Episodes
Join us for an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session with FuturesTrader71, brought to you by Convergent Trading. An exceptional opportunity to delve into the mind of a professional futures trader, this interactive webinar will cover a wide range of topics from market trends, risk management, technical analysis, to the psychology of trading. FuturesTrader71, or Morad Askar, is widely respected in the trading community for his ability to break down complex concepts into easily digestible insights. His...
Published 07/18/23
In this session, we will discuss the charts and tools we use to assess the market narrative and finding likely plays for the day. We will also cover how we determine our bias, stalk a trade, and decide when to hold to target or exit a trade. If you're interested in learning more about the tools we use for our homework and how they help us trade effectively, then this webinar is for you. During the webinar you will learn about: • The tools we use to complete our daily homework • How we...
Published 05/23/23
Published 05/23/23
In this webinar, Convergent Trading will host Jared Tendler - a world-renowned mental game coach - to discuss practical strategies to maintain confidence during adversity and stay grounded during periods of success. Emotional capital is just as crucial as financial capital to consistent execution and success in trading. Jared will share insights on recognizing and overcoming self-doubt, improving decision-making under pressure, and developing a mindset for long-term success. Don't miss this...
Published 03/20/23
Join us for our annual Holiday Fireside Chat! This year we’ve brought together an all-star line up to discuss everything from the Mental Game, Macro Picture, Futures Strategies w/ Chart Examples, Expectations for 2023, and the Trading Journey. Joining us for the chat: Jared Tendler: A world-renowned mental game coach with experience working with professional traders, poker players, athletes, and gamers. His book, The Mental Game of Trading is a must-own for any trader serious about...
Published 12/15/22
In this webinar, FuturesTrader71 will interview Convergent Team Member CT-Jaguar to discuss his experiences and advice for traders participating in Funded Trader Programs.  The discussion will cover the following topics:  The Layout of a prototypical funded trader program The common issues and potential pitfalls to look out for What kind of trader are these programs designed for? What is the likelihood of success?  How can you improve your odds of getting funded   Through the end...
Published 11/20/22
In this webinar, FuturesTrader71 will address the differences between analyzing setups historically, and executing them on the hard right edge. A good trade is easy to spot retrospectively, however, traders often dull their own edge due to poor execution in real time. Traders may be able to identify high-quality opportunities, however are unprepared for the entry, execution, and management of that trade. During the discussion we will cover:   How execution mistakes can dull the edge of a...
Published 10/25/22
In this session, FuturesTrader71 will discuss scalp trading and the key elements that you must account for to be a scalper. FuturesTrader71 started his career as a high volume NASDAQ equities scalper and moved to scalping futures markets at his prop shop. We will answer questions such as how traders blow up their account scalping, how scalp trading puts us in a fight with algos and how beginning scalpers can improve the odds in their favor with the right tools and setup. You don't want to...
Published 09/30/22
R-Factor is one of the most valuable tools in a professional day-trader's kit and a key component in consistent profitability. Many traders obsess over the win-rate of setups and completely overlook the importance of R-Factor. In this webinar FuturesTrader71 will break down: Why R-Factor is so important? R-Factor's impact on trading results How traders can adjust their R-Factor to maximize opportunities? R-Factor's role in Risk Management During the presentation, we will also be...
Published 07/22/22
In this webinar @FuturesTrader71 discusses the common trading failures we have seen over the years and the process for correcting them. During the webinar we cover: The Most Common Trading Failures We Encounter The Death Spiral of Common Failures The Expectations & Beliefs We Must Embrace to Succeed Remedies for These Common Failures Example Using the Current Market Narrative Question & Answer
Published 06/24/22
Market Theory, Technical Analysis, and other Trading Concepts are important elements in a trader’s learning endeavors. However, sometimes the best way to learn is to cut through the theory and take a look at how a professional trader goes about executing in markets live. Each morning during the Trader Bite, FuturesTrader71 lays out his scenarios for the upcoming session. In this webinar, we’ll take a look at how he executes these scenarios and updates his market biases, if necessary, as the...
Published 06/02/22
Oftentimes, traders are underfunded and over-leveraged. For many of us, the goal is to take a small amount of money and turn that into a large amount of money. To achieve this lofty endeavor, it is critical that traders give themselves the best chance at success. In this webinar, FuturesTrader71 will walk us through how he would approach growing a small account in today’s markets. During this webinar we cover: The 8 pre-requisites to knowing you are ready to grow your small account ...
Published 04/22/22
This is a Convergent Member-Exclusive webinar that we’re releasing publicly for the very first time! Here’s a chance to get a deeper look into the education provided in our community. In the webinar, we perform a statistics-based study and help traders to get thinking about how to implement these practices in their own trading.    During the webinar we cover:   Historical probabilities and what they are  What historical probabilities aren’t and can’t offer  Why do people get lost in...
Published 03/22/22
In this webinar, we are joined by Jared Tendler, a performance coach revered across several competitive disciplines. Jared works with some of the world's leading traders, poker players, professional golfers, and Esports athletes. FuturesTrader71 and Jared discuss the Mental Game, and insights from his new book: The Mental Game of Trading.
Published 03/22/22
Volatility is a double-edged sword. On one side, the greater the volatility, also the greater the opportunity for traders. On the other side, volatility often results in traders deviating from their trading plan, trading from a more emotional state, and incurring loss streaks. It is critical that traders have a plan for the various market regimes and conditions. In this webinar, FuturesTrader71 will discuss the adjustments traders should make to compensate for times of higher...
Published 02/18/22
In this special Public Event, we address how to approach trading like a professional trader working on a prop desk, and how you can implement these practices in your own trading. During the webinar we cover: What prop traders think about that retail traders do not Key differences between Prop vs Self-Directed accounts Approaching risk management like a professional How to effectively use leverage Scalping as a day trader - pros and cons How to assess where you’re at in your...
Published 11/19/21
During this Trader Spotlight Session, we will welcome back Anthony Crudele to share his insights on what he believes to be the Common Traits of Successful Traders. Anthony has over 20 years of experience in trading Futures and cut his teeth on the floor of the CME as one of the youngest members in the CME Group’s history. He continues to trade Futures today and is also actively involved in Crypto markets. Anthony is the host of Futures Radio Show, and has an excellent YouTube Channel. Over...
Published 10/21/21
In this webinar, we are excited to welcome back Jeff Snider. Jeff has appeared in previous Trader Spotlights to highlight the massive Repo Market and is a prominent voice in the global macro space. Jeff is the Head of Global Investment Research at Alhambra Investments. Alhambra currently manages over 230 million in assets for more than 200 clients. The firm believes its thorough market and economic research that drives its strategies are what differentiates them from the competition. Jeff...
Published 09/17/21
In this webinar, we have on Kelly Farrell of Diamond Capital Management. Diamond Capital Management is a fund specializing in S&P 500 Futures and Options products. Their systematic and proprietary rules-based investing program touts competitive returns relative to the S&P 500 Index with lower volatility and drawdowns, which is the fund’s goal. Kelly is a portfolio manager with over 30 years of investment experience and has an extensive background as a professional trader. Kelly is an...
Published 08/19/21
What do the world’s best professional athletes, poker players, and traders have in common? They’ve each developed a Mental Game to support performance at the highest level. In this webinar, we are joined by Jared Tendler, a performance coach revered across multiple disciplines. Jared works with some of the world’s leading poker players, traders, professional golfers, and Esports athletes. Jared will discuss the Mental Game, and insights from his new book: The Mental Game of Trading.
Published 07/15/21
Traders must evolve with the market and this includes having to diversify the product/instrument that we trade. Our focus during this session: Do we need to add an instrument or should we replace the one we already trade? What parameters can we define to select a new product to trade? Will a new product fit our risk profile and account size? What are some ways we can extract statistical information that will drive our decisions and approach? What are the steps to put together a set...
Published 06/16/21
Convergent Trading opens this session up to all traders interested in a discussion about "making the turn". We go over the common experience of a trader who is doing the work and is seeing consistency in their results and answer questions live during the webinar.
Published 05/20/21
During the webinar, @FuturesTrader71 covers a breif overview of Volume Profile and how traders can utilize it for developing setups. The webinar discusses the following topics: Volume Profile basics How the auction develops over time How large players reveal their intentions on a day-to-day basis How to recognize and take advantage of the traces that the major players leave behind Key Setups that combine Volume Profile with Order Flow
Published 04/15/21
During this session, we will go over the steps that traders must plan for to "Trade Right". The discussion covers the soup-to-nuts program for formulating a sustainable plan of growth as a trader. With this, we will kick off a 2021 that will hopefully help traders stay focused on their path to growth.
Published 01/18/21
FuturesTrader71 and the CT Head Traders (LongShortorFlat, NanaimoTrader & Tendex) chat about their path to professional trading. The traders discuss: Each CT Head Trader’s background and journey Their experience turning professional How they evolve with the markets What they see other traders do that they wish they can help with Their opinion on the shortest path to trading success for others to follow
Published 12/24/20