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Tariffs and Trading: 3 Factors To Consider | Mon Feb 3, 2025

I see three main factors to keep in mind as we navigate the markets given the recent tariff announcements, rebuttals, and likely ongoing drama. Watch the 8 minute video (has captions)>>

TradingView: How To Start A Paid Plan Trial and Add Live CME Futures Data | Jan 31, 2025

After using TradeStation since dinosaurs roamed the earth, I finally opened a TradingView account to be able to utilize some awesome tools. And I’m on a mission to be able to replicate my “trifecta” of price action, market timing, and momentum analysis techniques on the platform as well! Watch the 5-minute video: And if you want

Skinny on the NQ for Mon Jan 27, 2025

If you woke up to some ugly charts this morning, you’re not alone! Tech stocks tanked alongside developments on the AI front. I already wrote and shared my ES futures research and outlook with my S&P Edge Pro subscribers, then I thought the whole Tribe (that includes you!) would do well to get a sense

What is the S&P 500? Facts on Futures Series 3 of 6: Wed Jan 22, 2025

You can watch the video and/or review the article below. Mini equity index futures – before you go consider going “mini”, you need to understand the underlying instrument and what it’s made of. I’ve been a cheerleader for the E-mini S&P 500 futures over 25 years, and I still am! And now it’s time for

Why Trade Futures? Facts on Futures Series 2 of 6: Mon Jan 20, 2025

You can watch the video and/or review the article below. Most traders start with Forex, due to the lower cost of entry, or individual stocks whether directly or through options. I can’t tell you how many traders I speak to though who deep down want to be able to actively trade futures. And it’s possible!

What Are Futures? Facts on Futures Series 1 of 6: Fri Jan 17, 2025

You can watch the video and/or review the article below. Stocks are easy enough to understand for most new traders, as simple ownership in a company. But what in the world are futures, which are even built on baskets of stocks? Facts on Futures Series Kickoff Whether you’re brand new or been trading them for

Inauguration, Inflation, Interest Rates Update: Wed Jan 15, 2025

Inauguration: we’re about to have a new U.S. president who was also a former president, which is extremely rare and makes for an unusual transition. Inflation: this week, we saw that producer prices (PPI) were lower than expected, showing inflation has slowed down. Consumer numbers (CPI) were on target. Interest rates: And the first Federal

This One’s For You, Beginner: Step-by-Step Guide to Kickstart Your Trading Journey

If you’re brand new to trading, or looking to reset your skills, you might feel like you’re starting kindergarten all over again. I get it, I’ve been there too! Because whether you’ve come from a high-level career, an academic background, or just pure curiosity, the world of trading can feel overwhelming at first. This 5-step

Structuring Trading Goals for Success: A Comprehensive Guide | Jan 10, 2025 | 6 of 6

Bringing It All Together If you’ve been following along, we’ve reviewed the prior year, identified what we want for 2025, and narrowed it down to a goal with actionable leading steps. Now, it’s time to create the final Goal Sheet using the framework from the Best Self Journal. This structure will help turn your aspirations

Turning Vision into Action in 2025 | Jan 8, 2025 | 5 of 6

If you’ve been following along since my first post regarding goal setting on Dec 23rd, you now have up to three goals to focus on for the first quarter of 2025. The next step is combining vision with action—because action is what gets results. Here’s a critical distinction to understand: the difference between leading and