MES vs ES: What’s The Difference? MES vs ES is one of the most common questions new futures traders ask. When I first started trading, I had to decide whether the ES or the MES was the better choice for my trading style and account size. When I first started trading, I was naturally drawn…
Trading mistakes beginner traders make can be costly and frustrating. When I first started trading futures, I made many of the same mistakes that slow down new traders. I spent countless hours searching for indicators, setups, and shortcuts that would somehow eliminate losses and make trading easy. What I eventually learned is that my biggest…
My pre market trading routine wasn’t always structured. When I first started trading, I would open my platform and immediately begin looking for trades. One of the biggest mistakes I made when I first started trading was opening my platform and immediately looking for trades. I thought success came from finding the perfect setup. What…
No trader enjoys taking losses. When I first started trading, I viewed losing trades as failures. Every loss felt personal, and I often focused more on the money lost than the lesson that could be learned. Over time, I’ve realized that losing trades are a normal part of trading. Even the best traders experience losses….
Introduction Every trader starts somewhere. MES trading has become the primary focus of my futures trading journey. Like many traders, I started with the goal of finding consistency, improving my risk management, and developing the discipline required to succeed in the markets. Over time, I discovered that successful trading is not about finding a perfect…
Trading consistency is one of the most important factors in long-term trading success. Many traders spend countless hours searching for the perfect strategy while overlooking the importance of discipline and consistent execution. I understand the temptation because I’ve done the same thing. The reality I’ve discovered is that long-term success in futures trading depends far…
Most traders focus on strategy, but long-term success depends on risk management. Learn five essential rules every futures trader should follow to protect capital and build consistency.
Welcome to my trading journal. This trading journal documents my ongoing futures trading journey, lessons learned, and progress toward becoming a consistently profitable trader. This journal is where I will document my ongoing journey as a futures trader. Trading is not a straight path. There will be wins, losses, breakthroughs, setbacks, and lessons learned along…