New Micro Crude Oil is Big News
The new ‘micro’ crude oil contract was listed this week on the CME. So far so good it seems.
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12 Part Trader Affirmation Video Series
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Affirmations 1/12: Your Trading Mindset
07:30
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Affirmations 2/12: Trading with Anger
07:29
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Affirmations 3/12: The Big Trading Picture
07:25
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Affirmations 4/12: Comparing Yourself to Other Traders
06:26
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Affirmations 5/12: Giving Up on Trading Eh?
07:43
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Affirmations 6/12: Are You Good Enough to Trade?
10:14
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Affirmations 7/12: Letting Go Bad Trades
10:05
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Affirmations 8/12: Scalping Mindset
07:43
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Affirmations 9/12: Sleep
04:08
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Affirmations 10/12: Trading Trust
07:49
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Affirmations 11/12: When Trading Gets Ugly
10:02
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Affirmations 12/12 Dealing with Problems
05:59
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In this episode, we talk about adding a couple of new things to your watchlist to help you start seeing relationships. Is it easy? Nope, but is it hard? No I don’t think so, but it’s worth it.
Futures vs CFDs: A Crude Example
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In this podcast we are going to talk about trading high volatility. I want to talk about my experience in trading extreme or significant events such as elections and I’ll give you some tips on how to take care of risk and hopefully come out ahead. Summary Some election stats. Interesting stuff, big picture. Then, let’s look at some trade
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In this episode, we cover things such as getting the right seat and desk and PC accessories. We talk about how Mozart can help us and offer some more podcast and trader training solutions.
Trailer: Trading from Home Series
This series will talk about trading from home. We want to take a beginner’s approach everything from your desk ergonomics to trading analytics. Trade on!
Big Ideas for Trading the Micros: Part II
In Part 2 of this podcast on the micro equity futures contracts, we look at how to use these futures to create your own managed fund.
Big Ideas for Trading the Micros: Part I
In this podcast we will look at the micro equity futures contracts. These are the micro S&P500, Nasdaq, Dow and Russell2000. Today we will cover what they are followed by four ideas of how they can be used for scalpers, swingers, spreaders and DIY fund managers.
Trade Treasuries Like a Prop Trader
Today we talk about the treasury notes and bonds. We look at the underlying market and terminology. We talk about pricing conventions and analytics. We look at how these markets move and how to generate trading ideas.
Morning Rituals: A Trader’s Guide
In this episode we talk about a short program designed to improve your mindset as well as planning and organization. Think of it as an experiment – and one with no downside. Get fine tuned!
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All About Negative Interest Rates
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Check out these updates. They are great updates on technicals, fundamentals and anything that is happening in the market. Great work from the CME! Put it on your daily to do list.
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June 16 Energy Commentary: Larry Shover
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June 16 Grains Commentary: Virginia McGathey
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June 16 Livestock Commentary: Virginia McGathey
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June 16 Equities Commentary: Bob Iaccino
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June 16 FX Commentary: Bob Iaccino
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June 16 Bonds Commentary: Todd Colvin
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June 16 Metals Commentary: Todd Colvin
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June 15 Equities Commentary: Scott Bauer
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June 15 FX Commentary: Dan Deming
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June 15 Bonds Commentary: Dan Deming
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June 15 Metals Commentary: Bob Iaccino
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June 15 Energy Commentary: Bob Iaccino
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Join the wolfgang
According to the research outlined in the book, The Mozart Effect by Don Campbell, listening to Mozart (especially the piano concertos) can relieve stress, improve communication and increase efficiency. Creativity scores soar when listening to Mozart. So here is an awesome 13hr playlist made for us at home traders. Get long!
