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Trading is About Probability NOT Expecting Fixed Results - Ep 81
28 april 2021 · 15 min
There are a number of different factors that can have an effect on the market. Ultimately, no one can predict or expect something from the future and the slightest event can have a huge impact on the state of the market. Lees meer
Futures trading highly relies on probabilities and statistics. Understanding your probabilities, statistics, and being flexible with your trades is one of the many keys to success when trading Futures.
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What I Learned From WallStreetBets and $GME - Ep 80
22 maart 2021 · 23 min
The trading industry has gone through quite a wild ride during the recent r/WallStreetbets and $GME craze. In reality, this was nothing new and the market has seen several "bubbles" in the past. Lees meer
In the latest episode of the Optimus Futures Podcast, our host Matt Z discusses his thoughts and what he learned from the recent WallStreetBets and $GME saga.
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What To Consider When You Choose A Time Frame For Futures Trading - Ep 79
12 februari 2021 · 1 uur 13 min
Recorded from Matt Z's Futures Trading Workshop held on 2/04/21, Matt Z and several participants discuss factors to consider when choosing a time frame to use when trading futures. Gain insight from real, experienced traders in our weekly webinar series. Lees meer
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Does Contract Size Matter In Futures Trading - Ep 78
10 februari 2021 · 1 uur 30 min
The size of your trades dictates your psychology, success or lack of success of your method and your staying power in any given transaction. Lees meer
Recorded from Matt Z's Futures Trading Workshop held on 1/28/21, Matt Z and several participants discuss the importance of contract size in futures trading. Gain insight from real, experienced traders in our new weekly webinar series.
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Those Who Control Your Trading Mind - Ep 77
12 november 2020 · 29 min
Those who influence you have long-term implications for your success. Lees meer
In this podcast, we discuss the importance of choosing where you gather your information from and who you allow to influence you in the trading world.
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How Long Can A Trading Method Last? - Ep 76
3 november 2020 · 26 min
Although a trading method can last for a very long time, it's ultimately up to the state of the market as to whether or not it will remain successful. Lees meer
There are a number of things that can be considered as a factor when it comes to the changing of a method or the tweaking of a system within a method, but ultimately, adopting a trading method is challenging.
In this podcast episode, we discuss trading methods and systems and how long they can typically last. At some point, a method may require changes depending on the state of the market.
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Waiting For Your Trading Method To Complete Itself - Ep 75
30 oktober 2020 · 30 min
Trading methods and strategies take time to develop. They aren't established overnight. Lees meer
A trader must implement positive habits and enforce discipline in their trading. In this episode of the Optimus Futures Podcast, we discuss the importance of sticking to a trading method and staying patient with its results.
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Interview Questions For An Aspiring Trader - Ep 74
29 oktober 2020 · 34 min
With so much information readily available today, it is not always so easy to find helpful information that is both well-grounded and tested. Lees meer
In this episode of the Optimus Futures Podcast, we provide perspective on how an individual should develop themselves as a trader. We'll ask a series of questions in an "interview style" format that can help you grow as a trader.
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The Importance Of Time In Trading - Ep 73
28 oktober 2020 · 37 min
Time is one of the most important factors in trading. Lees meer
The timing of when you place your trades, whether it be during a particular time throughout the day or during a major news event such as an election, has a tremendous outcome on the potential outcome of that trade.
In this episode of the Optimus Futures Podcast, we discuss the importance of time in trading and how it can possibly impact your account.
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Understanding The Actual Size of a Futures Contract - Ep 72
26 oktober 2020 · 22 min
From a risk perspective, it is extremely important for Futures Traders to consider the notional value of a contract rather than the market value. Lees meer
In this episode of the Optimus Futures Podcast, we discuss the importance of understanding the actual size and value of a Futures contract. Futures contracts are highly leveraged, which means a small investment essentially controls a large amount of notional value. More leverage is not always a benefit. A small market movement can have a large impact, positive or negative, on your account's P/L.
TRADING FUTURES AND OPTIONS INVOLVES SUBSTANTIAL RISK OF LOSS AND IS NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL INVESTORS.
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Finding Your Unique Decision Making Style As A Trader - Ep 71
23 oktober 2020 · 36 min
Regardless of the style you choose to adopt for your trading, it is extremely important to find a method within that style of trading that suits your nature as an individual. Lees meer
In this episode of the Optimus Futures Podcast, we discuss the importance of finding a unique method and decision making style for your trading and what factors you need to consider when searching for one.
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Is Your Job Ever Done As A Trader? - Ep 70
23 oktober 2020 · 29 min
Trading is always evolving and changing. Over the last 20 years, we've seen a tremendous change in this industry and things will likely continue to change as time passes by. Lees meer
In this episode of the Optimus Futures Podcast, we discuss what it takes to be a full-time trader and why you should always be trying to learn and adapt with the markets as they evolve over time.
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Dissecting an Email I Got About Trading - Ep 69
21 oktober 2020 · 20 min
The trading industry is highly opinionated. There is plenty of information out there, but not all of it is backed up by real trading experience. Lees meer
In this episode of the Optimus Futures Podcast, our host Matt Z dissects an email he got about trading and shares practical insight into what you should and shouldn't listen to regarding trading advice.
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It's Hard To Be Profitable And Stay Profitable - Ep 68
19 oktober 2020 · 14 min
You're just as good as your last trade. Regardless of your prior growth, staying consistent with your trading and maintaining steady growth is not an easy task. Lees meer
In this podcast episode, we discuss why it's so hard to be profitable and stay profitable. Along the way, we'll provide some insight into the mentality and dedication it takes to become a consistently profitable trader.
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How to Restructure Trading After A Big Loss - Ep 67
16 oktober 2020 · 23 min
A bad trading day can happen to any trader, experienced or not. What's most important is how you handle this big loss and how you restructure your trading moving forward. Lees meer
In this episode of the Optimus Futures Podcast, Matt Z talks about the experience of a bad trading day and how you recuperate as a trader, both strategically and mentally.
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Size And Opportunity In Trading | A Perspective - Ep 66
15 oktober 2020 · 18 min
From a risk management perspective, the size and quantity of your orders are one of the most crucial aspects of your trading. Lees meer
In this podcast episode, Matt Z tries to provide a new perspective on your trading and why you should consider the size of your trades and be selective with your opportunities moving forward.
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Trading Is Not About Predicting The Markets - Ep 65
14 oktober 2020 · 24 min
What may have happened in the past does not reflect what will happen in the future. Lees meer
There is more to trading than trying to predict the markets. In reality, the markets are nearly impossible to predict. In this podcast, Matt Z talks about the uncertainty in the market and why it's better to predict your risk-reward ratio rather than the movement of the market.
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Discretionary Trading To Automation. Not So Fast. - Ep 64
13 oktober 2020 · 23 min
Discretionary and automated trading both take a tremendous amount of discipline. Lees meer
Although automated trading may be more "hands-off" compared to discretionary trading, both leave a huge impact on the trader's psychological state and require precise decision making.
In this episode of the Optimus Futures Podcast, we discuss the differences between discretionary and automated trading and why switching from one style to the other may not be as simple as it seems at first glance.
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Day Trading Has It's Own Logic - Ep 63
12 oktober 2020 · 19 min
Different aspects of life require their own understanding and interpretation of logic. One of them is trading. Lees meer
In this podcast, we discuss why trading does not follow traditional logic and why it needs to be approached with a unique mindset.
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Everything But The Kitchen Sink Approach To Trading - Ep 62
9 oktober 2020 · 19 min
Less is more. That which is simplified is often better understood and more appreciated than what is more complicated. Lees meer
In episode 62 of the Optimus Futures Podcast, we discuss why it is important to keep your trading simple and minimalistic when it comes to decision making.
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Why Arrogance Will Kill Your Trading Dreams - Ep 61
8 oktober 2020 · 24 min
There is a fine line between arrogance and self-confidence. Lees meer
As we have discussed before on the Optimus Futures Podcast, letting yourself become too arrogant while trading is not a good recipe for success. No matter how much success a trader has had in the past, it is always important to remain humble and take one trade at a time.
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The Cost Of Regret And Doubt That Traders Face - Ep 60
7 oktober 2020 · 19 min
The cost of regret and doubt are two psychological barriers that many traders face on a daily basis, yet are extremely difficult to overcome. Lees meer
Besides the strategic planning that it takes to be a successful trader, traders must be willing to overcome regret and doubt in order to make it to the next level. In this podcast, we discuss how to overcome such barriers in order to improve your trading.
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Trump has COVID-19. How Should Traders Approach This? - Ep 59
6 oktober 2020 · 17 min
News events typically leave a huge impact on the markets. Now that it has been announced that Donald Trump has COVID-19, there is plenty of uncertainty as to what might happen with the market. Lees meer
In this episode of the Optimus Futures Podcast, we discuss how traders should approach their trading now that Trump has COVID-19 and how to prepare for such large news events.
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The Story Your Tell Yourself About Trading - Ep 58
5 oktober 2020 · 18 min
A realistic view of the challenges that trading presents is one of the best ways to prepare yourself for potential success as a day trader. Lees meer
The story you tell yourself and the expectations you set for yourself must be realistic when it comes to the market. The further away your expectations are set compared to the actual reality of what it takes to be a day trader typically leads to struggles at the beginning of one's career.
In this podcast, we discuss the "story you tell yourself" about trading and how to approach the market with realistic expectations.
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Don't Live In The Past Of Your Last Trade - Ep 57
2 oktober 2020 · 12 min
You cannot change the past. When it comes to trading, you cannot let what happened in the past affect present day actions or your life in the future. Lees meer
As we discussed in the last podcast, success can lead to arrogance which in turn, can lead to false confidence and failure down the line. Take one trade at a time, whether its a winner or a loser. Learn from your past rather than dwell on it.
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The Monopoly Experiment And Traders - Ep 56
1 oktober 2020 · 11 min
No matter how much success a trader has had in the past, it is always important to remain humble. Lees meer
This episode of the Optimus Future Podcast touches on the Monopoly Experiment which was conducted at the UC Berkeley campus. The experiment involved the secret recording of multiple rigged games of monopoly in which one randomly-chosen player in a randomly selected group was given certain advantages over others.
We discuss how this experiment applies to traders and how success can lead to arrogance, which in turn, can potentially lead to failure down the line due to false confidence.
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Don't Confuse Your Time Frame As A Day Trader - Ep 55
30 september 2020 · 25 min
As a day trader, you should not get your mentality and mindset mixed up with those of a long-term investor. Lees meer
Most day traders typically stick with shorter time frames, but when breaking news is announced that is slightly related to the market an inexperienced day trader is taking part in, a shift in mindset takes place and it typically throws them off the rails.
The following podcast is a discussion on the mindset a day trader should have and how to not misinterpret specific trends as a short term trader.
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Trading Mistakes DO NOT Correlate with Intelligence Level - Ep 53
29 september 2020 · 17 min
Trading is NOT easy. Lees meer
Many traders will make a mistake and often attribute it to their level of intelligence or IQ. In reality, even the best traders make mistakes.
In this episode of the Optimus Futures Podcast, we touch on how to handle trading mistakes and learn from them in order to make yourself a better trader.
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Should you Trust Your Gut Instincts While Trading? - Ep 54
29 september 2020 · 24 min
Decision making is one of the most crucial components of trading. When emotion is involved, decision making becomes that much harder. Lees meer
In this podcast, Matt Z discusses intuition and whether or not you should follow your gut instinct while trading.
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No One Will Describe the Trading Business This Way - Ep 52
25 september 2020 · 14 min
When most people think of the trading industry, they think of the flashy cars, nice suits, and the potential profits that can be made. Lees meer
Most people don't consider the extreme dedication, mental fortitude, or risk management that it takes to become a successful trader. In episode 52 of the Optimus Futures Podcast, Matt Z describes the gritty aspect of trading and what it actually takes in order to make profits in this line of business.
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Preplanning Could Make All The Difference In Trading - Ep 51
24 september 2020 · 10 min
Organization is crucial to success. Lees meer
Some of the most successful traders are those who keep themselves organized and preplan before they begin their trading sessions. In this podcast, Matt Z discusses the crucial role that preplanning plays in the success of your trading.
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Don't Be A Gossip Trader - Ep 50
23 september 2020 · 16 min
Stop focusing so much on other traders. Lees meer
With information being so readily available online, traders have become obsessed with finding the next "big thing". Gossiping online about new indicators, methods, strategies, etc. rather than focusing on themselves and refining their own trading style.
In this episode of the Optimus Futures Podcast, Matt Z proposes why you should stop joining in on gossip in the trading industry and focus on yourself instead to improve your trading.
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Stop Being Obsessed With The Word "Edge" - Ep 49
22 september 2020 · 17 min
Many traders seem to have an odd fascination with the word "Edge". Lees meer
There's an ongoing search with traders trying to find their "edge" in order to give them some sort of potential advantage in the market. In reality, these traders need to stick with the basics and find a successful method that works for them and their trading style. There is no true edge that lasts forever.
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The Stubborn Amateur's Way of Testing A Trading Method - Ep 48
22 september 2020 · 16 min
Developing and testing a Trading Method can take years to successfully implement. Lees meer
There are better ways than others of testing a new trading method and implementing a new strategy. In this video, our host Matt Z defines the stubborn amateur's way of testing a new trading method compared to the approach of a seasoned trader implementing a new method.
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You Swore You'd Never Trade Like That. You Did It Anyway.. - Ep 47
17 september 2020 · 17 min
Addictive tendencies are a huge obstacle to overcome when it comes to all aspects of life. Lees meer
Many times, traders will recognize a bad trade before entering a position, but due to factors such as addiction, false confidence, or losses on the day, they will end up taking this trade anyway.
In this podcast, our host Matt Z talks about the addictive tendencies of trading and how to prevent a mistake and the steps you should take before it even occurs.
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Find Trading Software To Support Your Decisions - Ep 46
16 september 2020 · 17 min
Decision making is one of the most crucial aspects when it comes to being a successful trader. Lees meer
In reality, the decision making process starts before you even make your first trade. Decision making starts when looking for a compatible trading software for you and your trading style.
In episode 46 of the Optimus Futures Podcast our host, Matt Z, discusses the importance of finding a trading software that suits your needs and personal preferences.
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Small Mistakes Versus An Avalanche Of Trading Errors - Ep 45
15 september 2020 · 11 min
The reality is all traders have made mistakes at some point in their careers. Lees meer
What defines a successful trader is the ability to analyze a small mistake as it occurs, correct it, and move forward with your newfound experience in order to avoid an avalanche of errors down the line.
In episode 45 of the Optimus Futures Podcast our host, Matt Z, discusses trading mistakes and how to deal with them rather than try and recover from those losses making things worse in the long run.
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Why You Enter Your Trades Early | A Lesson From The Old Pit Guys - Ep 44
14 september 2020 · 16 min
The trading industry has changed quite a bit over the last 30 years. Lees meer
What once required traders to gather in the Pit and call their orders by
Open Outcry, now allows those same traders to sit behind their desk in the comfort of their own home and place those some orders.There is still a lot of information that can be taken from the "Pit Trading days". Listen to Episode 44 of the Optimus Futures Podcast to learn from our host, Matt Z, on why you should enter your trades early and what lessons you can take from the Old Pit Guys.
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The Ongoing Blabbering Of Gurus About Things That You Can't Measure - Ep 43
11 september 2020 · 13 min
We've all seen the Ads and Paid Promotions from "Trading Gurus" out there trying to promote their product, service, or themselves as the next big thing. In reality, are these gurus worth listening to? Lees meer
Tune in to Episode 43 of the Optimus Futures Podcast to find out whether or not these trading gurus are a waste of time or actually offer sound advice.
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My DOG Is The Best Trader - Ep 42
10 september 2020 · 8 min
Our dogs actually good traders? Or have we lost our minds? Lees meer
Tune in to Episode 42 of the Optimus Futures Podcast to find out why dogs make the best traders!
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Why Do Most New Futures Traders Fail? - Ep 41
20 november 2019 · 12 min
There is a common theme among new Futures traders, mistakes and failure. That being said, there is nothing wrong with failing and success takes time! Lees meer
The following episode of the Optimus Futures podcast covers common mistakes that traders make and addresses the issue of why most new futures traders fail.
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Should I Quit My Job And Become A FULL-TIME Futures Trader At Home? - Ep 40
13 november 2019 · 20 min
Transitioning to full time trading and quitting your job to do so is a daunting task that can leave a trader with a load of uncertainty. Lees meer
Episode 40 of the Optimus Futures podcast discusses the pros and cons of becoming a full time trader and tackles the topic of whether or not it is worth quitting your job in order to achieve your goal of becoming a full time trader.
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What Do 1% of Successful Futures Traders do that the Other 99% don't? - Ep 39
4 november 2019 · 31 min
Getting to the top of any challenging profession or career takes dedication and effort that the average person isn't willing to put forward. Lees meer
Episode 39 of the Optimus Futures podcast tackles the topic of what the top 1% of successful Futures traders do and what it takes to become one of the best in such a competitive industry.
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The 10,000 Hour Rule: Does it Apply to Futures Trading? - Ep 38
22 oktober 2019 · 22 min
The 10,000 Hour rule, first proposed by Malcolm Gladwell in his book Outliers : The Story of Success, examines the factors that contribute to high levels of success and the time it takes to achieve such a level of expertise. Lees meer
The following episode of the Optimus Futures podcast explores the 10,000 hour rule and whether or not it is applicable to futures trading.
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How to Set Realistic Trading Goals | Tracking Your Progression as a Trader - Ep 37
16 oktober 2019 · 19 min
Are you satisfied with your progression as a trader? Are you a better trader today than the day you got started? If not, maybe it's time you reestablish your trading goals, formulate a trading plan, and execute a trading method.
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The Commission Free Trading Model - What it Means for Futures Traders - Ep 36
14 oktober 2019 · 19 min
This podcast covers the industry’s shift towards a commission free trading model for stocks, how the big brokerages are really making money, and if it has any impact on futures traders.
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FCM VS Futures Broker | What Traders Need to Know - Ep 35
27 september 2019 · 15 min
Join the discussion in our Community: What is the difference between a futures broker IB and an FCM? https://community.optimusfutures.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between-a-futures-broker-ib-and-a-fcm/1683 Lees meer
For more on the differences, watch this video: FCM vs. IB: The Difference Between Futures Clearing Merchants and Introducing Brokers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAOw3tYp6Sc
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Brett Steenbarger Interview | Tools and Techniques for Minding the Markets - Ep 34
25 september 2019 · 41 min
Clinical psychologist, trader and author of The Psychology of Trading, Brett N. Steenbarger, Ph.D. joins the Optimus Futures Podcast and has a discussion with Matt Z about trading psychology, the mental game of trading, and decision making. Lees meer
Dr. Steenbarger's Books: https://www.amazon.com/Brett-N.-Steenbarger/e/B001IGSOBM%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
Dr. Steenbarger's blog - TraderFeed: http://traderfeed.blogspot.com/
Dr. Steenbarger's recent blog book - Radical Renewal: https://leadingrenewal.blogspot.com/
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Increasing YOUR Trading Profits with Quantitative & Qualitative Analysis - Ep 33
20 september 2019 · 11 min
Sticking to a plan and using forms of analysis in order to meet criteria is one way to potentially increase your trading profits. Lees meer
Episode 33 of the Optimus Futures Podcast tackles the topic of increasing your profits and improving your trading through the means of developing criteria, creating a plan, and focusing on quantitative & qualitative analysis.
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Day Trader Mentality & the Psychological Aspect of Trading - Ep 32
18 september 2019 · 9 min
Whether traders are conscious of it or not, psychology and one's inner thoughts play a huge role in the world of trading and their mentality towards the markets. Lees meer
Episode 32 of the Optimus Futures Podcast tackles the mental game of trading. In this episode we dive into the decision making process, how to handle losses, self-sabotage, and much more.