Interview with a Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA) – Ep 11
Matt Zimberg interviews Sam Beckers, a Full-Time E-Mini S&P Trader and Money Manager that has been with Optimus Futures for many years, both as a customer as well as a Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA). We thought that Sam’s realistic approach to trading the E-mini S&P contract could provide some perspective on the challenges of day […]
How to Choose A Successful Money Manager – Ep 10
This episode discusses how to choose a successful money manager. Matt will go over what makes a money manager successful and how to determine whether or not a specific money manager is right for you. With so many money managers out there, how do you narrow your selection to the one that best suits your […]
How to Measure Futures Trading Performance – Ep 9
Matt Zimberg explains to the audience how an individual can measure their futures trading performance. “You can’t measure success on a daily basis. You have to measure your growth over a longer period of time” Click To Tweet We also have a couple of articles below on how to measure futures trading performance. Positive Expectancy […]
Selecting a Trading Method That Suits You – Ep 8
In Episode 8 of the Optimus Future’s Podcast, Matt Zimberg drives into one of the most crucial aspects of trading futures and options, selecting a trading method. The methods that we choose to trade with can make or break our success. To help with that success, Matt goes over how to select a trading method […]
Trading Discipline – Ep 7
Matt Zimberg discusses the concept of discipline and how it not only applies to trading, but to all aspects of life. Discipline is not developed overnight, it takes years of regimented training to reinforce positive habits into one’s life. “Discipline is not just a word, it’s a field in itself. It takes a long time […]
Seven Things to Consider When Choosing A Futures Trading Platform – Ep 6
Futures trading can be an overwhelming venture for even the most experienced traders. One of the most crucial attributes when trading Futures and Options is selecting the right platform. Trading platforms play a huge role in the success of traders. With over 40+ platforms to choose from, traders may find it difficult to find one […]
Trading Futures: A Different Perspective – Ep 5
In today’s show, we will approach trading from a different angle, looking at it from a practical and pragmatic perspective by asking the question: “What is the business of trading all about?” Matt strives to answer this question using interesting correlations of real life examples and other forms of business to give the audience an […]
Components of Trading Commodity Futures & Options | Costs, Platforms and Data – Ep 4
This podcast explores the many components of trading in the commodity futures & options market. From choosing a platform, how to select a broker, what data feed to pick, and how to approach making such decisions that best suit your needs and trading style. “The majority of people that approach futures trading are slightly overwhelmed […]
Market Psychology and Futures Trading – Ep 3
This episode dives into the minds of traders and discusses market psychology. Matt proposes several unique and interesting analogies that may help demonstrate why market psychology is so important and how traders can help themselves through tough times. “To understand the market the key is to gather as much data, build the right methodology, understand […]
Ten Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Trading – Ep 2
In Episode 2 of the Optimus Future’s podcast, Matt Zimberg, explores ten things he wished he knew before he began trading in the commodity futures and options market. He goes over how his approach to trading has evolved over the years in order to help new traders avoid some of the obstacles he faced. Matt […]
