299 · Intersection of Emotional Intelligence and Tactics w/ Michael Martin

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Michael Martin, raised in a hardworking blue-collar community, embraced the same ethic. An entrepreneur at heart, he hustled from cutting grass when he was 12 to working all types of jobs including golf caddying and waiting at restaurants to starting businesses. Determined to transition into the white-collar working world and being at the right place at the right time, he was exposed to the financial markets.  

He subsequently worked on Wall Street, managing commodity accounts. Despite the significant commissions, he realized that he could potentially earn more through an incentive fee. After three years at a brokerage firm, he started his own CTA.

Emphasizing the importance of risk management, discipline, and emotional intelligence, and maintaining a mental edge in trading, he discusses his early experiences with commodities, the evolution of his trading strategies, and the significance of networking and mentorship.

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  • 00:00 Introduction and background
  • 00:22 Early Trading Experiences
  • 00:46 Introduction to Commodities
  • 01:37 Hedging Strategies in Energy Markets
  • 06:08 Early Trading Strategies
  • 11:57 Risk Management Techniques
  • 12:18 Progressive Exposure in Trading
  • 14:49 Exit Strategies and Trade Management
  • 24:56 Transitioning to Full-Time Trading
  • 30:50 Building a Trading Business
  • 53:20 Lessons from Trading Mistakes
  • 1:02:49 Current Market Insights and Future Outlook

Michael Martin

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