Optimus Futures Trading Tips & Strategies

The following is an interview with a money manager, Mr. Sam Beckers. Sam has been a customer of Optimus Futures for many years, and along the way, he also turned into a money manager (licensed commodity trading advisor). We thought that his realistic approach to trading the Emini S&P contract could provide some perspective on the challenges of day trading, constructing a method and execution. We hope that you will enjoy this Podcast. If you have any questions/inquiries about Sam’s or Optimus Futures services, please call us at 1-800-771-6748 or Local at 561-367-8686. Email: support@optimusfutures.com Trading futures and options involve substantial risk of loss and are not suitable for all investors. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. The risk of loss in trading commodity interests can be substantial. You should therefore carefully consider whether such trading is suitable for you in light of your financial condition. The placement of contingent orders by you or broker, or

In Episode 10 of the Optimus Future's Podcast our host Matt Zimberg discusses how to choose a successful money manager. Matt will dive into what makes a money manager successful and how to determine whether or not a specific money manager is right for you Money managers can play huge roles in the lives of traders. In reality, many people are attracted to the nature of trading due to the profits that can be made. Unfortunately, without a money manager or more importantly, a successful money manager, these profits can quickly turn to nothing without proper financial management. With so many money managers out there, how can you determine the one that best suites your needs? Listen to episode 10 of the Optimus Futures Podcast to find out!

In Episode 9 of the Optimus Future's Podcast our host, Matt Zimberg explains to the audience how an individual can measure their futures trading performance. As mentioned in the podcast, Matt has written a couple of articles pertaining to the subject of how to measure futures trading performance. Provided below are links to these articles. Positive Expectancy is more important than your last futures trade: http://optimusfutures.com/tradeblog/archives/positive-expectancy-is-more-important-than-your-last-futures-trade/ Ratios Used in Evaluating Automated Trading Systems: http://optimusfutures.com/tradeblog/archives/ratios-used-in-evaluating-automated-trading-systems/

In Episode 8 of the Optimus Future's Podcast our host, Matt Zimberg drives into one of the most crucial aspects of trading futures and options, selecting a trading method. The methods that we choose to trade with can make or break our success. To help with that success, Matt has elected to discuss topics multiple related to trading methods. These topics range from selecting a trading method that best suits you, how to endure and stick with a method during lackluster periods, and how to decide when it’s time to hang up the towel and drop your current method.

In Episode 7 of the Optimus Future's Podcast our host, Matt Zimberg, discusses the concept of discipline and how it not only applies to trading, but to all aspects of life. Discipline is not developed overnight, it takes years of regimented training to reinforce positive habits into one’s life. Check out a video on our YouTube channel, created by our host Matt, discussing a similar topic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_O529u5S2g0

In Episode 6 of the Optimus Future's Podcast our host, Matt Zimberg, discusses seven things to consider when choosing a trading platform. These considerations range from the stability of platforms, functionality, visual appeal, and much more! Take a look at a YouTube video featuring our host Matt Zimberg, discussing a similar topic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgRSE6PytVM&list=PL5605E4B7C7685989

In this episode 5 of the Optimus Future’s podcast, host Matt Zimberg approaches the business of trading from a different angle, looking at trading from a practical and pragmatical perspective. Ultimately, he will seek to answer and define the question, what is the business of trading all about? Matt strives to approach the business of trading from a unique and alternative perspective. Using interesting correlations of real life examples and other forms of business to give the audience insight into the variables of trading.

In Episode 4 of the Optimus Future's Podcast our host, Matt Zimberg, explores the many components of trading in the commodity futures & options market. Some of these components range from which platform to choose, how to select a broker, what data feed to pick, and how to approach making such decisions that best suit your needs and trading style.

In Episode 3 of the Optimus Future's Podcast our host, Matt Zimberg, dives into the mind's of traders and discusses market psychology. The challenge of market psychology when attempting to analyze the current state of the market is something that unfortunately, effects all traders. Matt proposes several unique and interesting analogies that may help demonstrate why market psychology is so important and how traders can help themselves through tough times.

In Episode 2 of the Optimus Future's podcast our host, Matt Zimberg, explores ten things he wish he knew before he began trading in the commodity futures and options market. Matt gives the audience insight into how he has approached trading over the years and many of the obstacles new traders face. Matt also discusses how he has personally grown as both a trader and independent broker.

In Episode 1 of the Optimus Futures podcast our host, Matt Zimberg, discusses a general overview of today's commodity futures and options market and how traders deal with such conditions. Matt gives the audience an insight into the minds of traders as well as insight to our motives and integrity as in independent broker. As technology has developed, a lack of communication has formed between traders and their brokers. Optimus Futures strives to breakdown these barriers and focus on what is most important, the customer.