Words of Rizdom - Trading Podcast

Futures TRADING Champion Trained by Larry Williams (253.8% Return)

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Oct 20, 2025
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Kevin McCormick
Kevin McCormick, a Futures trader and 2021 Robbins Cup champion, discusses his impressive 253.8% return and insights gained from Larry Williams. He emphasizes trading around longer-term narratives, like inflation, to gain an edge and shares how retail traders can capitalize on public data. Kevin advises against day trading for longevity and highlights the importance of trading journals and preparing for losing streaks. He also explores the significance of adapting strategies to market conditions and stresses the nimbleness of retail traders compared to large funds.
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INSIGHT

Trade Around Big Fundamental Trends

  • Kevin McCormick finds bigger edge by identifying longer-term, fundamental trends before trading around them.
  • He pairs narrative-driven beliefs (e.g., inflation) with futures and commodities to maximize returns.
ADVICE

Set Realistic Goals First

  • Level set expectations: most funds underperform the market, so don't expect a get-rich-quick system.
  • Learn compounding and set realistic benchmarks before chasing exotic strategies.
ADVICE

Journal To Fix False Positives

  • Keep a trading journal and review trades to reinforce correct behaviors and spot false positives.
  • Use the journal to find when winning trades were actually wrong setups so you can fix them.
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