In this episode, George finally reveals the trading strategy he’s been quietly refining for the last five years — a complete departure from the fast-paced world of day trading he recently left behind. Known as the Convex Core Strategy, this approach is built around always being long the S&P 500 (ES futures) while intelligently hedging downside risk with put spreads and deep out-of-the-money protection.

George breaks down why he made the shift, how this strategy aligns with his life as a father, and why it’s brought more clarity, balance, and freedom to his trading than anything he’s done before.

He shares the three core components of the strategy, explains how it performs in different market conditions, and reveals the mindset shift required to move from chasing trades to intelligently owning market exposure.

Whether you’re a futures trader, options trader, or simply curious about evolving beyond day trading, this episode offers a fresh perspective on building a sustainable and scalable approach to the markets.

Key Takeaways 💡

• From Day Trading to Convexity: After 24 years of day trading, George shifted to a strategy focused on convex opportunities — trades with limited downside and asymmetric upside.

• Three Components of the Convex Core Strategy:

  1. A perpetual long position in ES futures.

  2. A protective put spread for downside hedging.

  3. A deep out-of-the-money put for catastrophic “tail risk” events.

• Market Scenarios: Profits are maximized in up markets, hedged in down markets, and carry insurance costs in sideways markets.

• Institutional Mindset: This approach mirrors how large institutions manage exposure — always long, hedging intelligently, and focusing on macro context rather than intraday noise.

• Personal Benefits: The strategy freed George from constant decision-making, reduced emotional fatigue, and aligned his trading with his family life and long-term goals.

• Bigger Picture: It’s more than a strategy; it’s a mindset shift from chasing short-term gains to building sustainable wealth over decades.

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