Limit Up! Podcast

Mindset is key when it comes to training. So how do you protect your mental capital? This week on Limit Up! Jack is talking to George Papazov of TRADEPRO Academy. George shares his strategies for keeping a performance mindset and discusses why education and community-minded trading companies are great for individual traders.

With news of the coronavirus sweeping the markets, now is a prime example of market volatility. We’re bringing back one of TopstepTrader’s most experienced market broadcasters, Eddie Horn, to discuss his advice for handling market volatility whether you’re brand new to trading or a pro. Listen for Eddie’s practical advice and stay tuned for Part Two.

Humans are optimistic by nature, and when it comes to trading, a little too optimistic. This week on Limit Up! Jack and Dan are speaking with Anne-Marie Baiynd about the psychology of being a good trader. Trading is not intuitive and is a skill that needs to be acquired. The key? Mastering risk management.

Last week we talked about how to break into prop trading. But once you’re in…what do you do? This week we’re going to dive deep and talk about what it’s like to be a prop trader day in and day out. TopstepTrader’s own, Matt Murnighan, returns for Part Two of our interview. Join us for a candid talk about the daily grind and burnout.

Have you been interested in getting into props trading or derivatives but don’t know where to start? On today’s episode of Limit Up! Jack and Dan are talking to Matt Murnighan, a Topstep Trader engineer who started out as a props trader. In an effort to shine a light on how traders break into the industry, each will share how they got their starts and what it was like cutting teeth as a trader during the Great Recession. Listen in next week for Part Two.

Limit Up’s own Dan Hodgman has talked before about growing up with a trader for a father. This week we’ll hear from the man himself! Dan Hodgman Sr. joins Jack and his son for a conversation about what trading looked like during different parts of his career. If you’ve been wondering what the full picture of a career in trading looks like, this is the episode for you! Dan shares his best tips and wisdom on how to achieve a productive, fulfilling career either on the floor or in front of a computer.

Futures trading is relatively recent having only been pioneered in the 70s. Today on Limit Up! we’re speaking to Dr. Richard Sandor, the man who orchestrated the first futures contract and has since gone on to revolutionize trading several times over. Jeff and Dr. Sandor discuss the fundamentals of trading and Dr. Sandor’s new LIBOR alternative, AMERIBOR.

With so much misinformation circulating online, it's more important than ever to have old school journalists and newspapers providing high-quality reporting. That's why we've brought in Gregory Zuckerman of The Wall Street Journal to talk to Jeff about the state of the media and his predictions for the biggest stories on the horizon in the world of finance. Listen in to learn about Gregory's process and why media organizations are booming despite the hostile news environment.

Have you wondered what it takes to be a top trader? This week, Jack, Dan, and John have a roundtable discussion on the habits and attributes they’ve seen in highly successful traders. The trio also announces the five winners of the listener survey!

Crypto is not new. Whether it’s blockchain or bitcoin, misconceptions abound in the digital currency space. To help us sort through the noise, our guest today, Brock Connelly, is here to talk crypto and offers advice on how you can get started trading in crypto futures. Tune in!