Futures Radio Show

Matt Smith

Director of Commodity Research at ClipperData │ Twitter: @mattvsmith01

Record Date: 10/11/16

Today we had an incredibly knowledgeable guest when it comes to the oil markets. Especially when it comes to tracking oil across the globe. He’s the director of commodity research at Clipper Data, Matt Smith.

Being primarily a technical trader when it comes to oil, after speaking with Matt today I was reminded how important fundamentals are when it comes to the price of oil.  Especially to the major oil players…Instead of waiting for the weekly inventory numbers, they are live tracking the flow of oil on a day by day basis.  He reveals the incredible technology that clipper data is using to help traders.

I asked Matt why (more…)

Fari Hamzei

Author of “Master Traders: Strategies for Superior Returns from Today’s Top Traders” │ Founder of Hamzei Analytics │

Twitter: @HamzeiAnalytics

Record Date: 10/3/16

Today we talked to a very intelligent trader who has an amazing backstory about how he got started in the industry.  He is the author of the book Master Traders, founder of Hamzei analytics, and is a nationally ranked market timer. His name is Fari Hamzei.

Fari gives us his thoughts on Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse having a heavy influence on the S&P these days and some possible trade opportunities that he’ll be watching for. Then he talks about using his unique indicators to help traders discover the elegance and structure of the market.

Finally, Fari tells us the story of his most chaotic trading day.  It was (more…)

Guest:

Scott Redler

Chief Strategist T3Live/T3TradingGroup │ frequent CNBC/Bloomberg/Fox Biz Guest │ Twitter: @RedDogT3

Record Date: 9/27/16

Dear Traders,

Hello and welcome to episode 90 of Futures Radio Show.

Today we talked to a very successful trader that had an amazing journey on his path to becoming a professional. He is a respected trader in the industry and is frequently giving market commentary on CNBC, Bloomberg and Fox Business News.  He’s the Chief Strategic Officer at T3 Live and T3 Trading Group. His name is Scott Redler.

To start the discussion, we talk about Trump and Hilary, and how he will approach trading during the election. We then move to trader instincts and how important it is to focus on market reactions pertaining to news events.

Lastly, Scott talks technicals in a few names that he’s focused on and shares some useful advice for how stock traders can utilize the futures market. It was great speaking with Scott today, he’s a really intelligent trader who all market participants can learn a lot from.  Thank you all for listening, please enjoy this episode. (more…)

Rachel Shasha

Founder of Sassy Options │ Twitter: @Sassy_SPY

Record Date: 9/20/16

Today we talked to a very intelligent guest. She originally comes from a psychology background, but fell into trading because she loved the action. She’s the founder of sassy options… her name is Rachel Shasha.

In this episode, we talk about how she uses open interest to trade options and how futures traders can implement it into their trading. We dive into the realm of psychology and trading, and how important it is to find balance in your life.

Lastly, Rachel gives us her short, medium, and long-term projections in the S&P. I really enjoyed speaking to Rachel we had a lot in common and we had a great discussion.

Thank you for listening, please enjoy this episode. (more…)

Larry McDonald

Report: https://www.thebeartrapsreport

Managing Director: Global Head of Macro Strategy with ACG Analytics and The Founder & Editor of The Bear Traps Report

Recorded on: 9/13/16

Today we have a special guest on the show he’s the founder of the Bear Traps Report, author of a NY Times bestselling book titled “A Colossal Failure of Common Sense:  The Inside Story to the Collapse of Lehman Brothers” , and a CNBC Contributor,  His name is Larry McDonald. He’s also an ex-Lehman VP and today happens to be the 8th Anniversary of the Lehman Brothers collapse.

Today Larry talks to us about how the recent shift in presidential polls is contributing to the recent volatility in the stock market, and what he sees from here on out. He further explains how the political race will affect the US federal reserve policy, and ultimately affect the markets.

We discuss the remainder of 2016 and what is in stores for rate hikes, and also how the leveraged system is affecting oil prices.

I really enjoyed this interview with Larry, he shared a ton of great insight. Please listen closely and enjoy the episode… (more…)

JJ Kinahan

Chief Market Strategist at TD Ameritrade

Recorded on: 9/6/16

Today we have a returning guest, he is the chief market strategist at TD Ameritrade, and author of the upcoming book Essential Option Strategies. His name is JJ Kinahan.

Today, JJ reminds us how important it is to get educated, and learn what type of trader or investor you want to be before diving into the business. We also discuss the current market, and what traders can do in this slow environment.

Finally, JJ and I explain how a professional will scale into their positions, and how they trade in partials when price fluctuates.

We had a great discussion that any trader or investor can learn from. Thank you for listening. Please enjoy the episode! (more…)

Brynne Kelly

Energy and Financial Markets Professional. Specializes in Electricity, Nat. Gas, and Crude Oil.

Today we have a professional energy trader whose managed multi-million dollar trading desks and has been a hedge fund portfolio manager specializing in electricity, natural gas, and crude oil. Her name is Brynne Kelly, and she has an unbelievable amount of experience as a trader.

She explains her daily process preparing for the trading day, why she prefers macro trends over technical analysis, and how to manage major price swings in the energy markets.

She provides incredible insight into the world of Natural Gas trading, and gives us her thoughts on the Clean Power Act and how she sees it all playing out.This is a must-listen-to interview for any trader that’s focusing their efforts around the energy markets, as we can all learn a ton of information from Brynne’s experiences.

Thank you for listening and Please enjoy this episode. (more…)

Prof. Steve Hanke

Applied Economist | Senior Fellow & Director of the #TroubledCurrencies Project @CatoInstitute | FX & Commodities Trader | Reagan White House Alum

Today we have a very special guest for everyone. He is a man that predicted the OPEC collapse in the 80’s and has 63 years of trading under his belt. Professor of Applied Economics at John Hopkins University Mr. Steve Hanke.

There is a lot to learn in this interview as we cover why most market participants are confused about money, the economy, and the markets. Professor Hanke explains why we need to be looking more at bank money rather than fed money, and why the Fed is not in a hurry to tighten. (more…)

Guest:

Edward Harrison – Founder of Credit Writedowns and Producer of Boom Bust

Dear Traders,

Today we’ll hear from an ex-diplomat for the U.S Government and now founder of the blog “Credit Writedowns” and producer of Boom Bust. His name is Edward Harrison and he’s a macro-economist and alumni of both Dartmouth and Columbia.

He gives us an idea of where we’re at in the business cycle, and his reasoning to watch the jobs numbers for a possible recession trigger. Edward gives us great insight into the bond market, and explains why it is not a bubble, but instead it’s just a market signal.

Finally, he tells us his thoughts on the U.S wage growth and it not being suitable for the Fed’s future rate-hikes. A lot of great information today from Edward, thank you for listening, please enjoy this episode.

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Guest:

Ari Pine – President and Head Trader at TradeCo Global

Dear Traders,

Today we have a special guest for you on the show, his name is Ari Pine and he’s the President and Head Trader at TradeCo Global – a TT owned prop trading group.

Ari talks about gold and how it’s impacted by the velocity of money. He also explains how people can now use gold as an income producing asset. He also talks about his techniques to hedge for volatility and how he incorporates the fundamentals into his trading.

We discuss a chart that he shared with us about the relative value and how he is using it to spot changes in Gold and other precious metal trends. Finally, Ari explains to us how the central banks are currently trying to create some inflation in the economy.

This was all very interesting to learn, so pay attention and listen closely. Thank you for listening, hope you enjoy this episode.

Date: 8/11/16

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