• What Makes a “Good” Low? - Roundtable

    Fleri and Vanta Trading’s Mr. Banks join in this week to discuss market highs and lows and share insights on what they need to see when determining whether or not those will be traded through or respected before sharing what their morning routines look like. The good, bad, and ugly features a painful reversal and a Sim faux pas and the bold predictions gets opened up to everyone in a March Madness Bracket Challenge (Password: Vanta)

    Sponsors and Friends

    Our podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 38 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!

    For anyone trading futures, check out Vantatrading.com. Founded by Mr. W Banks and Baba Yaga, they provide a ton of educational content with the focus of teaching aspiring traders how to build a repeatable, profitable process. You can find our exclusive affiliate link/discount code for Vanta ‘s subscription in our free discord server as well!

    If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**

    To contact us, you can email us directly at suggestions@financialineptitude.com 

    Be sure to follow us on FacebookTwitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! 

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    Mr. Banks:

    Working as a commercial banker and trading on the side helped Mr. Banks develop his trading style into what it is today. As a banker, his main thought is: “What’s the worst that can happen and how can I mitigate that risk?” Taking that same thought process into trading has made him focus more on his trade setups. Trade with confidence, trade what the market gives and limit the unknown factors. 

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    Fleri:

    Enter the world of trading with Fleri, a seasoned trader whose journey began in the early days of crypto exchanges and mid-cap stocks. Evolving over time, Fleri redirected his focus to futures and intraday trading, specifically honing his expertise in ES, NQ, RTY, CL, and UB. His approach is deeply rooted in Market Auction Theory, navigating the market by tracking participants through a nuanced blend of pattern recognition and the confluence of Price Action and Order Flow.

    At the heart of Fleri's trading philosophy is a meticulous plan of execution, identifying areas for the auction to potentially seek value. Leveraging Order Flow and Price Action, he capitalizes on opportunities that present themselves throughout the trading day. Fleri is not just a trader; he's a dedicated educator, sharing his insights through podcasts, Twitter, and Discord to support fellow traders on their journeys.

    What sets Fleri apart is not only his technical prowess but also his lighthearted approach and transparency about both past and current struggles. In the complex world of trading, Fleri brings not only expertise but also a relatable and open demeanor, creating a supportive environment for traders to learn and thrive.

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    56m | Mar 17, 2024
  • Humanity w/ Perdue - Ft. Cleo

    Cleo returns in a new installment of The Humanity of Trading, this time with fellow band member Perdue to discuss the psychological challenges he encounters in trading. While talking about the importance of finding focus and flow in trading, Perdue shares how he creates an environment that allows him to be in his zone and perform at his best. He also talks about finding outlets for frustration and how he channels his energy into other activities like working out and pursuing adrenaline-inducing hobbies. Perdue shares his personal rituals and triggers that help him get into the trading mindset before moving on to overcoming internal obstacles and the role of personal development in trading. Other topics touched on include the benefits of listening to music and motivational talks while trading, the influence of Rich Friesen on positive self-talk, understanding meditation and mental discipline, the importance of putting in the work in trading, recognizing negative self-talk and reframing, the problem with proprietary trading strategies, the value of sharing and giving credit in trading, the culture of scams and predators in trading, finding outlets for anger in trading, and knowing your place in the market.

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    Our podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 36 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!

    For anyone trading futures, check out Vantatrading.com. Founded by Mr. W Banks and Baba Yaga, they provide a ton of educational content with the focus of teaching aspiring traders how to build a repeatable, profitable process. You can find our exclusive affiliate link/discount code for Vanta ‘s subscription in our free discord server as well!

    If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**

    To contact us, you can email us directly at suggestions@financialineptitude.com 

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    About the Panelists:

    Cleo:

    Cleo has been learning to trade for the past 3 years and is an active member of the Vanta community. She came to trading through the angle of personal development, and she sees trading as an amazing way to get to know oneself as well as expand one's capacities. Cleo's professional background is in leadership development and facilitation. She has facilitated thousands to communicate in authentic and compelling ways. She loves being in the seat of curiosity. Cleo has worked with executives, corporate groups, religious groups, middle school students, groups of women, families, and couples. Her current focus is the CA criminal legal system, advocating for holistic approaches such as restorative justice and community-based violence prevention. Having played in the crypto and futures markets for the last three years, Cleo sees trading as one of the most challenging things to undertake and is particularly interested in what it takes to become a consistently profitable and well-rounded trader.

    Perdue:

    Meet Perdue, a resilient and successful small business owner who wears the hats of a dedicated father and husband with pride. Perdue's journey hasn't been paved with ease; instead, he is a testament to the belief in hard work, discipline, and the doggedpursuit of one's goals.

    Perdue is not just a successful business owner; he is also a seasoned trader with a diverse set of strategies. Countless hours spent backtesting and refining these strategies reflect his meticulous approach to trading. His dedication to mastering the craft positions him as a valuable contributor to the trading community. As a firm believer in the "Grind," Perdue chose to embrace putting in the work and serves as a example of how dedication and self-belief can propel you to great heights.

    A self-taught, no-nonsense trader, Perdue is unwaveringly supportive, but he doesn't sugarcoat the truth. His belief in discipline and hard work is not only evident in his own journey but extends to his interactions with others. When Perdue recognizes these qualities in fellow traders, he goes above and beyond to offer support, especially when they are navigating through challenges.

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    1h 1m | Mar 14, 2024
  • Outsized Loss Recovery and Understanding ADRs - Roundtable

    Fleri returns this week, joining Kyle and Vanta Trading’s Baba Yaga to discuss recovering from outsized losses along with some insights into ADRs and why they are important to understand. The good, bad, and ugly features a mixed bag, with plenty of learning opportunities (plus a bonus bad beat from Fleri!) and the bold predictions for this week center around the upcoming CPI/PPI release.

    Sponsors and Friends

    Our podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 38 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!

    For anyone trading futures, check out Vantatrading.com. Founded by Mr. W Banks and Baba Yaga, they provide a ton of educational content with the focus of teaching aspiring traders how to build a repeatable, profitable process. You can find our exclusive affiliate link/discount code for Vanta ‘s subscription in our free discord server as well!

    If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**

    To contact us, you can email us directly at suggestions@financialineptitude.com 

    Be sure to follow us on FacebookTwitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! 

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    Baba Yaga:

    Solving problems, helping set goals, and refining processes is the bulk of Baba's passion. He does that in many contexts ranging from nonprofits to real estate firms and everything in between. He focuses on market structure through the lens of TPO charting and executes based on volume, misplaced large orders, and delta. He loves the opening range breakout and typically trades the market from the “inside out”. 

    Vanta Trading - 7d Free Trial

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    Follow Baba Yaga on Twitter

    Fleri:

    Enter the world of trading with Fleri, a seasoned trader whose journey began in the early days of crypto exchanges and mid-cap stocks. Evolving over time, Fleri redirected his focus to futures and intraday trading, specifically honing his expertise in ES, NQ, RTY, CL, and UB. His approach is deeply rooted in Market Auction Theory, navigating the market by tracking participants through a nuanced blend of pattern recognition and the confluence of Price Action and Order Flow.

    At the heart of Fleri's trading philosophy is a meticulous plan of execution, identifying areas for the auction to potentially seek value. Leveraging Order Flow and Price Action, he capitalizes on opportunities that present themselves throughout the trading day. Fleri is not just a trader; he's a dedicated educator, sharing his insights through podcasts, Twitter, and Discord to support fellow traders on their journeys.

    What sets Fleri apart is not only his technical prowess but also his lighthearted approach and transparency about both past and current struggles. In the complex world of trading, Fleri brings not only expertise but also a relatable and open demeanor, creating a supportive environment for traders to learn and thrive.

    Follow Fleri on Twitter

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    1h 27m | Mar 10, 2024
  • Informal Economics for Traders, Ep. 2: Fiscal Policies, Ft. Eric Mason

    In the second installment of Informal Economics, Eric Mason kicks things off by answering the questions submitted to us from the previous episode before diving into Fiscal and Monetary Policy and the impact those can have on the industries. He then explores how government regulation affects the market, particularly in relation to emerging technologies like AI, before delving into the national debt and the ideal debt situation for the US. Finally, Eric touches on the relationship between debt and interest rates, as well as the importance of structuring and managing debt effectively.

    If you have any questions for Eric to answer in the next episode, please send them to bandoftraderspodcast@gmail.com, or DM us on twitter or Discord!


    Sponsors and Friends

    Our podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 38 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!

    For anyone trading futures, check out Vantatrading.com. Founded by Mr. W Banks and Baba Yaga, they provide a ton of educational content with the focus of teaching aspiring traders how to build a repeatable, profitable process. You can find our exclusive affiliate link/discount code for Vanta ‘s subscription in our free discord server as well!

    If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**

    To contact us, you can email us directly at suggestions@financialineptitude.com 

    Be sure to follow us on FacebookTwitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! 

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    About Eric:

    Eric is a practicing labor economist, who currently works as a chief financial officer for the city of Quincy, Ma. His area of research focuses primarily on small business and macroeconomics trends. Eric has a special interest in historical economics, cliometrics and steers clear of ideological hardlines, preferring to use empirical analysis in his appearances.

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    Mr. Banks:

    Working as a commercial banker and trading on the side helped Mr. Banks develop his trading style into what it is today. As a banker, his main thought is: “What’s the worst that can happen and how can I mitigate that risk?” Taking that same thought process into trading has made him focus more on his trade setups. Trade with confidence, trade what the market gives and limit the unknown factors. 

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    1h 3m | Mar 7, 2024
  • “You’re Not Gonna Do It from Down There,” ft. George Papazov

    After nearly a 2-year absence, TRADEPRO Academy’s George Papazov makes a surprise visit to share what he’s been up in that time! Listen along as George talks about the difficulties making it in the music industry and provides his insights into the challenges of going pro by sharing some of his darkest moments when he first took the leap.

    Other topics covered this week include the importance of managing health and emotions while trading, the transition from being addicted to trading to developing discipline, the responsibility of trading educators, and the power of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) in trading.

    Sponsors and Friends

    Our podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 38 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!

    For anyone trading futures, check out Vantatrading.com. Founded by Mr. W Banks and Baba Yaga, they provide a ton of educational content with the focus of teaching aspiring traders how to build a repeatable, profitable process. You can find our exclusive affiliate link/discount code for Vanta ‘s subscription in our free discord server as well!

    If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**

    To contact us, you can email us directly at suggestions@financialineptitude.com 

    Be sure to follow us on FacebookTwitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! 

    Check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past!

    If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!

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    George Papazov:

    George founded TradePro Academy in 2012 to inspire educate and empower at-home traders and investors. A self-made millionaire and entrepreneur, Papazov's self-published book Path to Profit: A Trader's Journal reached Amazon bestseller lists. With seven years of work for a major international bank, he is now an industry leader in trading currencies, stocks, options and futures. Papazov provides a daily Morning Market video update on YouTube, covering topics from OPEC and interest rates to stock updates and breaking market news. His popular video training tutorials include the TradingView Tutorial and How to Use Fibonacci Retracements.

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    Baba Yaga:

    Solving problems, helping set goals, and refining processes is the bulk of Baba's passion. He does that in many contexts ranging from nonprofits to real estate firms and everything in between. He focuses on market structure through the lens of TPO charting and executes based on volume, misplaced large orders, and delta. He loves the opening range breakout and typically trades the market from the “inside out”. 

    Vanta Trading website

    YouTube

    Twitter

    Mr. Banks:

    Working as a commercial banker and trading on the side helped Mr. Banks develop his trading style into what it is today. As a banker, his main thought is: “What’s the worst that can happen and how can I mitigate that risk?” Taking that same thought process into trading has made him focus more on his trade setups. Trade with confidence, trade what the market gives and limit the unknown factors. 

    Follow Banks on Twitter

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    1h 25m | Mar 3, 2024
  • Black Swan Events - Ft. Dan Passarelli

    Dan Passarelli, the founder and CEO of Market Taker Mentoring, shares the lessons he has learned along his trading journey, emphasizing the importance of having an edge in trading and managing risk. Dan also discusses the role of community in trading and the need to learn from both successes and failures. He highlights the significance of understanding option Greeks and volatility in trading strategies before discussing the typical path traders take to profitability and the challenges they face along the way. He emphasizes the importance of having a trading plan and following it, as well as the need to consider individual risk tolerance, goals, and lifestyle when creating a plan. Dan also highlights the significance of having a plan to follow your plan, as emotions can often derail trading decisions. He shares that backgrounds in piloting, engineering, and music can contribute to success in trading due to their emphasis on discipline, pattern recognition, and creativity.

    Click here to explore a choose-your-own-adventure video on option trading!

    Sponsors and Friends

    Our podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 36 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!

    For anyone trading futures, check out Vantatrading.com. Founded by Mr. W Banks and Baba Yaga, they provide a ton of educational content with the focus of teaching aspiring traders how to build a repeatable, profitable process. You can sign up here for $35/mo or join the free side!

    If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**

    To contact us, you can email us directly at suggestions@financialineptitude.com 

    Be sure to follow us on FacebookTwitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! 

    Check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past!

    If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!

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    About the Panelists:

    Dan Passarelli:

    Dan is the Founder and CEO of Market Taker Mentoring, a leading option-trading education firm that provides online options training, newsletters, and personalized one-on-one coaching for options traders.

    He has trained over 100,000 traders in 50+ countries—many who have seen results good enough to become full-time pro traders. 

    After beginning his trading career on the floor of the CBOE as an equity options market maker, Dan joined the company’s Options Institute and began teaching both basic and advanced trading concepts to traders, brokers, money managers, and market makers.

    In addition to his work with the CBOE, he has been an invited speaker and taught options strategies at the OIC, ISE, CME Group, Shanghai Futures Exchange, and many leading options-based brokerage firms—both nationally and abroad.

    Dan has a passion for sharing his knowledge and expertise in options trading, and he has authored two high-selling option-trading books, Trading Option Greeks and The Market Taker’s Edge.

    He is a frequent contributor to Bloomberg Business Television, FOX Business News, The TD Ameritrade Network, The Street, and CBOE TV; he is a resource to print journalists on markets, trading, and investing; and he shares trading strategies in well-attended online webinars.

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    53m | Feb 29, 2024
  • City Slicker Economics w/ Eric Mason - Roundtable

    Editor’s note: Letting the AI handle the show notes today, it’s a pretty good indication of the wild ride you are about to embark on…

    The conversation then shifts to a discussion on firefighters and prime rib. Eric Mason explains the process of selling bonds for fire apparatus and the bond trading process. The negotiation of bond rates is also discussed. The conversation then moves on to the topic of solar panels and tax-advantaged bonds. Issues with solar panel installations are also mentioned. The conversation covers various topics including the economic impact of companies, concerns about market control, chip diplomacy and Taiwan, Chinese labor costs and population decline, advancements in chip technology, quantum computing and processing power, information as the new oil, storing data for later, the environmental impact of electric cars, opinions on China, and ranching and farming. The conversation covers various topics including the environmental impact of cattle farming, the economic benefits of grass-fed cattle, the importance of treating the land well, the relationship between cattle and land quality, trading and work equipment, de-dollarization and the strength of the dollar, the euro and Germany's economic dominance, the fall of the ruble and Russia's economic situation, the tax loopholes in Ireland, the strength of the US dollar, and the impact of delta hedging on the market.

    Sponsors and Friends

    Our podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 38 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!

    For anyone trading futures, check out Vantatrading.com. Founded by Mr. W Banks and Baba Yaga, they provide a ton of educational content with the focus of teaching aspiring traders how to build a repeatable, profitable process. You can find our exclusive affiliate link/discount code for Vanta ‘s subscription in our free discord server as well!

    If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**

    To contact us, you can email us directly at suggestions@financialineptitude.com 

    Be sure to follow us on FacebookTwitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! 

    Check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past!

    If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!

    If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!

    If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!

    About Eric:

    Eric is a practicing labor economist, who currently works as a chief financial officer for the city of Quincy, Ma. His area of research focuses primarily on small business and macroeconomics trends. Eric has a special interest in historical economics, cliometrics and steers clear of ideological hardlines, preferring to use empirical analysis in his appearances.

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    Mr. Banks:

    Working as a commercial banker and trading on the side helped Mr. Banks develop his trading style into what it is today. As a banker, his main thought is: “What’s the worst that can happen and how can I mitigate that risk?” Taking that same thought process into trading has made him focus more on his trade setups. Trade with confidence, trade what the market gives and limit the unknown factors. 

    Follow Banks on Twitter

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    Bear Goes Long:

    Bear made the transition from investing to trading at the beginning of COVID. After initial success with options, he quickly learned that his luck was greater than his skill and shifted his focus to futures. Bear has fully embraced the role of emotions and mental capital with the mindset that trading futures is purely an internal struggle that rewards patience, calm, bravery, focus, passion, and commitment. Beyond markets Bear finds joy in his community as a volunteer firefighter and EMT.

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    1h 8m | Feb 25, 2024
  • Making the Dom Visual - Ft. Victorio Stefanov

    TRADEPRO Academy’s Victorio Stefanov is back this week, joining Kyle and Baba Yaga for an indepth discussion on Orderflow and Volume Profile, and share their approaches to visualizing and interpreting this data. They also emphasize the significance of context and zooming out to gain a broader perspective in trading, before moving on to discuss various strategies and risk management techniques. The role of market structure and auction market theory is explored, as well as the concept of quarterly theory. The conversation also touches on trade duration and targets before concluding.

    Baba's Visual DOM chart referenced in the discussion

    Sponsors and Friends

    Our podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 36 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!

    For anyone trading futures, check out Vantatrading.com. Founded by Mr. W Banks and Baba Yaga, they provide a ton of educational content with the focus of teaching aspiring traders how to build a repeatable, profitable process. You can sign up here for $35/mo or join the free side!

    If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**

    To contact us, you can email us directly at suggestions@financialineptitude.com 

    Be sure to follow us on FacebookTwitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! 

    Check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past!

    If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!

    If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!

    If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!

    About the Panelists:

    Baba Yaga:

    Solving problems, helping set goals and refining processes is the bulk of Baba's passion. He does that in many contexts, ranging from non-profits to real estate and everything in between. He focuses on market structure through the lens of TPO charting and executes based on volume, misplaced large orders and Delta. He loves the opening range breakout and typically trades the market from the "inside out."

    Follow Baba on Twitter

    Vanta Trading website

    YouTube

    Vico:

    Victorio started trading with George Papazov in 2015/2016 as an early member of TRADEPRO Academy, after his dad happened to meet him in a Starbucks (he may have spilled coffee on him). Victorio was a lost college student at the time in Engineering, hating it but not knowing what to do. After befriending George, he was convinced to get into trading and switched his degree to Financial Services. Victorio traded throughout college, and ended up paying for some of his schooling through options swing trading using some of his government loan (blowing 50% of it at first)

    *Note from Victorio and 2 Bulls: Please don't risk your tuition on options!*

    While still in college, he then transitioned to futures day trading. There was a big learning curve in futures, but he eventually started making money about one year in (2018). While Victorio still trades futures here and there, he found that he was risking a little too much for comfort. Forever a student, he still works on his futures craft but recently flipped back to options. He day trade options now will pretty good success and swing trades common stock, with a focus on large caps and growth companies.

    If you'd like to hear more about Victorio's trading strategies and ideas, he frequently posts on Twitter and is active in TRADEPRO Academy's Discord Server

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    1h 5m | Feb 22, 2024
  • Trading Planception - Roundtable

    Vanta Trading’s Baba Yaga and Mr. Banks join Kyle this week to discuss the concept of having a plan to follow your plan and how profitable traders measure progress. They also share some big news before checking in on last week's ATH predictions. The panelists discuss various aspects of trading, including the process of developing as a trader, measuring progress and success, good and bad trading days and reflecting on progress and emotional state. They share their good, bad, and ugly moments of the week before wrapping up with some new bold predictions for next week’s jobless claims!

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    For anyone trading futures, check out Vantatrading.com. Founded by Mr. W Banks and Baba Yaga, they provide a ton of educational content with the focus of teaching aspiring traders how to build a repeatable, profitable process. You can sign up here for $35/mo or join the free side!

    If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**

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    About the Panelists:

    Baba Yaga:

    Solving problems, helping set goals and refining processes is the bulk of Baba's passion. He does that in many contexts, ranging from non-profits to real estate and everything in between. He focuses on market structure through the lens of TPO charting and executes based on volume, misplaced large orders and Delta. He loves the opening range breakout and typically trades the market from the "inside out."

    Follow Baba on Twitter

    Mr. Banks:

    Working as a commercial banker and trading on the side helped Mr. Banks develop his trading style into what it is today. As a banker, his main thought is: “What’s the worst that can happen and how can I mitigate that risk?” Taking that same thought process into trading has made him focus more on his trade setups. Trade with confidence, trade what the market gives and limit the unknown factors. 

    Follow Banks on Twitter



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    59m | Feb 18, 2024
  • Humanity w/ Bear Goes Long - Ft. Cleo

    Cleo is back in the driver’s seat this week, this time with Discord member Bear Goes Long to explore Bear's journey in trading and personal development that has led to. They delve into the importance of maintaining wellness in order to trade successfully, Bear opens up about his experiences with trauma and attachment issues, and how they have affected his trading journey. They also discuss the unhealthy relationship many people have with money and how it can impact trading decisions, and the power of speaking out loud and using timers and breaks to maintain emotional control while trading. Overall, the conversation highlights the challenges and personal growth that come with being a trader. Bear also shares his method of monitoring his emotional state using biofeedback and heart rate monitoring. The concept of impulse versus intuition is explored, along with the importance of discerning between the two. Bear emphasizes the importance of execution and not letting emotions get in the way, highlighting the challenge of trading and the need for coherence and an optimal strategy. It concludes with a discussion on the role of emotions in trading and the self-discovery journey that trading can be.

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    Our podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 36 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!

    For anyone trading futures, check out Vantatrading.com. Founded by Mr. W Banks and Baba Yaga, they provide a ton of educational content with the focus of teaching aspiring traders how to build a repeatable, profitable process. You can find our exclusive affiliate link/discount code for Vanta ‘s subscription in our free discord server as well!

    If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**

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    About the Panelists:

    Cleo:

    Cleo has been learning to trade for the past 3 years and is an active member of the Vanta community. She came to trading through the angle of personal development, and she sees trading as an amazing way to get to know oneself as well as expand one's capacities. Cleo's professional background is in leadership development and facilitation. She has facilitated thousands to communicate in authentic and compelling ways. She loves being in the seat of curiosity. Cleo has worked with executives, corporate groups, religious groups, middle school students, groups of women, families, and couples. Her current focus is the CA criminal legal system, advocating for holistic approaches such as restorative justice and community-based violence prevention. Having played in the crypto and futures markets for the last three years, Cleo sees trading as one of the most challenging things to undertake and is particularly interested in what it takes to become a consistently profitable and well-rounded trader.

    Bear Goes Long:

    Bear made the transition from investing to trading at the beginning of COVID. After initial success with options, he quickly learned that his luck was greater than his skill and shifted his focus to futures. Bear has fully embraced the role of emotions and mental capital with the mindset that trading futures is purely an internal struggle that rewards patience, calm, bravery, focus, passion, and commitment. Beyond markets Bear finds joy in his community as a volunteer firefighter and EMT.

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    58m | Feb 15, 2024
  • The Markets Need a Catalyst to Go Down, Ft. MacroTactical - Round Table

    On this week’s Roundtable, MacroTactical drops in to join a discussion about the mental side of trading. He emphasizes the need for traders to be familiar with their strategies and the market conditions they are trading in and also stresses the importance of brutal honesty and self-reflection in order to identify and address weaknesses. The hosts share personal experiences and provide insights on how to overcome mental challenges and stick to a trading plan. They also highlight the mental toll of pressing trades and the need for confidence and data to build trust in your trading process. They share their good, bad, and ugly moments of the week and discuss the importance of catalysts when fading a strong market before making Bold Predictions on what the ATHs will be next week…

    Sponsors and Friends

    Our podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 36 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!

    For anyone trading futures, check out Vantatrading.com. Founded by Mr. W Banks and Baba Yaga, they provide a ton of educational content with the focus of teaching aspiring traders how to build a repeatable, profitable process. You can find our exclusive affiliate link/discount code for Vanta ‘s subscription in our free discord server as well!

    If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**

    To contact us, you can email us directly at suggestions@financialineptitude.com 

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    About the Panelists:

    Baba Yaga:

    Solving problems, helping set goals and refining processes is the bulk of Baba's passion. He does that in many contexts, ranging from non-profits to real estate and everything in between. He focuses on market structure through the lens of TPO charting and executes based on volume, misplaced large orders and Delta. He loves the opening range breakout and typically trades the market from the "inside out."

    Follow Baba on Twitter

    MacroTactical:

    Like the markets he trades, Macro is an untameable stallion

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    1h 13m | Feb 11, 2024
  • Informal Economics for Traders, Ep. 1: Ft. Eric Mason

    In this first episode of our newest miniseries, Eric Mason covers some foundational principles of economics as he explains how macroeconomic indicators like GDP, Inflation and unemployment rates affect market trends and investor behaviors. Eric also shares insights into the impact of government fiscal policies and central bank monetary policies on the markets, and concludes with an analysis of Boeing incidents as an example of how traders can dig into real numbers to understand the big picture.

    If you have any questions for Eric to answer in the next episode, please send them to bandoftraderspodcast@gmail.com, or DM us on twitter or Discord!


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    For anyone trading futures, check out Vantatrading.com. Founded by Mr. W Banks and Baba Yaga, they provide a ton of educational content with the focus of teaching aspiring traders how to build a repeatable, profitable process. You can find our exclusive affiliate link/discount code for Vanta ‘s subscription in our free discord server as well!

    If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**

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    About Eric:

    Eric is a practicing labor economist, who currently works as a chief financial officer for the city of Quincy, Ma. His area of research focuses primarily on small business and macroeconomics trends. Eric has a special interest in historical economics, cliometrics and steers clear of ideological hardlines, preferring to use empirical analysis in his appearances.

    theinformaleconomist.com

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    Previous Episodes with Eric Mason

    Mr. Banks:

    Working as a commercial banker and trading on the side helped Mr. Banks develop his trading style into what it is today. As a banker, his main thought is: “What’s the worst that can happen and how can I mitigate that risk?” Taking that same thought process into trading has made him focus more on his trade setups. Trade with confidence, trade what the market gives and limit the unknown factors. 

    Follow Banks on Twitter

    Other Links:

    The Ascent of Money - Niall Ferguson



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    1h 4m | Feb 8, 2024
  • Martingaling is Not Scaling - Roundtable

    On this week’s Roundtable, Joel MC joins Kyle and Vanta Trading’s Baba Yaga to discuss the topic of scaling into positions. They cover different strategies for scaling, including adding to winners and adding to losers. They emphasize the importance of having a plan and executing it in a rational and intentional manner before moving on to the topic of journaling and the difference between a trade log and a journal. The speakers emphasize the benefits of journaling, including the ability to track progress, identify patterns, and learn from mistakes. They share their good, bad, and ugly moments of the week and discuss ways to improve their process before wrapping up with some new bold predictions for the future!

    Sponsors and Friends

    Our podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 36 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!

    For anyone trading futures, check out Vantatrading.com. Founded by Mr. W Banks and Baba Yaga, they provide a ton of educational content with the focus of teaching aspiring traders how to build a repeatable, profitable process. You can find our exclusive affiliate link/discount code for Vanta ‘s subscription in our free discord server as well!

    If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**

    To contact us, you can email us directly at suggestions@financialineptitude.com 

    Be sure to follow us on FacebookTwitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! 

    Check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past!

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    About the Panelists:

    Baba Yaga:

    Solving problems, helping set goals and refining processes is the bulk of Baba's passion. He does that in many contexts, ranging from non-profits to real estate and everything in between. He focuses on market structure through the lens of TPO charting and executes based on volume, misplaced large orders and Delta. He loves the opening range breakout and typically trades the market from the "inside out."

    Follow Baba on Twitter

    Joel MC:

    Meet Joel, a dedicated and aspiring trader who has not only been a crucial part of Kyle's support system but has also embraced the trading journey with unmatched enthusiasm. As a power lineman, husband, and proud father of two wonderful daughters, Joel brings a unique blend of kindness, support, and motivation to the Band of Traders community.

    Joel's venture into trading wasn't merely a financial pursuit; it was a desire to actively engage with the market beyond traditional buy-and-hold ETF investing. Trading, particularly in futures, became more than just a financial endeavor for Joel. It evolved into a genuine passion, a game he enjoys playing, regardless of the monetary outcomes.

    What sets Joel apart is not just his passion, but his willingness to open up and share his struggles. In the often-challenging landscape of trading, Joel's authenticity and transparency create a supportive environment within the Band of Traders community. Beyond the charts and numbers, Joel has discovered a sense of camaraderie that extends beyond mere acquaintances – to what he now considers a brotherhood.

    Follow Joel on Twitter



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    1h 12m | Feb 4, 2024
  • Aaron Rentfrew: Craft Your Mission

    In the studio this week is Aaron Rentfrew (Founder of MindUnboundTrading.com) to share his journey in trading and the challenges he faced along the way. He emphasizes the importance of finding a trading strategy that aligns with one's personality and risk tolerance. Aaron also discusses the role of emotions in trading and how sobriety has influenced his decision-making. He highlights the significance of having a well-defined trading plan and the need for patience in executing trades. Aaron emphasizes the need to understand the context of the market and not solely rely on indicators, before discussing the benefits of meditation and attentional control in trading. Aaron highlights the importance of discipline and accountability and suggests finding a life's mission to cultivate discipline.

    Our podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 38 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!

    For anyone trading futures, check out Vantatrading.com. Founded by Mr. W Banks and Baba Yaga, they provide a ton of educational content with the focus of teaching aspiring traders how to build a repeatable, profitable process. You can find our exclusive affiliate link/discount code for Vanta ‘s subscription in our free discord server as well!

    If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**

    To contact us, you can email us directly at suggestions@financialineptitude.com 

    Be sure to follow us on FacebookTwitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! 

    Check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past!

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    About Aaron:

    After completing high school in 1999, Aaron began his trading journey influenced by his Uncle's excitement about the stock market, particularly in Rambus stock. Despite initial gains, setbacks occurred, but the fascination with markets persisted. Through continuous learning, failures, and perseverance, Aaron eventually excelled in stocks, ventured into options, faced challenges, and overcame mental obstacles. With the guidance of mentors and a reliable system, he found success in the futures market. Having coached diverse traders and realizing the recurring themes in his advice, Aaron transitioned to group coaching through Unbound Trading. His teachings emphasize discipline, structure, and aligning strategies with one's trading personality to conquer challenges and achieve proper risk management. Beyond trading, Aaron is an enthusiastic traveler and adventurer, exploring various cultures and cuisines worldwide over the past decade.

    Links:

    Mind Unbound Trading - Website

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    54m | Feb 1, 2024
  • There's Treasure Everywhere! - Round Table

    Joining the Roundtable this week are regulars Baba Yaga and Mr. Banks from Vanta Trading for a conversation about the products they trade and why, the advantages of trading NQ, the volatility of the tech sector, and trading multiple products. The hosts also discuss the traders who have inspired them and the importance of emotional control and discipline in trading. They share their good, bad, and ugly moments of the week and discuss ways to improve their process before wrapping up with some new bold predictions for the future!

    Sponsors and Friends

    Our podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 36 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!

    For anyone trading futures, check out Vantatrading.com. Founded by Mr. W Banks and Baba Yaga, they provide a ton of educational content with the focus of teaching aspiring traders how to build a repeatable, profitable process. You can find our exclusive affiliate link/discount code for Vanta ‘s subscription in our free discord server as well!

    If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**

    To contact us, you can email us directly at suggestions@financialineptitude.com 

    Be sure to follow us on FacebookTwitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! 

    Check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past!

    If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!

    If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!

    If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!

    About the Panelists:

    Baba Yaga:

    Solving problems, helping set goals and refining processes is the bulk of Baba's passion. He does that in many contexts, ranging from non-profits to real estate and everything in between. He focuses on market structure through the lens of TPO charting and executes based on volume, misplaced large orders and Delta. He loves the opening range breakout and typically trades the market from the "inside out."

    Follow Baba on Twitter

    Mr. Banks:

    Working as a commercial banker and trading on the side helped Mr. Banks develop his trading style into what it is today. As a banker, his main thought is: “What’s the worst that can happen and how can I mitigate that risk?” Taking that same thought process into trading has made him focus more on his trade setups. Trade with confidence, trade what the market gives and limit the unknown factors. 

    Follow Banks on Twitter

    Favorite Follows:

    Fleri

    Charles with The Brigade

    Trader Trash

    1JohnDough

    Perdue

    Rich Friesen

    Joel

    Macro Tactical

    Victorio Stefanov

    George Papazov



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    1h 23m | Jan 28, 2024
  • The Voices in Your Head - Ft. Cleo

    Taking over hosting duties this week is Cleo from the Vanta Trading Discord! Listen along as she takes the opportunity to learn more about Baba Yaga, Joel and Kyle in this open and honest conversation… why they started trading, biggest fears and the struggles they are currently dealing with.

    Sponsors and Friends

    Our podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 36 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!

    For anyone trading futures, check out Vantatrading.com. Founded by Mr. W Banks and Baba Yaga, they provide a ton of educational content with the focus of teaching aspiring traders how to build a repeatable, profitable process. You can find our exclusive affiliate link/discount code for Vanta ‘s subscription in our free discord server as well!

    If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**

    To contact us, you can email us directly at suggestions@financialineptitude.com 

    Be sure to follow us on FacebookTwitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! 

    Check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past!

    If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!

    If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!

    If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!

    About the Panelists:

    Baba Yaga:

    Solving problems, helping set goals and refining processes is the bulk of Baba's passion. He does that in many contexts, ranging from non-profits to real estate and everything in between. He focuses on market structure through the lens of TPO charting and executes based on volume, misplaced large orders and Delta. He loves the opening range breakout and typically trades the market from the "inside out."

    Follow Baba on Twitter

    Joel MC:

    Meet Joel, a dedicated and aspiring trader who has not only been a crucial part of Kyle's support system but has also embraced the trading journey with unmatched enthusiasm. As a power lineman, husband, and proud father of two wonderful daughters, Joel brings a unique blend of kindness, support, and motivation to the Band of Traders community.

    Joel's venture into trading wasn't merely a financial pursuit; it was a desire to actively engage with the market beyond traditional buy-and-hold ETF investing. Trading, particularly in futures, became more than just a financial endeavor for Joel. It evolved into a genuine passion, a game he enjoys playing, regardless of the monetary outcomes.

    What sets Joel apart is not just his passion, but his willingness to open up and share his struggles. In the often-challenging landscape of trading, Joel's authenticity and transparency create a supportive environment within the Band of Traders community. Beyond the charts and numbers, Joel has discovered a sense of camaraderie that extends beyond mere acquaintances – to what he now considers a brotherhood.

    Follow Joel on Twitter

    Cleo:

    Cleo has been learning to trade for the past 3 years and is an active member of the Vanta community. She is a facilitator, mediator, and teacher of communication and leadership. She sees the personal development opportunities available with trading and believes it is an amazing way to get to know oneself on a deeper level.



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    1h 6m | Jan 25, 2024
  • He Said Bold, Not Insane - Round Table

    Joining the Roundtable this week is Perdue, along with regulars Baba Yaga and Mr. Banks from Vanta Trading for an in-depth discussion on fear and how to manage it, followed by a topic chosen by last week’s prediction winner. The Good, Bad and Ugly features more highs and lows than usual, and we cap off the episode with some new Bold Predictions, including one that shocked us all!

    Sponsors and Friends

    Our podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 36 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!

    For anyone trading futures, check out Vantatrading.com. Founded by Mr. W Banks and Baba Yaga, they provide a ton of educational content with the focus of teaching aspiring traders how to build a repeatable, profitable process. You can find our exclusive affiliate link/discount code for Vanta ‘s subscription in our free discord server as well!

    If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**

    To contact us, you can email us directly at suggestions@financialineptitude.com 

    Be sure to follow us on FacebookTwitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! 

    Check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past!

    If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!

    If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!

    If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!

    About the Panelists:

    Baba Yaga:

    Solving problems, helping set goals and refining processes is the bulk of Baba's passion. He does that in many contexts, ranging from non-profits to real estate and everything in between. He focuses on market structure through the lens of TPO charting and executes based on volume, misplaced large orders and Delta. He loves the opening range breakout and typically trades the market from the "inside out."

    Follow Baba on Twitter

    Quarterly Theory Townhall

    Mr. Banks:

    Working as a commercial banker and trading on the side helped Mr. Banks develop his trading style into what it is today. As a banker, his main thought is: “What’s the worst that can happen and how can I mitigate that risk?” Taking that same thought process into trading has made him focus more on his trade setups. Trade with confidence, trade what the market gives and limit the unknown factors. 

    Follow Banks on Twitter

    Perdue:

    Meet Perdue, a resilient and successful small business owner who wears the hats of a dedicated father and husband with pride. Perdue's journey hasn't been paved with ease; instead, he is a testament to the belief in hard work, discipline, and the doggedpursuit of one's goals.

    Perdue is not just a successful business owner; he is also a seasoned trader with a diverse set of strategies. Countless hours spent backtesting and refining these strategies reflect his meticulous approach to trading. His dedication to mastering the craft positions him as a valuable contributor to the trading community. As a firm believer in the "Grind," Perdue chose to embrace putting in the work and serves as a example of how dedication and self-belief can propel you to great heights.

    A self-taught, no-nonsense trader, Perdue is unwaveringly supportive, but he doesn't sugarcoat the truth. His belief in discipline and hard work is not only evident in his own journey but extends to his interactions with others. When Perdue recognizes these qualities in fellow traders, he goes above and beyond to offer support, especially when they are navigating through challenges.

    Follow Perdue on Twitter

    Nothing Left but Ashes - Book Link



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    1h 5m | Jan 21, 2024
  • Chris Dover: If Kobe Bryant Was a Trader

    This week’s guest, Chris Dover (HMFIC at Pollinate trading) discusses his journey into trading and the differences between discretionary and systematic trading. He emphasizes the importance of accumulating experience and knowledge before diving into discretionary trading. Chris also introduces the concept of market regimes and explains how to identify and analyze different market environments. He highlights the significance of understanding the underlying incentives of the markets being traded and the role of statistical tools in evaluating trading systems. Chris also shares insights on trading crypto, emphasizing the importance of technical analysis in and how it can be more effective due to the higher proportion of retail traders in the crypto space. He also explains the significance of predictable and repeatable patterns in trading and the need for realistic expectations. Chris encourages traders to focus on their own risk management and practice backtesting to improve their skills. He concludes by discussing the discipline and edge required in trading and his bullish outlook for the market.

    Sponsors and Friends

    Our podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 38 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!

    For anyone trading futures, check out Vantatrading.com. Founded by Mr. W Banks and Baba Yaga, they provide a ton of educational content with the focus of teaching aspiring traders how to build a repeatable, profitable process. You can find our exclusive affiliate link/discount code for Vanta ‘s subscription in our free discord server as well!

    If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**

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    About Chris:

    Chris is a former US Marine, High Threat protection for US State Department personnel in Iraq and the President of Haiti. 

    A self-taught programmer, Chris has traded since 1999 and implemented discretionary and algorithmic trading as a prop trader and running Pollinate Capital, a crypto hedge fund which returned +6400% in it’s 4 month life before returning profits to the partners.  

    Chris trades multi asset, multi strategy algorithms in Equities, Futures, Currencies and Crypto markets. 

    Links:

    Pollinate Trading - Free Newsletter

    Subscribe to Chris’s YouTube

    Follow Chris on Twitter



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    1h 0m | Jan 18, 2024
  • Trading Plans and Parlays - Round Table

    Joining the Roundtable this week is Baba Yaga and Mr. Banks from Vanta Trading for a deep dive on all things related to trading plans, followed by a discussion about dealing with losses (Thank you Cleo for the suggestion!). The Good, Bad and Ugly segment features more good than bad this week and as always, we cap off the episode with some new Bold Predictions, this time for the weekend slate of NFL playoff games!

    Sponsors and Friends

    Our podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 36 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!

    For anyone trading futures, check out Vantatrading.com. Founded by Mr. W Banks and Baba Yaga, they provide a ton of educational content with the focus of teaching aspiring traders how to build a repeatable, profitable process. You can find our exclusive affiliate link/discount code for Vanta ‘s subscription in our free discord server as well!

    If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**

    To contact us, you can email us directly at suggestions@financialineptitude.com 

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    About the Panelists:

    Baba Yaga:

    Solving problems, helping set goals and refining processes is the bulk of Baba's passion. He does that in many contexts, ranging from non-profits to real estate and everything in between. He focuses on market structure through the lens of TPO charting and executes based on volume, misplaced large orders and Delta. He loves the opening range breakout and typically trades the market from the "inside out."

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    Mr. Banks:

    Working as a commercial banker and trading on the side helped Mr. Banks develop his trading style into what it is today. As a banker, his main thought is: “What’s the worst that can happen and how can I mitigate that risk?” Taking that same thought process into trading has made him focus more on his trade setups. Trade with confidence, trade what the market gives and limit the unknown factors. 

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    1h 22m | Jan 13, 2024
  • Retail Capital: The Day He Lost $80,000

    Retail Capital returns to the shop to talk about his recent road trip in the United States and his extended stay in France, before discussing his new project, Trade with Retail. After that, RC shares the story of the day he lost $80,000 and how it changed his approach to risk management. He discusses the balance between manual trading and algorithmic trading and the importance of journaling in his trading journey.

    In this conversation, Retail Capital and Kyle discuss various aspects of trading, the struggle with patience, improving trading setups through analysis, goals for the year, and developing a bulletproof trading framework.

    Sponsors and Friends

    Our podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 38 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!

    For anyone trading futures, check out Vantatrading.com. Founded by Mr. W Banks and Baba Yaga, they provide a ton of educational content with the focus of teaching aspiring traders how to build a repeatable, profitable process. You can find our exclusive affiliate link/discount code for Vanta ‘s subscription in our free discord server as well!

    If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**

    To contact us, you can email us directly at suggestions@financialineptitude.com 

    Be sure to follow us on FacebookTwitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! 

    Check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past!

    If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!

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    About Retail Capital:

    Retail started trading a decade ago and has blown accounts while having a lot of fun, pain, and tears along the way. In 2022, he turned pro, a decision that has been the best choice he has ever made. He recognizes that he is far from being the greatest trader out there, but he loves what does and works every day towards becoming one of the best scalpers. Retail also has a passion for programming and he develops algos that trade live with real $. He mostly trade $NQ and $BTC (more recently).

    Links:

    Retail Capital Substack

    Trade with Retail - Podcast

    Follow Retail on Twitter



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    48m | Jan 11, 2024
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