ways you can increase your mental capital as well as the benefits of community-orientated trading.[00:16] - This wee...
2020-03-13
56 min
Limit Up! Podcast
Handling Market Volatility with TopstepTrader’s Eddie Horn
Whether you’re new to trading or a seasoned pro, the extreme volatility in the markets this week is a reminder of risk. That’s why we’re talking to TopstepTrader’s own, Eddie Horn. Eddie has been involved at Topstep as both a market broadcaster as well as a specialist and mindset coach for Topstep clients. He spends his days coaching traders of all skill levels and helps them navigate challenging market conditions.Today on Limit Up! Eddie, Jack, and Dan discuss market volatility and advice on when to keep going vs. when to get out. Tune in...
2020-03-06
42 min
Limit Up! Podcast
Mastering Trading Psychology with Anne-Marie Baiynd
As a trader, you need to be a bargain hunter. That’s according to today’s guest, Anne-Marie Baiynd. Anne-Marie is the president and CEO of TheTradingBook.com and author of The Trading Book: A Complete Solution to Mastering Technical Systems and Trading Psychology; so she knows a thing or two about what makes traders tick.In this episode of Limit Up! Anne-Marie will be walking Jack and Dan through how to train your mind to be a trader. The key ingredient is to master the management of risk.Jack and Dan are also excited to a...
2020-02-28
54 min
Limit Up! Podcast
The Daily Grind of Trading & When to Step Back with Matt Murnighan
In our last episode, TopstepTrader’s own, Matt Murnighan, discussed how he got started as a prop trader in the 2000s. This week, Matt is back to discuss what the daily grind of prop trading is really like. Matt, Jack, and Dan discuss the differences between trading for a firm versus as an individual, how trading and poker are similar, and how to know the right time to take a step back from trading.One of the key takeaways from this conversation is to remember that trading is ephemeral. The industry is volatile with explosive highs and st...
2020-02-21
43 min
Limit Up! Podcast
How to Have a Successful Trading Career with Dan Hodgman Sr.
Limit Up! has got a new look. In our survey last year, the overwhelming consensus was that listeners were interested in more trader education. That’s why this week Jack and Dan are talking to trading legend, Dan Hodgman Sr. Dan has talked in the past about growing up with a trader for a father and this week you’ll hear from the man himself.Dan Hodgman Sr. discusses how the landscape of trading has changed, how he was able to build a balanced life for himself within the trading industry, and the mentorship that informed his year...
2020-02-07
41 min
Limit Up! Podcast
Best of 2019 - Opportunities in Futures, Handling Failure and Improving Your Trading Mindset
We’re back this week with part two in our Best Of Limit Up! series. Listen to these bite sized nuggets of wisdom from some of the top traders out there to set yourself up for success in 2020 and beyond.Today’s conversations include topics ranging from finding opportunity after market blowups, how to participate in dual momentum investing, futures trading, how to handle failure, and an enlightening discussion with Michael Patak, the founder of TopstepTrader. Tune in, get inspired, and get trading![00:16] - This week: Best of 2019 part two[00:41] - Limit Up! 2019 Listener Survey [01:27] - Best...
2019-12-27
30 min
The Wingtrades Podcast
The Next Step in Your Trading Career with Wingtrades
Through a fantastic new partnership with Wingtrades.com and TopstepTrader, you can now get the education you need to succeed and the funding to really profit!
2019-11-10
09 min
The Junto Institute: Flourishing Together
Being in Partnership, with Jen Davis and Jay Rudman
Jen Davis recently became a Partner at The Junto Institute after going through the program and identifying areas of her life she knew she needed to change. Jen talks to Raman about how she got stuck in a painful pattern of being a human-doer rather than a human being both at work and in her personal life. It wasn’t until she embraced self-care that she found herself switching jobs and putting her health and happiness first.Next Raman talks to long-time Junto mentor, Jay Rudman, CEO of TopstepTrader. Jay has a unique ability to be em...
2019-10-25
1h 05
Limit Up! Podcast
Leveling the Futures Market Playing Field with Pete Mulmat
It’s our 100th episode today and we’re going back to talking about what TopstepTrader does best: futures trading. The futures market is notoriously inaccessible to small scale traders. Today’s guest, Pete Mulmat, stopped in to talk about how his new start up, The Small Exchange, is looking to level the playing field of the future’s market.With a simplified trading process and small product offering, The Small Exchange is empowering retail level traders the opportunity to make trades on futures that were previously only available to large companies able to front the risk. Pete dis...
2019-10-25
1h 30
Limit Up! Podcast
The Fed Waits and Disney Always Delivers with Mark, Jack and Dan
We’re switching up the format for this week’s episode of Limit Up! while Jeff Carter is traveling. Our TopstepTrader dream team of Jack Pelzer, Dan Hodgman, and Mark Meadows sit down for a roundtable discussion on what’s happening in the market this week.The group talks about how the market is in a holding pattern until the Fed makes a decision on rate cuts and offers up their personal advice on how to deal with market volatility. Jack introduces a new game, Kramer vs Kramer, and challenges Dan and Mark to guess whether the quotes...
2019-10-18
44 min
Limit Up! Podcast
Bear Markets, Crypto and Humility with TopstepTrader Founder Michael Patak
Last month, we decided to bring on our Founder and Chief Vision Officer Michael Patak to talk about his origins as a trader, the founding of TopstepTrader and his experiences being deep in the pit. This is part 2 of Jeff’s interview with Michael. If you missed part 1, make sure to check it out here. In this episode, Jeff and Michael cover the humility and EQ required to be a successful trader. Next, they cover memorable trades and swap a few war stories from deep in the pit. Finally, no trading discussion is complete without bringing up cry...
2019-08-23
33 min
Limit Up! Podcast
The Shifting Landscape in Macroeconomics with Martin Essex of DailyFX.com
A few weeks ago, our very own Mark Meadows went onto the DailyFX podcast and spoke with host Martin Essex. Now, we’re flipping that around and bringing Martin onto Limit Up! Martin is an analyst and editor over at DailyFX and has previously written for The Wall Street Journal, Reuters and the BBC.Jeff talks with Martin about all things Macroeconomics, the Euro and how it’s all coming back to rethinking capitalism. Their conversation was so good, we decided to split it into two parts. So enjoy part 1 of the show!Have thoughts abou...
2019-08-09
27 min
Limit Up! Podcast
The Origins of All Star Charts with Founder J.C. Parets
Today’s guest is certainly something special. If you’ve been in the trading industry for very long, there’s no doubt you’ve heard the name J.C. Parets before. J.C is the founder of All Star Charts, one of the most widely followed technical analysts in the industry. Jeff and J.C. cover a wide variety of topics from baseball to chess to wine while breaking down some of the most spot on technical analysis of the markets you’ll ever hear.However, before all that talk, Mark Meadows is back this week with his MARKet Reac...
2019-08-02
47 min
Limit Up! Podcast
Trading with No Limits with TopstepTrader Founder Michael Patak
Today’s guest is a special one for Limit Up! as part of our birthday celebration this month, we thought it would be a great time to bring on our Founder and Chief Vision Officer Michael Patak. Michael takes us through his beginnings as a trader, his experiences being deep in the pit. Jeff and the differences trading on a screen. Finally, hear how Michael started TopStepTrader with a community focus and how, at its heart, the company is focused on making the individual trader feel a part of that community. This is a great conversation between two...
2019-07-27
40 min
Limit Up! Podcast
The Psychology of Leadership, Risk Management and Emotional Intelligence With Dr. Mira Brancu
Welcome back to Limit Up!, the podcast exploring markets, trading strategies and psychology. That last word is so important to becoming a better trader that we have a very special guest for you, Dr. Mira Brancu, joining Jeff on the podcast this week. Dr. Brancu is a clinical psychologist with experience in risk management and leadership development. She and Jeff get deep into all these topics and more. Lastly, this week was the TopstepTrader company StepUp Day where we give back and volunteer to our community. So no MARKet Reaction or Wise Words from Jack this week, but d...
2019-07-20
56 min
Die TRADING-REVOLUTION
#009 Topsteptrader vs. Eigenkapital
Informiere Dich jetzt über eine Zusammenarbeit: https://knebel-trading.com Die Nachfrage am Fremdkapital wird immer größer und das Interesse steigt. Wer würde nicht gerne mit risikofreien 150.000$ traden wollen ohne dafür büßen zu müssen, sollte es denn doch Berg abgehen. Doch was steckt wirklich hinter dem Fremdkapital und ist es wirklich besser als das Eigenkapital-Trading?
2019-07-02
14 min
Limit Up! Podcast
What an Army Major General Can Teach You About Leadership - Part 1
TopstepTrader has a very special guest for you this week. First up, though, Mark Meadows will take you through his MARKet Reaction for the week. Then, in the first of a two-part interview series, new Limit Up! Host Jeff Carter sits down with Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation President and U.S. Army Major General Karl Horst. They discuss how he’s taking lessons from his military career and bringing them to the corporate world through establishing boundaries, constraints and maintaining discipline. Sound familiar traders? Lastly, they end by discussing the connection between Jazz and leadership as well as th...
2019-06-29
30 min
Limit Up! Podcast
Keeping Cool During Summer Trading with TopstepTrader's Danny & Hoag
Welcome to the new Limit Up! This episode marks the beginning of a few show changes we’ll be rolling out over the coming weeks. We’ll be covering our new call-in line for listeners of the show to call in with questions for us, our latest MARKet reaction as well as our performance coaches, Danny & Hoag, breaking down how you should be approaching your summer trading.So if you get a chance, give us a call and let us know what you think of the job we’re doing, the podcast or anything trading related![00:41] - Introd...
2019-05-25
19 min
The Junto Institute: Flourishing Together
Humility & Spirituality in Leadership with Michael Patak & Gaye van den Hombergh
In the latest episode of Flourishing Together, Raman sits down with Michael Patak, CVO of TopstepTrader, to talk about his journey from trader to founder/CEO and why he ultimately decided to step down as CEO. They discuss leadership, spirituality and the vulnerability critical to Michaels success.Raman then sits down with Gaye van den Hombergh, Sr. Consulting Partner at Partners in Leadership. They have a frank conversation about the role of weakness in ones life, the privilege of choice how she’s definite leadership throughout her career.Finally, the episode closes with some closing re...
2019-05-24
52 min
Limit Up! Podcast
REWIND: The Making of a Risk-Minded Trader with Mick Ieronimo
In this “Best of Limit Up!” rebroadcast, hear Mick Ieronimo, TopstepTrader’s risk manager, discuss his experience entering the trading world, the value of trading your own money, and how he became a risk-minded trader. While these days Mick helps manage firm assets across more than 175 traders worldwide, he got his start trading his own account as the trading assistant under Market Wizard Linda Bradford Raschke.[03:53] How Mick got his start in trading [06:17] Clerking in the wheat and corn pits[10:22] Determination to trade his own account[13:42] Risk management as the number one role for...
2019-03-30
35 min
Limit Up! Podcast
Maintaining Success as a Funded Trader - Mick Ieronimo
Mick Ieronimo, Risk Manager for TopstepTrader, joins Eddie Horn this week to talk about his work with Topstep’s funded traders. Mick dives into what it takes to get a Funded Account™, tips for successful trading, what trips up good traders and how to avoid self-sabotage. [02:32] How Mick’s first visit to the wheat pit at the age of 12 led to his career in trading[06:44] Mick talks about his role as Risk Manager at TopstepTrader[10:15] What characteristics Mick looks for in traders for the team[13:32] The importance of starting slowly with low-risk trading[15:47] Best ways to carry success from th...
2019-01-26
56 min
Limit Up! Podcast
Passing the TopstepTrader Trading Combine® - Nick Dolby
This week Eddie Horn chats with 6-year TopstepTrader veteran Nick Dolby about his experience passing the Trading Combine®. Nick speaks openly about coming back from failure, how his scariest trades were any that were set to get him funded, and he gives some Trading Combine® tips for earning a Funded Account™. [03:25] Picking yourself back up after a failure[08:30] What to expect when signing up for a TopstepTrader Trading Combine®[10:17] Why the first step to getting funded, is not to think about getting funded[12:58] Nick talks about how his idea of discipline has evolved over his trading career[16:49] Finding tradin...
2019-01-12
28 min
Anna's Financial Market Analysis
Forex week ahead with Anna and Eddie - TopStepTrader 26/01/2015
Tune in to Anna Coulling and Eddie Horn at TopStepTrader, as Anna looks at the forex week ahead following the elections in Greece with the euro bouncing back on the result! With the US dollar also reversing modestly on the day, the majors have made some minor gains, but with further US dollar strength likely, these are only likely to be short term moves higher in longer term bearish trends.
2015-01-26
35 min
Anna's Financial Market Analysis
Midweek forex outlook with Anna and host Eddie Horn - TopStepTrader radio
In the midweek show from TopStepTrader Squawk Radio, Anna and host of the show Eddie Horn discuss the opportunities for forex traders for the remainder of the week, and look ahead to some of the key news items round the corner. David also offers some views on commodity markets for both oil and gold.
2015-01-14
48 min
Anna's Financial Market Analysis
Topsteptrader - Forex chat for Monday 12th January
Catch up with the latest forex news this week as Anna joins host Eddie Horn for her twice weekly spot on TopStepTrader's Squawk radio.
2015-01-12
35 min