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In this episode, we analyze Nifty's compressed price action as an Inside Day pattern forms on the daily charts, indicating a period of consolidation and cooling volatility. Join Vidnyan Sawant as he breaks down what this candlestick structure reveals about market coiling, key breakout levels to watch on both sides, and how traders should position themselves for the impending directional move. Tune in to stay prepared for the trend.

In this episode, we analyze Nifty's compressed price action as an Inside Day pattern forms on the daily charts, indicating a period of consolidation and cooling volatility. Join Vidnyan Sawant as he breaks down what this candlestick structure reveals about market coiling, key breakout levels to watch on both sides, and how traders should position themselves for the impending directional move. Tune in to stay prepared for the trend.

In this episode, we analyze Nifty's compressed price action as an Inside Day pattern forms on the daily charts, indicating a period of consolidation and cooling volatility. Join Vidnyan Sawant as he breaks down what this candlestick structure reveals about market coiling, key breakout levels to watch on both sides, and how traders should position themselves for the impending directional move. Tune in to stay prepared for the trend.

#OFFRECORD FED ขึ้นดอกเบี้ยจริง ทำไมหุ้น ทอง เด้งแรง | OFF THE RECORD Ep.354⁣⁣วิเคราะห์โดย อิก บรรพต ธนาเพิ่มสุข ที่ปรึกษาการเงิน AFPTtm⁣⁣ติดตามความรู้และอัพเดต TAM-EIG_ลงทุนนอก ต้องออกไปให้รู้⁣https://link.tam-eig.com/LineOpenchat_Offshores1 ⁣⁣*วิเคราะห์วันที่ 17 ก.ย. 69⁣⁣===========⁣

For episode 774 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Louis Régis, Founder & CEO of Propr, a prominent, crypto-native online retail prop firm that launched in mid-2026. Developed by XBorg and backed by SwissBorg (one of Europe's largest crypto wealth platforms), Propr specifically targets decentralized finance (DeFi) and crypto-centric traders. Unlike traditional prop firms that operate through opaque centralized brokers, Propr distinguishes itself by being built entirely on-chain on the Hyperliquid network.

#OFFRECORD FED กำลังจะขึ้นดอกเบี้ยครั้งแรก ในรอบ 3 ปี? | OFF THE RECORD Ep.353⁣⁣วิเคราะห์โดย อิก บรรพต ธนาเพิ่มสุข ที่ปรึกษาการเงิน AFPTtm⁣⁣ติดตามความรู้และอัพเดต TAM-EIG_ลงทุนนอก ต้องออกไปให้รู้⁣https://link.tam-eig.com/LineOpenchat_Offshores1 ⁣⁣*วิเคราะห์วันที่ 16 ก.ย. 69⁣⁣===========⁣

The yield on 10-year T-notes climbed to its highest point since 2007 on Wednesday, as the Fed raised its key rate for the first time since July 2023. Swirling inflation and uncertainty have put all eyes on the bond market. So what's it like to be a bond trader, suddenly at the center of attention? In this episode, we check in with a few of them. Plus: Higher borrowing costs will likely further stall the housing market, we explain “fiscal dominance,” and young people navigate “repayment avoidance.”Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Read the stories in today's episode:What it's like to work in the bond market these daysA Fed rate hike will make buying a home even more expensiveSurviving a stroke meant leaving her career behindWhat “fiscal dominance” would mean for the U.S. economyVenmo ghosting, just in time for spooky season

Steve Nison came to Wall Street as a technical analyst in the late 1980s, discovered an obscure Japanese charting methodology, and spent years translating rare texts to introduce candlestick charting to the Western world.Through his landmark research, bestselling books, and institutional training at major firms like Merrill Lynch and Daiwa Securities, Steve opened the eyes of global investors to the power of price action and market psychology. Today, candlestick charts are the universal standard across virtually every financial trading platform in the world.In this conversation, Steve pulls back the curtain on how candlesticks first arrived in the West, sharing the cultural and military roots of candlestick patterns, market psychology, and his foundational Trading Triad framework. In this episode, we explore:• How Steve Nison introduced Japanese candlestick charting to the Western world• Discovering candlesticks at Merrill Lynch through a Japanese broker and early Bloomberg charts• Translating 13+ rare Japanese books and working with Japanese technical organizationsy• Why candlesticks complement rather than replace traditional Western technical analysis• The mechanics behind his "Trading Triad" approach• Steve's reflection on how candlesticks became the global charting standard• Advice for the next generation of traders pulling up candlestick charts today About Steve Nison:Steve Nison, CMT, is the founder and president of Candlecharts.com and is widely regarded as the authority who introduced Japanese candlestick charting to the Western world. He authored the landmark classic Japanese Candlestick Charting Techniques, which has been translated into 21 languages and fundamentally changed technical analysis across global financial markets. Over his 30+ year career, Steve has advised top institutional financial firms including Fidelity, J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, NYSE, and NASDAQ market makers and has presented by request at the World Bank and the Federal Reserve.

Links + Resources:Get Free Candlestick Resources, a Free Consultation Call, and a $20 Gift towards your first program: https://www.candlecharts.com/welcomeWebsite: https://www.candlecharts.comX (Twitter): https://x.com/candlecharts Sponsor of Chat With Traders Podcast:Trade The Pool: http://www.tradethepool.com Time Stamps:Please note: Exact times will vary depending on current ads. 
 00:00 The Pioneer Who Brought Candlesticks to the West
 07:42 A Japanese Broker and a Chart Book
 08:35 Translating Rare Japanese Texts & Working with Japanese Analysts
 10:22 Making Recommendations Based on Candles
 13:46 Why Were You the First?
 15:02 Military and Cultural History Behind Candlesticks
 19:08 The Story Behind Discovering Price Windows
 22:19 Everybody's Using Candlesticks
 25:39 Dealing with Institutional Clients
 28:14 The Lucky Number Three
 31:19 Common Misconceptions Traders Have About Candlestick Patterns
 32:36 The Trading Triad
 36:34 An Ounce of Emotion Can Be Worth a Pound of Facts
 41:01 Reflecting on the Global Shift to Candlestick Charting
 41:55 Essential Advice for the Next Generation of Traders
 42:48 Where to Learn More About Steve Nison & Candlecharts Trading Disclaimer: Trading in the financial markets involves a risk of loss. Podcast episodes and other content produced by Chat With Traders are for informational or educational purposes only and do not constitute trading or investment recommendations or advice. 
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The yield on 10-year T-notes climbed to its highest point since 2007 on Wednesday, as the Fed raised its key rate for the first time since July 2023. Swirling inflation and uncertainty have put all eyes on the bond market. So what's it like to be a bond trader, suddenly at the center of attention? In this episode, we check in with a few of them. Plus: Higher borrowing costs will likely further stall the housing market, we explain “fiscal dominance,” and young people navigate “repayment avoidance.”Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Read the stories in today's episode:What it's like to work in the bond market these daysA Fed rate hike will make buying a home even more expensiveSurviving a stroke meant leaving her career behindWhat “fiscal dominance” would mean for the U.S. economyVenmo ghosting, just in time for spooky season

#OFFRECORD FED กำลังจะขึ้นดอกเบี้ย 2 รอบ? | OFF THE RECORD Ep.352⁣⁣วิเคราะห์โดย อิก บรรพต ธนาเพิ่มสุข ที่ปรึกษาการเงิน AFPTtm⁣⁣ติดตามความรู้และอัพเดต TAM-EIG_ลงทุนนอก ต้องออกไปให้รู้⁣https://link.tam-eig.com/LineOpenchat_Offshores1 ⁣⁣*วิเคราะห์วันที่ 15 ก.ย. 69⁣⁣===========⁣

Major news is coming — but the biggest danger may be what you think is going to happen. Learn how market expectations create confirmation bias, bait traders into bad positions, and how to use fundamental news without letting it control your trading decisions.Learn to Trade at www.TierOneTrading.comYour Trading Coach - Akil

Traders looked ahead to this week's Federal Reserve's policy decision which could send ripples through the economy, Tuesday saw the yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note rise to its highest since 2007, Join Rob Thursday October 15th at 6:30pm for the Retirement and Wealth Strategies for Your Future seminar at the Crowne Plaza Foster City with Chad Burton CFP Regional Director and Ryan Ignacio CFA CFP Senior Vice President of EP Wealth Advisors

#OFFRECORD Bill Gates เตือน AI ทำคนตกงานมากสุดในประวัติศาสตร์ | OFF THE RECORD Ep.351⁣⁣โดย อิก บรรพต ธนาเพิ่มสุข ที่ปรึกษาการเงิน AFPTtm⁣⁣ติดตามความรู้และอัพเดต TAM-EIG_ลงทุนนอก ต้องออกไปให้รู้⁣https://link.tam-eig.com/LineOpenchat_Offshores1 ⁣⁣*วิเคราะห์วันที่ 14 ก.ย. 69⁣⁣===========⁣

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#OFFRECORD เงินเฟ้อพุ่ง ตะวันออกกลางลุกเป็นไฟ | OFF THE RECORD Ep.349⁣⁣โดย อิก บรรพต ธนาเพิ่มสุข ที่ปรึกษาการเงิน AFPTtm⁣⁣ติดตามความรู้และอัพเดต TAM-EIG_ลงทุนนอก ต้องออกไปให้รู้⁣https://link.tam-eig.com/LineOpenchat_Offshores1 ⁣⁣*วิเคราะห์วันที่ 12 ก.ย. 69⁣⁣===========⁣

#OFFRECORD Ray Dalio เตือนแรง คล้ายวิกฤตปี 1970 | OFF THE RECORD Ep.350⁣⁣โดย อิก บรรพต ธนาเพิ่มสุข ที่ปรึกษาการเงิน AFPTtm⁣⁣ติดตามความรู้และอัพเดต TAM-EIG_ลงทุนนอก ต้องออกไปให้รู้⁣https://link.tam-eig.com/LineOpenchat_Offshores1 ⁣⁣*วิเคราะห์วันที่ 13 ก.ย. 69⁣⁣===========⁣

Crude oil prices continued to climb while stock prices turned lower. Traders see inflation fears pushing the Fed to raise interest rates at its meeting next week. Commodity prices rallied in front of tomorrow's USDA WASDE report. High sulfur prices may be putting agriculture and food security at risk.

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When rattled by sideways markets, you may want to stop all together. But now is the best time to brush up on your trading rules and be ready for when the trend picks up again. Plus, Zor Capital portfolio manager Joe Fahmy offers a broader perspective on the AI trade and why he thinks it's not over yet. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Prediction markets let you bet on anything — sports, elections, even whether Jesus returns this year. Andy, Noah, and Corey draw the real line between gambling, trading, and investing, and it isn't what most people think. It's not about risk. It's about whether you can adjust. Gamblers have no adjustment. Traders prepare for five outcomes before they ever place the trade. Investors own the machine and stop staring at the price tag. The uncomfortable truth: 1% of prediction-market bettors take 70% of the winnings — and it's not because they're lucky.

For episode 267 of the Crypto Altruists podcast, we've got a full house. We are joined by four guests, each representing a different piece of a groundbreaking pilot project, and together they tell a story that's an incredible example of how blockchain is changing lives and building more resilient communities.Across Kenya, and much of Sub-Saharan Africa, informal market traders live with a brutal kind of vulnerability. Picture a woman running a produce stall in an open-air market in Nairobi. When the heavy rains come, and they're coming harder and more often, her stall floods, her customers vanish, and her income stops. But even though her business has ground to a halt, payments are still due on the loan she took out to stock it. A rainfall shock becomes a credit shock, pushing already-vulnerable people even further out of the financial system.Traditional insurance was supposed to help with this kind of risk, but for informal traders, it simply doesn't work. Filing claims, submitting documentation, and waiting weeks for a payout that arrives long after the crisis has passed is both inaccessible and too expensive to deliver at this scale.So a group of organizations came together to do it differently. In a pilot supported by Mercy Corps Ventures, parametric climate insurance is embedded directly into microloans. When satellite data confirms it's rained too much, a smart contract automatically reduces the borrower's loan balance, with no claim to file, no forms, and no waiting. And the results were remarkable. To unpack it all, we're joined by Kennedy Nganga of BlockBima, Benson Njuguna of Fortune Credit, Mohammed Mwijaa of Shamba Network, and Agrotosh Mookerjee of RiskShield.In today's discussion you'll learn:

Undocumented foreign traders in Kenya have 90 days to legalise their status. This follows a directive from President William Ruto that they should not compete with Kenyans in small businesses. The trade ministry said some foreigners exploit visa rules to work in the country without the required permits. And in Sudan, we hear from a photographer who fled the violence in El-Fasher, a key city in Darfur, that is now under control by the Rapid Support Forces. He now lives in Tawila camp about 60km north of Darfur. For years, he documented the war. Now, his camera is chasing smiles despite the conflict. Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Bella Twine Technical Producer: David Kinyanjui Senior Producer: Blessing Aderogba Editors: Rhoda Odhiambo and Maryam Abdalla

Wheat ran into profit taking last week; weekend Ukraine/Russia truce talks failed; shipping costs soaring for Russia; markets waiting for Friday's Supply/Demand report; Commitment-of-Traders report showed huge buying in grains space; cattle futures mixed for the week; cash steady; boxed beef mixed; cash feeders higher.

Clare is preparing to celebrate its title as European Volunteering Capital 2027, recognising the thousands of people across the county who give their time to support their communities.   One of those volunteers is Tina Boyle. Originally from Buckinghamshire in Southeast England, Tina moved to Corofin in 2007 to take up a role as Supervising Pharmacist with Rochford's Pharmacy. Having no previous ties to Ireland, other than an interest through genealogy, she gave herself six months to see if life in North Clare would suit her. Rochford's Pharmacy is at the heart of the community in Corofin and supports events held by the school and other organisations in the village. Through her employment Tina soon found herself building community connections. When the inaugural meeting of Corofin Tourism and Traders association was held in 2012, Tina attended and became involved with promoting Corofin as a tourist destination before becoming part of the Festival of Finn committee. This annual celebration of Irish culture and heritage, named after the legendary warrior Fionn Mac Cumhaill takes place over the May Bank Holiday weekend and brings the village together through music, talks, walks and family fun events. Volunteering has helped Tina grow as a person, sparking her creativity and nudging her beyond her comfort zone – from dressing up as Fionn Mac Cumhaill to visit local schools to coordinating the much-loved Lark on the Lake with help from other committee members. Through her role as treasurer, she has gained experience in new areas such as writing grant applications. Over time, she has become deeply woven into the fabric of village life, building lasting friendships and developing a true love for the place she now calls home. For Tina, volunteering isn't just about giving back, it's about belonging and being part of something bigger – her community. The Festival of Finn is a long-running annual celebration held in Corofin, County Clare, honouring the legendary Irish hero Fionn Mac Cumhaill (Finn McCool). Rooted in local folklore and community pride, the festival takes place over a weekend in early summer and features a lively mix of music, dance, parades, family fun, sports competitions and heritage events. Organised by a team of dedicated local volunteers, the Festival of Finn brings the whole community together and attracts visitors from across Clare and beyond. It highlights Corofin's strong tradition of hospitality, creativity and local involvement, while also supporting local businesses and cultural groups. Photo (c) Clare FM

Cam, JJ, and Vatsal break down why structured performance reviews are the ultimate habit for consistent trading, revealing how to track behavioral patterns like tilt and sleep. Full episode + show notes: https://tradingnut.com/dtc-32/ Key moments - Trading without reviewing is total guesswork; memory is selective and heavily influenced by emotion [02:05]. - Professionals judge themselves by execution (following rules, managing risk) rather than short-term profit and loss [05:55]. - Reviewing trades consistently reveals behavioral patterns, such as how sleep deprivation directly triggers trading tilt [16:23]. - Small, compounded refinements are far more powerful than major, dramatic strategy overhauls [11:03]. - Limiting your trading window to peak performance hours (e.g., 3 hours max) prevents giving back profits during choppy, low-probability sessions [25:30]. - A trading journal should record enough detail to explain why you entered, how you managed, and why you exited a trade [32:12]. - Always review both winning and losing trades; winning trades can often mask poor decisions and lucky mistakes [34:20]. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeN9eB8lksE --- Sponsors BlackBull Markets - 100% deposit bonus & free TradingView — NZ-regulated broker. https://tradingnut.com/go/blackbull/ FTMO - Grow with us — earn up to 90% of your simulated profits. https://tradingnut.com/go/ftmo/ --- More from Trading Nut Strategy Vault - Free guest setups organised by market & method. https://tradingnut.com/go/vault/ TraderZen - Free trade control & mindset app for active traders. https://tradingnut.com/go/traderzen/ Dynamic Traders Club - Free 7-minute rule strategy — mechanical intraday setup. https://tradingnut.com/go/dtc/ --- Educational only - not financial advice. Risk: https://tradingnut.com/disclaimers/ Some links are affiliate partnerships.

If You Only Have $1,000 to Trade Forex, Watch This First  Podcast: Find out more about Blueberry Markets – Click Here Find out more about my Online Video Forex Course Book a Call with Andrew or one of his team now Click Here to Attend my Free Masterclass #649: If You Only Have $1,000 to Trade Forex, Watch This First In this video: 00:24 – Trading on holiday in Brisbane. 00:48 – Are you firstly profitable on your demo account? 01:30 – Position sizing on $1k account. 02:10 – Downsides to trading a $1k account. 03:20 – Trade the account properly. 03:48 – Forget how much money you are making. 04:22 – Focus on the percentage gain you make. I’m going to give you some tips about the best way to trade your account if it’s, say, like a $500 or a $1,000 live account. Let’s talk about that and more right now. Hey there, Traders! Andrew, The Forex Trading Coach for video and podcast number 649. Trading on holiday in Brisbane. I’m on holiday here in Brisbane with my wife. Been here for the last 10 days, having a great time around the area, and just received an email just a few minutes ago from someone that made a perfect video and podcast topic. They asked me, they said, “Look, I’ve got a $1,000 live account. How can I trade it? What are the best things to do and what should I be looking out for, you know, as a new trader with that size account?” Are you firstly profitable on your demo account? So to me, the important things are that you make sure that, 1st of all, before you go live, that you are profitable on your demo account. When you open a demo account, make sure you open that demo account with a similar size account than you would with your live account. So in other words, if this person is starting with $1,000 live, then start with a $1,000 demo. Don’t start with, say, like a $100,000 demo and then go to $1,000 live because it’s just not going to be the same. And the issue that I see with a number of brokers, you know, they sort of default to like a $100,000 or $500,000 demo account. And it’s just not real when you go live. So that’s the 1st point. Make sure that you’re profitable. Position sizing on $1k account. When you go live, if you do start with something like $1,000, you’re going to be really struggling when it comes to accurate position sizing. So you’re probably, on most trades, going to end up just taking 0.01 lots. There’s not a lot of choice that you have on that. Like, if you’re still trying to keep that low risk and high reward-to-risk out of your trading, but you are probably going to struggle a little bit more when it comes to the real accurate position sizing. So I’d suggest that you go 0.01 on pretty much everything, and if your money management allows you to go up higher than that, then do so. But, you know, you’re probably not going to get it very often. Downsides to trading a $1k account. And the issue that I see when someone has $1,000 now, for some people, $1,000 is a lot of money. For other people, $1,000 is basically play money. The downside for those where it’s play money is that they go, “Oh look, it’s just $1,000. I don’t really care if I lose it. I’m just going to, you know, just play around with it basically.” And the issue there is that they don’t treat their trading properly. The other scenario, when the $1,000 is a lot, is that I look at it sometimes and think, well, if it’s a huge amount of money for you, should you really be trading that $1,000? Would you potentially be better off understanding your strategy still, and then maybe putting some money into maybe a prop firm where you can prove to them that you can trade properly? Because, of course, you could do that with maybe, you know, $50, $100, a couple hundred dollars, depending on the size of the prop firm account that you’re going into. But you might be better off rather than trading that $1,000 of your own money and trading that prop firm’s funds. But of course, once you know what you’re doing. Trade the account properly. So whichever way that you go, the important thing is that you trade it properly and you treat it like it was a lot more money. And so the key there is, like I said, low risk, low lot sizing, trading it properly. If your strategy says you close before the weekend, make sure you do it. Don’t just go, “I don’t really care if it stays open over the weekend,” you know. And if that’s not your strategy, make sure that you treat it properly. Forget how much money you are making. The other important thing to make sure that you do well on that $1,000 account is don’t worry about how much money you’re making. A lot of people say to me, like, “How can I make a living off trading with a $1,000 account?” And the answer simply is you can’t. But it doesn’t really matter. The point of a small account is to get you into the mindset and the mentality of trading live because it affects your head and your heart when you start trading live money as opposed to demo. And that’s the downside, of course, with demo. You never have those true emotions in your trading, whereas you do when it starts to become real money. Focus on the percentage gain you make. So the key is not whether you can make, say, like, you know, turn your $1,000 into $2,000 or $5,000. That’s just silly. This is gambling. The key for me is, let’s say that you turned your $1,000 into, say, $1,200 or $1,400, $1,500. You know, it’s a 20%, 30%, 40%, 50% return on your account with low risk. And then you can start compounding on that and getting more accurate position sizing once you start getting into, you know, up to $1,500-$2,000 and beyond. So really important that you understand the trading 1st, that you’re profitable, you’re comfortable 1st, and then trade your small $1,000 account, if that’s the way you want to go, properly. And make the mistakes on the demo. And also you’re going to potentially make a couple of mistakes when you 1st go live as well. That’s fine. That’s just part of the journey. But it’s not going to cost you an absolute fortune. So I hope that helps. This is Andrew here at The Forex Trading Coach, enjoying Brisbane here, and I’ll see you this time next week. Bye for now. Episode Title: #649: If You Only Have $1,000 to Trade Forex, Watch This First Find out more about Blueberry Markets – Click Here Find out more about my Online Video Forex Course Book a Call with Andrew or one of his team now Click Here to Attend my Free Masterclass

Treasury yields hover near multi-year highs as investors await Friday's big jobs report for clues on the Federal Reserve's next policy move. New York Fed President John Williams tells CNBC higher yields are not a signal of market dysfunction. Traders brace for possible ‘Yen-tervention' as the dollar eases from a two-week high, raising speculation that Japanese authorities might once again intervene in the foreign exchange market. Washington secures a 'light touch' approach to AI regulation at a G20 technology gathering in North Carolina as Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick tells CNBC any tariffs on the chip sector will be selective.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeff Holden was once a kid watching his father get laid off during a department cut, realizing early on that he never wanted to be at the mercy of unpredictable market shifts, he wanted full control over his own destiny. Today, as the Head of Trader Development at SMB Capital, Jeff has transformed that drive into a career of identifying, recruiting, and mentoring prop traders into multi-million dollar, seven- and eight-figure performers.
After starting as an independent trader working to find his own way, Jeff built his philosophy around structure, baseline consistency, and rigorous risk allocation. Rather than relying on guesswork or emotional "gut feelings," Jeff developed actionable frameworks like the "ASET" protocol to help traders systematically identify edge, manage risk, and scale capital.
 In this conversation, Jeff pulls back the curtain on how top-tier prop traders are actually built from the ground up. He breaks down the mechanics of price action and tape reading, why scalping serves as the ultimate baseline foundation, and how traders can bridge the gap between steady baseline income and aggressively swinging the bat on high-conviction A+ setups. In this episode, we explore:• How Jeff Holden develops high-performing 7- and 8-figure prop traders at SMB Capital• Jeff's personal backstory and how a childhood lesson in market volatility shaped his trading philosophy• Why beginner and developing traders must focus on building a consistent baseline strategy first• The "ASET" Protocol: Allocation, Stop, Entry, and Target framework explained• Matching your individual personality and trading psychology to the right archetype and strategy• Jeff's perspective on trading discipline, daily report cards, and long-term risk management About Jeff Holden:Jeff Holden is the Head of Trader Development at SMB Capital, one of the world's premier proprietary trading firms. Having started his career as an independent trader working to find his own way in the markets, Jeff now specializes in identifying talent, building desk playbooks, and guiding developing traders along the path to consistent, seven- and eight-figure profitability. He is known for his structured, data-driven approach to risk allocation, tape reading, and team trading dynamics. Links + Resources:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-holden-357a1b31a/SMB Capital Website: https://www.smbtraining.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@smbcapitalX (Twitter): https://x.com/smbcapital Sponsor of Chat With Traders Podcast:Trade The Pool: http://www.tradethepool.com Time Stamps:Please note: Exact times will vary depending on current ads.00:00 How Top Prop Traders Find and Scale Their Edge04:05 A Bunch of Nerds Excited About Trading08:42 The Formula for a Trading Career: Baseline Strategies + A+ Setups
14:11 How Not to Approach Trading17:02 Consistency First: The 4-Month Consistency Rule19:55 How Jeff Started Trading & Why SMB Starts Traders with Scalping25:15 Deconstructing the “Bella Scalp”30:33 Price Action Scalping vs. Tape Scalping36:48 Is There a Point in Time a Trade Can Be Adjusted? 40:08 The ASET Protocol: Allocation, Stop, Entry, and Target Breakdown54:00 At What Point Do You Shut Your Computer Down?59:22 Do the Work and Analyze What's Happening in the Market01:11:21 The 3 Archetypes of Traders and Their Internal Self-Talk01:16:01 Commonalities of Traders' Personalities?01:18:38 Traits Jeff is Looking for in Traders01:21:53 Passion is Overrated in Trading01:24:18 Community Trading vs. Team Trading 01:28:56 The Single Greatest Thing That Developing Traders Need to Get Right01:32:04 Where to Follow Jeff Holden & SMB Capital Trading Disclaimer: Trading in the financial markets involves a risk of loss. Podcast episodes and other content produced by Chat With Traders are for informational or educational purposes only and do not constitute trading or investment recommendations or advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this week's Stansberry Investor Hour, Dan welcomes Jason Shapiro back to the show. Jason is the founder of Crowded Market Report and a seasoned futures trader with a proven approach built on exploiting crowd behavior. He has more than 10,000 subscribers on his Substack.   Jason kicks things off by detailing three signals he focuses on when he wants to make a contrarian play against what the market's doing. He executes this strategy by looking for extremes in a bearish position and waits for the market to start heading in the opposite direction before making a short-term trade. But Jason emphasizes that being a contrarian isn't just about betting against the market. To be successful, you have to understand market tone, which is the sentiment that confirms your thesis is correct, and a position has reached its lowest point before it starts improving. But he only makes trades if he likes the potential risk to reward. (0:00)   Next, Jason explains the difference in focus between professional traders and novice traders. The professionals like to focus on risk to mitigate losses, while the novices focus on maximizing profits that they might not even make. And even if they are successful a few times, over the long term, they're going to lose most of the time. And that's why Jason says that you need to know why you're trading. If you know that, you become more disciplined in making trades. Jason then describes how Crowded Market Report has encouraged him to become a better trader. (19:11)   Finally, Jason shares the story of the time he spent living with monks, which gave him some perspective on life. It didn't fully resonate with him at the time, but over the years, he has learned to emphasize happiness over money, and that has given him personal satisfaction in life. He then explains why he decided to run Crowded Market Report by himself and expresses the freedom that brings. He ends things by giving listeners a dire warning about believing that they can outsmart the market. (38:46)

In this week's LPL Market Signals, Chief Fixed Income Strategist Lawrence Gillum and Chief Economist Jeff Roach talk key takeaways from last week's Jackson Hole Symposium. After weeks of market doubt, Chair Kevin Warsh used Jackson Hole to put inflation first, retire regular forward guidance, and say the Fed still “has work to do.” Traders took it as a credibility reset: September hike odds jumped from the mid-30s toward a coin flip or better, two-year yields rose, the dollar firmed, and gold slipped, while the long end stayed relatively contained. The strategists unpack whether that reaction was justified, what the next jobs and inflation prints must show, and how advisors should talk with clients about cash, duration, and rate volatility from here. Tracking: #1167923

In this week's Stansberry Investor Hour, Dan welcomes Jason Shapiro back to the show. Jason is the founder of Crowded Market Report and a seasoned futures trader with a proven approach built on exploiting crowd behavior. He has more than 10,000 subscribers on his Substack.   Jason kicks things off by detailing three signals he focuses on when he wants to make a contrarian play against what the market's doing. He executes this strategy by looking for extremes in a bearish position and waits for the market to start heading in the opposite direction before making a short-term trade. But Jason emphasizes that being a contrarian isn't just about betting against the market. To be successful, you have to understand market tone, which is the sentiment that confirms your thesis is correct, and a position has reached its lowest point before it starts improving. But he only makes trades if he likes the potential risk to reward. (0:00)   Next, Jason explains the difference in focus between professional traders and novice traders. The professionals like to focus on risk to mitigate losses, while the novices focus on maximizing profits that they might not even make. And even if they are successful a few times, over the long term, they're going to lose most of the time. And that's why Jason says that you need to know why you're trading. If you know that, you become more disciplined in making trades. Jason then describes how Crowded Market Report has encouraged him to become a better trader. (19:11)   Finally, Jason shares the story of the time he spent living with monks, which gave him some perspective on life. It didn't fully resonate with him at the time, but over the years, he has learned to emphasize happiness over money, and that has given him personal satisfaction in life. He then explains why he decided to run Crowded Market Report by himself and expresses the freedom that brings. He ends things by giving listeners a dire warning about believing that they can outsmart the market. (38:46)

Get 3 Free Months of Trading Software, 100 Days Of FREE Commissions, FREE 1-1 Setup With A Cobra Specialist, & 50% off commissions FOR LIFE with My Preferred Broker!  FREE Trading Journal (stop paying for online journal) Cody Pavlak is a millionaire trader with over 15 years of experience in the markets. He crossed a million dollars in 2020 and has been growing ever since. Today, we discussed all the insights that helped him get where he is today, even through the roughest times. Check it out. Cody

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This 10-Minute Trading Routine Saves Me Hours Every Day  Podcast: Find out more about Blueberry Markets – Click Here Find out more about my Online Video Forex Course Book a Call with Andrew or one of his team now Click Here to Attend my Free Masterclass #648: This 10-Minute Trading Routine Saves Me Hours Every Day In this video: 00:26 – Important to trade a routine. 01:02 – Helps identify Strength and Weakness. 01:34 – Also trade H12, H8 and H6 charts. 02:20 – Eliminate pairs you don't want to trade for the day. 02:55 – Only look at a candle on the close. 03:40 – Weekly chart scan. 04:32 – Check out my new Masterclass. 05:12 – Blueberry Markets as a Forex Broker. 05:26 – Use my 10 minute scan each new trading day. Today, I’m going to give you my 10 minute morning trading routine that saves me hours each day as a full time trader. Let’s get into that more right now. Hey there, Traders! It’s Andrew here, The Forex Trading Coach with video and podcast number 648. Important to trade a routine. I think it’s really important that you have a routine in your trading. I think it’s also really important that you don’t spend too long doing your trading. But to do that, you need to know exactly what to look for. Now I have a very easy to follow and implement 10 minute trading routine that I do each day, and I do this at the completion of the trading day, which is 5 p.m. New York time. Now that happens to be my morning time here in New Zealand. And each day I go through the daily charts at the completion of the daily charts, when they’ve closed at 5 p.m. New York time. And that allows me to quite easily in 10 minutes, go and scan through the charts and see what’s happening in the markets. Helps identify Strength and Weakness. I can easily identify strength and weakness. I can see which pairs looking like they’re all moving up. So let’s say all the Euro pairs for strong that day. And therefore that gives me the bias that maybe the euro strong. And maybe I should be looking at the pairs that have weakness and strength in the euro. So example let’s say the US dollar was particularly weak all day. And I can see that the euro strong. Well, that’s going to give me the bias that maybe the EUR/USD might be worth looking at, depending on its candle pattern and it’s room to move, etc. when trading for that day. Also trade H12, H8 and H6 charts. So once I’ve scanned through those charts on the daily charts, I can also at the same time have a look through the charts on the 12 hour, the 8 hour, and the 6 hour, because, you see, they all close at the same time. And at that 5 p.m. New York time is a really important time for me as a trader. But if that doesn’t work for you, don’t worry about it. You don’t have to be trading at exactly that time. You see, the beauty of trading those longer time frame charts and the beauty of trading using limit orders is you’ve got hours and hours and hours to actually place the trades, because with limit orders, let’s say a buy limit, I’m looking for the price to move down first anyway and get me filled. So if you can’t place those trades, let’s say you’re in Europe until your morning time. Most of the time those trades are not going to get filled anyway, so you don’t have to be there. Bang on 5 p.m. New York time. Eliminate pairs you don't want to trade for the day. Now, the other thing is when it comes to trading, is that because I’ve scanned through those charts, I’ve eliminated a lot of pairs. I don’t want to look at that day, and that’s going to massively help me throughout the rest of the day. My other important time that I like to look at charts is 5 a.m. New York time, because at that time, other timeframes such as the 12 hour. The 6 hour. The 4 hour, 2 hour charts also change over. And of course, it’s European daytime by then as well. So by doing the morning scan, I can then help shortcut any other trading opportunities that I look at later in the day. Only look at a candle on the close. Now the other important thing is to only look at a candle on the close. So if you are looking at, say, 4 hour charts, just look at a 4 hour chart. Once the candle is completed, if you’re 2 hours into a 4 hour chart, it’s pointless looking at it because it’s just going to move so much and you’re just not doing yourself any favors. You’re wasting time. So by identifying on the bigger time frame chart, the levels that I’m looking at, the pairs that I want to focus on, or the pairs that I don’t want to focus on. That 10 minute morning scan for me saves me hours every day. It also means that I’ve fine tuned what I’m looking for, and I know exactly what charts to go and look at throughout the rest of the day. Now, if you do this, it’s going to save yourself a lot of time and a lot of effort. Weekly chart scan. And think about this also because at the beginning of each week, I do the exact same scan on the weekly charts. Now, if I happen to have the weekly charts and the daily charts all showing me the same bias, let’s say EUR/USD on the weekly chart was bullish and on the daily chart it’s bullish. Well, guess what’s likely to happen that day. Now if I see a good bullish setup on let’s say a 4 hour chart, I now have strength on the daily, I have strength on the weekly and I have the quality set up, let’s say, on that 4 hour chart. So you can either use the scan to take specific trades based off candle patterns on the weekly charts or the daily charts, or use that information if you wanted to trade shorter time frame charts because you’re putting strength and weakness and that strength bias in your favor, it has to add more weight and likelihood to you having a successful trade. Check out my new Masterclass. So if you’d like to know more about how we do that and how we can help you to do the same, jump onto my masterclass if you’ve not already been on there. Look, we’ve been teaching people for over 17 years from right around the world. We’ve got clients in 111 countries. We know what works, we know what doesn’t work, and we know how to impart that information and that knowledge that we have onto traders. So whether you’re brand new and you’re just starting out in trading and you’re a bit lost and confused because let’s face it, as a it’s a minefield out there, or whether you’re that frustrated trader that’s been out there and, you know, tried everything under the sun and about to give up, well, we can help you as well. So jump onto that masterclass. Blueberry Markets as a Forex Broker. And if you’re looking for a high quality, MT5 broker that offers so many markets, tight spreads, great people, great communication, fast withdrawals, I highly suggest you can set up Blueberry Markets are put linked to them as well. Use my 10 minute scan each new trading day. So this is Andrew here, The Forex Trading Coach. Don’t forget the 10 minute routine at the start of the new day will save you hours. It makes your trading high probability outcome and makes your trading more enjoyable. And it also means you can do things like getting outside and enjoy the great outdoors, or do whatever it is that you want to do. But please don’t sit on charts watching every pip of movement. It’s just not enjoyable and it’s not sustainable. Do the opposite. Trade less high quality trades, controlled risk, high reward to risk outcomes and you’ll do well from your trading. Any questions? Send me an email, Andrew@TheForexTradingCoach.com I see this time next week. Bye for now. Episode Title: #648: This 10-Minute Trading Routine Saves Me Hours Every Day Find out more about Blueberry Markets – Click Here Find out more about my Online Video Forex Course Book a Call with Andrew or one of his team now Click Here to Attend my Free Masterclass

Plus: Chevron and other U.S. energy companies are closing in on deals to invest billions of dollars in Venezuela. And shares in Gap jumped after the retailer reported an increase in same-store sales for its Gap brand. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Traders continue to work in risk premium to account for the lack of wheat from Russia and Ukraine. Corn futures found slight pressure, but found support through the close from higher wheat and soybeans. Soybean demand holds strong with sales to China and product business to Europe this morning. Mike Castle with Stone X Financial recaps today's trade.

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:1) Traders are looking for clarity on Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's economic outlook and strategy for bringing inflation back to target ahead of his address at Jackson Hole. Warsh’s address is shaping up as a crucial moment for markets as doubts about his commitment to taming inflation have helped push up long-term yields. The speech will be more significant for the foreign-exchange, gold and bond markets than for equities, according to Ulrich Urbahn, head of multi-asset strategy and research at Berenberg.2) Iran's top diplomat said resuming diplomacy with the US "isn't impossible" after "creative discussions" with Qatar. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said progress "hinges on U.S. understanding of one simple fact: pressure doesn’t work" and called on Washington to build trust and uphold its commitments. The US remains hawkish in its public comments, with President Trump signaling he will not lift a blockade of Iranian ports just to restart talks.3) Nepal will need at least “a few billion dollars” to recover from the devastation caused by flash floods, according to Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle. At least 469 people have been confirmed dead and more than 1,500 people are missing across Nepal and China after flash floods wiped out bridges, roads and entire settlements. Multilateral institutions including World Bank and Asian Development Bank have committed funds for humanitarian needs, while neighboring countries including India and China have provided supplies and financial assistance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you looking to save time, make money, and start winning with less risk? Then head to https://www.ovtlyr.com.Learn more about OVTLYR: https://youtu.be/TUCbD5KovlcAI can analyze your trades, build scanners, summarize research, and even help automate parts of your workflow… but can it actually make you a better trader? That's the question at the center of this conversation. And the answer is a lot more complicated than simply using more AI.There's a part in here that really hits. A trader can have access to incredible technology and still lose money because their real problem has nothing to do with information. Maybe they cut winners too early. Maybe they revenge trade after a loss. Maybe they can't size properly when the dollars become meaningful. AI can identify those problems, but it can't magically make you execute correctly.That's why the discussion keeps coming back to finding your one biggest trading constraint. Instead of building another tool, reading another report, or consuming more information, figure out what's actually costing you money. AI becomes useful when it helps attack that specific problem. Categorizing thousands of trades, analyzing exits, testing setups, or creating systems that can restrict revenge trading are examples of AI being used to solve an actual trading weakness.The position sizing discussion is important too. Traders often increase size after a winning streak because they feel confident, then increase size again during a drawdown because they desperately want to make the money back. The result can be devastating. Consistent position sizing based on volatility helps remove some of that emotional decision making and keeps the risk more controlled.And there's a bigger lesson about AI that applies far beyond trading. Saving five hours of research every week doesn't automatically make you a better trader. If you use those five hours to deeply review your biggest trading leak, that's progress. If you use them to scroll finance Twitter and argue about somebody else's P&L screenshot, you've simply become more efficient at avoiding the real work.The conversation also gets into expectancy, smaller losses, bigger wins, and why a strategy needs enough occurrences before you can judge whether it actually works. The goal isn't to find a magical workflow. It's to build a process that produces better decisions and then actually execute it.✅ How AI can actually help traders improve✅ Finding your biggest trading constraint instead of chasing more information✅ AI for trade analysis, journaling, testing, and automation✅ Position sizing, risk management, revenge trading, and emotional discipline✅ Trading expectancy, smaller losses, bigger wins, and better executionIf you've ever spent hours building a trading workflow while avoiding the one thing you know you actually need to fix… this one is probably gonna hit home.Video Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9THivbJ2mI&list=WL&index=3&t=38sSubscribe to OVTLYR for disciplined trading strategies that actually make sense.

Traders and analysts are warning oil prices could soon hit $100 a barrel again, Germany is becoming a magnet for international defence groups, and Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs of up to 50 per cent on US imports. Plus, Wall Street is stretching itself to finance massive investment in data centres, and European heatwaves have prompted the continent to look to the Gulf for air-conditioning inspiration. Mentioned in this podcast:Oil crunch threatens to send prices back above $100 a barrel, investors sayThe multiplying risks of investing in data centresCanada announces $20bn retaliatory tariffs as US trade war escalatesBerlin's defence push draws global groups to set up shop in GermanyGulf's outdoor air-con catches eye of EuropeansWant to get in touch? Email us at podcasts@ft.comNote: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts The FT News Briefing is produced by Victoria Craig, Sonja Hutson, and Saffeya Ahmed. Our show is mixed by Sam Giovinco and Alex Higgins. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello, Peter Barber and David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Flo Phillips is the FT's global head of audio. The show's theme music is by Metaphor Music. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tyler Wagner, coach of Wagmantle, has a story to tell. He landed in first spot in the overall rankings at round 23 and had a big challenge in the final round to hold on to top spot. It looked over in the last game - West Coast v Hawthorn - as Patrick, coach of The Powerhouse, needed Jarman Impey score 63. The Hawks' defender only scored 59 and Tyler's squad ran out three point winners. Incredible scenes. The South Australian teacher joined Warnie to chat through his season that saw him win a Toyota Tundra Platinum valued at $182,000, $20,000 CRO thanks to Crypto.com and and a Toyota AFL Grand Final package for two valued at $5,500. Play Pack & Play, the new mini-game, for the AFL Finals at fantasy.afl.com.au or via the AFL Fantasy app. It's a quick and easy game to play to keep the Fantasy fun going in 2026! Episode guide 1:00 - Tyler's win with a thrilling round 24. 7:00 - Final trade decisions. 10:20 - How the starting squad was put together. 14:00 - Early trades key to the fast start. 16:40 - Trading in the second-half of the season. 19:50 - Did the number one coach nail every trade? 21:30 - Luke Jackson was the season-long ruck. 25:30 - Favourite trades of the year. 28:00 - Tips for coaches aiming for the top. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cam, JJ, and Vatsal dive into why patience is the highest-paid skill in trading, how to distinguish patience from hesitation, and how to handle low-activity weeks. Full episode + show notes: https://tradingnut.com/dtc-31/ Key moments - Patience isn't inactivity; it is a disciplined trading habit that gets stronger through repetition [01:46]. - The market rewards quality decisions, not sheer activity—sometimes the best trade is no trade at all [02:22]. - FOMO is often ingrained from childhood and is heavily reinforced today by social media displaying selective winning trades [07:15]. - Your patience is tested most before you enter a trade rather than after you are already in it [10:53]. - CFD and forex prop firms often utilize software to widen spreads and create slippage on demo accounts, making futures prop firms a cleaner alternative for low-timeframe traders [19:38]. - To stop trading out of boredom, use a strict written checklist where all criteria must be checked off before execution [30:12]. - Patience follows your trading plan, whereas hesitation ignores valid setups out of fear [34:37]. - A quiet market week should never force you to lower your standards or trade low-probability setups [36:03]. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DF46H064I-o --- Sponsors BlackBull Markets - 100% deposit bonus & free TradingView — NZ-regulated broker. https://tradingnut.com/go/blackbull/ PropFirmMatch - Find the right prop firm challenge — PropFirmMatch.com https://tradingnut.com/go/pfm/ --- More from Trading Nut Strategy Vault - Free guest setups organised by market & method. https://tradingnut.com/go/vault/ TraderZen - Free trade control & mindset app for active traders. https://tradingnut.com/go/traderzen/ Dynamic Traders Club - Free 7-minute rule strategy — mechanical intraday setup. https://tradingnut.com/go/dtc/ --- Educational only - not financial advice. Risk: https://tradingnut.com/disclaimers/ Some links are affiliate partnerships.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, David Capablanca sits down with Josh, a primarily long-biased trader who has been using Short Selling Master as a practical trading manual since its release. They dig into why short-selling principles are just as valuable for long traders in today's small-cap market, how the best longs are often short squeezes, and the critical filters every trader needs—especially around nano floats, Chinese stocks, and the real danger of T12 halts. David also breaks down his “architect's view” of the charts, the 9-indicator checklist he runs before every short, and why avoiding certain manipulated names frees up both capital and mental bandwidth. A raw, tactical conversation packed with real examples and hard-earned rules for anyone serious about surviving and thriving in modern markets. Book - Short Selling MasterPreorder David Capablanca's book - Short Selling Master Friendly Bear Conference 7Early Bird ticket for Friendly Bear Conference 7 ft. Tom Hougaard on 10/12/26 Friendly Bear UniversityGet Profitable & Master Your Trading - Memberships & Courses Now AvailableCobra TradingClick the link and get 33% off commissions for life as well as one month of free DAS Trader PlatformDavid's InstagramSubscribe for behind the scenes trading related contentDavid's X ProfileFollow David Capablanca on X!AskEdgarUse Code friendlybear for 25% off for AskEdgar, the new standard for researching SEC filingsEdgeToTradeUse coupon code FRIENDLYBEAR15 for 15% off EdgeToTrade, the financial research platform for tradersStock Analysis ProGet unlimited access to all financial data and tools.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

One trading account might be exposing you to more risk than you realize. In this episode, I break down 3 powerful reasons to have multiple trading accounts—from keeping different strategies and trading styles from interfering with each other to protecting your capital from risks that have nothing to do with your actual trades. Because sometimes, the smartest risk-management decision happens outside the market.Learn to Trade at www.TierOneTrading.comYour Trading Coach - Akil

Most farmers spend countless hours trying to grow another five bushels per acre. Mike Rolfsen and Jeff Kazin believe there may be an even bigger opportunity waiting after harvest. The Agris Academy co-founders return to Farm4Profit to explain why merchandising—not market prediction—is where many producers leave money on the table. Drawing on decades of experience trading commodities and managing physical grain businesses at Cargill, they explain how successful grain companies approach risk, logistics, negotiations, and marketing far differently than most farms. One of the biggest themes throughout the conversation is that grain marketing isn't about predicting prices—it's about managing risk. Mike and Jeff explain why commercial grain companies hedge rather than speculate, and why farmers should think more like professional risk managers than market forecasters. Instead of trying to outguess the futures market, producers should focus on the controllable parts of merchandising that consistently add value year after year. The discussion also explores what life inside one of the world's largest grain companies actually looks like. While many people imagine traders constantly buying and selling futures contracts, Mike and Jeff explain that most of their time was spent optimizing logistics, transportation, physical grain movement, basis opportunities, and operational details that collectively create significant value. They then introduce Agris Academy, the education platform they founded to teach farmers the merchandising skills they believe are missing from traditional agricultural education. Unlike brokerage firms or advisory services, Agris Academy focuses entirely on helping producers understand grain marketing mechanics, negotiation strategies, basis, carry, storage economics, and risk management principles that can be applied to any farming operation. Throughout the episode they discuss: Why hedging should never be confused with speculation. The psychology behind futures markets. How margin calls actually work. Why documenting marketing decisions improves long-term discipline. Why every farm's marketing plan should match its own financial situation instead of following someone else's advice. One of the biggest takeaways is their concept of creating a "knowledge asset." While farms continually invest in land, machinery, and buildings, Mike and Jeff argue that merchandising education creates an asset that can benefit multiple generations. Once the skills are learned, they become part of the operation's long-term competitive advantage and can be passed down just like any physical asset. The conversation also dives into one of agriculture's biggest capital decisions: grain storage. Mike and Jeff explain why the economics of permanent grain bins have changed dramatically, why many large farms are now using grain bags as flexible storage, and how understanding carry, basis, and storage costs often matters more than simply adding more bins. They also discuss treating on-farm storage like a commercial elevator instead of simply holding grain until later in the year. Another important topic is cost of production. While understanding production costs remains critical for managing the farm business, Mike and Jeff explain why the futures market doesn't care what any individual producer's breakeven happens to be. Instead, successful marketers focus on managing risk, understanding merchandising opportunities, and maximizing basis and carry opportunities available in their local markets. The episode also covers: Negotiation strategies farmers can immediately apply. Why every marketing plan should be documented. Learning to think like an elevator. Separating farm performance from speculative trading. Why women often excel at grain merchandising. Building marketing confidence through repetition and small steps instead of large speculative bets. To wrap things up, Mike and Jeff share several entertaining stories from their international trading careers—including stolen vegetable oil, disappearing sugar shipments, homemade liquor in Eastern Europe, and why, after working around the globe, they still believe the United States remains one of the best places in the world to farm. If you've ever wondered how professional grain merchandisers think—or how to make more money without growing more bushels—this episode delivers practical insights you can begin applying immediately. Want Farm4Profit Merch? Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don't forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/Farm4Profit Media is not a financial, legal, or tax advisor. Content is provided for informational purposes only, and we serve solely as a platform for third-party opinions. Any actions taken based on this content are at your own risk. 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NUA – Never pay tax on Company stock in your 401k – let's dive in. Kinetic to Economic – all the war time buzzwords. Are Massive Sovereign Debtloads choking future growth? We get to that with our Guest – listener fav Satyajit Das. NEW! DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE'S AI GENERATED SHOW NOTES (Guest Segment) Satyajit Das is an internationally respected expert in finance, with over 37 years' experience. Das presciently anticipated many aspects of the global financial crisis in 2006. He subsequently proved accurate in his warnings about the ineffectiveness of policy responses and the risk of low growth, sovereign debt problems (anticipating the restructuring of Greek debt), and the increasing problems of China and emerging economies. In 2014 Bloomberg nominated him as one of the fifty most influential financial thinkers in the world. Das is the author of a number of key reference works on derivatives and risk management. Das is the author of two international bestsellers, Traders, Guns & Money (2006) and Extreme Money (2011). His latest book is A Banquet of Consequences: Have We Consumed Our Own Future? (2015 & 2021) He was featured in Charles Ferguson's 2010 Oscar-winning documentary Inside Job, the 2012 PBS Frontline series Money, Power & Wall Street, the 2009 BBC TV documentary Tricks with Risk, and the 2015 German film Who's Saving Whom. His writing appears in Financial Times, Nikkei Asia review and Marketwatch   Check this out and find out more at: http://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Follow @andrewhorowitz Looking for style diversification? More information on the TDI Managed Growth Strategy – HERE Stocks mentioned in this episode: (GLD), (SLV), (SPY)

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