Speculators Podcast

➡️ Where You Can Find Paul Asmar
YouTube:  @paulasmar
CamelbackTrading: CamelbackTrading.org

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Join us in this candid conversation with 40-year market veteran: Paul Asmar. Paul started on the floor back in 1983 and has some incredibly unique & insightful experiences to share from those days. But his 25-year career as a market-making specialist abruptly came to an end right before the Global Financial Crisis in 2008. Discover how he saved his trading career in 2011 with the help of a good friend who introduced him to market profile in this episode of the Speculators Podcast.

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HERE'S WHAT WE COVER:
0:00 Welcoming Paul Asmar: A Market Profile Expert
2:59 The Journey to Mastery in Market Profile Trading
3:57 Paul's Early Days on the Trading Floor
4:58 Delving into the Unique World of Trading Specialists
6:31 A Day in the Life of a Trading Specialist: Roles and Responsibilities
9:11 Transitioning from the Golden Era of Trading Floors
13:24 The Inspiring Journey Behind Camelback Trading
15:14 Paul's Daily Routine: From Morning Prep to Trading Activities
20:46 Identifying the Winning Side at the Open: What to Look For
22:56 Trading as an Art: How a Market Profile Trader Views the Market
24:47 The Many Hats of a Specialist
25:50 The Changes and Constants in Trading
27:51 Debunking Market Manipulation: A Trader's Take on Self-Accountability
29:34 The Pros and Cons of Social Media for Aspiring Traders
33:22 Striking the Balance Between Rules and Discretion in Trading
36:12 The Role of Discretion in Successful Trading
40:41 The Importance of Defining Risk Parameters in Futures Trading
45:42 Mastering Products vs. Mastering Trading Methods
47:23 Common Issues Faced by New Traders
50:17 The Reasons Why Many Traders Fail
52:52 Building Confidence through Consistent Trading

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WHO IS KORBS → HOST OF SPECULATORS PODCAST:
My name is Aaron Korbs and I'm a professional Futures trader specializing in Auction Market Theory, Volume Profile & Order Flow. I'm also the founder of Tradacc.com.

Tradacc is a trading education, training, and mentorship platform where I help traders leverage institutional capital using my volume profile methodology through courses like Volume Profile Formula™, Funding Accelerator™ & Profile Method™.

Happy Trading & Watch Your Risk
- Korbs

#PaulAsmar #CamelbackTrading #SpeculatorsPodcast

Risk Disclaimer: https://go.tradacc.com/Risk

➡️ Where You Can Find Peter Reznicek
YouTube:  @shadowtrader01
ShadowTrader: ShadowTrader.net [Exclusive 10% Discount Code: SP10]

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Join us in this fascinating conversation with Peter Reznicek: a 20yrs+ market veteran who has been actively trading since 2000 and running ShadowTrader since 2006. Through the ShadowTrader platform, Reznicek provides Peter's Pre-Market Perspective for daily key levels & scenarios, as well as a Weekly Options Advisory service. Discover his short-term, technical analysis-based approach featuring a heavy dose of market profile for contextual analysis and weekly options for expressing risk.

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HERE'S WHAT WE COVER:
0:00 Peter's week in trading, including Nvidia analysis
1:53 Trading Approach: Short-Term Focus and Option Strategies
4:10 Morning Prep: Pre-Market Reports for Market Analysis
5:20 Market Beliefs: Markets Driven by Human Emotions, Not Random
8:34 Peter on choosing primary products for trading
9:49 Unlocking the morning rituals for successful trading
12:18 Why Market Profile beats other charts for market analysis
14:28 Peter's end-of-day trading analysis routine
15:21 Exploring life beyond trading
16:43 Shadow Trader's backstory
17:55 Dissecting the key elements of a successful trading business
20:12 Weeding out the gamblers: The core principle of Shadow Trader
21:42 Unveiling the foundations of a good trade
22:43 Volume vs. Market Profile
25:05 Can anyone become a trader?
26:08 The pitfall of relying solely on lagging indicators
28:55 The Right Personality for Trading: Unpacking the Necessary Traits
31:15 Overcoming trading struggles
33:26 The Discipline Dilemma: Overcoming Early Trading Challenges
36:21 Mastering trading discipline over time
39:08 The value of Forward Testing over Backtesting
41:24 Tracking the Right KPIs: More than just numbers
43:52 Key reasons to exit a position beyond P&L concerns

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WHO IS KORBS → HOST OF SPECULATORS PODCAST:
My name is Aaron Korbs and I'm a professional Futures trader specializing in Auction Market Theory, Volume Profile & Order Flow. I'm also the founder of Tradacc.com.

Tradacc is a trading education, training, and mentorship platform where I help traders leverage institutional capital using my volume profile methodology through courses like Volume Profile Formula™, Funding Accelerator™ & Profile Method™.

Happy Trading & Watch Your Risk
- Korbs

#ShadowTrader #PeterReznicek #SpeculatorsPodcast

Risk Disclaimer: https://go.tradacc.com/Risk

➡️ Where You Can Find Jason Shapiro
Crowded Market Report: CrowdedMarketReport.com
Featured in Unknown Market Wizards By Jack Schwager

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Join Korbs in this eye-opening conversation with veteran trader, Jason Shapiro. Discover how an introduction by a friend named Bill led to Shapiro being featured in Jack Schwager's latest book: Unknown Market Wizards. Learn how he approaches markets from a contrarian perspective and urges developing traders to ask themselves this one incredibly important question: What are you doing differently from the masses?

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HERE'S WHAT WE COVER:
0:00 Introduction to the Market Wizard - Jason Shapiro
0:49 Unveiling Market Wizard Title
3:21 Advice for Aspiring Market Wizards: Achieving Success
6:35 Discovering the Contrarian Approach
7:23 Swing Trading Defined: Jason's Unique Approach to Riding Major Market Turns
8:27 Jason's Diverse Portfolio
10:30 How Jason Navigates Market Reentries
11:59 Jason's Intensive Screen Time and Portfolio Management
16:15 Weekend Routine: Trading Preparation and Reflection
20:13 The Challenge of Predicting Market Randomness and Managing Emotions in Trading
27:07 The Pitfalls of Day Trading: A Perspective from Over 30 Years in the Industry
29:43 A Lifelong Passion for Trading and No Plans to Retire
36:03 Navigating the Forex Market: Advice for Aspiring Traders
39:10 Jason's Expert Advice for Seasoned Traders
46:02 Learning from Losses: Why Every Trader Must Go Through Tough Times
50:53 The Significance of Analyzing Trade Performance
52:14 Venturing into YouTube: Jason's Journey into Sharing Trading Insights
55:55 Jason's Perspective on AI in Trading

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WHO IS KORBS → HOST OF SPECULATORS PODCAST:
My name is Aaron Korbs and I'm a professional Futures trader specializing in Auction Market Theory, Volume Profile & Order Flow. I'm also the founder of Tradacc.com.

Tradacc is a trading education, training, and mentorship platform where I help traders leverage institutional capital using my volume profile methodology through courses like Volume Profile Formula™, Funding Accelerator™ & Profile Method™.

Happy Trading & Watch Your Risk
- Korbs

#JasonShapiro #CrowdedMarketReport #UnknownMarketWizards #SpeculatorsPodcast

Risk Disclaimer: https://go.tradacc.com/Risk

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Join Korbs as he uncovers Austin Silver's personal journey from DJ and life insurance salesman to highly successful day trader and trading coach. Learn how the 28 year old ASFX founder and new father manages family dynamics, drowns out the noise on social media, and optimizes his health & performance through data tracking. This episode is full of can't-miss nuggets of wisdom from Austin. His mantra at ASFX: Do it Less. Do it Better. Do it Bigger.

 ➡️ Where You Can Find Austin Silver
Website: https://asfx.biz
YouTube: @AustinSilverFX

HERE'S WHAT WE COVER:
0:44 Impact of Fatherhood: Debunking the "Life-Changing" Myth
3:12 Austin's Future Plans and Overcoming Family Challenges
7:07 Trading Journey - From Life Insurance to Day Trading
9:51 The Balance of Technical Analysis and Fundamentals in Austin's Strategy
14:30 A Day in the Life of Austin: Trading Routine
21:01 The Pitfall of Overcomplicating Trading
24:03 Austin Reveals His Secret Tool For Tracking Sleep
29:01 Buying Power: The Benefits of Funded Accounts
35:33 Diversifying Beyond Forex Companies
37:23 The Essence of a Professional Trader
39:39 Realistic Expectations for Funded Accounts
42:39 The Full-Time Trading Dilemma
43:04 Trading for Passion vs. Money
44:27 Austin's Personal Trading Journey and Future Goals
45:33 Time Over Money: The Impermanence of Life And Value of Experiences
47:56 Strategies for Successful Forex Trading
51:32 Forex vs. Futures
54:45 Differentiating Genuine Trading From Gambling
56:02 Investment in Learning: Prioritizing Mentorship Before Major Trading
59:18 Embracing The Trading Journey For Consistent Success
1:03:37 The Real Side of Trading

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WHO IS KORBS → HOST OF SPECULATORS PODCAST:
My name is Aaron Korbs and I'm a professional Futures trader specializing in Auction Market Theory, Volume Profile & Order Flow. I'm also the founder of Tradacc.com.

Tradacc is a trading education, training, and mentorship platform where I help traders leverage institutional capital using my volume profile methodology through courses like Volume Profile Formula™, Funding Accelerator™ & Profile Method™.

Happy Trading & Watch Your Risk
- Korbs

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Risk Disclaimer: https://go.tradacc.com/Risk

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Join us as Merritt Black shares his remarkable journey from a small town in Alabama to becoming a head Futures Trader in New York. Learn about his value-based trading approach and exclusive focus on active intraday trading in the futures market. Discover the key insights he gained from trading at SMB Capital and starting his own firm, Apteros Trading.

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➡️ Where You Can Find Merritt Black
YouTube: @ApterosTrading 
Website: ApterosTrading.com

HERE'S WHAT WE COVER:
1:51 Introduction and welcoming Merritt Black
3:00 The impact of the movie "The Pursuit of Happiness" on Merritt's life
5:08 Merritt shares about his big move from Alabama to New York for work
10:06 What unique approach and strategy does Merritt use in the trading market
15:33 How does Merritt approach value-based trading, including swing trading & options
18:11 Merritt's approach to handling the execution portion of his trades
20:42 What does a typical day look like in the life of Merritt
29:18 Merritt's approach to short-term trading amidst algorithmic market activity
32:18 What is Merritt's approach to risk mitigation and profit securing in trading
40:19 How does Merritt define a losing trade in his trading strategy
44:28 Merritt's insights on recognizing natural trading aptitudes and trader evolution
1:00:57 What mental strategies does Merritt use to maintain focus during trading
1:14:45 Merritt's use of meditation to control impulses in trading
1:18:23 Merritt's view on scaling intraday Futures trading to a million-dollar business
1:27:52 How does Merritt perceive the difficulty in trading
1:37:23 Merritt's advice on evaluating trading decisions

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WHO IS KORBS → HOST OF SPECULATORS PODCAST:
My name is Aaron Korbs and I'm a professional Futures trader specializing in Auction Market Theory, Volume Profile & Order Flow. I'm also the founder of Tradacc.com.

Tradacc is a trading education, training, and mentorship platform where I help traders leverage institutional capital using my volume profile methodology through courses like Volume Profile Formula™, Funding Accelerator™ & Profile Method™.

Happy Trading & Watch Your Risk
- Korbs

#merrittblack #apterostrading #nadro #smbcapital #speculatorspodcast

Risk Disclaimer: https://go.tradacc.com/Risk

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Join us for an enlightening conversation with Michael Patak, Topstep's founder. In this video, we discuss his personal experience with trading, the evolution of Topstep, and his take on the online funding industry. This is a must-watch for anyone interested in trading futures.

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HERE'S WHAT WE COVER:
00:28 Introduction the founder and CEO of TopStep
02:47 Michael's trading backstory
03:21 Early business ventures and initial trading failures
06:17 Michael's rise in the trading pit
8:20 Current activities and launching of TopStep TV
9:30 Creation of the online prop space
10:03 Michael's recruitment strategy for his prop firm
13:01 The start of TopStep's success
16:29 Reflection on the closure of the trading floor
19:00 Michael's busy life as a family man and CEO
22:41 Michael's daily trading schedule
25:00 Michael's perspective on the overall health of the online funding industry
34:13 The future outlook of the online prop funding industry
37:05 Introducing the concept of trading combine to evaluate and develop traders' skills
40:30 Upcoming developments at TopStep
43:25 Understanding funding models and transparent payout policies
48:22 Common similarities among traders who fail to get funded
50:37 Michael's advice for passing the combine
54:48 The threshold for failed combines before exploring alternative paths

WHO IS KORBS → HOST OF SPECULATORS PODCAST:
My name is Aaron Korbs and I'm a professional Futures trader specializing in Auction Market Theory, Volume Profile & Order Flow. I'm also the founder of Tradacc.com.

Tradacc is a trading education, training, and mentorship platform where I help traders leverage institutional capital using my volume profile methodology through courses like Volume Profile Formula™, Funding Accelerator™ & Profile Method™.

Happy Trading & Watch Your Risk
- Korbs

#Topstep #FuturesTrading #SpeculatorsPodcast

Risk Disclaimer: https://go.tradacc.com/Risk

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In this episode of the Speculators Podcast, we're joined by Andres Granger, Head of Trade at Active Digital. Andres takes us on a journey from his days trading futures to his current role managing one of the top-performing crypto funds of 2022. He shares personal insights, talks about the fund's award-winning strategies, and discusses their recent nominations at the Hedgeweek European Digital Assets Awards. Don't miss out on this riveting tale of a trader's evolution!

➡️ Where You Can Find Andres Granger
Twitter: @AndresTrades
Website: ActiveDigital.Fund

HERE'S WHAT WE COVER:
00:23 Introduction to Andres Granger
01:56 Andres' early trading journey
08:23 How Andres came into contact with Gary Norden
17:08 Transitioning from independent trading to online prop trading
32:26 Andres' working environment during his first day at the firm
35:28 Distinctiveness of the Korean and American Market
36:23 Andres shares the lack of strategy and institutional tools at the firm
40:02 Andres' previous experience trading different markets
40:45 Unique opportunities in the crypto markets
42:41 The concept of scalping in trading, its misuse in the industry, and its original meaning
43:18 Comparing scalping in crypto markets to other markets
45:03 Andres' daily routine as the Head Trader at a crypto fund
50:25 Andres' talks about his trading volume and the importance of speed
54:41 Common regret of missing out on major price increases
55:29 Andres' personal trading habits
1:00:27 The significance of staying updated in the crypto sphere and scam alert
1:01:11 Andres' response to the FTX incident and its impact on his trading approach
1:03:52 Scepticism towards Luna's system and potential fallouts
1:05:42 Importance of self-reliance in crypto, illustrated by Luna's case
1:06:55 Highlighting the success of being one of the few audited funds with positive returns in a challenging market
1:10:01 What does Andres do during challenging trading days
1:16:09 What might happen to Bitcoin in the future
1:30:00 The benefits of starting with real trades in the market
1:33:28 Andres' perspective on Crypto trading bots

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WHO IS KORBS → HOST OF SPECULATORS PODCAST:
My name is Aaron Korbs and I'm a professional Futures trader specializing in Auction Market Theory, Volume Profile & Order Flow. I'm also the founder of Tradacc.com.

Tradacc is a trading education, training, and mentorship platform where I help traders leverage institutional capital using my volume profile methodology through courses like Volume Profile Formula™, Funding Accelerator™ & Profile Method™.

Happy Trading & Watch Your Risk
- Korbs

#daytrading #tradingpodcast #speculatorspodcast

➡️ Where You Can Find Humbled Trader
YouTube: @HumbledTraderOfficial
Website: HumbledTrader.com

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Join us for an exclusive episode of the Speculators Podcast with Shay, the Humbled Trader! We dive deep into her trading journey and personal life, discussing topics like work/life balance, travel adventures, market volatility, trading strategies, and more. Learn about her early-bird daily routine, her love for VWAP, and how her YouTube channel evolved from a hobby to a passion project. Discover Shay's insights on the growing presence of female traders, her life outside trading, and her unique approach to the world of trading. Be sure not to miss this enthralling conversation—hit the like button, leave a comment, and subscribe for more content!

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HERE'S WHAT WE COVER:
00:45 Introduction and welcoming Humbled Trader
01:26 Humbled Trader being a homebody and her daily routine
04:47 Humbled Trader's car troubles with the Corolla
07:31 Humbled Trader's perspective on the current state of the stock market
08:39 Humbled Trader's trading backstory
10:50 What’s the meaning behind the Humbled Trader logo
12:10 Humbled Trader's mentor
14:20 Humbled Trader's viewpoint regarding the bank situation
15:55 What a typical day looks like for Humbled Trader
23:33 What is the motivation behind Humbled Trader's hard work
25:50 Humbled Trader's go-to stocks to trade
27:27 Humbled Trader's Youtube growing strategy
32:18 What Humbled Trader thinks of online Funding companies
35:49 How does Humbled Trader describe the general state of the retail trader space
40:56 Getting to know Humbled Trader on a more personal level
45:00 Humbled Trader's perspective on the stigma around women trading in the markets
48:14 Humbled Trader's advice for those seeking to generate passive income with trading
53:40 How Humbled Trader go about keeping track of her trades
59:42 Humbled Trader's chart set up
1:01:17 How has Korbs' experience been with trading while traveling
1:04:30 Korbs' travel itinerary for the year
1:06:11 How does Korbs go about packing his luggage when he travels

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WHO IS KORBS → HOST OF SPECULATORS PODCAST:
My name is Aaron Korbs and I'm a professional Futures trader specializing in Auction Market Theory, Volume Profile & Order Flow. I'm also the founder of Tradacc.com.

Tradacc is a trading education, training, and mentorship platform where I help traders leverage institutional capital using my volume profile methodology through courses like Volume Profile Formula™, Funding Accelerator™ & Profile Method™.

Happy Trading & Watch Your Risk
- Korbs

#HumbledTrader #SpeculatorsPodcast #FemaleTraders #StockTrading

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In this Speculators Podcast's episode, Korbs interviews Michael Huddleston aka ICT. We learn his path to discovering Smart Money Trading, why he thinks the profile method works for me even though he doesn't use volume profile himself, and why he loves day trading futures. Inner Circle Trader is the man behind many popular trading concepts, such as "Order Block" and "Fair Value Gap."

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HERE'S WHAT WE COVER:
1:35 ICT revealing his face for the first time on podcast
2:08 ICT kicking off 2023 and getting into a new space
4:04 ICT story that led him into trading
7:20 How was for ICT trading in the 90s
10:43 ICT getting winning streak for 9 months as an early trader
16:00 ICT early years of posting got approached by a government agency
22:30 The number 1 reason why ICT does what he does
26:56 ICT approach to trading
34:30 What ICT thinks about Korbs and his trading approach
36:12 ICT challenges traders on Price Action
37:04 ICT Youtube growing strategy
38:45 ICT mission in 1 sentence
39:44 What was the birth of ICT?
41:38 Concepts developed and authored by ICT over the years
48:05 What’s the meaning behind the ICT logo?
51:42 ICT being "The Ghost In The Machine"
54:01 What ICT aim in the community
59:00 Is ICT community a cult?
1:02:09 What ICT thinks about Korbs trading live
1:03:07 Korbs' community vs ICT’s community
1:04:12 What is something ICT wants to be remembered for?
1:09:42 Korbs and ICT on the feeling of making money with trading

WHO IS KORBS → HOST OF SPECULATORS PODCAST:
My name is Aaron Korbs and I'm a professional Futures trader specializing in Auction Market Theory, Volume Profile & Order Flow. I'm also the founder of Tradacc.com.

Tradacc is a trading education, training, and mentorship platform where I help traders leverage institutional capital using my volume profile methodology through courses like Volume Profile Formula™, Funding Accelerator™ & Profile Method™.

Happy Trading & Watch Your Risk
- Korbs

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➡️ Where You Can Find Rod Casilli
YouTube: @FuturesFanatic
TradersDevGroup: TradersDevGroup.com [Exclusive Trial Offer: 10 days For $10]

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Inside this episode, we play a fun game of "fund or pass" and wax lyrical over how early we are in the futures market industry. Rod aka "Futures Fanatic" explains why everyone trading futures are our peers, PLUS he reveals the one thing that will massively improve your trading performance over reading books. Finally, Rod has a surprise announcement about Options on Futures.

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HERE'S WHAT WE COVER:
03:11 Catching up with @FuturesFanatic
06:03 Writing a book
07:06 Recommended book authors about trading
10:48 Listening to podcast
12:02 YouTubers that @FuturesFanatic look up to
19:31 Fund or Pass
27:18 Q&A
29:29 Thoughts about sleep
33:15 Reflection stage in trading
39:37 Introducing Futures Fanatic course

WHO IS KORBS → HOST OF SPECULATORS PODCAST:
My name is Aaron Korbs and I'm a professional Futures trader specializing in Auction Market Theory, Volume Profile & Order Flow. I'm also the founder of Tradacc.com.

Tradacc is a trading education, training, and mentorship platform where I help traders leverage institutional capital using my volume profile methodology through courses like Volume Profile Formula™, Funding Accelerator™ & Profile Method™.

Happy Trading & Watch Your Risk
- Korbs

#daytrading #speculatorspodcast #tradingpodcast