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It’s our 100th episode today and we’re going back to talking about what TopstepTrader does best: futures trading. The futures market is notoriously inaccessible to small scale traders. Today’s guest, Pete Mulmat, stopped in to talk about how his new start up, The Small Exchange, is looking to level the playing field of the future’s market.With a simplified trading process and small product offering, The Small Exchange is empowering retail level traders the opportunity to make trades on futures that were previously only available to large companies able to front the risk. Pete discusses why the futures market is so lucrative and his best advice for making money in futures.Pete and Jeff end by sharing hilarious stories from the trading floor, such as the time that Olympic silver medalist Bob Berland stopped a fight between Pete and another trader.  [00:38] - 100th episode of Limit Up! [02:52] - Economic calendar [06:56] - Sleeping in [08:18] - Jeff Carter Interviews Pete Mulmat, Chief Futures Strategist athttps

We’re switching up the format for this week’s episode of Limit Up! while Jeff Carter is traveling. Our TopstepTrader dream team of Jack Pelzer, Dan Hodgman, and Mark Meadows sit down for a roundtable discussion on what’s happening in the market this week.The group talks about how the market is in a holding pattern until the Fed makes a decision on rate cuts and offers up their personal advice on how to deal with market volatility. Jack introduces a new game, Kramer vs Kramer, and challenges Dan and Mark to guess whether the quotes Jack compiled were said by Jim Cramer.Finally, the group shares their spookiest trades (their biggest losers) as an example of how to keep going even when the market beats you down. Dan also has lots of thoughts to share about Disney World so if you’re planning a trip to the happiest place on earth, tune in! [00:16] - This week: Jack, Dan, & Mark [01:05] - Pod Save the Nasdaq [02:10] - Dan's trading background [03:30] - Mark's trading background [04:55] - Jack's trading background [

In trading, the highs are high, and the lows are low. But when you get into a groove, it’s magic. On this week’s episode of Limit Up! we’re talking to Gary S. Morrow, an independent registered investment advisor and contributor to the trading advice blog, http://thisweekonwallstreet.com/ (This Week on Wall Street). After a great run on the trading floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Gary decided to take his career in a new direction. He talks to Jeff about the transition from the high stress floor to working as a writer and advisor. Gary also gives advice on how to sort through the noise of information overload to make the best trades.Later, Jeff and Gary reminisce about the golden days of trading in the 80s, as well as have a good laugh at some of their shenanigans on the floor. Tune in for a fun conversation and get this week’s MARKet Reaction. [00:55] - This week: Gary Morrow, President of Yosemite Asset Management [02:09] - MARKet Reaction with Mark Meadows [03:32] - Jeff Carter interview with Gary

Steve Werner was a top commodities trader for 19 years before dedicating himself to his family business. But when the market crash of 2008 forced the company to shutter, Steve found himself adrift and suffering from major depression. On today’s episode of Limit Up! Jeff talks to Steve about his journey and how mental health concerns are a widespread issue in the trading industry.Since the dark days of medicating his grief over the loss of his business, Steve has become a lifestyle coach for other high achievers struggling with negative thoughts and anxieties. Through his innovative program, https://hourofchampions.com/ (Hour of Champions), Steve is helping people find their spirituality, physical fitness, and mental toughness.Tune in to this week’s episode as Jeff and Steve have a frank conversation about mental health. [00:24] - This week: Steve Werner, CEO ofhttps://hourofchampions.com/ ( Hour of Champions) [01:37] - MARKet Reaction with Mark Meadows [03:02] - Jeff Carter’s interview with Steve Werner[04:15

We’re living in a world with a 24/7 news cycle dedicated to corruption. But how does corruption at the highest levels affect the bottom line of individual firms? On this week’s episode of Limit Up! we’re talking corruption with Dr. Nerissa Brown of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Gies College of Business.Professor Brown’s latest research analyzes the effects of political corruption on firm value. She and her colleagues found that in districts with high level of corruption, the value of firms in those areas declined by 4%. Tune in to learn more about Professor Brown’s research and get this week’s MARKet Reaction. [00:16] - This week: https://giesbusiness.illinois.edu/profile/nerissa-brown (Nerissa Brown), Associate Professor of Accountancy and Academic Director for the BSA/MAS Program in Accountancy at Gies College of Business [01:32] - MARKet Reaction with Mark Meadows [02:46] - Jeff Carter interview with Nerissa Brown[04:35] - Nerissa's academic path from Jamaica to Champaign [06:00] - How Ner

Let’s face it, we’re living in a digital world. Innovations in tech make managing investments and researching trades much easier than the analog days, but sometimes you still need that human touch. On this week’s episode of Limit Up! we’re talking to https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-brown-6266673/ (Sean Brown), President and CEO of cloud-based investment tool https://ycharts.com/ (YCharts). YCharts is unique in that it’s a cloud-based platform that will still connect you with a human if you need help.Sean talks to Jeff about Ycharts’ goal to bring transparency and great research to people of all levels of investing. He discusses how the company is integrating model portfolios and moving into the asset management space. But first, Mark Meadows is back this week with a zen MARKet Reaction: don’t fight the market, just go with it. [00:24] - This week: Sean Brown, President and CEO of YCharts [01:19] - MARKet Reaction with Mark Meadows [03:27] - Jeff Carter interview with Sean Brown[04:01] -https://pointsandfigur

We’re taking a break from all the serious talk related to trading and welcoming friend of the show Alan Matthew. Alan is an illustrious trader and CEO of https://tribalventuresllc.com/ (Tribal Ventures) by day and an aficionado of everything from photography to the Burning Man festival by night.Alan talks to Jeff about how he keeps his head together when things get stressful as well as how a fateful trip to the Amazon changed his perspective on life. Sit back for a fun chat between friends.  [00:16] - This week: Alan Matthew, CEO of Tribal Ventures [01:41] - MARKet Reaction with Mark Meadows [03:29] - Jeff Carter’s interview with Alan Matthew[05:05] – How Alan got started on the trading floor [11:40] – Keeping your head together when things are stressful on the floor [16:55] – Alan talks about how he became a Shaman 25 years ago [19:41] – The practices that keep you grounded [22:25] – Getting a photo exhibit at Burning Man [31:47] – Tips for having a good time at Burning Man [39:40] – Top book recommendations

There are many theories of investing but according to Gary Antonacci, Principal at Portfolio Management Consultants and author of the book “Dual Momentum Investing,” following trends is the best bang for your buck. On this week’s episode of Limit Up! Jeff talks to Gary about his strategy of dual momentum and how it relates to trend following. But first, Mark Meadows is back this week with his MARKet Reactions in which silver reigned supreme.Tune in to this week’s episode and find out how to ignore all the extra noise by following a stock’s relative momentum to make your investment decisions.  [00:28] - This week: Gary Antonacci, Principal at Portfolio Management Consultants and author of the book “Dual Momentum Investing” [01:32] - MARKet Reaction with Mark Meadows [03:32] - Jeff Carter’s interview with Gary Antonacci[04:42] - What is dual momentum? [06:32] - Using absolute momentum vs relative momentum [08:24] - Know when to get out of the trade: it’s like hopping from a slow-moving train to a faster one [10

It’s the last week in August and that means we’re squarely in the dog days of summer. Jeff has the week off, but don’t worry listeners, we’ve still got a packed episode for you to roll into the holiday with. First up is our very own Mark Meadows, back with his MARKet Reaction. This week Mark breaks down bull markets, bear markets and how to make sure you’re eliminating your bias.. Then, our performance coaches, and podcast fan favorites, Danny and Hoag are back to discuss enjoying summer with an eye towards trading this fall. Finally, Jack Pelzer is back with some hard earned therapy for you to officially close your summer trading season with. Have thoughts about this episode? Don’t forget, we want to hear from you! We’re rolling out a new call-in line for listeners of the show, so be sure to give us a call at 855-902-0331 and let us know what’s on your mind. [00:31] - This week: Danny & Hoag [01:39] - MARKet Reaction with Mark Meadows [03:33] - Danny & Hoag: Rewarding good trading behavior even if it results

Last month, we decided to bring on our Founder and Chief Vision Officer Michael Patak to talk about his origins as a trader, the founding of TopstepTrader and his experiences being deep in the pit. This is part 2 of Jeff’s interview with Michael. If you missed part 1, make sure to check it out https://limitup.topsteptrader.com/episodes/trading-with-no-limits-with-topsteptrader-founder-michael-patak (here). In this episode, Jeff and Michael cover the humility and EQ required to be a successful trader. Next, they cover memorable trades and swap a few war stories from deep in the pit. Finally, no trading discussion is complete without bringing up crypto. Find out what Michael thinks about crypto in relation to his bread & butter, forex.Have thoughts about this episode? Don’t forget, we want to hear from you! We’re rolling out a new call-in line for listeners of the show, so be sure to give us a call at 855-902-0331 and let us know what’s on your mind. [00:31] - This week: Michael Patak part two [01:28] - MARKet

A few weeks ago, our very own https://www.dailyfx.com/forex/education/trading_tips/daily_trading_lesson/2019/07/22/usd-outlook-fed-rate-cuts.html (Mark Meadows) went onto the https://www.dailyfx.com (DailyFX) podcast and spoke with host https://twitter.com/MartinSEssex (Martin Essex). Now, we’re flipping that around and bringing Martin onto Limit Up! Martin is an analyst and editor over at DailyFX and has previously written for The Wall Street Journal, Reuters and the BBC. This is part 2 of Jeff’s interview with Martin. If you missed part 1, make sure to check it out https://limitup.topsteptrader.com/episodes/the-shifting-landscape-in-macroeconomics-with-martin-essex-of-dailyfx-com (here). In this episode, Jeff and Martin shift their focus across the Atlantic to Europe, where there’s no shortage of news impacting the markets. From Brexit, the impact of Cryptocurrencies and the evolving state of the Eurozone, Martin has a front row seat to some of the most important market shifting stories.Have thoughts about

A few weeks ago, our very own https://www.dailyfx.com/forex/education/trading_tips/daily_trading_lesson/2019/07/22/usd-outlook-fed-rate-cuts.html (Mark Meadows) went onto the https://www.dailyfx.com (DailyFX) podcast and spoke with host https://twitter.com/MartinSEssex (Martin Essex). Now, we’re flipping that around and bringing Martin onto Limit Up! Martin is an analyst and editor over at DailyFX and has previously written for The Wall Street Journal, Reuters and the BBC.Jeff talks with Martin about all things Macroeconomics, the Euro and how it’s all coming back to rethinking capitalism. Their conversation was so good, we decided to split it into two parts. So enjoy part 1 of the show!Have thoughts about this episode? Don’t forget, we want to hear from you! We’re rolling out a new call-in line for listeners of the show, so be sure to give us a call at 855-902-0331 and let us know what’s on your mind. [00:46] - This week: Martin Essex [02:04] - TopStepTrader 7th Anniversary [02:32] - MARKet Reaction with Mar

Today’s guest is certainly something special. If you’ve been in the trading industry for very long, there’s no doubt you’ve heard the name  J.C. Parets before. J.C is the founder of All Star Charts, one of the most widely followed technical analysts in the industry. Jeff and J.C. cover a wide variety of topics from baseball to chess to wine while breaking down some of the most spot on technical analysis of the markets you’ll ever hear.However, before all that talk, Mark Meadows is back this week with his MARKet Reactions from last week. Lastly, July was  TopstepTrader’s 7th birthday! We’re going to be celebrating the only way we know how: by giving you all some amazing gifts! So join us for the celebration and stayed tuned for more info about our birthday extravaganza!Have thoughts about this episode? Don’t forget, we want to hear from you! We’re rolling out a new call-in line for listeners of the show, so be sure to give us a call at 855-902-0331 and let us know what’s on your mind. [00:42] - This week: J.C.

Today’s guest is a special one for Limit Up! as part of our birthday celebration this month, we thought it would be a great time to bring on our Founder and Chief Vision Officer Michael Patak. Michael takes us through his beginnings as a trader, his experiences being deep in the pit. Jeff and the differences trading on a screen. Finally, hear how Michael started TopStepTrader with a community focus and how, at its heart, the company is focused on making the individual trader feel a part of that community. This is a great conversation between two-battle tested veterans of the trading world. UPDATE: And if you'd like to hear the rest of the discussion, be sure to check out https://limitup.topsteptrader.com/episodes/bear-markets-crypto-and-humility-with-topsteptrader-founder-michael-patak (Episode 91: Bear Markets, Crypto and Humility. )BTW, as we mentioned above, this month is TopstepTrader’s 7th birthday! We’re going to be celebrating the only way we know how: by giving you all some amazing gifts! So join us f

Welcome back to Limit Up!, the podcast exploring markets, trading strategies and psychology. That last word is so important to becoming a better trader that we have a very special guest for you, Dr. Mira Brancu, joining Jeff on the podcast this week. Dr. Brancu is a clinical psychologist with experience in risk management and leadership development. She and Jeff get deep into all these topics and more. Lastly, this week was the TopstepTrader company StepUp Day where we give back and volunteer to our community. So no MARKet Reaction or Wise Words from Jack this week, but don’t despair, both will be back for next Friday’s episode. BTW, did you know that this month is TopstepTrader’s 7th birthday?? We’re going to be celebrating the only way we know how: by giving you all some amazing gifts! So join us for the celebration and stayed tuned for more info about our birthday extravaganza!Have thoughts about this episode? Don’t forget, we want to hear from you! We’re rolling out a new call-in line for listeners of the

This week on Limit Up! Mark Meadows is back with this week’s MARKet reaction. Then Jeff brings on Henry Yoshida, the co-founder and CEO of https://www.rocketdollar.com/ (Rocket Dollar). Founded in 2018, Rocket Dollar is an innovative fintech startup putting the power to make investment decisions in the hands of the individual investor. Jeff and Henry discuss the impact the broader economic climate can have on a startup, the future of robo-advisors and the two sides to having a public profile as a CEO.Finally, our very own Jack Pelzer is here to give you a little hope with a traditional Irish trader blessing.Have thoughts about this episode? Don’t forget, we want to hear from you! We’re rolling out a new call-in line for listeners of the show, so be sure to give us a call at 855-902-0331 and let us know what’s on your mind.  [00:55] - This week [03:00] - MARKet Reaction with Mark Meadows [05:00] - Jeff Carter Interview with Henry Yoshida[05:13] - What was your career like after starting when the internet bubbl

Welcome to Limit Up! This week we’re bringing you part 2 of our interview with Major General Karl Horst. Jeff sits down with the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation President and U.S. Army Major General to discuss his final leadership principles. Join us for the conclusion of this incredible discussion covering communication, humor and how to manage expectations. And if you missed part 1, you can find it https://limitup.topsteptrader.com/episodes/what-an-army-major-general-can-teach-you-about-leadership (here).Have thoughts about this episode? Don’t forget, we want to hear from you! We’re rolling out a new call-in line for listeners of the show, so be sure to give us a call at 855-902-0331 and let us know what’s on your mind.  [01:51]   - MARKet Reaction with Mark Meadows [03:50] - Jeff Carter Interview with Karl Horst part 2[03:51]  - Leadership Tip #4: Be clear and concise in communication [05:47] - Leadership Tip #5: Manage expectations [08:16]  - Does it matter how someone gets to the end goal? [10:37

TopstepTrader has a very special guest for you this week. First up, though, Mark Meadows will take you through his MARKet Reaction for the week. Then, in the first of a two-part interview series, new Limit Up! Host Jeff Carter sits down with Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation President and U.S. Army Major General Karl Horst. They discuss how he’s taking lessons from his military career and bringing them to the corporate world through establishing boundaries, constraints and maintaining discipline. Sound familiar traders? Lastly, they end by discussing the connection between Jazz and leadership as well as the first 3 of General Horst’s leadership principles.Have thoughts about this episode? Don’t forget, we want to hear from you! We’re rolling out a new call-in line for listeners of the show, so be sure to give us a call at 855-902-0331 and let us know what’s on your mind.  [00:30] - This week [02:03] - MARKet Reaction with Mark Meadows [03:38] - JeffCarter Interview with Major General Karl Horst[04:04] -

What’s it like to watch an options exchange grow in value several two orders of magnitude? You’re about to find out as this episode of Limit Up! Introduces its new host: Jeff Carter. Jeff is an accomplished trader, investor, advisor and former board member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. He’ll be joining Limit Up! As our new permanent host starting next week. This week on Limit Up! is all about the Fed: the screens are green with Mark Meadows and his MARKet Reaction then Danny & Hoag breakdown the ripple effects from the Fed changes. If all that was enough to knock on off your feet and into a bottle of your favorite whiskey, you came to the right place because Jack is back with his comfy couch and some words of wisdom in this weeks Trader Therapy.Don’t forget, we want to hear from you! We’re rolling out a new call-in line for listeners of the show, so be sure to give us a call at 855-902-0331 and let us know what’s on your mind.  [01:02] - Jeff Carter Introduction [04:19] - This week [05:22] - MARKet Reac

Another week and the markets are still the markets.  This week Mark walks us through his feelings on gold. Danny and John then discuss keeping your emotions in check and how sometimes just stepping away is what you need to regulate yourself. Finally, Jack Pelzer channels his inner Cramer (not Cosmo, Jim) to bring you this week latest segment: Kooky Currency. Don’t forget, we want to hear from you! We’re rolling out a new call-in line for listeners of the show, so be sure to give us a call at 855-902-0331 and let us know what’s on your mind.   [00:40] - This week [01:32]   - MARKet Reaction with Mark Meadows [03:22]  - Danny & Hoag: Fed Rate Expectations & Economic Releases [04:23] - Buy the rumor, sell the news [06:21]  - Exposure trading outright [08:12]  - Emotion is not a rational strategy [13:36]  - Finding extremes & timing [17:22]  - Watching for volatility and liquidity [20:11]  - Stay flat and take a step back [25:24] - Conclusion [25:55]  - Kooky Currency with Jack Pelzer Limit Up! is a podcast for t