Welcome to a new trading series called "The Trading Panel", where I collaborate with Jason Perz from Against All Odds Research and a panel of traders to discuss the markets and all things trading. Participants on this week's panel are: 

Andrew Swanscott
Jason Perz
Kashyap Sriram
Markets & Mayhem
Mike Melissinos
Pavel Kycek

Timestamps
[00:00] Introduction to The Trading Panel
[00:53] Speaker Introductions
[08:23] Discussion on Trading Strategies and Market Positions
[15:18] The Importance of Backtesting in Trading
[20:06] Diversifying Trading Strategies and Portfolios
[25:07] Handling Market Expectations and Predictions
[28:36] Strategies to Avoid Curve Fitting in Trading
[33:32] Price Agreement and Trading Decisions
[38:31] Combating Curve Fitting with Simple Strategies
[41:07] Fundamental Analysis in Trading Decisions
[43:33] Systematic Trading and the Role of Historical Data
[47:44] Closing Thoughts on Curve Fitting and Trading Strategies
[52:16] Wrapping Up and How to Follow the Speakers

Disclaimer:

Trading in the financial markets involves a substantial risk of loss. All content produced by Better System Trader is for informational or educational purposes only and does not constitute trading or investment advice.

223 - The Trading Panel - Episode 1

Welcome to a new trading series called "The Trading Panel," where I collaborate with Jason Perz from Against All Odds Research and a panel of traders to discuss the markets and all things trading. Participants in this week's panel are:

Andrew Swanscott
Jason Perz
Richard Brennan
Kevin Green
Pavel Kycek

0:00 – Show Introduction and Panelist Greetings
0:49 – Panelists’ Backgrounds and Trading Philosophies
6:17 – Analyzing Economic Indicators and Their Impact on Markets
13:19 – Debunking Market Myths with Price Action Signals
24:21 – Transitioning to Systematic Trading for Longevity
36:34 – The Role of Macro Factors in Shaping Trading Strategies
49:05 – The Future of Trading: AI, Cryptos, and Beyond
1:02:27 – Wrapping Up: Key Takeaways and Contact Information

Disclaimer:
Trading in the financial markets involves a substantial risk of loss. All content produced by Better System Trader is for informational or educational purposes only and does not constitute trading or investment advice.

226 - The Trading Panel - Episode 3

Welcome to a new trading series called "The Trading Panel," where I collaborate with Jason Perz from Against All Odds Research and a panel of traders to discuss the markets and all things trading. Participants in this week's panel are:

Andrew Swanscott
Jason Perz
Mish Schneider
Pavel Kycek

0:00 - Opening: Welcome and Panel Introduction
1:06 - Mish's Perspective on Market Prediction
5:02 - Insights from a Floor Trader's Journey
10:38 - Discussing Price Action and Trading Psychology
13:12 - Crypto Market Trends and Algorithmic Trading
21:16 - Diverse Trading Strategies: Discussion
30:52 - The Shift from Short-term to Long-term Trading
38:37 - Expert Tips on Identifying Market Tops and Bottoms
45:35 - Advice for New System Traders
49:09 - Episode Wrap-Up and Where to Find the Panelists

Disclaimer:
Trading in the financial markets involves a substantial risk of loss. All content produced by Better System Trader is for informational or educational purposes only and does not constitute trading or investment advice.

227 - The Trading Panel - Episode 4

Welcome to a new trading series called "The Trading Panel," where I collaborate with Jason Perz from Against All Odds Research and a panel of traders to discuss the markets and all things trading. Participants in this week's panel are:

Andrew Swanscott
Jason Perz
Jeff Hirsch
Jason Shapiro

00:00 Episode Introduction and Host Welcome
01:44 Discussing Historical Market Trends with Jeff
06:49 Jeff Shares Sector Insights and Trading Ideas
10:08 Where to Find Jeff and His Work
11:04 Shifting Focus to Jason Shapiro's Trading Insights
19:26 Jason's Perspective on Market Conditions and Fed Policy
28:02 Discussing Common Trading Mistakes and Learning Processes
36:56 Highlighting the Importance of Risk Management
42:06 Unpacking Trading Industry Myths and Realities
46:11 The Dangers of Following Misleading Trading Gurus
53:43 The Significance of Personal Experience in Trading Success

Disclaimer:
Trading in the financial markets involves a substantial risk of loss. All content produced by Better System Trader is for informational or educational purposes only and does not constitute trading or investment advice.

229 - The Trading Panel - Episode 6

Welcome to a new trading series called "The Trading Panel," where I collaborate with Jason Perz from Against All Odds Research and a panel of traders to discuss the markets and all things trading. Participants in this week's panel are:

Andrew Swanscott
Jason Perz
Moritz Seibert
Pavel Kycek

0:00 Welcome and Show Introduction
1:21 Discussing Trading Panels and Expectations
2:15 Reality of Trading and Drawdowns
3:16 Introduction to Professional Trading
8:20 Focus on Commodity Trading and Systematic Strategies
10:45 Embracing Volatility and Drawdowns in Trading
15:54 Managing Open Trade Profits
21:27 Importance of Aligning with Investor Expectations
26:02 Historical Context and Risk Management
30:38 Advice for New Traders on Strategy and Expectations
43:17 Handling Broker Fees and Optimizing Costs
47:24 Building Confidence and Consistency in Trading
54:36 Audience Questions and Panel Responses
58:05 Personal Journeys and Aha Moments in Trading

Disclaimer:
Trading in the financial markets involves a substantial risk of loss. All content produced by Better System Trader is for informational or educational purposes only and does not constitute trading or investment advice.

228 - The Trading Panel - Episode 5

Welcome to a new trading series called "The Trading Panel," where I collaborate with Jason Perz from Against All Odds Research and a panel of traders to discuss the markets and all things trading. Participants in this week's panel are:

Andrew Swanscott
Jason Perz
Larry Tentarelli
Steven Strazza

Here are a few of the topics we discussed on the panel:

1. Importance of Simplifying Trading Strategies – Simplifying strategies helps in identifying trends and making trading decisions more effectively.

2. Using Moving Averages and Relative Strength – Moving averages and relative strength indicators are valuable tools for identifying trends and potential breakouts.

3. Adapting to Market Conditions – The importance of sticking to your strategy and waiting for favorable market conditions rather than constantly changing strategies.

4. Options Trading and Pattern Matching – Different options strategies can be used based on the pattern and structure of the stock, providing leverage and flexibility.

5. Risk Management and Position Sizing – Managing risk is crucial in trading, and position sizing should be based on overall risk tolerance and stop placement.

Plus much more, watch the replay to extract all the goodness!

[0:01] Introduction and Welcome
[1:44] Highlighting Recent Interviews
[3:17] Discussing Trading Strategies and Charts
[6:16] Importance of Consistency in Trading
[8:27] Adapting Trading Strategy to Market Conditions
[10:38] Risk Management and Strategy Adaptation
[13:28] Options Trading Insights
[15:34] Market Trends and Sector Performance
[19:20] Understanding the Value Line Index
[21:50] Deciding Trading Timeframes
[27:10] Importance of Risk Management
[31:12] Risk Management with Options
[33:23] Position Sizing in a Portfolio
[41:49] Favorite Stocks and Sector Analysis
[52:13] Relative Trends in Trading
[52:46] Closing Remarks and Contact Information

Disclaimer:
Trading in the financial markets involves a substantial risk of loss. All content produced by Better System Trader is for informational or educational purposes only and does not constitute trading or investment advice.

230 - The Trading Panel - Episode 7

Welcome to a new trading series called "The Trading Panel," where I collaborate with Jason Perz from Against All Odds Research and a panel of traders to discuss the markets and all things trading. Participants in this week's panel are:

Andrew Swanscott
Jason Perz
Pavel Kycek 
Tom Basso

[0:02] Introduction
[1:14] Guest Introduction
[2:24] Discussion on Market Trends and Portfolio Management
[7:13] Importance of Risk Management
[10:12] Psychology and Handling Drawdowns
[15:29] Learning from Market Experiences
[19:34] Matching Personality with Trading Style
[25:06] Becoming a Trend Follower
[29:24] Coping with Market Crises
[35:03] Balancing Life and Trading
[42:20] Brain Processing and Idea Generation
[45:03] Systematic Trading Insights
[53:42] Misconceptions in Chart Patterns
[1:01:43] Wrap-up and Contact Information


Disclaimer:
Trading in the financial markets involves a substantial risk of loss. All content produced by Better System Trader is for informational or educational purposes only and does not constitute trading or investment advice.

231 - The Trading Panel - Episode 8

Welcome to a new trading series called "The Trading Panel," where I collaborate with Jason Perz from Against All Odds Research and a panel of traders to discuss the markets and all things trading. Participants in this week's panel are:

Andrew Swanscott
Jason Perz
Pavel Kycek
Mish Schneider
Ian Culley

00:00 - Introduction and Guest Welcoming
01:25 - Discussion on Trading Commodities
03:42 - Analysis of Current Market Trends
06:36 - Historical Comparison of CPI Trends
10:11 - Geopolitical and Market Predictions for 2024
14:23 - Cocoa Market Surge and Trading Strategies
21:08 - Short-Term Trading Techniques in Volatile Markets
26:43 - Intermarket Analysis and Sector Insights
33:09 - Emerging Markets and Investment Opportunities
42:53 - Cryptocurrency Trading Strategies and Market Analysis
52:00 - Audience Q&A and Relative Rotation Graphs Discussion
57:25 - Closing Remarks and Contact Information

Disclaimer:
Trading in the financial markets involves a substantial risk of loss. All content produced by Better System Trader is for informational or educational purposes only and does not constitute trading or investment advice.

232 - The Trading Panel - Episode 9

Welcome to a new trading series called "The Trading Panel," where I collaborate with Jason Perz from Against All Odds Research and a panel of traders to discuss the markets and all things trading. Participants in this week's panel are:

Andrew Swanscott
Jason Perz
Pavel Kycek
Jerry Parker

0:00 Introduction to the Panel
1:18 Introduction of Jerry and the Bird
6:14 Jerry Discusses Trend Following
11:13 Emotional Aspects of Large Trades
15:01 Role of Outlier Trades in Portfolio
23:21 Diversification and Stock Selection
30:15 Ignoring Market Noise
39:39 Trading Volume and Risk Management
50:08 Commodity Stocks and Portfolio Diversification
55:26 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
57:15 Panelists' Closing Statements

Disclaimer:
Trading in the financial markets involves a substantial risk of loss. All content produced by Better System Trader is for informational or educational purposes only and does not constitute trading or investment advice.

233 - The Trading Panel - Episode 10

Welcome to a new trading series called "The Trading Panel," where I collaborate with Jason Perz from Against All Odds Research and a panel of traders to discuss the markets and all things trading. Participants in this week's panel are:

Andrew Swanscott
Jason Perz
Pavel Kycek
Steven Strazza

[0:02] Welcome and Overview
[0:21] Panel Introduction
[9:59] Discussing Trading Strategies
[11:18] Integrating Various Trading Tools
[13:02] Detailed Strategy Analysis
[14:36] Using Regime Filters in Trading
[23:46] Understanding Trading as a Discipline
[25:17] Realities of Daily Trading
[33:47] Handling Drawdowns in Trading
[36:07] Learning from Trading Drawdowns
[41:34] Analyzing Trading Performance
[44:28] Concluding Remarks and Takeaways

Disclaimer:
Trading in the financial markets involves a substantial risk of loss. All content produced by Better System Trader is for informational or educational purposes only and does not constitute trading or investment advice.

234 - The Trading Panel - Episode 11

Scott Andrews 'The Gap Guy' shares his expertise in gaps, why they work, what factors to take into account when trading gaps and what to avoid. We also discuss gap zones, when to fade and when to follow and calculating stops and targets.

PLUS, for those that aren't into Gap trading, we cover some important concepts that can impact all styles of trading, include one concept called 'Ensemble Systems' which may just change the way you look at trading strategies.

Topics discussed

- Why it’s important to trade a style that matches your own strengths rather than follow someone else
- Why gap trading works
- Markets where gaps work best and those that don't
- The best type of stocks to trades gaps and the stocks to avoid
- The benefits of trading gaps in indices vs stocks
- The 3 market conditions to look at when analysing a gap
- How seasonality impacts gap trading
- Signs of gaps to avoid
- Using ATR to determine the probability of gap size closing
- Gap zones and how the location of the gap can provide useful information
- The worst performing gap zone
- The psychology of certain gap zones and why some work better than others
- When to fade the gap and when to follow it
- Calculating stop and profit levels based on gap characteristics and market conditions
- How to determine if a target should be a full gap close, partial gap close or an extended target past gap close
- The impact of QE on gaps
- How to combine systems into Ensemble Systems for an interesting view on trading strategies

Disclaimer:
Trading in the financial markets involves a substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. All content produced by Better System Trader is for informational or educational purposes only and does not constitute trading or investment advice. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.

018: Scott Andrews 'The Gap Guy' shares his expertise in trading opening gaps

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018: Scott Andrews 'The Gap Guy' shares his expertise in trading opening gaps

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