

Band of Traders - Together We Trade
China Shop Productions
Education is the foundation of successful trading and community/support is the glue that holds it all together. At Band of Traders, our mission is to provide you with educational resources to sharpen your trading skills. Our thriving Discord community is a great source of inspiration, motivation and camaraderie. We are bringing together traders of all levels for no-nonsense insights into the trading world. We don’t sugarcoat the truth because traders must have the ability to evaluate their trades, strategies and emotional states in order to achieve personal growth. That growth is an integral part of becoming a master trader. We believe that we are stronger together, learn more together, and have better trades together. Our weekly Round Table episodes are casual conversations about the week's trading lessons, educational content, strategies, and all things trading. Our rotation of co-hosts keeps the discussions fresh. Plus, once a month, we’ve got a special treat – a Round Table with expert guests to dive deep into a specific topic. These episodes drop on Mondays. On Thursdays we release our in-depth guest interviews and informative miniseries episodes, all with a focus on trading and trader education. We cover a wide range of topics including stocks and options, FOREX, and futures. Don’t just listen, get involved! Our community members not only share insights, trade ideas, charts and journals, they actively participate in podcast content. Beyond suggesting possible guests, we encourage our listeners to consider recording an episode with us and an expert guest they have questions for. Many of our guests also participate in our Discord discussions, giving traders of all levels opportunities to learn and connect. Are you ready to embrace the true essence of trading? Join us on the Band of Traders podcast, where we uncover the real world of trading, one episode at a time. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re an experienced trader, we have something for everyone. Explore our episodes, connect with fellow traders, learn from each other’s successes and failures, and grow as we trade together.
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Dec 14, 2023 • 51min
Market Wizard’s Tony Saliba: Is Two Really Too Many?
Joining Kyle this week is Tony Saliba, CEO of Liquid Mercury and the only options trader featured in Jack Schwagger’s classic, Market Wizards! Listen along as Tony shares the sequence of events that led to the famous interview, as well as some other great stories from his impressive resume. From the crash of ‘87 to finding his face on a billboard in NYC… Not to mention founding multiple successful companies, Tony has had an impressive career!Sponsors and FriendsOur podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 38 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SMaki@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!For anyone trading futures, check out Vantatrading.com. Founded by Mr. W Banks and Baba Yaga, they provide a ton of educational content with the focus of teaching aspiring traders how to build a repeatable, profitable process. You can find our exclusive affiliate link/discount code for Vanta ‘s subscription in our free discord server as well!If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**To contact us, you can email us directly at bandoftraderspodcast@gmail.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! Check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!About Tony:Tony is a world-class option trader as well as an investor in nearly 100 companies. He is well known for founding Liquid Point, a trading platform that sold for $250 million. Tony is also a founding member of key companies in the trading industry, such as Matrix Executions, a Chicago-based agency-only broker-dealer, as well as the premier managed futures firm Efficient Capital Management. More recently, Tony founded Liquid Mercury, a crypto trading platform designed for professional traders.Tony is also a master trader at CBOE, where he also served on the Board of Directors, and he is the only options trader to be featured in the seminal work Market Wizards, which showcases the world’s best pro traders.Links:Liquid Mercury - WebsiteContact Link to request a copy of Tony’s Ecology of Pit TradingFollow Liquid Mercury on TwitterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dec 10, 2023 • 1h 10min
Ain’t Nobody Got Time for Rollover Week - Round Table
Joining the Roundtable this week is Perdue, along with Baba Yaga and Mr. Banks from Vanta Trading for an in depth discussion on how our traders handle contract rollover week, followed by a conversation about how our panel protects their established processes when exploring new ideas and concepts. The Good, Bad and Ugly segment features more valuable lessons learned that highlight the need for being part of a good community! As always, we cap off the episode with some new Bold Prediction for next week and beyond!Sponsors and FriendsOur podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 38 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SMaki@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!For anyone trading futures, check out Vantatrading.com. Founded by Mr. W Banks and Baba Yaga, they provide a ton of educational content with the focus of teaching aspiring traders how to build a repeatable, profitable process. You can find our exclusive affiliate link/discount code for Vanta ‘s subscription in our free discord server as well!If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**To contact us, you can email us directly at bandoftraderspodcast@gmail.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! Check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!About the Panelists:Baba Yaga:Solving problems, helping set goals and refining processes is the bulk of Baba's passion. He does that in many contexts, ranging from non-profits to real estate and everything in between. He focuses on market structure through the lens of TPO charting and executes based on volume, misplaced large orders and Delta. He loves the opening range breakout and typically trades the market from the "inside out."Follow Baba on TwitterMr. Banks:Working as a commercial banker and trading on the side helped Mr. Banks develop his trading style into what it is today. As a banker, his main thought is: “What’s the worst that can happen and how can I mitigate that risk?” Taking that same thought process into trading has made him focus more on his trade setups. Trade with confidence, trade what the market gives and limit the unknown factors. Follow Banks on TwitterPerdue:A successful small business owner, and dedicated father/husband, nothing has come easy for Perdue. As a big believer in hard work and discipline, he chose to embrace the “Grind” and serves as an example of how far dedication and belief in one’s self can take you. He trades a multitude of strategies that he spent countless hours backtesting and refining and is a valuable contributor to the trading communityFollow Perdue on TwitterNothing Left but Ashes - Book LinkAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dec 7, 2023 • 30min
Option(al) Experience Ep.9: Implied Volatility
In the final installment of our miniseries dedicated to options trading, Erik explains the difference between Implied Volatility and IV Percentile, and why the former is important to understand. We also discuss the plans for moving the series over to Erik’s YouTube channel, which will be streamed live every Tuesday at 7pm CST (start time updated). The first recording of the reboot can be found here!Check it out on YouTube to follow along with Erik’s screen!Sponsors and FriendsOur podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 38 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SMaki@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!For anyone trading futures, check out Vantatrading.com. Founded by Mr. W Banks and Baba Yaga, they provide a ton of educational content with the focus of teaching aspiring traders how to build a repeatable, profitable process. You can find our exclusive affiliate link/discount code for Vanta ‘s subscription in our free discord server as well!If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**To contact us, you can email us directly at bandoftraderspodcast@gmail.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! Check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!About the Panelists:Erik Smolinski:Erik is a lifelong investor and self-made millionaire looking to share how others can achieve the same. He is hoping to share his experience with active and veteran military members to expose them to opportunities.He came from a single parent low-income household, worked odd jobs as a kid, and began investing in high school. Erik wasn't going to attend college and planned to enlist in the Marines, but a mentor directed him to apply for a scholarship (which he earned). While he pursued his undergrad, he dug deeper into investing and trading - finding derivatives which he primarily trades. He completed over 6 years of active duty before transitioning to the reserves, earning an MBA during his last year. Erik then spread into real estate and angel investing as his means grew, to accelerate capital growth.Links: esInvests - YouTube ChannelFollow Erik on TwitterCompound Interest CalculatorPrevious Episodes:Miniseries CollectionAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dec 3, 2023 • 53min
Baba Sees a Bear - Round Table
The 2 Bulls in a China Shop podcast is now the Band of Traders podcast!Joining the Roundtable this week is Perdue, along with Baba Yaga and Mr. Banks from Vanta Trading for an in-depth discussion on how our traders react when the markets do something unexpected. We follow that up with a conversation about taking multiple stops on the same thesis and how many chances our traders are willing to give any one idea. The Good, Bad and Ugly segment features some over trading and a persnickety dryer and we cap off the episode with some of the Boldest Predictions yet!Baba’s Recap video on YouTubeSponsors and FriendsOur podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 38 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SMaki@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!For anyone trading futures, check out Vantatrading.com. Founded by Mr. W Banks and Baba Yaga, they provide a ton of educational content with the focus of teaching aspiring traders how to build a repeatable, profitable process. You can find our exclusive affiliate link/discount code for Vanta ‘s subscription in our free discord server as well!If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**To contact us, you can email us directly at bandoftraderspodcast@gmail.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! Check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!About the Panelists:Baba Yaga:Solving problems, helping set goals and refining processes is the bulk of Baba's passion. He does that in many contexts, ranging from non-profits to real estate and everything in between. He focuses on market structure through the lens of TPO charting and executes based on volume, misplaced large orders and Delta. He loves the opening range breakout and typically trades the market from the "inside out."Follow Baba on TwitterMr. Banks:Working as a commercial banker and trading on the side helped Mr. Banks develop his trading style into what it is today. As a banker, his main thought is: “What’s the worst that can happen and how can I mitigate that risk?” Taking that same thought process into trading has made him focus more on his trade setups. Trade with confidence, trade what the market gives and limit the unknown factors. Follow Banks on TwitterPerdue:A successful small business owner, and dedicated father/husband, nothing has come easy for Perdue. As a big believer in hard work and discipline, he chose to embrace the “Grind” and serves as an example of how far dedication and belief in one’s self can take you. He trades a multitude of strategies that he spent countless hours backtesting and refining and is a valuable contributor to the trading communityFollow Perdue on TwitterNothing Left but Ashes - Book LinkAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 30, 2023 • 1h 9min
Ticks and Milliseconds w/ JM and RobertR
The 2 Bulls in a China Shop podcast is now the Band of Traders podcast!In this week’s episode, Vanta Tradings own JM hops on the mic to give us some valuable insights into the world of quant trading and algos. Listen in as JM tells us about his experiences working in the field and shares a few stories about how they played others… and how they got played as well!Special thanks to RobertR for joining in on this discussion and helping with the questions, to request access to his study pack, join the Discord and send him a DMSponsors and FriendsOur podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 38 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SMaki@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!For anyone trading futures, check out Vantatrading.com. Founded by Mr. W Banks and Baba Yaga, they provide a ton of educational content with the focus of teaching aspiring traders how to build a repeatable, profitable process. You can find our exclusive affiliate link/discount code for Vanta ‘s subscription in our free discord server as well!If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**To contact us, you can email us directly at bandoftraderspodcast@gmail.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! Check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!About JM:JM is a former academic turned investment banker, enticed by the allure of low latency algo trading. Now a retail trader, JM faces the challenge of safeguarding hard-earned gains while avoiding the temptation to overcomplicate trading.Follow JM on TwitterAbout RobertR:About two years ago, Robert began his serious attempt to enter world of trading, hungry for knowledge and relentless in his quest for consistency. Armed with years of hands-on coding experience, he's on a mission to fuse these skills with his trading game. Right now, he's in the thick of crafting specialized trading tools for Sierra Chart while hustling away, putting Python through its paces to test out new trading strategies as well as helping others learn how to program their own tools.Follow Robert on TwitterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 26, 2023 • 50min
After Hours: Thanksgiving Special
The 2 Bulls in a China Shop podcast is now the Band of Traders podcast!Due to the holiday shortened week, Kyle, Baba Yaga and Mr. Banks sat down for this holiday special in which they share their holiday plans and discuss their family traditions before shifting into story-telling mode after hearing about Baba’s kids 3-0 record vs family televisions… From sports to cooking to breaking expensive stuff as kids, we cover a lot in the time we had available!Sponsors and FriendsOur podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 38 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SMaki@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!For anyone trading futures, check out Vantatrading.com. Founded by Mr. W Banks and Baba Yaga, they provide a ton of educational content with the focus of teaching aspiring traders how to build a repeatable, profitable process. You can find our exclusive affiliate link/discount code for Vanta ‘s subscription in our free discord server as well!If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**To contact us, you can email us directly at bandoftraderspodcast@gmail.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! Check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!About the Panelists:Baba Yaga:Solving problems, helping set goals and refining processes is the bulk of Baba's passion. He does that in many contexts, ranging from non-profits to real estate and everything in between. He focuses on market structure through the lens of TPO charting and executes based on volume, misplaced large orders and Delta. He loves the opening range breakout and typically trades the market from the "inside out."Follow Baba on TwitterMr. Banks:Working as a commercial banker and trading on the side helped Mr. Banks develop his trading style into what it is today. As a banker, his main thought is: “What’s the worst that can happen and how can I mitigate that risk?” Taking that same thought process into trading has made him focus more on his trade setups. Trade with confidence, trade what the market gives and limit the unknown factors. Follow Banks on TwitterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 23, 2023 • 52min
Casey Stubbs: Host of How to Trade It
The 2 Bulls in a China Shop podcast is now the Band of Traders podcast!This week Casey Stubbs, host of How to Trade it stops by the shop to talk about how he got into trading as well as share some of the lessons he learned along the way. Casey also tells us about his book, The Complete Trading System, as well as some of the unexpected benefits he’s realized since starting a podcast and how he’s teaching financial literacy to his many children!Sponsors and FriendsOur podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 38 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SMaki@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!For anyone trading futures, check out Vantatrading.com. Founded by Mr. W Banks and Baba Yaga, they provide a ton of educational content with the focus of teaching aspiring traders how to build a repeatable, profitable process. You can find our exclusive affiliate link/discount code for Vanta ‘s subscription in our free discord server as well!If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**To contact us, you can email us directly at bandoftraderspodcast@gmail.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! Check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!About Casey:Casey Stubbs is the founder of Trading Strategy Guides, and the host of The How To Trade It Podcast. Casey has also been a part of several other trading-related businesses which include Learn To Trade for Profit, Finance & Markets, Price Action, and Income. Since 2009, Casey has helped thousands of traders by providing the best free trading education and trading strategies.Follow Casey on TwitterHow to Trade It - Podcast LinkThe Complete Trading System - Book LinkTrading Strategy Guides - Website LinkAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 19, 2023 • 1h 11min
The Physiology Tells the Truth - Round Table with Rich Friesen
Rich Friesen of Mind Muscles for Traders joins Kyle, Baba Yaga and Mr. Banks for a deep dive into trading psychology. Kyle kicks it off by suggesting a new application for Rich’s new course, Alpha Presence and Mr. Banks gets him animated after asking about Rich’s stance on daily targets. After answering out questions, Rich fields a few from the audience and we all learn how important the language we use really is…Follow this link to book a call with Rich!Sponsors and FriendsOur podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 38 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SMaki@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!For anyone trading futures, check out Vantatrading.com. Founded by Mr. W Banks and Baba Yaga, they provide a ton of educational content with the focus of teaching aspiring traders how to build a repeatable, profitable process. You can find our exclusive affiliate link/discount code for Vanta ‘s subscription in our free discord server as well!If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**To contact us, you can email us directly at bandoftraderspodcast@gmail.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! Check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!About the Panelists:Rich Friesen:Richard Friesen works with professionals and business leaders who want to increase their personal effectiveness with joy and grace. His neuroscience based Mind Muscles™ model gives his clients the opportunity to reach their goals with online training, simulations, interactive exercises, group support and real time decision processes.Richard has been a futures broker for Merrill Lynch, a floor trader on the CME, CBOT and the options floor of the Pacific Exchange where he built and sold a successful options trading firm where he served on the Exchange’s board of directors. He also founded and built a financial software company and is the inventor of ten significant trading interface patents. This combined with his Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology, Neurolinguistic Programing Master’s certification and neuroscience focus, brings a unique framework to business, investing and career success. Rich recently published “A Private Conversation with Money,” which observes the main character “Joe” who deals with all the conflicts, self-sabotage and belief systems around money and wealth.Follow Rich on TwitterMind Muscles for Traders websiteAlpha Presence Course LinkBook - A Private Conversation with MoneyBaba Yaga:Solving problems, helping set goals and refining processes is the bulk of Baba's passion. He does that in many contexts, ranging from non-profits to real estate and everything in between. He focuses on market structure through the lens of TPO charting and executes based on volume, misplaced large orders and Delta. He loves the opening range breakout and typically trades the market from the "inside out."Follow Baba on TwitterMr. Banks:Working as a commercial banker and trading on the side helped Mr. Banks develop his trading style into what it is today. As a banker, his main thought is: “What’s the worst that can happen and how can I mitigate that risk?” Taking that same thought process into trading has made him focus more on his trade setups. Trade with confidence, trade what the market gives and limit the unknown factors. Follow Banks on TwitterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 17, 2023 • 31min
The Option(al) Experience: Ep. 8: Moar Earnings!
In episode 8 of the Option(al) Experience, Kyle discusses his findings over the past 2 weeks from his earnings homework and asks a few questions that came up during his homework. Erik adds to the assignment by tasking everyone to begin tracking strangles in addition to the straddles in order to accelerate the data collection process!Check it out on YouTube to follow along with Erik's Scrren!Sponsors and FriendsOur podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 38 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SMaki@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!For anyone trading futures, check out Vantatrading.com. Founded by Mr. W Banks and Baba Yaga, they provide a ton of educational content with the focus of teaching aspiring traders how to build a repeatable, profitable process. You can find our exclusive affiliate link/discount code for Vanta ‘s subscription in our free discord server as well!If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**To contact us, you can email us directly at bandoftraderspodcast@gmail.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! Check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!About the Panelists:Erik Smolinski:Erik is a lifelong investor and self-made millionaire looking to share how others can achieve the same. He is hoping to share his experience with active and veteran military members to expose them to opportunities.He came from a single parent low-income household, worked odd jobs as a kid, and began investing in high school. Erik wasn't going to attend college and planned to enlist in the Marines, but a mentor directed him to apply for a scholarship (which he earned). While he pursued his undergrad, he dug deeper into investing and trading - finding derivatives which he primarily trades. He completed over 6 years of active duty before transitioning to the reserves, earning an MBA during his last year. Erik then spread into real estate and angel investing as his means grew, to accelerate capital growth.Links: esInvests - YouTubeFollow Erik on TwitterCompound Interest CalculatorHomework:Add .30, .20 and .10 delta Strangles to our earnings tracking data setsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 13, 2023 • 1h 22min
Fading Trends and When Not To - Round Table
The 2 Bulls in a China Shop podcast is now the Band of Traders podcast!In this episode, Baba Yaga and Mr. Banks from Vanta Trading, along with fan favorite Perdue join us for a great and timely discussion on fading trends and more specificially, what do our expert traders need to see in order to initiate a position. After that, we dissect an interesting tweet from Crudele that evolves into a conversation about daily targets and the pros and cons of having one. The Good, Bad and Ugly segment lets us all celebrate Perdue’s record week together and we cap off the episode with some new Bold Predictions for next week and beyond!Sponsors and FriendsOur podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 38 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SMaki@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!For anyone trading futures, check out Vantatrading.com. Founded by Mr. W Banks and Baba Yaga, they provide a ton of educational content with the focus of teaching aspiring traders how to build a repeatable, profitable process. You can find our exclusive affiliate link/discount code for Vanta ‘s subscription in our free discord server as well!If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**To contact us, you can email us directly at bandoftraderspodcast@gmail.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! Check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!About the Panelists:Baba Yaga:Solving problems, helping set goals and refining processes is the bulk of Baba's passion. He does that in many contexts, ranging from non-profits to real estate and everything in between. He focuses on market structure through the lens of TPO charting and executes based on volume, misplaced large orders and Delta. He loves the opening range breakout and typically trades the market from the "inside out."Follow Baba on TwitterMr. Banks:Working as a commercial banker and trading on the side helped Mr. Banks develop his trading style into what it is today. As a banker, his main thought is: “What’s the worst that can happen and how can I mitigate that risk?” Taking that same thought process into trading has made him focus more on his trade setups. Trade with confidence, trade what the market gives and limit the unknown factors. Follow Banks on TwitterPerdue:A successful small business owner, and dedicated father/husband, nothing has come easy for Perdue. As a big believer in hard work and discipline, he chose to embrace the “Grind” and serves as an example of how far dedication and belief in one’s self can take you. He trades a multitude of strategies that he spent countless hours backtesting and refining and is a valuable contributor to the trading communityFollow Perdue on TwitterNothing Left but Ashes - Book LinkAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy