The Pareto principle states that roughly 80% of consequences and outcomes result from 20% of all causes for any given event, otherwise known as the "vital few". This principle is also known as the 80-20 rule. In our first podcast... Read More

Trading is both emotionally and psychologically strenuous on one's mental health. In Episode 104 of the Optimus Futures Podcast, our host Matt Zimberg discusses the hardships of trading, points of weakness, and how traders should navigate this space when they... Read More

Jared Tendler is a leading mental game coach for athletes, poler players, and traders. In our latest interview, we talk about how his background ties into trading psychology, what characteristics make up a successful trader, how to overcome your crosshairs,... Read More

When it comes to trading, overcomplicating a method or strategy can potentially be detrimental to one's success. In the latest episode of The Optimus Futures Podcast, our host Matt Z discusses the concept of "Less is More" in trading and... Read More

The financial markets are constantly evolving and changing over the course of time. In this episode of the Optimus Futures Podcast, our host Matt Z discusses the approach traders should take when navigating through these everchanging markets. We break down... Read More

Jack Schwager, an industry expert in futures trading and author of the book: Unknown Market Wizards, sits down with the founder and CEO of Optimus Futures, Matt Zimberg, to discuss the habits, methods, and ways trading professionals evolve to become... Read More

When used incorrectly, the use of leverage in futures trading can create poor habits and be catastrophic to one's account. In episode 99 of the Optimus Futures Podcast, we discuss the "Just In Case" Syndrom in futures trading, what exactly... Read More

Discipline is one of the most important factors to any successful trader. Even with the implementation of auto-liquidation features and software handling risk management, a non-disciplined trader may override such implementations and go against grain. In this episode of the... Read More

Mistakes are inevitable in the trading world. These mistakes can range from emotional, practical, lack of understanding, and much more. Eliminating all your mistakes at once is very difficult and it typically takes practical experience to learn from them. In... Read More

With the rapid advancement of technology in the past 50 years, trading has followed suit and rapidly improved as well. Although trading has dramatically changed in the last century, advice given nearly 100 years ago stands today! In episode 96... Read More