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Breakout Trading Answered
Hosted by Andrew Swanscott and Tomas Nesnidal · ENGLISH
Welcome to the Better Trader Academy podcast, where truly passionate algorithmic trading specialists share trading tips and techniques they've picked up over many years of hard work and successful trading.
On this show you'll hear practical trading techniques that actually work. Techniques that are backed by research, testing and live trading.
Techniques for algorithmic traders of all levels, from beginner to advanced, retail trader to hedge fund manager.
If that's you, and you're a trader with real drive, always striving to do better, then you've come to the right place. Click to play now.
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BTA Live: The Profitable Trading Method That Many Traders Use
Nov 3, 202300:15:46Tap to summarizeCan the universal trading formula work for you? In this episode, we delved into a universal trading formula that has proven successful for many traders across the globe. This formula, as we discovered, is not only powerful but also versatile, and applicable in various markets worldwide. Here's a sneak peek of the topics discussed in this episode: Discussion of a universal trading formula Effectiveness of the formula in various global markets Success stories of traders using the formula in different markets Testing of the formula in foreign markets Emphasis on the universality and power of the formula Plus much more. For more trading content visit https://bettertraderacademy.com/
Transcribe →BTA Live: My Best Euro Markets Breakout Strategies
Oct 18, 202300:16:50Tap to summarizeEver thought about trading in the European markets? European markets offer great opportunities and are more accessible than you might think. In this episode, I share a few of my best Euro Markets breakout strategies and we will dive into European markets and their potential profitability, including: The top three European markets Unique characteristics of European markets Best risk management techniques for European markets Examples of swing strategies Plus much more. For more trading content visit https://bettertraderacademy.com/
Transcribe →BTA Live: My Best Emini NASDAQ Breakout Strategies
Sep 20, 202300:22:54Tap to summarizeAre you ready to uncover the hidden opportunities with breakout strategies for the Nasdaq market? In this episode, I share a few of my best NASDAQ breakout strategies and how you can use these insights to build better trading strategies, including: The four components you need to build a breakout strategy Setting realistic expectations and out-of-sample performance Swing and day trading strategies for Nasdaq Challenges and complexities of day trading Nasdaq Difficulty in developing short strategies for the Nasdaq Building a Nasdaq trading strategy with long and short positions Emphasis on diversification and different exit values in a portfolio Key takeaways include the difficulty of creating good day trading breakout strategies and the need for dynamic stop loss or exit approaches. Plus much more. For more trading content visit https://bettertraderacademy.com/
Transcribe →BTA Live: My Best Emini S&P500 Breakout Strategies
Sep 5, 202300:27:00Tap to summarizeAre you ready to explore the untapped potential of Emini S&P 500 breakout strategies? In this episode I share a few of my best S&P 500 breakout strategies, to demonstrate the importance of early market moves, asymmetrical breakout levels, short-only strategies, risk management techniques, and more. Here's a sneak peek of the topics discussed in this episode: Setting realistic expectations in trading strategies A specific breakout model for the S&P 500 market A day trading strategy on a 30-minute timeframe, including entry time and use of asymmetrical breakout levels and simple filters Out-of-sample performance and risk management in the strategy A swing strategy with a good sample size and different fractions of long and short trades A strategy with a fixed profit target based on a 2 to 1 reward-risk ratio A short-only strategy with a high average rate of return per trade Using dollar-based stop losses in breakout trading strategies Plus much more. For more trading content visit https://bettertraderacademy.com/
Transcribe →BTA Live: How I Created 2000+ Profitable Trading Strategies
Aug 23, 202300:16:31Tap to summarizeHave you ever wondered why having lots of strategies is important for breakout trading? With over 2000+ profitable trading strategies created, Mr. Breakouts discusses tips for discovering unique profitable edges in the markets, proving that a good model and having a large number of strategies can accommodate various market conditions and trading opportunities. Here's a sneak peek of the topics discussed in this episode: Discussion on the concept of trading strategies, Differentiating suitable markets for breakout trading (futures markets vs. forex or crypto markets), Showcasing 2460 robust breakout trading strategies from Tomas's hedge fund database, The importance of having a large number of strategies for selection and maximizing trading opportunities, Explanation of the model for creating profitable strategies, including elements like point of initiation, space, time, and filters, Emphasis on stress testing and robustness testing strategies for quality assurance, Recommendation of Tomas's book, "Breakout Trading Revolution," for detailed explanation and examples of the model's application, And so much more. For more trading content visit https://bettertraderacademy.com/
Transcribe →BTA Live: How To Travel the World With Algo-Trading
Aug 9, 202300:13:54Tap to summarizeTrading doesn't have to be a stationary activity. With the right strategies and mindset, it can be a passport to see the world. In this episode, I'll be sharing ideas on how I travel the world while trading. Over the years, I've been fortunate to travel to 65 countries but what's unique about my travels is that I've managed to combine it with my love for trading. It's a lifestyle that's not only fulfilling but also financially rewarding. Here's a sneak peek of the topics discussed in this episode: Mr. Breakouts' three passions: trading, traveling, and meditating Mr. Breakouts' success story of traveling to 65 countries while trading Importance of trading with strategies that you fully own, control, and understand Having backup strategies and automating the process for flexibility while traveling Clear checklists for trading maintenance tasks Outsourcing execution to trading servers or external brokerage companies Four key points for traveling the world with algorithmic trading For more trading content visit https://bettertraderacademy.com/
Transcribe →BTA Live: How to Start Algo-Trading with $1,000 USD
Aug 3, 202300:12:36Tap to summarizeIs it possible to start algorithmic breakout trading with just $1000? In this video, I'll explain how you too can embark on your algo-trading journey. As you gain confidence and experience, you can scale up your investments and potentially reap the benefits of automated trading strategies with just $1,000. Here are some of the highlights: 00:00 Introduction 01:43 Micro Futures as a trading solution 02:23 Advantage of Micro Futures 07:32 Micro NASDAQ Algorithmic Strategy 08:47 Scale Up the Trading Business 09:47 Requirements for Building a Trading Business Libsyn CTA- For more trading content visit https://bettertraderacademy.com/
Transcribe →BTA Live: Mr. Breakout's Trading Room Revealed
Jul 14, 202300:11:46Tap to summarizeAre you a freedom loving trader that wants to be able to take your trading business anywhere? Are you looking to break away from the traditional "chained to your desk" lifestyle? Or perhaps you might just be wondering what my trading room looks like? If any of these interest you, then make sure to watch this episode of Breakout Trading Answered, where I invite you into my trading room (it may surprise you!) and give away all my secrets to successful travelling trading. In the show, I'll reveal my trading room and why a trading room should reflect your life and trading philosophies. I'll also explain how I take my trading business anywhere, share the single device that makes trading so much more enjoyable, and a whole lot more, so if you're a freedom loving trader make sure you catch this one. Libsyn CTA- For more trading content visit https://bettertraderacademy.com/
Transcribe →BTA live: The Best Days to Trade Emini S&P 500 and NASDAQ- Part 2
Jun 27, 202300:17:59Tap to summarizeAre you ready to explore the most profitable index trading days? In this new episode of Breakout Trading Answered, you will discover an innovative approach as Mr. Breakouts shares a modern twist on Larry Williams' Day Of Month techniques. By leveraging this unique approach you can uncover hidden opportunities, identify days with the most profit potential and know when to exercise caution when trading. Here are some other topics we discuss in this episode: How the tendencies of each day of the month impact trading outcomes, and the need for a better quality assessment of these days. The unique method Tomas uses to see inside the market to determine the REAL profit potential of the day, How to use the tendencies of each day to develop index trading strategies, The strongest days of the month to trade, The impact option expiration can have on the market, Dangers of trading at the end of the month, And much more. For more trading content visit https://bettertraderacademy.com/
Transcribe →BTA Live: The Best Days to Trade Emini S&P 500 and NASDAQ- Part 1
Jun 17, 202300:22:31Tap to summarizeAre you trading indexes on the best days (and avoiding the worst to) increase your trading profits? Do you want to know which days have the most profit potential in indexes and those that don't? In this episode of Breakout Trading Answered, Mr. Breakouts shares a new approach to the Day Of Week techniques Larry Williams introduced more than 30 years ago. By leveraging this unique approach to analyze each day of the week, you'll be able to quickly identify the days with the most profit potential and which ones could be tricky. Here are some other topics we discuss in this episode: How the tendencies of each day of the week impact trading outcomes, and the need for a better quality assessment of these days. The unique method Tomas uses to see inside the market to determine the REAL profit potential of the day, How to use the tendencies of each day to develop index trading strategies, And much more. Timestamps: 01:07 Introduction to the episode 02:00 Assessing Tendencies of Each Day 07:58 Tuesday as a Strong Down Day 10:03 Monday to Friday tendencies 14:03 Using tendencies for strategy development 16:28 Checking and updating tendencies 19:20 Building a strategy over 10 years 21:07 Opposite effect of a strategy 22:26 Dissecting day of the month For more trading content visit https://bettertraderacademy.com/
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