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 differ...
Nov 03, 2023•16 min
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 Examples of swing strategies Plus much more. For more trading content vi...
Oct 18, 2023•17 min
Are 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 strateg...
Sep 20, 2023•23 min
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...
Sep 05, 2023•27 min
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 ma...
Aug 23, 2023•17 min
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 episod...
Aug 09, 2023•14 min
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 Tradin...
Aug 03, 2023•13 min
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 m...
Jul 14, 2023•12 min
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 mo...
Jun 27, 2023•18 min
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 ...
Jun 17, 2023•23 min
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 d...
Jun 01, 2023•17 min
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 inve...
May 17, 2023•21 min
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...
May 05, 2023•22 min
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 o...
Apr 24, 2023•39 min
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 th...
Apr 10, 2023•23 min
Are you tired of complicated trading strategies that don't seem to work? In this week's episode of the Breakout Trading Answered show, we discuss a special formula for becoming a profitable trader. It's called "The Proven Trading Formula I Wish I Knew Sooner" (and it's probably not what you think)... Here's just a small sample of the topics we discuss on the show: Expectancy and the importance of simplicity, Direction and Volatility in Breakout Trading, Trading with Volatility, Flipping the Coin...
Mar 26, 2023•37 min
In this episode, Algorithmic breakout trading specialists Tomas Nesnidal and Andrew Swanscott discuss: The most decisive factor when picking a market to trade, Why trends=money and why you should ignore the hype and follow the data, Comparing index trends vs currency trends, The challenges of trading the Forex markets, Healthy trends vs noisy markets, Why starting with indices is easier, Account size requirements for portfolios, Liquidity in currencies and futures, Example trading strategies, Th...
Feb 23, 2023•32 min
In this episode, Algorithmic breakout trading specialists Tomas Nesnidal and Andrew Swanscott discuss: Why Futures is the best market for serious traders, The dangers of having the wrong account size, 4 factors that determine account size, The Rule of 1.5 and Maximum Strategy Drawdown, Mini and micro trading, Daytrading and swing trading, Account size requirements for portfolios, Money management for quick growth, And much more. For more great trading content, visit https://bettertraderacademy.c...
Feb 09, 2023•37 min
Have you ever noticed that most of the best traders are avid readers? Ask any trader for a list of their favorite books and you'll get an enthusiastic response. And in fact, one of the most frequent questions we get is… …what are the best books for algo traders? In this 2nd episode of the trading book series, we focus on our top 4 favorite trading books for ADVANCED traders. You can catch our top 4 books for beginner traders here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnmNlhCXZzM Check out the BTA lis...
Jan 26, 2023•43 min
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 The importance of new trading ideas Cre...
Jan 13, 2023•45 min
Have you ever noticed that most of the best traders are avid readers? Ask any trader for a list of their favorite books and you'll get an enthusiastic response. And in fact, one of the most frequent questions we get is… …what are the best books for algo traders? This episode will focus on the most important foundational texts for algorithmic trading. With hundreds of books to choose from, how do you find the most actionable, accessible knowledge from the best traders? Mr. Breakouts and I will gi...
Dec 16, 2022•25 min
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 withou...
Dec 09, 2022•37 min
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, Tools to identify index tendencies, The 6 strongest tendencies in index market...
Dec 03, 2022•36 min
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 index...
Nov 17, 2022•30 min
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...
Nov 11, 2022•36 min
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,...
Nov 04, 2022•54 min
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.
Oct 21, 2022•19 min
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 filt...
Oct 14, 2022•31 min
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....
Sep 29, 2022•47 min
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....
Sep 22, 2022•37 min
