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BTA Live: The Profitable Trading Method That Many Traders Use
03 Nov 2023
00:15:46
Can 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
BTA Live: My Best Euro Markets Breakout Strategies
18 Oct 2023
00:16:50
Ever 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
BTA Live: My Best Emini S&P500 Breakout Strategies
05 Sep 2023
00:27:00
Are 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
BTA Live: How I Created 2000+ Profitable Trading Strategies
23 Aug 2023
00:16:31
Have 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,
BTA Live: How To Travel the World With Algo-Trading
09 Aug 2023
00:13:54
Trading 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
BTA Live: How to Start Algo-Trading with $1,000 USD
03 Aug 2023
00:12:36
Is 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
Are 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.
BTA live: The Best Days to Trade Emini S&P 500 and NASDAQ- Part 2
27 Jun 2023
00:17:59
Are 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,
BTA Live: The Best Days to Trade Emini S&P 500 and NASDAQ- Part 1
17 Jun 2023
00:22:31
Are 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
BTA Live: How To Double Your Profit On Emini S&P 500 and NASDAQ
01 Jun 2023
00:17:22
Are you tired of trading indexes and barely breaking even on trades?
Are you looking for a way to significantly increase your profits without spending hours analyzing charts and data?
In this episode of Breakout Trading Answered, Mr. Breakouts shares a simple technique that can double your index trading profits.
Here are some other topics we discuss in this episode:
• The simple "double your profits" technique that can be implemented in less than one minute and how it's performed over the last decade, • 3 different ways you can implement this powerful concept in your own strategies quickly and easily, • How Tomas discovered the power of this technique by "peeking" inside daily bars to discover the real edge, • And much more.
Timestamps: 01:10 The simple formula for quick results and minimum efforts 03:40 The results on the Emini S&P 500 market 05:00 How to peek inside the bar to see the quality of the move 08:10 The results on the Nasdaq market 11:05 The Breakout Trading Revolution book 11:46 The 1-line formula in TradeStation easylanguage 12:40 How to apply the technique to any index trading strategy 14:30 Recommended trading session to use
Investing in an index like the S&P 500 may seem like a safe bet, but it can often bring about huge drawdowns for index investors.
Is there a better alternative? Can algorithmic trading really beat the market?
In this episode of Breakout Trading Answered, Mr. Breakouts compares the return profile of index investing with an algorithmic trading strategy. Which one is better and why?
Here are some other topics we discuss in this episode:
How algorithmic trading works and how it differs from investing in an index,
The returns and drawdowns of index investing over the last 5 years,
Comparing investing in the S&P 500 vs algorithmic trading strategies,
Can algorithmic trading beat the market, even with slippages and poor execution,
And much more.
Episode Highlights:
01:03 Investing in the S&P 500 04:06 Algorithmic Trading 08:38 Backtesting Algorithmic Trading Strategy 09:41 Algo trading vs. S&P 500 11:03 Can Algo trading beat the market 19:09 Tips and tricks for algo trading
Everybody throws around the term "algorithmic trading," but what does it really mean and how do you do it effectively?
In this episode of Breakout Trading Answered, Mr. Breakouts discusses algo trading and how it works. Here's just a small sample of the topics we discuss on the show:
The 3Rs of algo trading, and why algo trading is more than just "robots",
The critical first step in algo trading,
The power of a professional algo trading platform,
What you need to create revenue from algo trading,
Mastering the nuances of algorithmic trading,
And much more.
Episode Highlights:
3:15: Algo trading is more than robots. 5:41: The first step in algo trading 9:55: From Recognition to Robotization 10:49: The power of a professional algo trading platform 14:12: What you need to create revenue 17:55: Mastering the nuances
BTA Live: 3 Proven Steps to Profitable Trading in an Economic Crisis
24 Apr 2023
00:38:33
Do you know exactly what to do to profit in these uncertain economic times?
In this week's episode of the Breakout Training Answered show, Mr. Breakouts shares three proven tips for profitable trading during an economic crisis. Tomas provides valuable insights for traders looking to navigate an economic crisis, revealing that for traders, there is no crisis, only opportunity. By having a trading plan, diversifying the portfolio, and keeping emotions in check, traders can increase their chances of profitable trading. As the host notes, these tips are not only relevant during a crisis but can also be applied to everyday trading.
Here's just a small sample of the topics we discuss on the show:
The importance of having a trading plan and sticking to it. He advises traders to avoid making impulsive decisions and to have a clear exit strategy. This is crucial during an economic crisis when the market is volatile and unpredictable.
Diversifying the portfolio and not relying on a single asset or market. This helps to spread the risk and minimize losses. By investing in different markets and assets, traders can increase their chances of profitable trading.
Keeping emotions in check and not letting fear or greed drive trading decisions. This is especially important during an economic crisis when emotions can run high. By staying calm and rational, traders can make better decisions and avoid costly mistakes.
Timestamps:
1:23: How traders can travel and work at the same time. 10:04: The importance of mindset in crisis and in trading. 15:04: Finding markets that are trending and have strong momentum. 19:58: Avoiding choppy markets and using larger stop losses in volatile markets. 23:58: Diversifying your trading portfolio to include different markets and instruments. 27:28: Trading during a crisis.
Have you ever wondered how hedge funds manage the tradeoffs between simplicity and complexity to generate safe, consistent returns?
In this week's episode of the Breakout Trading Answered show, we discuss the exact process Mr. Breakouts uses in his hedge fund to optimize strategies and portfolio performance.
It's called "The #1 Hedge Fund Optimization Secret"... and it applies to individual trading accounts, too!
Here's just a small sample of the topics we discuss on the show:
Cutting through the confusion around optimization
Mr. Breakouts pushes the audience out of the box and breaks a strong paradigm
Complex strategies vs simple strategies: which is best?
The Halo Effect and how it impacts trading results
Should we avoid Parameter-less filters or are they as good as people say?
Full details of the number one hedge fund strategy optimization secret
Want to discover 4 key tips that could transform your trading?
In this episode, Mr Breakouts discussed the 4 main areas of the S.P.I.N framework that transformed his trading, from struggling inconsistent trader to breakout trading specialist, and how you can use these too.
Here's just some of the topics you'll discover:
The S.P.I.N framework for trading transformation
The power of specialization in trading
Why traders need a proven trading model to succeed
What's the best trading indicator for indexes? Then watch this…
Algorithmic breakout trading specialists Tomas Nesnidal and Andrew Swanscott discuss "Best Index Trading Indicator", including:
The biggest complaint by traders
Why volatility is so important to trading
The 3 ways to use ATR in a trading strategy
Using volatility to enter a trade
Filtering out bad trades using volatility
ATR and volatility exits
Strategy improvements from 1 indicator
Plus Bollinger bands, seasonality, trading without stop losses and much more.
Big Index Trading Secret to Get REAL Results
03 Dec 2022
00:36:18
Want to know the 6 tendencies indexes respond to the most, so you can use them to improve your index trading strategies?
Then make sure you check out this index trading episode where algorithmic breakout trading specialists Tomas Nesnidal and Andrew Swanscott discuss "Big Index Trading Secret to Get REAL Results", including:
What makes indexes so good to trade?,
Combining tendencies to create index trading strategies,
With all the indexes available to trade, which one is best? Does it even matter? And which index market is best for shorting in a bear market?
On this episode of Breakout Trading Answered, algorithmic breakout trading specialists Tomas Nesnidal and Andrew Swanscott discuss the "Best Index To Trade", including:
Why it's important to select the best index market,
Individual tendencies of index markets and why not all are the same,
The only index market with a long-term short bias,
The 2 best indexes to short in a bear market,
Most stable index for trading,
Why EMD is difficult to trade,
The best index trading style for 2023,
Plus much more.
The Best Time to Daytrade Indexes
11 Nov 2022
00:36:29
Sometimes the difference between a profitable strategy and an unprofitable one is the time of day it trades. Why? And when is the best time to trade?
Algorithmic breakout trading specialists Tomas Nesnidal and Andrew Swanscott discuss "The Best Time to Daytrade Indexes", including:
Why time of day is so important,
The 3 main sessions in index trading and which has the most opportunity,
How to increase the profit potential of strategies by extending the session,
The biggest moving session time in indexes,
Overnight trading strategies vs daytrading regular hours,
Plus much more.
How To Beat The S&P 500 Index
04 Nov 2022
00:53:55
Want to know how to beat the S&P 500 index with a simple 5 minute trading strategy?
Algorithmic breakout trading specialists Tomas Nesnidal and Andrew Swanscott discuss "How To Beat The S&P 500 Index", including:
Why index trading is such a popular option for traders,
Average stock market returns and why it can be so easy to beat the index,
4 simple principles to trade index markets,
Does the 200 day moving average actually work,
Using the ADX trend indicator for index trading,
Slippage, exiting trades end of the week, robustness, index tendencies fading,
PLUS we even test a basic index trading strategy in Tradestation to prove index tendencies work!
How To Find The Best Market To Trade Right Now
21 Oct 2022
00:19:12
Want to know the best markets to trade right now? Then check this…
Algorithmic breakout trading specialists Tomas Nesnidal and Andrew Swanscott discuss "How To Find The Best Market To Trade Right Now", including:
Why market selection is so important,
How to find the market with the most opportunity,
Changes in index markets,
The best market to trade right now,
Plus much more.
How To Avoid Taking Losing Trades
14 Oct 2022
00:31:29
Frustrated with taking too many losing trades? Here's 3 simple tips you can use to avoid bad trades.
Algorithmic breakout trading specialists Tomas Nesnidal and Andrew Swanscott discuss "How To Avoid Taking Losing Trades", including:
The 2 T's formula for less losing trades,
The simple market analysis tool every trader can use,
Identifying Directional Bias to reduce losing trades,
How to deploy Timing to reduce false breakouts,
Using Trend to identify when not to trade,
Moving Average trend filters,
Plus much more.
How To Stop Losing Money: POSITIVE TRADING COMMUNITY
29 Sep 2022
00:47:20
Algorithmic breakout trading specialists Tomas Nesnidal and Andrew Swanscott discuss "How a positive trading community can improve your trading results", including:
Why trading losses are so painful and what the greatest traders do to refocus themselves,
Why you should actively avoid negative traders and communities,
The truth behind our own trading success,
How sharing can actually accelerate your trading success,
Where to find a positive and supportive trading community,
Plus much more.
How To Stop Losing Money: WINNING TRADING MODEL
22 Sep 2022
00:37:23
Algorithmic breakout trading specialists Tomas Nesnidal and Andrew Swanscott discuss "How To Stop Losing Money: WINNING TRADING MODEL", including:
The difference between a trading model and a strategy,
Why it's important to have a model first (and why no model usually means losing money),
How to create a trading model and determine if it's good or not,
A super simple breakout trading model you can use to build unlimited trading strategies,
Plus much more.
How To Stop Losing Money - MINDSET SHIFT
15 Sep 2022
00:44:26
Algorithmic breakout trading specialists Tomas Nesnidal and Andrew Swanscott discuss "How To Stop Losing Money - MINDSET SHIFT", including
The 5 steps of the "Negative Cycle" of trading,
The 3 step "Mindset Shift Process" to break the negative cycle,
The 5 steps of the "Positive Cycle" of trading,
Why drawdowns are a good thing for traders,
How past experiences impact us and what to do about it,
Why false positivity doesn't work in trading,
And much more.
The Breakout Trading Revolution
08 Sep 2022
00:58:05
After years of helping traders master breakout trading, I realized it wasn't just my breakout trading methods that guided me to becoming a highly successful breakout trader.
A huge mindshift occurred too, which YOU can leverage for massive success.
In this show we launch the Breakout Trading Revolution.
Plus, grab your copy of the new Breakout Trading Revolution book (plus exclusive bonuses) here: https://thebreakouttradingrevolution.com
How to Stop Losing Money Trading: FAILING STRATEGIES
01 Sep 2022
00:53:56
Algorithmic breakout trading specialists Tomas Nesnidal and Andrew Swanscott discuss "How to Stop Losing Money Trading: FAILING STRATEGIES", including:
The impact of failed trading strategies,
3 ways to identify a failed trading strategy,
How to gain experience identifying failed strategies without the losses
How to measure speed of failure to detect strategy failure,
3 reasons trading strategies fail and how to fix them
What to do when a trading strategy fails
Learning from failed trading strategies
Plus stress-testing, adaptive trading strategies, strategy complexity and much more.
How To Make Breakout Trading Work: CRYPTOS
25 Aug 2022
00:45:29
Algorithmic breakout trading specialists Tomas Nesnidal and Andrew Swanscott discuss "How To Stop Losing Money Trading : CRYPTOS", including:
Signs of market tops in crypto (and other markets),
The collapse of the bitcoin market,
Why people lose money in crypto,
Comparing the dotcom bubble to the crypto bubble,
The 3 phases of bubbles,
3 simple steps to stop losing money in crypto,
How to tell when the crypto market has become a mature market,
And lots more.
How To Make Breakout Trading Work: Q&A
18 Aug 2022
00:52:02
Algorithmic breakout trading specialists Tomas Nesnidal and Andrew Swanscott discuss "How To Make Breakout Trading Work: Q&A", where they answer all your questions from the "How to make breakout trading work" series.
How To Make Breakout Trading Work: PORTFOLIO
04 Aug 2022
00:54:47
Algorithmic breakout trading specialists Tomas Nesnidal and Andrew Swanscott discuss "How To Make Breakout Trading Work: PORTFOLIO", including:
Why portfolios are important and setting realistic goals
The difference between single strategy results and a portfolio
How many strategies you need in a portfolio,
The 3 golden rules to creating breakout portfolios,
Why you tend to get lower drawdowns in a portfolio,
Why Futures are the best markets to trade,
How to start building portfolios,
Plus much more.
BTA Live: How To Make Breakout Trading Work: MEATS
21 Jul 2022
00:29:44
Algorithmic breakout trading specialists Tomas Nesnidal and Andrew Swanscott discuss "How To Make Breakout Trading Work: MEATS", including:
Tradability of the Meats markets and what you need to be careful of,
The only Meat markets worth trading,
The best trading session times and timeframes for Meats,
Correlation of Meats with other markets and when to add Meats to a portfolio,
Plus example trading strategies, stress-testing, slippage, volume and much more.
BTA Live: How To Make Breakout Trading Work: BONDS
07 Jul 2022
01:00:21
Algorithmic breakout trading specialists Tomas Nesnidal and Andrew Swanscott discuss "How To Make Breakout Trading Work: BONDS", including:
The beginner bond trader who traded billions for a bank,
Slippage surprises in the Bond markets and the only Bond markets worth trading,
The best trading session hours and timeframes for Bonds,
The best type of exit in Bonds and why,
Correlation of Bonds with other markets and when to add Bonds to a portfolio,
Plus stress-testing, slippage, volatility, example strategies and much more.
BTA Live: How To Make Breakout Trading Work: EUROPEAN MARKETS
23 Jun 2022
00:58:24
Algorithmic breakout trading specialists Tomas Nesnidal and Andrew Swanscott discuss "How To Make Breakout Trading Work: EUROPEAN MARKETS", including:
Which European markets are best to trade and why,
The best session times and timeframes for futures trading,
The most profitable market we've ever seen,
Example strategies for FDAX, FESX, FGBL,
Plus stress-testing, slippage, transaction costs, and much more.
Looking for some hot techniques that could improve your trading results in 2022? Tomas Nesnidal and Andrew Swanscott share "5 Steps to Successful Trading in 2022", including:
The 5 reasons why 91% of people fail to reach their goals,
Trading vision and the 3Fs (which one are you?),
The 2 types of progress traders can use to overcome a lack of direction,
Reducing fear by using an abundance mindset to achieve trading goals,
How your environment impacts your trading,
Increasing confidence and belief in trading,
Plus, tools and resources, realistic rate of return, motivational quotes and much more.
BTA Live: How to Select The Best Markets For STABLE INCOME
04 Apr 2022
01:01:14
Wondering which markets are the best to create a stable trading income? Tomas Nesnidal and Andrew Swanscott share "How to Select The Best Markets For STABLE INCOME", including:
The 3 points to consider for a stable trading income,
Why market selection is so important (and which markets are best),
Correlations in global markets and which are best during a crisis (the answer may be not what you think it is),
Stocks vs crypto vs forex vs futures - which should you choose,
Changes in market behaviours over time, and is it really different this time?
Plus, market vs strategy diversification, diversification, slippage, trading as an income, live trading strategy review, motivational quotes and much more.