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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 Champion Healthcare Technologies expand its presence into the nation's leading hospital systems. Jay currently sits on various advisory boards as well as guides multiple startups as a CEO mentor.

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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—TopstepTrader—and how they’re helping new traders develop trading discipline. You’ll want to hear this episode if you are interested in...[2:34] What is Michael Patak’s “Why”?[3:31] Where Michael’s passion for trading began[6:00] How Michael turned things around[11:33] Michael’s next steps in his trading journey[14:33] Why Michael decided to teach + trade[16:18] The details on TopstepTrader[20:45] Learn more about TopstepTraderResources & People MentionedTrading Psychology CourseBook: Vivid VisionsMovie: Trading PlacesConnect with Michael PatakTopstepTraderFollow on InstagramWatch on YouTubeConnect on LinkedInFollow on TwitterFriend on FacebookConnect With Casey StubbsWebsite: https://caseystubbs.comSubscribe! https://www.youtube.com/caseystubbsTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/caseystubbsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/caseystubbsLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/caseystubbsNewsletter: https://financeandmarkets.com/Subscribe to How To Trade ItSupport the show (https://caseystubbs.com)

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.(00:15) - Trading the election: Don't be a homer(01:08) - Lessons from 2016 volatility(06:34) - Mechanics of the 2020 election(08:19) - Understanding polling models(16:00) - The problem with election markets(22:06) - Figure out your trading plan(35:47) - Keeping it flatJohn Doherty is a Chicago native and 15-year veteran of the trading industry. He spent his formative years on the floor of the Chicago Board of Trade before heading "upstairs" to tackle screen trading. John provides daily market commentary and trending news to the TopstepTrader blog and is a contributor to the Market Forecast morning broadcast.Limit Up! is a podcast for traders of all levels brought to you by TopstepTrader. Whether you’re considering a career in trading and don’t know where to start, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking for advice from big names in the financial industry, Limit Up! is your guide. Join us weekly as we discuss the market in all of its volatile glory.Jack Pelzer is a co-host of Limit Up! He traded as part of a U.S. Treasury group for 7 years at Chopper Trading and DRW. After leaving the industry, he became a Writing Fellow and Senior Contributing Writer for The Onion. He is now the Head of Content at Topstep.Dan Hodgman is a co-host of Limit Up! Prior to coming to Topstep Dan traded 30 Yr Treasury Options and Yield Spreads. Before that, he served in the United States Marine Corps where he simultaneously managed his own Futures Account applying the skills he grew up learning from clerking on the trading floor. Now Dan works with the Traders here at Topstep as a Performance Coach as well as being a regular on the Daily Market Recap.Looking to enhance your trading performance? TopstepTrader’s Performance Coaches work one-on-one with traders to help them find market opportunities, review daily statistics, manage setbacks and progress in their trading. Gain a path to progress by signing up today: https://info.topsteptrader.com/performance-coachingAttend a free group coaching session offered every Wednesday at 1PM CT to get an idea of what Topstep Performance Coaches offer: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nZpAita9Rz-2_yMUjtkvpwIf you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit Up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.Podcast episode production by Dante32.

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 like a job, not a hobby.(01:24) - Market Reaction(07:28) - Interview with Biju Kulathakal(08:51) - Aerospace engineering(12:27) - Quantitative analysis(15:00) - Making models(18:12) - Structured notes(23:35) - Risk assessment(27:10) - Direct-to-retail(29:57) - Driving forces in 2020(35:19) - Take it seriouslyBiju Kulathakal is the Co-founder and CEO of Halo Investing where he leads the organizational strategy and team. He was one of the early co-founders of Redbox. In addition, he was a founder and the past Chairman and CEO of Trading Block Holdings, an online brokerage firm specializing in option traders. Biju received a BS in Aerospace Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology.Limit Up! is a podcast for traders of all levels brought to you by TopstepTrader. Whether you’re considering a career in trading and don’t know where to start, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking for advice from big names in the financial industry, Limit Up! is your guide. Join us weekly as we discuss the market in all of its volatile glory.Jack Pelzer is a co-host of Limit Up! He traded as part of a U.S. Treasury group for 7 years at Chopper Trading and DRW. After leaving the industry, he became a Writing Fellow and Senior Contributing Writer for The Onion. He is now the Head of Content at Topstep.Dan Hodgman is a co-host of Limit Up! Prior to coming to Topstep Dan traded 30 Yr Treasury Options and Yield Spreads. Before that, he served in the United States Marine Corps where he simultaneously managed his own Futures Account applying the skills he grew up learning from clerking on the trading floor. Now Dan works with the Traders here at Topstep as a Performance Coach as well as being a regular on the Daily Market Recap.Looking to enhance your trading performance? TopstepTrader’s Performance Coaches work one-on-one with traders to help them find market opportunities, review daily statistics, manage setbacks and progress in their trading. Gain a path to progress by signing up today: https://info.topsteptrader.com/performance-coachingAttend a free group coaching session offered every Wednesday at 1PM CT to get an idea of what Topstep Performance Coaches offer: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nZpAita9Rz-2_yMUjtkvpwIf you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit Up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.Podcast episode production by Dante32.

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 Yosemite: focus and precision are key. Tune in for Gary’s tips and our weekly market reaction.(01:23) - Market Reaction(06:54) - Interview with Gary Morrow(08:55) - Getting involved with trading(12:20) - Transitioning off the floor(17:15) - Creating Yosemite Asset Management(20:15) - Writing on TheStreet(21:58) - This Week On Wall Street(27:23) - Embrace the decline(30:16) - Time-tested indicators(32:56) - Invest in the best, forget the rest(35:25) - Getting your feet wet(37:22) - Managing risk Gary Morrow is an investment advisor and president of Yosemite Asset Management. He spent 12 years on the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange trading foreign currency and interest rate futures. He has a popular blog called, This Week on Wall Street. Limit Up! is a podcast for traders of all levels brought to you by TopstepTrader. Whether you’re considering a career in trading and don’t know where to start, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking for advice from big names in the financial industry, Limit Up! is your guide. Join us weekly as we discuss the market in all of its volatile glory.Jack Pelzer is a co-host of Limit Up! He traded as part of a U.S. Treasury group for 7 years at Chopper Trading and DRW. After leaving the industry, he became a Writing Fellow and Senior Contributing Writer for The Onion. He is now the Head of Content at Topstep.Dan Hodgman is a co-host of Limit Up! Prior to coming to Topstep Dan traded 30 Yr Treasury Options and Yield Spreads. Before that, he served in the United States Marine Corps where he simultaneously managed his own Futures Account applying the skills he grew up learning from clerking on the trading floor. Now Dan works with the Traders here at Topstep as a Performance Coach as well as being a regular on the Daily Market Recap.Looking to enhance your trading performance? TopstepTrader’s Performance Coaches work one-on-one with traders to help them find market opportunities, review daily statistics, manage setbacks and progress in their trading. Gain a path to progress by signing up today: https://info.topsteptrader.com/performance-coachingAttend a free group coaching session offered every Wednesday at 1PM CT to get an idea of what Topstep Performance Coaches offer: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nZpAita9Rz-2_yMUjtkvpwIf you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit Up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.Podcast episode production by Dante32.

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) - Getting listed on Nasdaq(07:05) - Share of mind(09:14) - Virtu Financial(11:32) - The future of market making(17:49) - Adaptability is key(20:09) - Structural change(24:48) - In-studio commentary at CNBC(27:48) - Market Mover(28:45) - Living in the era of MMT(33:12) - USA Track & Field FoundationRobert (Bob) Greifeld, is currently Chairman of Virtu Financial, a leading financial technology and trading firm, Managing Partner and Co-Founder at Cornerstone Investment Capital, a financial technology investment firm, and a Board Member at Capital Rock and Financeware. He previously served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) until May 10, 2017 and as Chief Executive Officer of Nasdaq from 2003 to 2016. During his tenure, Mr. Greifeld quadrupled revenue and increased market value over 20 times.As a FinTech entrepreneur, Bob built Brass into the industry’s leading equity trading platform and sold the company ASC to SunGard Data Systems in 1999. He is Founder and Chairman of the USA Track & Field Foundation, which supports emerging athletes and inner-city youth athletics. Mr. Greifeld is a member of the NYU Stern Board of Overseers and a CNBC Contributor. Mr. Greifeld holds a Masters in Business from New York University, Stern School of Business, and a B.A. in English from Iona College.Limit Up! is a podcast for traders of all levels brought to you by TopstepTrader. Whether you’re considering a career in trading and don’t know where to start, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking for advice from big names in the financial industry, Limit Up! is your guide. Join us weekly as we discuss the market in all of its volatile glory.Jack Pelzer is a co-host of Limit Up! He traded as part of a U.S. Treasury group for 7 years at Chopper Trading and DRW. After leaving the industry, he became a Writing Fellow and Senior Contributing Writer for The Onion. He is now the Head of Content at Topstep.Dan Hodgman is a co-host of Limit Up! Prior to coming to Topstep Dan traded 30 Yr Treasury Options and Yield Spreads. Before that, he served in the United States Marine Corps where he simultaneously managed his own Futures Account applying the skills he grew up learning from clerking on the trading floor. Now Dan works with the Traders here at Topstep as a Performance Coach as well as being a regular on the Daily Market Recap.Looking to enhance your trading performance? TopstepTrader’s Performance Coaches work one-on-one with traders to help them find market opportunities, review daily statistics, manage setbacks and progress in their trading. Gain a path to progress by signing up today: https://info.topsteptrader.com/performance-coachingAttend a free group coaching session offered every Wednesday at 1PM CT to get an idea of what Topstep Performance Coaches offer: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nZpAita9Rz-2_yMUjtkvpwIf you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit Up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.Podcast episode production by Dante32.

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) - Technological edge(14:54) - Dual Momentum Investing(20:53) - Consistent proprietary models(24:28) - Academic research(26:25) - Adaptation and diversification(30:19) - The trend is your friend(33:20) - Following the rules(36:30) - Sports modelsGary Antonacci introduced the investment world to dual momentum which combines relative strength price momentum with trend following absolute momentum. He is recognized as a foremost authority on the practical applications of momentum investing and is author of the award-winning book, Dual Momentum Investing: An Innovative Approach for Higher Returns with Lower Risk. In 2012 Gary was first place winner of the prestigious Wagner Awards for Advances in Active Investment Management given annually by the National Association of Active Investment Managers (NAAIM). He received his MBA degree from the Harvard Business School. His website is http://optimalmomentum.comLimit Up! is a podcast for traders of all levels brought to you by TopstepTrader. Whether you’re considering a career in trading and don’t know where to start, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking for advice from big names in the financial industry, Limit Up! is your guide. Join us weekly as we discuss the market in all of its volatile glory.Jack Pelzer is a co-host of Limit Up! He traded as part of a U.S. Treasury group for 7 years at Chopper Trading and DRW. After leaving the industry, he became a Writing Fellow and Senior Contributing Writer for The Onion. He is now the Head of Content at Topstep.Dan Hodgman is a co-host of Limit Up! Prior to coming to Topstep Dan traded 30 Yr Treasury Options and Yield Spreads. Before that, he served in the United States Marine Corps where he simultaneously managed his own Futures Account applying the skills he grew up learning from clerking on the trading floor. Now Dan works with the Traders here at Topstep as a Performance Coach as well as being a regular on the Daily Market Recap.Looking to enhance your trading performance? TopstepTrader’s Performance Coaches work one-on-one with traders to help them find market opportunities, review daily statistics, manage setbacks and progress in their trading. Gain a path to progress by signing up today: https://info.topsteptrader.com/performance-coachingAttend a free group coaching session offered every Wednesday at 1PM CT to get an idea of what Topstep Performance Coaches offer: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nZpAita9Rz-2_yMUjtkvpwIf you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit Up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.Podcast episode production by Dante32.

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 an edge?(02:48) - Interview with David Klusendorf(08:24) - MF Global(11:09) - Starting your own place(15:43) - Typhon Capital Management(16:56) - The CTA advantage(20:41) - Risk management in 2020(28:40) - Floored(31:57) - Dominating trends(37:33) - Making trading a professionDavid Klusendorf is the Chief Investment Officer and a principal of Typhon Capital Management, a tactical trading firm. He is responsible for the firm’s trading and risk.Mr. Klusendorf is a financial industry veteran having been a member of the CME, CBOT, and CBOE. He has run his own trading group for 22 years and has served on numerous CME committees.Mr. Klusendorf holds a B.A. and M.B.A. from Loyola University Chicago. He also holds a series 3 and 30.Limit Up! is a podcast for traders of all levels brought to you by TopstepTrader. Whether you’re considering a career in trading and don’t know where to start, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking for advice from big names in the financial industry, Limit Up! is your guide. Join us weekly as we discuss the market in all of its volatile glory.Jack Pelzer is a co-host of Limit Up! He traded as part of a U.S. Treasury group for 7 years at Chopper Trading and DRW. After leaving the industry, he became a Writing Fellow and Senior Contributing Writer for The Onion. He is now the Head of Content at Topstep.Dan Hodgman is a co-host of Limit Up! Prior to coming to Topstep Dan traded 30 Yr Treasury Options and Yield Spreads. Before that, he served in the United States Marine Corps where he simultaneously managed his own Futures Account applying the skills he grew up learning from clerking on the trading floor. Now Dan works with the Traders here at Topstep as a Performance Coach as well as being a regular on the Daily Market Recap.Learn about becoming a Funded Futures Trader at Topstep here: www.topsteptrader.com/Join our Facebook group to connect with other traders: www.facebook.com/groups/TopstepTraderCommunityIf you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit Up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.Podcast episode production by Dante32.

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 world(10:00) – Learning the process(12:41) – Reminiscences of a Stock Operator(13:45) – Pit Bull(14:47) – Evolving as a trader(23:00) – Motherhood and trading(25:47) – Getting used to live money(29:03) – See Jane TradeJane Gallina, aka "Airplane Jane," started her career in February 2015 and has taken the day trading community by storm. As a loving wife and mother of two, Jane was seeking control of her financial future while remaining present for her young daughters. As a day trader, Jane has been able to accomplish that dream; quickly becoming one of the most successful female day traders under mentor Timothy Sykes. Through her blog, YouTube videos, and seminars Jane hopes to inspire and empower more individuals to break out of their comfort zone and try day trading.Limit Up! is a podcast for traders of all levels brought to you by TopstepTrader. Whether you’re considering a career in trading and don’t know where to start, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking for advice from big names in the financial industry, Limit Up! is your guide. Join us weekly as we discuss the market in all of its volatile glory.Jack Pelzer is a co-host of Limit Up! He traded as part of a U.S. Treasury group for 7 years at Chopper Trading and DRW. After leaving the industry, he became a Writing Fellow and Senior Contributing Writer for The Onion. He is now the Head of Content at Topstep.Dan Hodgman is a co-host of Limit Up! Prior to coming to Topstep Dan traded 30 Yr Treasury Options and Yield Spreads. Before that, he served in the United States Marine Corps where he simultaneously managed his own Futures Account applying the skills he grew up learning from clerking on the trading floor. Now Dan works with the Traders here at Topstep as a Performance Coach as well as being a regular on the Daily Market Recap.Learn about becoming a Funded Futures Trader at Topstep here: www.topsteptrader.com/Join our Facebook group to connect with other traders: www.facebook.com/groups/TopstepTraderCommunityIf you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit Up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.Podcast episode production by Dante32.

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 meritocracy in finance without the voice of women. Listen for a discussion on why welcoming more women into trading benefits everyone.(02:55) - Market reaction(08:09) - Interview with Samantha LaDuc(08:53) - Personal volatility(12:54) - Evolving after early success(17:51) - Starting LaDuc Trading(24:16) - Macro-to-Micro analysis(30:26) - Cross-asset correlations and divergences(32:55) - Fishing metaphors(34:21) - Women in finance & tradingSamantha LaDuc is the Founder of LaDucTrading.com and the CIO at LaDuc Capital LLC. As a Macro-to-Micro analyst and professional options trader, Samantha leverages her insights on volatility and money rotation to make her historic market-timing calls.With a backdrop of Macro, Intermarket, Quant, Fundamental, Sentiment and Technical Analysis, she provides risk-defined option trades for clients. Her focus is dedicated to identifying reversal and continuation patterns across global equities, currencies, commodities, and interest rates.Retail and Institutional (RIA/HF/PM) clients gain access to her unique perspective and unparalleled transparency. Tactical trades for stocks, options and futures that cover multiple time-frames are deployed directly from her Brokerage-Triggered Trade Alerts with live commentary provided from her Live Trading Room and in-depth analysis delivered in her prescient research. Make sure to follow Samantha on Twitter: More Macro: @SamanthaLaDuc More Micro: @LaDucTrading. Not a member? Start with FreeBait!Limit Up! is a podcast for traders of all levels brought to you by TopstepTrader. Whether you’re considering a career in trading and don’t know where to start, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking for advice from big names in the financial industry, Limit Up! is your guide. Join us weekly as we discuss the market in all of its volatile glory.Jack Pelzer is a co-host of Limit Up! He traded as part of a U.S. Treasury group for 7 years at Chopper Trading and DRW. After leaving the industry, he became a Writing Fellow and Senior Contributing Writer for The Onion. He is now the Head of Content at Topstep.Dan Hodgman is a co-host of Limit Up! Prior to coming to Topstep Dan traded 30 Yr Treasury Options and Yield Spreads. Before that, he served in the United States Marine Corps where he simultaneously managed his own Futures Account applying the skills he grew up learning from clerking on the trading floor. Now Dan works with the Traders here at Topstep as a Performance Coach as well as being a regular on the Daily Market Recap.Learn about becoming a Funded Futures Trader at Topstep here: https://www.topsteptrader.com/Join our Facebook group to connect with other traders: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TopstepTraderCommunityIf you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit Up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.Podcast episode production by Dante32.

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 decided to switch career paths for her 40th birthday. Now she is a successful trading instructor and coach through her website, The Trader Chick.Listen in for Marina’s story and get her tips on getting back to the basics of trading.(01:49) - Market reaction(06:40) - Interview with Marina Villatoro(06:54) - Aerobics, travel, and trading(16:04) - Speaking the language of the market(20:48) - Trigger happiness(24:09) - How The Trader Chick evolved(27:48) - Back to the basics(31:36) - Moving average strategies(35:27) - Sustaining the lifestyle(38:09) - Financial instruments(41:21) - Competitive rock climbingMarina Villatoro, ‘The Trader Chick,’ is an international speaker on stages such as the MoneyShow, NinjaTrader and TradersExpo, plus a mentor and teacher to over 700 students, she has been trading and teaching the financial markets for years. Marina started her trading journey on her 40th birthday, when she jumped in with both feet and started trading ES minis (Futures Market) and hasn’t looked back. The journey wasn’t easy and after losing her entire account in a matter of minutes, she had a massive breakthrough.The entire industry was teaching the Day Trading process to be way too complex. She realized that no one was teaching the most important part of trading - the basics, reading and understanding the market language. It speaks to us loud and clear, and being able to truly understand it will take your trading to whole new levels. Today, she stands out in her industry amongst the gurus as one who embraces the spirituality of Day Trading and works hard to help others start transforming their lives one trade at a time.Limit Up! is a podcast for traders of all levels brought to you by TopstepTrader. Whether you’re considering a career in trading and don’t know where to start, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking for advice from big names in the financial industry, Limit Up! is your guide. Join us weekly as we discuss the market in all of its volatile glory.Jack Pelzer is a co-host of Limit Up! He traded as part of a U.S. Treasury group for 7 years at Chopper Trading and DRW. After leaving the industry, he became a Writing Fellow and Senior Contributing Writer for The Onion. He is now the Head of Content at Topstep.Dan Hodgman is a co-host of Limit Up! Prior to coming to Topstep Dan traded 30 Yr Treasury Options and Yield Spreads. Before that, he served in the United States Marine Corps where he simultaneously managed his own Futures Account applying the skills he grew up learning from clerking on the trading floor. Now Dan works with the Traders here at Topstep as a Performance Coach as well as being a regular on the Daily Market Recap.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit Up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.Podcast episode production by Dante32.

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 Training. Troy is one of the most interesting and passionate guests we’ve ever had on Limit Up! so don’t miss this episode![00:47] - This week: Troy Prince[01:20] - Market reaction[05:07] - Interview with Troy Prince[05:50] - How Troy got into finance and trading[06:57] - Market Wizards[10:15] - Risk vs. reward[13:53] - Tokyo culture shock[19:56] - The prop life[24:27] - Launching Wall Street Bound[27:44] - Making connections[32:22] - Behavioral traits[38:36] - Sparking interest in financial servicesTroy Prince is a Wall Street veteran with more than 20 years’ experience and extensive buy and sell side trading experience at premier U.S and International firms. He also has spent five years as an angel investor in Vietnam.Noting the persistent lack of diversity in the front offices of Wall Street and the abundance of hungry and available urban talent, he has had the idea for Wall Street Bound for more than 15 years. Troy has spent significant time abroad having lived and worked in five countries, speaks four languages and brings the full breadth of his experience home with him in his mission to connect typically overlooked urban talent with the capital markets and access to capital.Limit Up! is a podcast for traders of all levels brought to you by TopstepTrader. Whether you’re considering a career in trading and don’t know where to start, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking for advice from big names in the financial industry, Limit Up! is your guide. Join us weekly as we discuss the market in all of its volatile glory.Jack Pelzer is a co-host of Limit Up! He traded as part of a U.S. Treasury group for 7 years at Chopper Trading and DRW. After leaving the industry, he became a Writing Fellow and Senior Contributing Writer for The Onion. He is now the Head of Content at Topstep.Dan Hodgman is a co-host of Limit Up! Prior to coming to Topstep Dan traded 30 Yr Treasury Options and Yield Spreads. Before that, he served in the United States Marine Corps where he simultaneously managed his own Futures Account applying the skills he grew up learning from clerking on the trading floor. Now Dan works with the Traders here at Topstep as a Performance Coach as well as being a regular on the Daily Market Recap.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit Up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.Podcast episode production by Dante32.

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 summer and offer tips, strategies, and timing. [00:15] - This week: Jack & Dan[01:29] - What makes Tesla unique[10:42] - Visionaries of marketing[17:27] - Summer trades[22:11] - Time frames for ES futures[32:01] - Trading as a livingLimit Up! is a podcast for traders of all levels brought to you by TopstepTrader. Whether you’re considering a career in trading and don’t know where to start, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking for advice from big names in the financial industry, Limit Up! is your guide. Join us weekly as we discuss the market in all of its volatile glory.Jack Pelzer is a co-host of Limit Up! He traded as part of a U.S. Treasury group for 7 years at Chopper Trading and DRW. After leaving the industry, he became a Writing Fellow and Senior Contributing Writer for The Onion. He is now the Head of Content at Topstep.Dan Hodgman is a co-host of Limit Up! Prior to coming to Topstep Dan traded 30 Yr Treasury Options and Yield Spreads. Before that, he served in the United States Marine Corps where he simultaneously managed his own Futures Account applying the skills he grew up learning from clerking on the trading floor. Now Dan works with the Traders here at Topstep as a Performance Coach as well as being a regular on the Daily Market Recap.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit Up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

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] - This week: Matt Miller[03:14] - Interview with Matt Miller[03:51] - How Matt got into trading futures[08:54] - Live streaming trades[15:06] - Delta trading[23:31] - Turning Beginners Into Experts [30:48] - Preserving capital[33:18] - Daily perspective[37:46] - Jack's conspiracy dungeonMatt Miller is a streamer and trader focusing on NQ and ES futures. He hosts a free public group chat as well as a free educational and entertainment YouTube channel, Trades by Matt, for all things futures trading.Limit Up! is a podcast for traders of all levels brought to you by TopstepTrader. Whether you’re considering a career in trading and don’t know where to start, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking for advice from big names in the financial industry, Limit Up! is your guide. Join us weekly as we discuss the market in all of its volatile glory.Jack Pelzer is a co-host of Limit Up! He traded as part of a U.S. Treasury group for 7 years at Chopper Trading and DRW. After leaving the industry, he became a Writing Fellow and Senior Contributing Writer for The Onion. He is now the Head of Content at Topstep.Dan Hodgman is a co-host of Limit Up! Prior to coming to Topstep Dan traded 30 Yr Treasury Options and Yield Spreads. Before that, he served in the United States Marine Corps where he simultaneously managed his own Futures Account applying the skills he grew up learning from clerking on the trading floor. Now Dan works with the Traders here at Topstep as a Performance Coach as well as being a regular on the Daily Market Recap.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit Up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

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. Listen for Casey’s tips and check out his podcast and newsletter.[00:44] - This week: Casey Stubbs[02:35] - Interview with Casey Stubbs[03:47] - How Casey got interested in markets[07:20] - Preferred assets & strategies[09:14] - New traders gaining access[14:06] - Founding Trading Strategy Guides[18:44] - Models and process[25:49] - Student interaction[29:27] - The comfort of structured goals[32:57] - Military discipline[40:07] - The TopStep International ClassicCasey Stubbs is the founder of Trading Strategy Guides along with several other trading related businesses. You can find out more about Casey and his trading book – Ultimate Harmonic Patterns on his website. He has been a business owner and trader for more than 25 years.Limit Up! is a podcast for traders of all levels brought to you by TopstepTrader. Whether you’re considering a career in trading and don’t know where to start, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking for advice from big names in the financial industry, Limit Up! is your guide. Join us weekly as we discuss the market in all of its volatile glory. Jack Pelzer is a co-host of Limit Up! He traded as part of a U.S. Treasury group for 7 years at Chopper Trading and DRW. After leaving the industry, he became a Writing Fellow and Senior Contributing Writer for The Onion. He is now the Head of Content at Topstep.Dan Hodgman is a co-host of Limit Up! Prior to coming to Topstep Dan traded 30 Yr Treasury Options and Yield Spreads. Before that, he served in the United States Marine Corps where he simultaneously managed his own Futures Account applying the skills he grew up learning from clerking on the trading floor. Now Dan works with the Traders here at Topstep as a Performance Coach as well as being a regular on the Daily Market Recap.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit Up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

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 […]

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. Listen to learn this new trading avenue.[02:07] - This week: William Rhind[03:29] - Market reaction[04:54] - Interview with William Rhind[05:10] - How William came to be the founder and CEO of GraniteShares[08:26] - Understanding exchange-traded funds[11:04] - The SPDR Gold Trust vault[13:11] - Starting an ETF[14:39] - Rebalancing technicalities[16:09] - Trading vehicles and long-term investments[17:44] - The volume spectrum[18:59] - Minimum barrier to entry[21:06] - Constant leverage[25:58] - When crude goes negative[28:39] - Identifying losers for XOUT[31:46] - Technological disruption[35:39] - Research and marketingWilliam Rhind is the founder of GraniteShares, an independent exchange-traded fund built for investors seeking simple, cost-effective access to differentiated investments. GraniteShares is backed by leading fintech VCs such as Bain Capital Ventures and Clocktower Technologies. Rhind has built and managed businesses in the ETF market for nearly his entire career, and previously was CEO of World Gold Trust Services which is the largest commodity fund in the world.Limit Up! is a podcast for traders of all levels brought to you by TopstepTrader. Whether you’re considering a career in trading and don’t know where to start, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking for advice from big names in the financial industry, Limit Up! is your guide. Join us weekly as we discuss the market in all of its volatile glory.Jack Pelzer is a co-host of Limit Up! He traded as part of a U.S. Treasury group for 7 years at Chopper Trading and DRW. After leaving the industry, he became a Writing Fellow and Senior Contributing Writer for The Onion. He is now the Head of Content at Topstep.Dan Hodgman is a co-host of Limit Up! Prior to coming to Topstep Dan traded 30 Yr Treasury Options and Yield Spreads. Before that, he served in the United States Marine Corps where he simultaneously managed his own Futures Account applying the skills he grew up learning from clerking on the trading floor. Now Dan works with the Traders here at Topstep as a Performance Coach as well as being a regular on the Daily Market Recap.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit Up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

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 funded traders[04:18] - Market reaction[06:13] - Interview with John Doherty[06:13] - John's trading background[08:03] - Identifying support & resistance levels[17:00] - Point of control[20:32] - Determining if a level is support or resistance[25:30] - Looking at the months ahead [38:30] - Fed predictionsJohn Doherty is a Chicago native and 15-year veteran of the trading industry. He spent his formative years on the floor of the Chicago Board of Trade before heading "upstairs" to tackle screen trading. John provides daily market commentary and trending news to the TopstepTrader blog and is a contributor to the Market Forecast morning broadcast.Limit Up! is a podcast for traders of all levels brought to you by TopstepTrader. Whether you’re considering a career in trading and don’t know where to start, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking for advice from big names in the financial industry, Limit Up! is your guide. Join us weekly as we discuss the market in all of its volatile glory.Jack Pelzer is a co-host of Limit Up! He traded as part of a U.S. Treasury group for 7 years at Chopper Trading and DRW. After leaving the industry, he became a Writing Fellow and Senior Contributing Writer for The Onion. He is now the Head of Content at Topstep.Dan Hodgman is a co-host of Limit Up! Prior to coming to Topstep Dan traded 30 Yr Treasury Options and Yield Spreads. Before that, he served in the United States Marine Corps where he simultaneously managed his own Futures Account applying the skills he grew up learning from clerking on the trading floor. Now Dan works with the Traders here at Topstep as a Performance Coach as well as being a regular on the Daily Market Recap.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit Up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

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 strategies he employs to trade successfully. Stay tuned for reflections on the market and a discussion on what’s going on with Boeing and Hertz.[00:40] - This week: Michael Patak[01:33] - Market Reaction[04:43] - Interview with Michael Patak[04:43] - Crypto renaissance[07:49] - Retail wash-out[11:21] - Pros and cons of asset classes for retail traders[27:08] - Let the trade play out[29:50] - Getting into a more sophisticated class or product[32:50] - Order flow and range[36:16] - Level acceptance[41:03] - The other side of the trade[43:35] - Baptism by fireMichael Patak is the Founder and Chief Vision Officer of TopstepTrader and the Co-Founder of mobile trading platform BLUECHXP. Prior to founding TopstepTrader, Michael was a trader for several years.  In 2015 he was a semi-finalist and in 2016 a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. In 2017, Inc. Magazine ranked TopstepTrader No. 1,261 on its 36th annual Inc. 5000. You can find Michael on his own Instagram and he makes frequent appearances on the TopstepTrader Instagram account.Limit Up! is a podcast for traders of all levels brought to you by TopstepTrader. Whether you’re considering a career in trading and don’t know where to start, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking for advice from big names in the financial industry, Limit Up! is your guide. Join us weekly as we discuss the market in all of its volatile glory. Jack Pelzer is a co-host of Limit Up! He traded as part of a U.S. Treasury group for 7 years at Chopper Trading and DRW. After leaving the industry, he became a Writing Fellow and Senior Contributing Writer for The Onion. He is now the Head of Content at Topstep.Dan Hodgman is a co-host of Limit Up! Prior to coming to Topstep Dan traded 30 Yr Treasury Options and Yield Spreads. Before that, he served in the United States Marine Corps where he simultaneously managed his own Futures Account applying the skills he grew up learning from clerking on the trading floor. Now Dan works with the Traders here at Topstep as a Performance Coach as well as being a regular on the Daily Market Recap.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit Up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

What Does Success Mean in Futures Trading? with John Hoagland of TopstepTrader.com was recorded on May 21st, 2020 as part of the "Synergy Traders #13: Kick Start Your Summer Trading: 30 Lessons In 3 Days" event, hosted by TradeOutLoud and TimingResearch. The full event video/podcast series and presentation notes are available here:https://timingresearch.com/blog/2020/synergy-traders-13-day-3-futures-kick-start-your-summer-trading/ Terms and Policies:https://timingresearch.com/policies/  

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 our guests on this week’s episode of Limit Up!They explain how mistakes they made as traders informed the development of their software products Blackbird and Bloodhound, which allow retail traders a choose-your-own-adventure approach to how much automation they want to use in their trades. Listen in to learn what goes into the trading software development process.[02:07] - This week: Jeremy Tang and Zac White[03:15] - Market Reaction[11:51] - Interview with Jeremy Tang and Zac White[12:53] - How things got started with BloodHound[18:35] - Born out of frustration[21:54] - The importance of keeping up[23:59] - Real-time adjustments[28:21] - SharkIndicators Training Workshops [34:57] - Man vs. Computer[40:32] - Confidence-building tools[43:30] - Quantum computing[47:17] - Human discretion[55:32] - The Josh Powell FoundationJeremy Tang is the founder of SharkIndicators and Chief Architect of BloodHound and BlackBird; revolutionary trading software that allows traders to model their trade management rules and systems without coding, providing complete control and clear precise signals.With over 20 years of combined software development and trading experience, Jeremy is a rare breed. Jeremy’s company, SharkIndicators, is the result of his expertise, passion and devotion to the betterment of retail traders. His primary mission is to arm retail traders with the same power and technology once only privy to that of deep pocketed hedge funds.Zac White is a co-founder and Product Specialist with SharkIndicators. He brings nearly 20 years of trading experience and a wide technical background consisting of civil engineering, software programming, and IT logistics to the table. Zac has assisted countless traders to model their trading systems, allowing them to backtest and auto-trade their systems. Zac runs the weekly training workshops for BloodHound and BlackBird, helping traders get the most out of these powerful tools.Limit Up! is a podcast for traders of all levels brought to you by TopstepTrader. Whether you’re considering a career in trading and don’t know where to start, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking for advice from big names in the financial industry, Limit Up! is your guide. Join us weekly as we discuss the market in all of its volatile glory.Jack Pelzer is a co-host of Limit Up! He traded as part of a U.S. Treasury group for 7 years at Chopper Trading and DRW. After leaving the industry, he became a Writing Fellow and Senior Contributing Writer for The Onion. He is now the Head of Content at Topstep.Dan Hodgman is a co-host of Limit Up! Prior to coming to Topstep Dan traded 30 Yr Treasury Options and Yield Spreads. Before that, he served in the United States Marine Corps where he simultaneously managed his own Futures Account applying the skills he grew up learning from clerking on the trading floor. Now Dan works with the Traders here at Topstep as a Performance Coach as well as being a regular on the Daily Market Recap.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit Up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

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 Warren Buffet, is immune to big losses. He shares his tips for making trades while staying protected during a prolonged period of uncertainty.[00:53] - This week: Kirk Du Plessis[01:21] - Market Reaction[10:15] - Interview with Kirk Du Plessis[11:44] - How Kirk got into finance[14:49] - Directional bias[16:30] - Delta neutral[20:22] - Volatility expectations[24:23] - What backtesting is meant to be[27:56] - Option Alpha[32:56] - CQG[36:14] - Uptick in retail option trading[37:17] - Determining risk[48:14] - Election night[51:32] - The new normalKirk du Plessis is the founder of Option Alpha, an online education and coaching platform for investors interested in learning more about the financial markets and derivative options. Option Alpha provides focused training covering options strategies, risk management, trading psychology, option pricing and portfolio allocation. Check out Option Alpha’s resources.Limit Up! is a podcast for traders of all levels brought to you by TopstepTrader. Whether you’re considering a career in trading and don’t know where to start, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking for advice from big names in the financial industry, Limit Up! is your guide. Join us weekly as we discuss the market in all of its volatile glory.Jack Pelzer is a co-host of Limit Up! He traded as part of a U.S. Treasury group for 7 years at Chopper Trading and DRW. After leaving the industry, he became a Writing Fellow and Senior Contributing Writer for The Onion. He is now the Head of Content at Topstep.Dan Hodgman is a co-host of Limit Up! Prior to coming to Topstep Dan traded 30 Yr Treasury Options and Yield Spreads. Before that, he served in the United States Marine Corps where he simultaneously managed his own Futures Account applying the skills he grew up learning from clerking on the trading floor. Now Dan works with the Traders here at Topstep as a Performance Coach as well as being a regular on the Daily Market Recap.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit Up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

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 tips and this week’s Market Reactions.[02:43] - This week: Anka Metcalf[03:36] - Market reaction[08:00] - Visit Topstep on YouTube[08:38] - Interview with Anka Metcalf[10:16] - Trade all day[12:44] - Trading the doldrums[14:33] - Asymmetric targets[17:41] - Equity indices futures[21:55] - Are earnings already factored in?[26:48] - The quest for leverage[33:34] - Coaching and mentorship[41:24] - The formula for recessionAnka Metcalf has been active in the day trading and investing arena as an independent professional trader since 2003. Prior to becoming an independent professional trader, she had worked in investment banking for 10+ years. She trades equities and futures. Over the years she has designed and created a unique and highly successful, simple and easy to follow trading system based on price support and resistance levels, coordinated with trigger times, chart synchronicity, and a proprietary set of rules that enable her and her traders to be very selective, patient and find high odds trades with ease and laser sharp precision. Limit Up! is a podcast for traders of all levels brought to you by TopstepTrader. Whether you’re considering a career in trading and don’t know where to start, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking for advice from big names in the financial industry, Limit Up! is your guide. Join us weekly as we discuss the market in all of its volatile glory.Jack Pelzer is a co-host of Limit Up! He traded as part of a U.S. Treasury group for 7 years at Chopper Trading and DRW. After leaving the industry, he became a Writing Fellow and Senior Contributing Writer for The Onion. He is now the Head of Content at Topstep.Dan Hodgman is a co-host of Limit Up! Prior to coming to Topstep Dan traded 30 Yr Treasury Options and Yield Spreads. Before that, he served in the United States Marine Corps where he simultaneously managed his own Futures Account applying the skills he grew up learning from clerking on the trading floor. Now Dan works with the Traders here at Topstep as a Performance Coach as well as being a regular on the Daily Market Recap.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit Up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

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.Tune in to find out how cognitive neuroscience can help you be a better trader.[00:50] - This week: Sean Kozak[02:15] - Market Reaction[10:24] - Interview with Sean Kozak[12:08] - How Sean got started with trading[15:31] - Adapting to risk management[22:37] - Incorporating neuroscience into trading performance[32:57] - Transitioning from simulation to real money[38:48] - Developing strategies with edge[46:06] - Learning the temperment of a market[49:06] - NeuroStreet VIP Black Belt Program Sean Kozak, President of NeuroStreet Trading Academy, is a global assets trader specializing in technical strategies for day and swing trading. His passion for trading influenced him to develop comprehensive software products and training programs designed to teach others.Limit Up! is a podcast for traders of all levels brought to you by TopstepTrader. Whether you’re considering a career in trading and don’t know where to start, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking for advice from big names in the financial industry, Limit Up! is your guide. Join us weekly as we discuss the market in all of its volatile glory.Jack Pelzer is a co-host of Limit Up! He traded as part of a U.S. Treasury group for 7 years at Chopper Trading and DRW. After leaving the industry, he became a Writing Fellow and Senior Contributing Writer for The Onion. He is now the Head of Content at Topstep.Dan Hodgman is a co-host of Limit Up! Prior to coming to Topstep Dan traded 30 Yr Treasury Options and Yield Spreads. Before that, he served in the United States Marine Corps where he simultaneously managed his own Futures Account applying the skills he grew up learning from clerking on the trading floor. Now Dan works with the Traders here at Topstep as a Performance Coach as well as being a regular on the Daily Market Recap.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit Up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

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] - This week: Aaron Gose[00:29] - Market Reaction[10:35] - Interview with Aaron Gose[12:17] - How Aaron got started with trading[19:23] - Seeing the big picture with the eye of an engineer[22:39] - Navy discipline[27:58] - Adjusting to isolation[31:17] - Founding WingTrades[36:30] - See profit, take profit[42:36] - Ignoring the news[45:33] - Truck full of precious metals[47:35] - Best safe havenAaron Gose is Co-Founder and COO at Wingtrades.com. He has 7+ years of experience trading futures, options, physical commodities, and cryptocurrency. Aaron helps the Wingtrades community develop options and crypto trading strategies as well as much of the behind the scenes work to ensure that everything is running smoothly for staff and members alike.Limit Up! is a podcast for traders of all levels brought to you by TopstepTrader. Whether you’re considering a career in trading and don’t know where to start, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking for advice from big names in the financial industry, Limit Up! is your guide. Join us weekly as we discuss the market in all of its volatile glory.Jack Pelzer is a co-host of Limit Up! He traded as part of a U.S. Treasury group for 7 years at Chopper Trading and DRW. After leaving the industry, he became a Writing Fellow and Senior Contributing Writer for The Onion. He is now the Head of Content at Topstep.Dan Hodgman is a co-host of Limit Up! Prior to coming to Topstep Dan traded 30 Yr Treasury Options and Yield Spreads. Before that, he served in the United States Marine Corps where he simultaneously managed his own Futures Account applying the skills he grew up learning from clerking on the trading floor. Now Dan works with the Traders here at Topstep as a Performance Coach as well as being a regular on the Daily Market Recap.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit Up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

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 the movies that have made a huge impact on his trading career, why he thinks 1987 is about to play out all over again, and how working from home will shift our mindsets on work-life balance for the better. This one’s not to be missed![00:15] - This week: Jerremy Newsome[02:13] - Market Reaction[07:03] - Interview with Jerremy Newsome[08:51] - Balancing the trading lifestyle[12:08] - Huge structural moves[14:32] - Risk management adjustments[22:02] - Trading lessons from the movies[30:15] - Understanding options[35:49] - Focus on the process[40:04] - The Dunning-Kruger effect[43:13] - Multiple mentorsOver the last 6 years, Jerremy Newsome has built a reputation as one of the foremost pioneers in ‘fiscal therapy.’ His vigor and drive for helping communities, families, and individuals grow their financial literacy is second to none. Jerremy was able to create and launch a company called Real Life Trading back in November 2014. This starting point has allowed him to assist and enrich tens of thousands of lives while also growing the company organically to a seven-figure business.Limit Up! is a podcast for traders of all levels brought to you by TopstepTrader. Whether you’re considering a career in trading and don’t know where to start, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking for advice from big names in the financial industry, Limit Up! is your guide. Join us weekly as we discuss the market in all of its volatile glory.Jack Pelzer is a co-host of Limit Up! He traded as part of a U.S. Treasury group for 7 years at Chopper Trading and DRW. After leaving the industry, he became a Writing Fellow and Senior Contributing Writer for The Onion. He is now the Head of Content at Topstep.Dan Hodgman is a co-host of Limit Up! Prior to coming to Topstep Dan traded 30 Yr Treasury Options and Yield Spreads. Before that, he served in the United States Marine Corps where he simultaneously managed his own Futures Account applying the skills he grew up learning from clerking on the trading floor. Now Dan works with the Traders here at Topstep as a Performance Coach as well as being a regular on the Daily Market Recap.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit Up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

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 in this episode that is applicable to your personal life as well as your trading life so be sure to take some notes![00:15] - This week: Richard Friesen[03:55] - Market Reaction[06:22] - Interview with Richard Friesen[07:14] - Rapid changes and shifts[15:20] - Creating new habits[19:22] - Mental games[24:55] - Market mood[31:02] - Experimenting in the new paradigm[36:19] - The Golden Keys[42:06] - Creating vision[47:13] - Comfort in the struggleRich Friesen works with financial professionals, independent traders, business leaders and entrepreneurs who want to expand their mental game to make more consistent profits. With in depth experience as a broker, floor trader, financial software developer and entrepreneur, he brings concrete real world experience to his clients.Rich founded Trade Management LLC, one of the most consistently profitable options and equity trading firms on the floor of the PSE. He created a way to visualize option values that enabled his floor traders to instantly execute trading opportunities.Rich holds a B.A. in Philosophy, a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology and is a graduate of the Gestalt Institute in San Francisco along with Master’s certification in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP). His background in psychology has been instrumental in his development of his Mind Muscles™ training programs that supports the financial and business community.Limit Up! is a podcast for traders of all levels brought to you by TopstepTrader. Whether you’re considering a career in trading and don’t know where to start, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking for advice from big names in the financial industry, Limit Up! is your guide. Join us weekly as we discuss the market in all of its volatile glory.Jack Pelzer is a co-host of Limit Up! He traded as part of a U.S. Treasury group for 7 years at Chopper Trading and DRW. After leaving the industry, he became a Writing Fellow and Senior Contributing Writer for The Onion. He is now the Head of Content at Topstep.Dan Hodgman is a co-host of Limit Up! Prior to coming to Topstep Dan traded 30 Yr Treasury Options and Yield Spreads. Before that, he served in the United States Marine Corps where he simultaneously managed his own Futures Account applying the skills he grew up learning from clerking on the trading floor. Now Dan works with the Traders here at Topstep as a Performance Coach as well as being a regular on the Daily Market Recap.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit Up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

“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 positive mindset, and why trading is a long game…not a get rich quick scheme. Listen to insights on different ways to manage the current volatility.[00:15] - This week: Tim Racette[01:38] - Market reaction[07:54] - Interview with Tim Racette[08:26] - How Tim started EminiMind[09:51] - Ignore the floor[11:12] - Design studies[12:24] - Migrating between swing and day trading[19:51] - Emotion-driven markets[24:04] - Position size[25:55] - Make trading work with your lifestyle[29:55] - Reading order flow[32:06] - The distilled philosophy of EminiMind[38:17] - Pain is good[42:19] - Accepting risk[47:39] - What Tim loves most about trading[50:23] - Topstep Quarantine DiariesTim Racette is a trader and the founder of Eminimind.com. On Eminimind, Tim offers education and tips so that learners can become successful, full-time traders.Limit Up! is a podcast for traders of all levels brought to you by TopstepTrader. Whether you’re considering a career in trading and don’t know where to start, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking for advice from big names in the financial industry, Limit Up! is your guide. Join us weekly as we discuss the market in all of its volatile glory.Jack Pelzer is a co-host of Limit Up! He traded as part of a U.S. Treasury group for 7 years at Chopper Trading and DRW. After leaving the industry, he became a Writing Fellow and Senior Contributing Writer for The Onion. He is now the Head of Content at Topstep.Dan Hodgman is a co-host of Limit Up! Prior to coming to Topstep Dan traded 30 Yr Treasury Options and Yield Spreads. Before that, he served in the United States Marine Corps where he simultaneously managed his own Futures Account applying the skills he grew up learning from clerking on the trading floor. Now Dan works with the Traders here at Topstep as a Performance Coach as well as being a regular on the Daily Market Recap.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit Up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

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 knowledge to drop on all the newbie traders out there: don’t try to make trading fit you. Tune in for more![00:53] - This week: Peter Davies[03:54] - Market reaction[09:46] - Interview with Peter Davies[09:59] - How Peter got into the industry[16:16] - How Jigsaw Trading has adjusted over time[20:11] - Looking for certainty[26:32] - Calling the bottom[30:48] - Tools & education at Jigsaw Trading[39:51] - Ideal markets for every personality type[44:54] - Preserving capital[49:58] - Bringing back the market makers[56:11] - Don't make trading try to fit you[58:17] - Topstep Quarantine Diaries Peter Davies is the founder and CEO of Jigsaw Trading. Jigsaw aims to educate new traders and make their order flow process seamless. Find out more: https://www.jigsawtrading.com/Limit Up! is a podcast for traders of all levels brought to you by TopstepTrader. Whether you’re considering a career in trading and don’t know where to start, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking for advice from big names in the financial industry, Limit Up! is your guide. Join us weekly as we discuss the market in all of its volatile glory. Jack Pelzer is a co-host of Limit Up! He traded as part of a U.S. Treasury group for 7 years at Chopper Trading and DRW. After leaving the industry, he became a Writing Fellow and Senior Contributing Writer for The Onion. He is now the Head of Content at Topstep.Dan Hodgman is a co-host of Limit Up! Prior to coming to Topstep Dan traded 30 Yr Treasury Options and Yield Spreads. Before that, he served in the United States Marine Corps where he simultaneously managed his own Futures Account applying the skills he grew up learning from clerking on the trading floor. Now Dan works with the Traders here at Topstep as a Performance Coach as well as being a regular on the Daily Market Recap.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit Up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

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/

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 mistake.If you’re worried right now, take John’s advice to heart: stay in the game.[00:16] - This week: John Zumpano[02:14] - Interview with John Zumpano[02:28] - What got John into the industry?[10:49] - The market is always worth trading[14:17] - Understanding your appetite for risk[17:56] - Improving execution time with hardware[22:48] - Transitioning to new technology[29:22] - Irrational moves[33:08] - Be confident in your levels[39:09] - Wild times[44:55] - Stay in the gameLimit Up! is a podcast for traders of all levels brought to you by TopstepTrader. Whether you’re considering a career in trading and don’t know where to start, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking for advice from big names in the financial industry, Limit Up! is your guide. Join us weekly as we discuss the market in all of its volatile glory.Jack Pelzer is a co-host of Limit Up! He traded as part of a U.S. Treasury group for 7 years at Chopper Trading and DRW. After leaving the industry, he became a Writing Fellow and Senior Contributing Writer for The Onion. He is now the Head of Content at Topstep.Dan Hodgman is a co-host of Limit Up! Prior to coming to Topstep Dan traded 30 Yr Treasury Options and Yield Spreads. Before that, he served in the United States Marine Corps where he simultaneously managed his own Futures Account applying the skills he grew up learning from clerking on the trading floor. Now Dan works with the Traders here at Topstep as a Performance Coach as well as being a regular on the Daily Market Recap.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit Up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

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 week: George Papazov[03:39] - Visit TopStep on YouTube[04:51] - Limit down[06:45] - Interview with George Papazov[07:55] - George's drive to educate and empower traders[15:41] - Blogging on the side[16:31] - The dangers of trading alone[19:27] - Trading psychology breakthrough[26:59] - Mental capital[32:05] - Recognizing emotional barriers[36:53] - Understanding feedback[40:09] - Fostering community at TRADEPRO Academy[52:02] - The lost user manual for the brainGeorge Papazov is the founder and head trader at TRADEPRO Academy. TRADEPRO is focused on educating individuals to be profitable traders and offering community to learn and grow.Limit Up! is a podcast for traders of all levels brought to you by TopstepTrader. Whether you’re considering a career in trading and don’t know where to start, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking for advice from big names in the financial industry, Limit Up! is your guide. Join us weekly as we discuss the market in all of its volatile glory.Jack Pelzer is a co-host of Limit Up! He traded as part of a U.S. Treasury group for 7 years at Chopper Trading and DRW. After leaving the industry, he became a Writing Fellow and Senior Contributing Writer for The Onion. He is now the Head of Content at Topstep.Dan Hodgman is a co-host of Limit Up! Prior to coming to Topstep Dan traded 30 Yr Treasury Options and Yield Spreads. Before that, he served in the United States Marine Corps where he simultaneously managed his own Futures Account applying the skills he grew up learning from clerking on the trading floor. Now Dan works with the Traders here at Topstep as a Performance Coach as well as being a regular on the Daily Market Recap.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit Up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

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 for practical advice regardless of your trading experience.Eddie Horn has been with TopstepTrader for almost a decade and, in that time, has been both a market broadcaster and a mindset coach. Eddie works with traders of all stripes to help them make the most of their trading experience at Topstep. Read Eddie’s blog posts to stay up to date.[01:38] - This week: Eddie Horn[02:55] - Interview with Eddie Horn[03:15] - Tumbling oil[04:44] - Providing tips, hints, & strategies at TopStep[06:11] - Dealing with FOMO[09:24] - Is actively trading an account right for me?[10:44] - What makes a crude man or woman?[16:19] - Finding what works as a beginner[18:15] - Simulated accounts versus live money[28:47] - Fun numbers about account size[34:42] - Advising experienced but struggling tradersLimit Up! is a podcast for traders of all levels brought to you by TopstepTrader. Whether you’re considering a career in trading and don’t know where to start, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking for advice from big names in the financial industry, Limit Up! is your guide. Join us weekly as we discuss the market in all of its volatile glory. Jack Pelzer is a co-host of Limit Up! He traded as part of a U.S. Treasury group for 7 years at Chopper Trading and DRW. After leaving the industry, he became a Writing Fellow and Senior Contributing Writer for The Onion. He is now the Head of Content at Topstep.Dan Hodgman is a co-host of Limit Up! Prior to coming to Topstep Dan traded 30 Yr Treasury Options and Yield Spreads. Before that, he served in the United States Marine Corps where he simultaneously managed his own Futures Account applying the skills he grew up learning from clerking on the trading floor. Now Dan works with the Traders here at Topstep as a Performance Coach as well as being a regular on the Daily Market Recap.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit Up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

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 announce that Anne-Marie will be bringing her expertise to TopstepTrader. Anne-Marie will be using The Trading Combine® for her own trades so all Topstep customers will be able to watch a master in action.[00:16] - This week: Anne-Marie Baiynd[00:41] - Market reaction[09:58] - Interview with Anne-Marie Baiynd[10:54] - The Trading Combine® collaboration[14:30] - Blowing out an account[21:13] - How Anne-Marie found the work love of her life[27:47] - Trained to trade[36:02] - Keeping it simple with triangular moving averages[41:18] - Bargain hunting[44:51] - Separate the process from the outcome[48:39] - Control your destinyAnne-Marie Baiynd is the president and CEO of TheTradingBook.com. Her trading systems combine the proper use of support and resistance, momentum, and moving averages to create a simple, yet highly effective model, boasting greater than 70% accuracy with proper execution, even in volatile markets. She is also the author of The Trading Book, and its companion workbook, The Trading Book Workbook, an accomplished technical trader, trading coach, and group trainer for traders. Be sure to follow Anne-Marie @AnneMarieTrades and check out her trading action in Topstep’s Trading Combine®.Limit Up! is a podcast for traders of all levels brought to you by TopstepTrader. Whether you’re considering a career in trading and don’t know where to start, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking for advice from big names in the financial industry, Limit Up! is your guide. Join us weekly as we discuss the market in all of its volatile glory.Jack Pelzer is a co-host of Limit Up! He traded as part of a U.S. Treasury group for 7 years at Chopper Trading and DRW. After leaving the industry, he became a Writing Fellow and Senior Contributing Writer for The Onion. He is now the Head of Content at Topstep.Dan Hodgman is a co-host of Limit Up! Prior to coming to Topstep Dan traded 30 Yr Treasury Options and Yield Spreads. Before that, he served in the United States Marine Corps where he simultaneously managed his own Futures Account applying the skills he grew up learning from clerking on the trading floor. Now Dan works with the Traders here at Topstep as a Performance Coach as well as being a regular on the Daily Market Recap.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit Up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

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 stressful lows. But trading and markets will always be there, so if a break is needed, it’s possible to return later or carve out a whole new niche – just look at Jack and Dan. Stay tuned for this week’s MARKet Reaction.[01:04] - This week: Matt Murnighan[01:49] - Visit TopStep on YouTube[04:34] - Interview with Matt Murnighan[06:02] - Professional poker and sports betting[08:50] - Python is king[11:16] - The cost of running a firm[16:12] - Mental risk barriers[20:05] - Moral hazard[22:26] - Proprietary strategies[26:26] - Calendar spreads[29:07] - Time to get outMatt Murnighan is a web developer for TopstepTrader and an assistant teacher at Northwestern’s Coding Bootcamp. Matt spent the first eight years of his career as a trader of props and derivatives.Limit Up! is a podcast for traders of all levels brought to you by TopstepTrader. Whether you’re considering a career in trading and don’t know where to start, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking for advice from big names in the financial industry, Limit Up! is your guide. Join us weekly as we discuss the market in all of its volatile glory.Jack Pelzer is a co-host of Limit Up! He traded as part of a U.S. Treasury group for 7 years at Chopper Trading and DRW. After leaving the industry, he became a Writing Fellow and Senior Contributing Writer for The Onion. He is now the Head of Content at Topstep.Dan Hodgman is a co-host of Limit Up! Prior to coming to Topstep Dan traded 30 Yr Treasury Options and Yield Spreads. Before that, he served in the United States Marine Corps where he simultaneously managed his own Futures Account applying the skills he grew up learning from clerking on the trading floor. Now Dan works with the Traders here at Topstep as a Performance Coach as well as being a regular on the Daily Market Recap.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit Up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

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 years on the floor. Dan also talks about what risk really means and why you should never think of treasury bonds as money. Listen to the episode for tips and wisdom from a trading veteran. [00:16] - This week: Dan Hodgman [01:07] - Market reaction [04:19] - Interview with Dan Hodgman [05:46] - Family trading legacy [08:03] - From stockbroker to floor trader [10:53] - Trading classes [12:17] - What's my risk? [15:03] - Sizing down [17:59] - Controlling the trade [21:58] - Getting back into the game after a big loss [25:39] - Winning day mentality [27:53] - Statistics & probabilities [30:46] - Fortunate opportunities [34:54] - Retirement Limit Up! is a podcast for traders of all levels brought to you by TopstepTrader. Whether you’re considering a career in trading and don’t know where to start, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking for advice from big names in the financial industry, Limit Up! is your guide. Join us weekly as we discuss the market in all of its volatile glory.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit Up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

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 of 2019 part two[01:27] - Henry Yoshida: Thoughts on robo-advisors[07:57] - Michael Patak: What is it like working at TopStepTrader?[14:22] - Gary Antonacci: Using dual momentum[18:51] - Pete Mulmat: How Pete trades today[23:49] - Gustavo Razzetti: Getting over the fear of making mistakesWant to hear more? Check out the full length episodes!Episode 85 with Henry YoshidaEpisode 87 with Michael PatakEpisode 93 with Gary AntonacciEpisode 100 with Pete MulmatEpisode 102 with Gustavo RazzettiThis episode of Limit Up! is hosted by Jeff Carter. Jeff is a general partner at West Loop Ventures. In April of 2007, he co-founded Hyde Park Angels and spearheaded the growth and development of one of the most active angel groups in the United States. He has consulted on the startup of several other angel groups. He is a former independent trader and member of the CME Board of Directors and was part of a small group that transformed CME from an open outcry exchange to the largest electronic exchange in the world. In 1998, CME was worth $182,134,000 in membership enterprise value. Today it’s worth $55 Billion.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit Up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

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 discusses why the futures market is so lucrative and his best advice for making money in futures.Pete and Jeff end by sharing hilarious stories from the trading floor, such as the time that Olympic silver medalist Bob Berland stopped a fight between Pete and another trader. [00:38] - 100th episode of Limit Up![02:52] - Economic calendar[06:56] - Sleeping in[08:18] - Jeff Carter Interviews Pete Mulmat, Chief Futures Strategist at Tastytrade and Executive Vice President at Small Exchange, Inc[08:43] - The Small Exchange[10:13] - Pete and Jeff's history together at CME[15:18] - How Pete trades today[19:48] - First in first out[21:57] - Never abandon the retail guy[24:27] - Barrells, bushels, & bars[27:42] - Dollar-wide ticks[29:40] - Transparency of futures[31:11] - Where am I getting out if I'm wrong?[32:01] - New and proprietary products[38:32] - Developing markets[40:25] - Crude oil & onions[42:30] - Disrupting the monopoly[53:15] - Platform shoes[54:54] - Keeping it when you make it[1:01:44] - Community Questions Interlude[1:10:27] - Jeff Carter Interviews Pete Mulmat[1:10:27] - Funniest stories from the floor[1:19:58] - Clairvoyant moments[1:21:31] - Vegas[1:24:54] - The Small Exchange Pre-launch Subscription Offer[1:27:50] - Ask a question at the TopstepTrader Community on Facebook[1:28:14] - TopStepTrader on InstagramPete Mulmat is the Executive Vice President of The Small Exchange, a new exchange that democratizes the future markets and makes it accessible to small scale traders. Pete began trading in the 80s and has been an industry leader in bringing trades to the digital age.This episode of Limit Up! is hosted by Jeff Carter. Jeff is a general partner at West Loop Ventures. In April of 2007, he co-founded Hyde Park Angels and spearheaded the growth and development of one of the most active angel groups in the United States. He has consulted on the startup of several other angel groups. He is a former independent trader and member of the CME Board of Directors and was part of a small group that transformed CME from an open outcry exchange to the largest electronic exchange in the world. In 1998, CME was worth $182,134,000 in membership enterprise value. Today it’s worth $55 Billion.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

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 crypto. Find out what Michael thinks about crypto in relation to his bread & butter, forex.Have thoughts about this episode? Don’t forget, we want to hear from you! We’re rolling out a new call-in line for listeners of the show, so be sure to give us a call at 855-902-0331 and let us know what’s on your mind.[00:31] - This week: Michael Patak part two[01:28] - MARKet Reaction with Mark Meadows[03:00] - Michael Patak introduction[03:22] - Jeff Carter Interview with Michael Patak[03:22] - Having a speed edge in the pit[04:51] - Do you recommend that a five-lot trader scale into and out of trades?[06:32] - If the market is boring do you increase or decrease your size?[07:32] - Do you feel like you have to be right?[07:52] - After a losing streak how long would you walk away from the market before you came back?[10:19] - What happens if the market goes the way you wanted after hitting your stop?[11:03] - Memorable trades[19:52] - Do you see any particular markets as having more outsize opportunity than others?[20:32] - Have you looked at markets that might have more opportunity where others may be dead?[21:30] - If I became proficient in one market, but then it died, could I take those same skills to another?[22:06] - Are there any markets in the futures and forex space that don't lend themselves to smaller size traders?[26:37] - Yra G. Harris Notes From The Underground [27:38] - The markets are limitless[28:57] - So you've seen a bear market?[30:47] - Last parting wordsThis episode of Limit Up! is hosted by Jeff Carter. Jeff is a general partner at West Loop Ventures. In April of 2007, he co-founded Hyde Park Angels and spearheaded the growth and development of one of the most active angel groups in the United States. He has consulted on the startup of several other angel groups. He is a former independent trader and member of the CME Board of Directors and was part of a small group that transformed CME from an open outcry exchange to the largest electronic exchange in the world. In 1998, CME was worth $182,134,000 in membership enterprise value.  Today it’s worth $55 Billion.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

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 about this episode? Don’t forget, we want to hear from you! We’re rolling out a new call-in line for listeners of the show, so be sure to give us a call at 855-902-0331 and let us know what’s on your mind.[00:46] - This week: Martin Essex[02:04] - TopStepTrader 7th Anniversary[02:32] - MARKet Reaction with Mark Meadows[04:05] - Martin Essex introduction[04:32] - Jeff Carter Interview with Martin Essex[04:52] - DailyFX - Forex Market News & Analysis[05:48] - How did you get interested in finance?[07:00] - What is the most intriguing thing to you about economics?[08:41] - Linking Finance & Macroeconomics - John Cochrane[08:53] - Lawrence Summers work in the World Bank, Clinton Administration and Economics.[10:11] - The work of Gary Becker in social science and finance[10:50] - The Challenge of Immigration: A Radical Solution[11:16] - Where would you apply economics differently?[15:04] - Could Europe deconstruct the regulatory state like Trump?[17:45] - Relationship capitalism from Luigi Zingales[18:08] - Worries about economic forecasting[19:24] - Bernard Connolly & analysis of the Euro[20:45] - Combining economics and technical analysis[23:54] - Read up first if you are beginning to trade[25:32] - TopStepTrader allows paper trading This episode of Limit Up! is hosted by Jeff Carter. Jeff is a general partner at West Loop Ventures. In April of 2007, he co-founded Hyde Park Angels and spearheaded the growth and development of one of the most active angel groups in the United States. He has consulted on the startup of several other angel groups. He is a former independent trader and member of the CME Board of Directors and was part of a small group that transformed CME from an open outcry exchange to the largest electronic exchange in the world. In 1998, CME was worth $182,134,000 in membership enterprise value.  Today it’s worth $55 Billion.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.This podcast episode was produced by Dante32. 

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 Reactions from last week. Lastly, July was  TopstepTrader’s 7th birthday! We’re going to be celebrating the only way we know how: by giving you all some amazing gifts! So join us for the celebration and stayed tuned for more info about our birthday extravaganza!Have thoughts about this episode? Don’t forget, we want to hear from you! We’re rolling out a new call-in line for listeners of the show, so be sure to give us a call at 855-902-0331 and let us know what’s on your mind.[00:42] - This week: J.C. Parets[01:07] - TopStepTrader 7th Anniversary[01:53] - MARKet Reaction with Mark Meadows[03:04] - J.C. Parets introduction[03:39] - Jeff Carter Interview with J.C. Parets[03:56] - All Star Charts[04:57] - So you grew up in Miami?[06:16] - How did being a pitcher inform your approach to the markets?[07:24] - Pitching is a chess game[09:07] - Did the discipline that you had to have pitching carry over to what you do today?[10:38] - How did you get interested in finance?[11:17] - Majoring in accounting[12:51] - Josh Brown of Ritholtz Wealth Management[13:17] - Were you in the wealth management part of Merrill Lynch?[13:48] - With an accounting background you can understand the guts and glue of the business[15:38] - What is the difference between asset classes when using technical analysis?[15:54] - John Murphy, the father of inter-market technical analysis[17:39] - What sort of indicators do you look at to see the capital flows?[20:08] - When you see an indicator on a chart like that what is the period of time you'd expect to wait for the market to go that way?[21:02] - How do you use technical analysis to trade options?[21:41] - Sean McLaughlin of All Star Charts[24:11] - Wedding planning & Honeymoons[26:29] - How has moving from New York to Sonoma hurt or benefited you?[30:03] - What types of institutions are your customers?[32:09] - Koyfin Data Analytics Platform for Investors[32:12] - The Chart Report[33:10] - How do you respond to the criticism that charts are looking backward?[33:51] - How would somebody approach analysis tools to determine which would work for them?[36:44] - What do you think of tools like Market Profile?[37:56] - You are starting to make wine now, do you chart the grapes?[38:34] - What wine made you want to learn how to make it yourself?[39:52] - Pairing wine with food[44:46] - What if the Fed cuts rates, higher or lower?[45:00] - 2020 election year coming up, good or bad for stocks?JC Parets, who holds a Chartered Market Technician (CMT) designation, is the founder of All Star Charts and is one of the most widely followed Technical Analysts in the world. All Star Charts is a research platform for both professional and retail investors covering US and International stocks, interest rates, commodities and forex markets.JC’s work has been featured regularly on Bloomberg, CNBC, Fox Business, ABC, CNN, Wall Street Journal and many other financial media outlets around the world. You will often see JC as a speaker at some of the top investing conferences; he has also been invited to speak at Harvard, Duke, NYU, University of Chicago and Hong Kong Baptist University, among other institutions, about Technical Analysis and Behavioral Finance. JC specializes in finding the most opportunistic risk vs reward propositions while at the same time bringing a top/down approach to the marketplace whose wide spectrum is rivaled by few.In 2017, JC launched Technical Analysis Radio, a podcast dedicated to Technical Analysis and the Technicians who practice it.This episode of Limit Up! is hosted by Jeff Carter. Jeff is a general partner at West Loop Ventures. In April of 2007, he co-founded Hyde Park Angels and spearheaded the growth and development of one of the most active angel groups in the United States. He has consulted on the startup of several other angel groups. He is a former independent trader and member of the CME Board of Directors and was part of a small group that transformed CME from an open outcry exchange to the largest electronic exchange in the world. In 1998, CME was worth $182,134,000 in membership enterprise value.  Today it’s worth $55 Billion.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

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-battle tested veterans of the trading world. UPDATE: And if you'd like to hear the rest of the discussion, be sure to check out Episode 91: Bear Markets, Crypto and Humility. BTW, as we mentioned above, this month is TopstepTrader’s 7th birthday! We’re going to be celebrating the only way we know how: by giving you all some amazing gifts! So join us for the celebration and stayed tuned for more info about our birthday extravaganza!Have thoughts about this episode? Don’t forget, we want to hear from you! We’re rolling out a new call-in line for listeners of the show, so be sure to give us a call at 855-902-0331 and let us know what’s on your mind.[00:31] - This week[01:35] - TopStepTrader 7th Anniversary[02:25] - MARKet Reaction with Mark Meadows[04:06] - Jeff Carter Interview with Michael Patak[04:42] - Where were you on the floor?[06:00] - What interested you in trading?[08:23] - Why did you choose Dow over all the other pits?[08:53] - Do you feel like that market fit your personality?[09:58] - What did trading in the pit teach you that you can't learn on a screen?[12:08] - When you were trading what would limit your upside?[14:54] - Did you make the jump to trading on the screen?[16:35] - How do you manage the volatility difference between the screen and the pit?[17:33] - Do you find that having the pit experience impacts you on the business side of trading?[18:50] - How are you taking the trading floor community approach and applying it to TopStepTrader?[20:13] - What are you doing at TopStepTrader to make me feel like I'm not on an island by myself?[22:32] - What do you want TopStepTrader to become?[24:28] - What keeps you up at night?[26:05] - Do you have a lot of ex-pit traders that have come on to your platform?[27:42] - Where do you see the opportunities for people on TopStepTrader?[29:19] - What is the culture like working at TopStepTrader?[31:40] - How do you celebrate success and handle failure within the company?[35:44] - Did TopStepTrader raise venture capital?[36:55] - Do you find recruiting in Chicago better or not as good as other places?[38:02] - Do you have a rewards program to bring in new employees? Michael Patak is the Founder and Chief Vision Officer of TopstepTrader and the Co-Founder of mobile trading platform BLUECHXP. Prior to founding TopstepTrader, Michael was a trader for several years.  In 2015 has was semi-finalist and in 2016 a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. In 2017, Inc. Magazine ranked TopstepTrader No. 1,261 on its 36th annual Inc. 5000. You can find Michael on his own Instagram and makes frequent appearances on the TopstepTrader Instagram account.This episode of Limit Up! is hosted by Jeff Carter. Jeff is a general partner at West Loop Ventures. In April of 2007, he co-founded Hyde Park Angels and spearheaded the growth and development of one of the most active angel groups in the United States. He has consulted on the startup of several other angel groups. He is a former independent trader and member of the CME Board of Directors and was part of a small group that transformed CME from an open outcry exchange to the largest electronic exchange in the world. In 1998, CME was worth $182,134,000 in membership enterprise value.  Today it’s worth $55 Billion.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

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 don’t despair, both will be back for next Friday’s episode. BTW, did you know that this month is TopstepTrader’s 7th birthday?? We’re going to be celebrating the only way we know how: by giving you all some amazing gifts! So join us for the celebration and stayed tuned for more info about our birthday extravaganza!Have thoughts about this episode? Don’t forget, we want to hear from you! We’re rolling out a new call-in line for listeners of the show, so be sure to give us a call at 855-902-0331 and let us know what’s on your mind.[00:42] - This week[02:48] - Jeff Carter Interview with Dr. Mira Brancu[03:27] - Mira’s experience emigrating from communist Romania to the US[07:19] - Life in Romania before emigrating[08:49] - Moving from New York, NY to Durham, NC[11:42] - Applying clinical training to leading teams and teaching others[13:18] - Improving efficiencies and performance with new processes[14:31] - Great psychologists put in flexible processes to improve the workflow[15:37] - Learning and developing emotional intelligence[18:11] - Pushing on even after you’ve hit the ceiling[24:56] - How product/market fit applies to risk management[25:39] - Insights from working with women developing as leaders[27:46] - Attracting diverse candidates for prestigious roles[29:52] - How can women prepare themselves to excel in traditionally male-dominated fields?[31:25] - How can men diffuse fears of mentoring women due to legal reasons?[38:10] - Pet peeves about networking[45:25] - Does balancing opportunities turn into a zero-sum game?[48:24] - What keeps Mira up at night[49:39] - Walking away from a project when you are failing[54:53] - TopStepTrader Seventh Birthday ExtravaganzaDr. Mira Brancu is a clinical psychologist, Deputy Director of a mental health research center for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University's School of Medicine, and CEO of Brancu & Associates, a women's leadership consulting company.This episode of Limit Up! is hosted by Jeff Carter. Jeff is a general partner at West Loop Ventures. In April of 2007, he co-founded Hyde Park Angels and spearheaded the growth and development of one of the most active angel groups in the United States. He has consulted on the startup of several other angel groups. He is a former independent trader and member of the CME Board of Directors and was part of a small group that transformed CME from an open outcry exchange to the largest electronic exchange in the world. In 1998, CME was worth $182,134,000 in membership enterprise value.  Today it’s worth $55 Billion.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

Vereinbare jetzt dein kostenloses Strategiegespräch: www.tobiknebel.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?

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 the first 3 of General Horst’s leadership principles.Have thoughts about this episode? Don’t forget, we want to hear from you! We’re rolling out a new call-in line for listeners of the show, so be sure to give us a call at 855-902-0331 and let us know what’s on your mind. [00:30] - This week[02:03] - MARKet Reaction with Mark Meadows[03:38] - JeffCarter Interview with Major General Karl Horst[04:04] - Why did you go to West Point?[06:52]  - Where did you grow up?[07:33]  - Common Sense Leadership[08:06] - How does military training relate to leadership?[09:21]  - Is there room for creativity within boundaries, discipline, and constraints?[10:30]  - Leadership is like jazz music[12:44]  - Making the leap to the next level[14:52]  - How do you take inventory of yourself?[16:48]  - You have to have vision[17:21]   - Effort vs passion[18:21]   - Tourists and Pilgrims[19:17]   - Leadership Principle #1: Live by a set of values[22:07] - Leadership Principle #2: Have an ethos to guide your daily activities[24:08] - Leadership Principle #3: Maintain situational awareness[25:24]  - Dick Duchossois[26:58]  - Robert Nett[28:43]  - Outro Major General Horst’s book, Common Sense Leadership, can be found on Amazon. You can find out more about the Medal of Honor Foundation here.This episode of Limit Up! is hosted by Jeff Carter. Jeff is a general partner at West Loop Ventures. In April of 2007, he co-founded Hyde Park Angels and spearheaded the growth and development of one of the most active angel groups in the United States. He has consulted on the startup of several other angel groups.  He is a former independent trader and member of the CME Board of Directors and was part of a small group that transformed CME from an open outcry exchange to the largest electronic exchange in the world.  In 1998, CME was worth $182,134,000 in membership enterprise value.  Today it’s worth $55 Billion.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.

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] - Introducing the new Limit Up! format  [01:39] - We want to hear from you! Listener Grab Bag (855-902-0331)  [02:16] - MARKet Reaction [04:09] - What to expect this summer with Topstep’s Danny & Hoag [05:54] - Don't chase money on Friday afternoon  [08:44] - This will still be an active summer for trading [09:15] - There’s always opportunity. Remember to take a break  [10:28] - Checking markets on vacation; do or don’t? [13:00] - Keeping connected with daily WSJ & coffee  [13:30] - The news doesn't stop so just be cautious  [16:09] - Summer plans -- Ozark's & babies  [17:11] - Trader Therapy segment teaser  If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.Episode produced by Dante32.

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 a trader[14:42] Having a plan vs flipping a coin[18:25] The hardest loss Mick ever took as a trader[22:21] Deadliest sin in trading; how greed sneaks up on you[26:59] Trading bigger than you should [28:46] Money as a byproduct of good trading [29:31] Working with Linda Raschke [32:54] The future of electronic tradingEditing & Post-Production by Dante32.

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 the Trading Combine® into a Funded Account™ [25:39] How to find a market that fits and when to know a market isn’t right for you [33.50] What a trader should do after putting up a large winning day [37:45] And after a large losing day? [40:37] Mick give his thoughts on having a trading buddy [43:54] Mick’s top 3 tips for any trader trying to get funded [44:16] Knowing when to refine a trading strategy [45:13] Limiting your losses  [46:00]Remembering to have fun [47:03] On the importance of keeping a trading journal [49:15] The Eddie Question: You’re throwing a party. What’s the theme of your party? What are you serving? Besides family and friends, you can invite any 3 famous people, past or present. Who would they be?  Editing & Post-Production by Dante32.

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 trading styles that work for you In this week’s round of Eddie Horn’s rapid-fire bonus questions, Nick reveals:  [21:28] his favorite book on trading  [22:26] what legendary trader he would love to study under [23:54] his one-word summary of society today To learn more about Nick’s experience with the Trading Combine®, find him in the TopstepTrader Facebook group or send him an email at dolbytimetrading@gmail.com.Editing & Post-Production by Dante32.

Special guest podcast today. Our Sean McLaughlin (@chicagosean) talks with Conor Meegan (@topsteptrader).  Having trouble with your trading? Do you need guidance, mentorship, and access to tools and support? If you're good on the above, then are you struggling with gaining access to capital to size up your game in a meaningful way? If so, then you may enjoy listening to Conor. His firm TopstepTrader solves these problems for aspiring market mavens. And the insight he's gained along the way in working with traders on the rise is incredibly valuable. In this episode, we get into many of the important things Conor has learned over the years while supporting, working with, and seeing traders succeed (and fail!).   Get a ticket for the Summit ->   Are you ready for the coming downturn? Learn to love the short: read .   Check the .  Join the free !  Get a each week.

Taking your trading from passion to profession is definitely not easy. It requires discipline, patience and a strategy - three things that TopstepTrader helps you hone in real-time markets. In this episode of Limit Up, host Eddie Horn talks with TopstepTrader founder Michael Patak about how 500+ traders have earned TopstepTrader's capital to trade this year. Eddie and Michael talk about how TopstepTrader was founded, some highlights from funded traders, and how you can take your trading from passion to profession. Provide feedback to limitup@topsteptrader.com.

Having trouble with your trading? Do you need guidance, mentorship, and access to tools and support? If you're good on the above, then are you struggling with gaining access to capital to size up your game in a meaningful way? If so, then you may enjoy listening to Conor. His firm TopstepTrader solves these problems for aspiring market mavens. And the insight he's gained along the way in working with traders on the rise is incredibly valuable. In this episode, we get into many of the important things Conor has learned over the years while supporting, working with, and seeing traders succeed (and fail!).

Mick Ieronimo is the risk manager at TopstepTrader, helping to manage firm assets across more than 175 traders worldwide. But Mick didn't start his trading career as a risk manager. He got his start trading his own account before tutoring as the trading assistant under Market Wizard Linda Bradford Raschke. In this episode of Limit Up, Mick shares his insights and what has made him a risk-minded trader.

30-year trading veteran John Hoagland joins host Eddie Horn in the TopstepTrader broadcast booth once again to go over five rules that were ingrained in him on the floor. John talks about ways that traders can learn and profit from trading, how they can come to think for themselves and why they should be purposeful in their practice. If you like this episode of Limit Up, please be sure to leave a rating or review. And don't forget to provide feedback to limitup@topsteptrader.com.

After blowing up three trading accounts for a total of $90,000, Michael Patak finally got serious about his trading. He went on to trade Dow Jones Industrial Average futures as a local on the CBOT floor before starting TopstepTrader. In this episode, first broadcast in November, Michael talks about his journey learning how to be profitable trading and the aha moment that led to TopstepTrader. For more, go to www.topsteptrader.com.

Raman Chadha is the founder of the Junto Institute, which helps entrepreneurs and high-performing leaders realize their potential. That potential doesn't lie in your IQ - but instead in your emotions. In fact, studies show that more than 50% of performance is due to your emotions. Without being a trader, Raman captures the essence of how traders can stay motivated to succeed - for all the right reasons. He also talks about the importance of community and why traders should strive to be part of a community like TopstepTrader.

Improving your trading in 2018 starts today. But how? Mick Ieronimo, a long-time trader and TopstepTrader's risk manager, outlines five concrete ways to be successful trading in 2018. It starts with how you define success, which Mick says is about making progress and shouldn't be tied to any financial goals. Then, it's about taking what the market gives you and managing yourself through the ups and downs.

In this special bonus episode, we talk about TopstepTrader's funded traders - who withdrew more than $47,000 in profits in November. Funded Trader Risk Manager Mick Ieronimo drops by the broadcast booth to talk about what every trader should know from our funded traders' success. To put everything in context, Dr. Jinnie Cristerna, a trading psychologist, talks about how a trader's relationship with money impacts their performance.

Michael Patak is a floor trader turned entrepreneur who created TopstepTrader, a place where traders can safely engage in financial markets. After blowing up three trading accounts for a total of $90,000, he finally got serious and learned to trade profitably on a simulator. He went on to trade Dow Jones Industrial Average futures as a local on the CBOT floor before starting TopstepTrader. In this episode, he talks about his journey learning how to be profitable trading and the aha moment that led to TopstepTrader. In the TopstepTrader program, traders prove they can profit and manage risk in a real-time trading simulator. If traders meet the profit objectives while following the risk controls, TopstepTrader will fund them with $30,000 to $150,000 in buying power. For more, go to www.topsteptrader.com.

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.

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.

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.