Convergent Trading

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Convergent Trading episodes

June 02, 2022Public Webinar – Anatomy of a Trade
Market Theory, Technical Analysis, and other Trading Concepts are important elements in a trader’s learning endeavors. However, sometimes the best way to learn is to cut through the theory and take a look at how a professional trader goes about executing in markets live. Each morning during the Trader Bite, FuturesTrader71 lays out his scenarios for the upcoming session. In this webinar, we’ll take a look at how he executes these scenarios and updates his market biases, if necessary, as the session plays out. He’ll show us the soup to nuts process on how he develops trading ideas live during the session.
During this webinar we’ll cover:
Laying Out the Pre-Market Plan

Analyzing and Navigating the Open

The Trigger Point to Execute Our Trade

Trade Management

Closing and Completing the Trade Cycle
1 hr 21 min
April 22, 2022How to Grow a Small Trading Account w/ FT71
Oftentimes, traders are underfunded and over-leveraged. For many of us, the goal is to take a small amount of money and turn that into a large amount of money. To achieve this lofty endeavor, it is critical that traders give themselves the best chance at success. In this webinar, FuturesTrader71 will walk us through how he would approach growing a small account in today’s markets.
During this webinar we cover:
The 8 pre-requisites to knowing you are ready to grow your small account

Setting a clear and actionable process for trading

How would a professional/prop trader approach growing?
1 hr 3 min
March 22, 2022Understanding Market Behavior Using Statistics w/ FuturesTrader71
This is a Convergent Member-Exclusive webinar that we’re releasing publicly for the very first time! Here’s a chance to get a deeper look into the education provided in our community. In the webinar, we perform a statistics-based study and help traders to get thinking about how to implement these practices in their own trading.
During the webinar we cover:
Historical probabilities and what they are

What historical probabilities aren’t and can’t offer

Why do people get lost in statistical discussions

How extracted statistical information can be used

A walk-through example of generating a preliminary statistic from which we can build a setup with an edge
39 min
March 22, 2022 How to Master the Mental Game of Trading, Trading Psychology - w/ Jared Tendler
In this webinar, we are joined by Jared Tendler, a performance coach revered across several competitive disciplines. Jared works with some of the world's leading traders, poker players, professional golfers, and Esports athletes. FuturesTrader71 and Jared discuss the Mental Game, and insights from his new book: The Mental Game of Trading.
1 hr 4 min
February 18, 2022How to Survive & Profit in High Volatility Markets w/FuturesTrader71
Volatility is a double-edged sword. On one side, the greater the volatility, also the greater the opportunity for traders. On the other side, volatility often results in traders deviating from their trading plan, trading from a more emotional state, and incurring loss streaks. It is critical that traders have a plan for the various market regimes and conditions. In this webinar, FuturesTrader71 will discuss the adjustments traders should make to compensate for times of higher volatility.
During this webinar we discuss:
How can we recognize when volatility has increased & when an adjustment is necessary

How do we compensate for volatility in our sizing, stops, and targets

How do we manage heightened emotions, overtrading, and FOMO during volatility?
1 hr 5 min
November 19, 2021How to Trade Futures Like a Professional Day Trader w/ FuturesTrader71 | Convergent Trading
In this special Public Event, we address how to approach trading like a professional trader working on a prop desk, and how you can implement these practices in your own trading.
During the webinar we cover:
What prop traders think about that retail traders do not

Key differences between Prop vs Self-Directed accounts

Approaching risk management like a professional

How to effectively use leverage

Scalping as a day trader - pros and cons

How to assess where you’re at in your development

When should I become a full-time trader?

When can you set a tighter stop loss?

What scale out of your position?

Becoming a pro while having a full-time job
1 hr 26 min
October 21, 2021 Common Traits of Successful Traders w/ Anthony Crudele
During this Trader Spotlight Session, we will welcome back Anthony Crudele to share his insights on what he believes to be the Common Traits of Successful Traders.
Anthony has over 20 years of experience in trading Futures and cut his teeth on the floor of the CME as one of the youngest members in the CME Group’s history. He continues to trade Futures today and is also actively involved in Crypto markets. Anthony is the host of Futures Radio Show, and has an excellent YouTube Channel. Over the years, he’s spoken with and interviewed hundreds of highly successful traders, including FuturesTrader71 on numerous occasions, and has gathered many key insights from other industry professionals.
56 min
September 17, 2021 Inflation, Fed Tapering, & What It Means w/ Jeff Snider
In this webinar, we are excited to welcome back Jeff Snider. Jeff has appeared in previous Trader Spotlights to highlight the massive Repo Market and is a prominent voice in the global macro space.

Jeff is the Head of Global Investment Research at Alhambra Investments. Alhambra currently manages over 230 million in assets for more than 200 clients. The firm believes its thorough market and economic research that drives its strategies are what differentiates them from the competition. Jeff spearheads those investment research efforts.
59 min
August 19, 2021Inside the Mind of a Fund Trader w/ Kelly Farrell
In this webinar, we have on Kelly Farrell of Diamond Capital Management. Diamond Capital Management is a fund specializing in S&P 500 Futures and Options products. Their systematic and proprietary rules-based investing program touts competitive returns relative to the S&P 500 Index with lower volatility and drawdowns, which is the fund’s goal. Kelly is a portfolio manager with over 30 years of investment experience and has an extensive background as a professional trader. Kelly is an “Other Time Frame” (OTF) participant and discusses with us her approach to markets.
During the webinar we discuss:
Kelly’s journey into becoming a fund manager

How the fund arrives at its edge

The multifaceted trading approach the fund executes

How a fund manager looks at risk
1 hr 3 min
July 15, 2021 Mastering the Mental Game of Trading w/ Jared Tendler
What do the world’s best professional athletes, poker players, and traders have in common? They’ve each developed a Mental Game to support performance at the highest level.
In this webinar, we are joined by Jared Tendler, a performance coach revered across multiple disciplines. Jared works with some of the world’s leading poker players, traders, professional golfers, and Esports athletes. Jared will discuss the Mental Game, and insights from his new book: The Mental Game of Trading.
1 hr 4 min