Trading with GB

In this podcast/video we take a look at the coffee market.We’ll talk about some crazy action in the market lately – something that has brought as lot of interest from traders.  We look at coffee futures contract. Then we consider a few different ways to go about trading it. So, we’ll cover the WHY, WHAT, and HOW of the coffee market.Video ReferencesFor the video version and references we make in this podcast, please visit:https://bowerpost.com/2021/10/06/trading-coffee-futures/Direct Video Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBzoz6JLZvs

References:https://t.me/spreadtradarbot Telegram Spread and Scalp Chat Paid Group. www.MasterClassTrader.com/specials - Current discounts for coursework on Order Flow and Spreading. - The new ‘micro’ crude oil contract was listed this week on the CME. So far so good it seems. About MicrosThe micro is not a different style of futures contract from other futures. It simply refers to the contract size. They are smaller. The upside is smaller, downside is smaller, and comms are smaller.Details:It is 1/10th of the regular size contract. It’s a 100 barrel contract (v 1000 barrels).For every dollar move in crude oil, the contract moves $100 ($1000 for the biggie).The tick size is 1 cent. That’s worth $1 ($10 for the big contract). The initial margin is $530. Tips for traders:OK, here are some ideas to get started or think about: Watch the full contract – both charts and DOM. Micro for execution only. The reason being is the big contract will is trading more often (for now). That means levels and other technical readings will be more reliable from the big contract.Work limit orders. There’s no need to pay up on the spread, but if you do it doesn’t matter given $1 per tick. While the market develops however, don’t feel the need to rush your execution. Watch deferred contracts as they develop (for spreading).Make sure your broker has reduced commissions for micros and SPAN margins. Learn More About Scalping and Spreading?Check my courses at MasterClassTrader.com. This market can be used in both the DOM Bootcamp and advanced spread course. Check out the special page for a current bundled deal. Also check out my new Telegram chat group subscription for spreader and scalps. The link is below. It’s a deliberately small group for active traders, all there talk about trades and help each other. Coming up, well next month we have micros in the treasuries, which I think will be fantastic. We’ll talk more about it when they launch.Until then, good trading.GB

In this podcast, I talk about my experiences with data releases, from my early days collecting data for publishing to a few trading ideas for data days. Interesting stuff.  ------------------------------------------------------------- To learn more about order flower and spread trading, grab a nice little discount here:https://masterclasstrader.com/specialsFollow me on TradingView and get a discount on a paid plan: https://tinyurl.com/tradarienTVGet cool Tradarien Trading Merch here: https://streamlabs.com/gb5150/merchJoin the Email group and learn more about expert trader training: https://tradarien.com/Join the Telegram for updates: https://t.me/tradarien  -------------------------------------------------------------  ----Stuff I use for Audio & Video Production: ----- Elgato Stream Deck XL: https://amzn.to/3u4Dmcw - highly recommended! I have two XLs.Blue Yeti Microphone: https://amzn.to/3u4Dmcw - Love this! I have two of these too.OBS - Streaming software. Philips Hue Lights. Easy to buy too many of these! https://amzn.to/3omAjud Roccat AIMO keyboard: https://amzn.to/3eRTvNl Various graphics platforms.  -------------------------------------------------------------  ----Stuff I use for Trading: -----TradingView and Sierra Charts.Seasonalgo.com for seasonal data (paid and current customers receive 20% off).Various web based crypto platforms and news channels.  ------------------------------------------------------------- Music: Various tracks from Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. Plus Streambeats royalty free on Spotify.

This one is for all our DOM MasterClass Students and others interested in the interest rate markets. The CME have just announced a series of new rate contracts. The new contacts are quoted in yield, not the usual price format. That alone is interesting and takes a small complexity out of the trading process. And hot of off the heels of heels of the popular micro equity contracts, these ones will also be micro sized.There are 2yr, 5yr, 10yr and 30yr contract each with a $1 tick size, being 1/10th of a basis point. That makes a DV01 of $10, compares with the current Ultra Bond $345.Like the micro equity contracts, that means good potential to trade spreads or simply scalp the long end without the potential bottom line volatility. They launch mid-August, and we will look at them more then. Hopefully they will be something we will add to the trading kit.If you are new to, or rusty on, Treasury futures, please check out my other podcasts. DOM MasterClass Specials: https://masterclasstrader.com/specials/------------------------------------------------------------Follow The Tradarien on TradingView and get a discount on a paid plan: https://tinyurl.com/tradarienTVGet cool Tradarien Trading Merch here: https://streamlabs.com/gb5150/merchJoin the Email group and learn more about expert trader training: https://tradarien.com/Join the Telegram for updates: https://t.me/tradarienMy Trading MasterClasses: www.MasterClassTrader.com------------------------------------------------------------Stuff I use for trading:Sierra Charts and TradingView.Seasonalgo.com for seasonal data (masterclasstrader.com users receive 20% off).Various web based crypto platforms and news channels.------------------------------------------------------------Music: Various tracks from Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. Plus Streambeats royalty free on Spotify.

One of the biggest and most common mistakes retail traders make is they look at one market in isolation. Or worse – when they look at more than one market, they ignore how these markets can work together. Today we will talk about adding a couple of new things to your watchlist to help you start seeing relationships. Is it easy? Nope, but is it hard? No I don’t think so, but it’s worth it. Ultra futures – we’ll talk about them. It should be a short podcast, but an interesting one if you don’t know about these things. So please have a listen.Podcast references:MasterClassTrader Specials:https://masterclasstrader.com/specials/CME Treasuries Info:https://www.cmegroup.com/trading/why-futures/welcome-to-us-treasury-futures.htmlCannon Trading:https://www.cannontrading.com/

In this podcast I talk about trading futures spreads. I start by looking at trading CFDs versus futures, then move into simple futures spreads (bull spread and bear spreads), then finish up with a futures condor spread in crude oil. Such fun!I refer to a bunch of images in the podcast. You can find them here:https://bowerpost.com/2020/11/08/futures-vs-cfds-a-crude-example/

This podcast looks at butterfly spreads in futures, specifically crude oil. We breakdown the spread to understand the theory and directionality, and we look at how seasonal data can help us select a spread.It is one of the new lessons from the Advanced Spread MasterClass. More details here: https://masterclasstrader.com/advanced-spread-trading-course/-This is educational material not trading advice. Trading futures involves substantial risk of loss. As always, seek financial advice before trading. Please refer to masterclasstrader.com for full T&Cs. -

In this podcast we answer a few recent questions from listeners:What is a margin?Margins versus option premiumSpread margins and margin offsetsHow to calculate a spread ratio.Are interest rates too low to trade?Spread betting versus spread trading. More trading Podcasts:https://bowerpost.com/Discount Courses Code: For those not yet enrolled in the DOM Scalping Course, used the code TradingWithGB here:https://masterclasstrader.com/dom-boot-camp-spread-trading/Or check out other specials here:https://masterclasstrader.com/specials/

In this podcast we continue our chat about the relatively new micro equity futures contracts. These are the micro S&P, Nasdaq, Down and Russell2000. These are markets that have now developed into one of the best tools for new traders and a great way to apply a multitude of strategies.In this part 2 episode, we look at one simple idea for trading like a fund manager with next to no effort and even less fees. It could just be a little eye opener.Discount Courses Code: For those not yet enrolled in the DOM Scalping Course, used the code TradingWithGB here:https://masterclasstrader.com/dom-boot-camp-spread-trading/Or receive a bigger discount on the DOM Scalpers and Spreaders combo here:https://masterclasstrader.com/dom-boot-camp-spread-trading/Trade on!GB

In this podcast we will look at the relatively new micro equity futures contracts. These are the micro S&P, Nasdaq, Down and Russell2000. These are markets that have now developed into one of the best tools for new traders and a great way to apply a multitude of strategies.Today we will cover what they are followed by four ideas of how they can be used for scalpers, swingers, spreaders and DIY fund managers. Discount Course Code: For those not yet enrolled in the DOM Scalping Course, used the code TradingWithGB here:https://masterclasstrader.com/dom-boot-camp-spread-trading/Or receive a bigger discount on the DOM Scalpers and Spreaders combo here:https://masterclasstrader.com/dom-boot-camp-spread-trading/Trade on!GB

To advance in your trading, you need to know “the treasuries”. This is where to start.Today we are talk about the treasury notes and bonds. We look at the underlying market and terminology. We talk about pricing conventions and analytics. We look at how these markets move and how to generate trading ideas. Resources:MasterClassTrader.com – for 20% off courses, use the code: “tradingwithgb”BowerPost.com – economic calendar and Podcast directory for traders. CMEgroup.com – info on Treasury contracts and DV01 calculations.  

In this episode we talk about a short program designed to improve your mindset as well as planning and organization. Think of it as an experiment - and one with no downside. We look to build a process or ritual for us to do each and every morning (including non-market days). It’s about being focused, organized and energized. The PDF can be downloaded at guybower.com.

In this short episode we talk about spread trading. We cover the basic three spreads that are the building blocks of all spread trades. If you’ve heard about spreads, but don’t know what they are, then start here. About trading with GB: These podcasts are short and sharp educational broadcasts looking at market trivia, stats, specs, opinions and experience trading the markets. Note included discount code is valid for a limited time or the first 50 customers.

GB’s podcasts are short and sharp educational broadcasts looking at market trivia, stats, specs, opinions and experience trading the markets. This episode talks about negative interest rates. More of a concept than a market, but one that affects the trading world. In this chat, we talk about why negative rates are a real thing; why they are important; and how the government will make it work, even if you don’t want it to. Note included discount code is valid for a limited time or the first 50 customers.

In the new series of Trading with GB, we are going to break down one market after another. Each episode will look at a market that you maybe have not traded before. It may not have entered your mind to trade it. Or maybe it may have – and you just don’t know how to go about it. This episode talks about Crude Oil.We will cover five things 1.       What is Crude Oil.2.       Factors affecting the Crude price.3.       What are the most common tradable products?4.       Market correlations5.       And a few ideas for trading. Subscribe to receive each new podcast as it happens….  *Discount code is for a limited time or first 50.

In this episode of Trading with GB, we look at Gold. We will cover some facts and stats about gold, the trading contracts available and some ways to go about trading it. We’ll talk about options and futures, from scalping to position trading. *Discount code is for a limited time or first 50.

In the new series of Trading with GB, we are going to break down one market after another. Each episode will look at a market that you maybe have not traded before. It may not have entered your mind to trade it. Or maybe it may have – and you just don’t know how to go about it. Maybe you are corn curious or crudely interested. I don’t know, but I know we are going to answer a few questions and help you on your trading journey. I’m Guy Bower and this is Trading with GB. I’ve worked in the industry for a long time now and worn a few different hats. These include running managed funds, commodity broking, professional level trading, proprietary trading and a long stint of training and mentoring prop traders. Each podcast will look at some trivia, stats, specs, opinions and experience trading those markets. Hopefully, at the end, you will have some ideas to take with you. That’s the whole point in fact. We’ll cover metals, grains, soft commodities, interest rates, equity futures and anything else we come up with.  Please subscribe to receive each episode of Trading with GB.