In trading, you may periodically do things outside of your comfort zone or character. The key is to stay humble, not arrogant. In episode 90 of The Optimus Futures Podcast, we provide traders with a "trick" or "brain exercise" in order to help them potentially avoid catastrophic mistakes down the line. and improve their decision…
There are no guarantees in trading. Trading is not easy, involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. In this podcast, we discuss the probability of making it as a trader and the steps you can take to potentially improve and become successful.
Is Trading an Art or Science? When it comes to trading, there are many opinionated views on whether it should be treated as an art or science. In this podcast, we take a look at both sides of the argument and give our take on what category trading falls under.
Can a good trader adopt any trading method or strategy they want? Or do specific trading methods work better for certain individuals? In episode 87 of the Optimus Futures Podcast, our host Matt Zimberg breaks down the process of choosing a trading method that's right for you and different factors to consider when choosing one.
The process one takes to become an athlete is very similar to one of an experienced trader. Through repetition, practice, and theory athletes and traders alike have the ability to conquer their performance anxiety and overcome their fear. In this podcast, we discuss multiple variables that can potentially help traders overcome their trading anxiety and…
Traders are obsessed with the understanding of "why" in the markets. Most traders have a deep infatuation with understanding why price action moves the way it does and what affects it. In episode 86 of The Optimus Futures Podcast, our host Matt Z debates why traders should verge away from the obsession of "why" and…
The word "Edge" is often used in the trading community. What does having an "Edge" really mean? In episode 85 of The Optimus Futures Podcast, our host Matt Z breaks down the meaning of "having an edge" and what the difference between a market and trading edge is.
In the second part of our multi-part podcast, we finalize the discussion on our definition of trading. Found out in Episode 84 of The Optimus Futures podcast what our definition of the trading business is and how an individual should approach the markets.
What is your definition of trading? Each trader has their own mentality and thought process when it comes to trading, not every individual approaches the market in the same manner. In this two-part episode of the Optimus Futures podcast, we cover our thoughts on the definition of trading.
Many Futures traders, especially newcomers, are typically discouraged by the use of stop losses. In reality, getting stopped out is typically more beneficial to the trader in the long run rather than getting stuck in a losing trade. In episode 82 of the Optimus Futures Podcast, we discuss the differences between being stopped out compared…
