Rebel Traders™ Podcast - Stock Market Trading Strategies, Insights & Analysis with Sean Donahoe & Phil Newton

Well, Sean is back to his old self and Andrew Page is back in the land of the living in this weeks Futures Report and with a flurry of activity in what is usually the slowest part of the year. So, in this weeks show we are diving in to cutting edge tech that can have a huge impact on the scope of futures trading and fintech. Not only that, Sean and Andrew take a look at what impact the new passing Tax Reform bill will have on the markets, how the new CME Bitcoin futures contracts and CBOE Bitcoin data from the last 10 days of trading are starting to roll out as well the incredibly low volatility that continues.

As Madonna once said "Express Yourself". She unintentionally gave some great trading advice because learning how to express a trade correctly is one of the most important things you can do as a trader. With so many options, methods and approaches, the Rebel Traders tackle the topic and help you determine how smarter traders can look at a chart or market and find the best way to express their trade in the most efficient, optimized and profitable way…

In this bonus episode Sean is flying solo as Mr Andrew Page is down with the flu and Sean is steadily recovering and the markets wait for no man. So, in this episode we go over the aftermath of the launch of the CBOE Bitcoin Futures contracts, what this means for Bitcoin, the investors and how it's actually affecting the crypto-industry along with the announced cuts in production by OPEC and what that means for the US oil sector.

One thing many traders fall foul of is being a reactive trader. Jumping in to positions because of news, gaps, Social Media hype, price jumps or massive earnings announcements. Many reactive traders getting caught in a bad trade after a move has already happened hoping to ride the coat tails of a move. In this weeks show, Sean and Phil examine the opposite and preferable trader position of being proactive and capitalizing on moves before they happen with more systematic approaches to trading.

In this new weekly bonus segment, we're going to take a look at the futures & commodities markets and see what the heck is going on. This week we're looking at Lithium, Cobalt, BitCoin Futures and the implications of the new Tax Bill...

In this weeks show we are going to step in to some interesting territory and dive deep in to the twilight zone as we discuss a theory that has been called the secret of the universe as well as a study in behavioral crowd and social psychology… Yep, we're talking about Elliot Waves. Are they real? Do they work? Are they as complex as people seem to think or are they the center of some weird pseudo-religious trading cult full of dark-robed weirdos? Well, listen to the show and find out…

Welcome to a new bonus segment that we will release on a regular basis and a supplement and timely addition to the core show. In this "Chewing the Fat" Sean and Phil discuss what happens when the trend is not your friend in trading...

In this weeks show Phil is reaching for his grey cloak, his pointy hat and grabbing his staff and Sean is shaving his hairy hobbit toes as they discuss the "One rule to trade them all…" However, rather than trudging through a trilogy of movies just to get rid of some weird jewelry they are tackling the ever raging bull market that is continuing to break records, strive higher and with corporations reporting higher earnings than ever, the Rebel Traders show you the ONE thing you should be doing…

Managing your portfolio is one of the most important aspects of succeeding in trading and there are occasions where your positions are not performing as well as you would like or you have options about to expire but you still think the position is good. What do you do? Well in this weeks show, the Rebel Traders, Sean Donahoe and Phil Newton, are grabbing their guitars, cranking up the amps and going to rock and roll those positions and show you a few ways to manage that portfolio just a little bit better.

In this weeks show Sean and Phil dive down a treacherous and controversial crevasse that is going to have some academic and economic heads explode like a scene from a bad horror movie. Is it really possible to beat the market? Can a trader really and truly have an edge? Well according to those that follow Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH) it's impossible... But is that actually true? Well, the Rebel Traders dive in to the actual facts, cut through the noise and get to the heart of things. Get your soapboxes ready ladies and gentleman... Keep your arms inside the ride at all times and get ready, it's going to be a hell of a ride!

It's time bark at the moon and grab the candy bowls as we go Trick and Treating with the Rebel Traders in this Halloween special and who are bearing their FANGs. All dressed up, they are discussing the impact of the "BIG 4" on the major markets and how they are often heralded as a measuring stick by pundits of the sanctity and stability of the market. Is this a measure that is misplaced and misused or is it a fair and valid way to look at the markets? What does this mean for you as a trader and who Sean things are the next upcoming FANG like companies...

It's time to go step in the Trade Canyon labs as they demystify the not-so mystical arts of Technical Analysis and dive down the rabbit hole to determine if there is TRUE validity to Technical Analysis or if it's all a a bunch of crazy voodoo magic... Sean and Phil break down the fundamental differences (see what we did there) between the different forms of analysis and see where each have a place in your trading arsenal.

As Sean sits with carrot and a map in his hands and Phil tries to sneaks up on the "Wascally Wabbit" - The Rebel Traders tackle a twicky, erm, I mean tricky topic of tinkering with the philosophy of the strategies they use...

The Rebel Traders are always looking for strategies that give them the extra edge in the markets and in this weeks show, Sean and Phil are putting on the tin hats, jumping across enemy lines and looking for the hidden gold with a much heralded money management system derived from a formula originally developed for Bell Labs and AT&T for handling long distance noise on their phone lines... Yes, that is the origin of the "Kelly Criterion" and in this week's show Sean & Phil take a detailed look at how this system, often used by professional gamblers, can also help you as a trader optimize your position sizing and become not only a smarter trader but a "Kelly's Hero" too...

Long, Short, Bullish, Bearish or just plain neutral, there are a few different ways to look at the markets and even more ways to express that sentiment. However, if you want to short a stock there are several risks that many don't really factor in to their trading... So, in this week's Rebel Traders, Sean and Phil look at a few ways to be a big bear without any shorts and smarter trading strategies to express a bearish sentiment without all the pitfalls, risks and margin requirements of short selling.

What is a defensive stock? Are they a good idea to weather a stormy market or withstand a major market correction? Well, in this weeks show Sean goes all Mr. Miyagi and Phil is practicing his flying crane kicks as they discuss smarter trading strategies that can help you not only protect your portfolio, manage and mitigate your risk but also develop the mental fortitude to withstand a swift kick in the... markets. So, as Phil keeps painting fences and waxing cars and Sean sits with a pair of chopsticks trying to catch a fly, they will both share their insights and how they protect their portfolios regardless of market conditions...

The Rebel Traders are at it again with a rather cryptic and oblique "It's a Banana..." reference to a classic skit from the legendary Sci-Fi comedy series Red Dwarf (No, sorry, no Minions in this episode) as they tackle a very common trader trap that entangles both professional and retail traders alike, the dangers of self-deception. As they highlight the problems this can cause in your trading, they also discuss solutions that give you clarity, focus and help you cut through your own internal noise to focus on what is actually in front of you to say what you actually see...

In late 1944, the Allied forces appeared to have gained the upper hand and momentum in the European land war. A combination force of American and British paratroopers plan to catch the enemy by surprise and take both sides of the bridge leading from the Netherlands into Germany. But the Allies soon learn that they may been too overconfident. Other than it being a good film and of course based on real events there is a BIG lesson all traders can learn... What happens when you let it ride? Are you always looking for home-run trades or a grand slam that will turn you in to the next Warren Buffet? Well, in this weeks show we examine the actual realities of moon-shot trading and what happens when overconfidence creates the urge to chase more returns and disregard what is happening around you...

So, two bulls walk in to a bar... What happens next is the core topic of consideration in this weeks Rebel Traders podcast as Sean and Phil discuss worse "It will never happen" scenario's where no matter what position you take on a stock, no matter how certain you are of a position, sometimes the markets will throw you an unexpected curve ball or black-swan event that no-one saw coming... Not only that, and the relative war-stories every trader tells of when the market decides to smack you up-side the head, the Rebel Traders discuss the dangers of relying on indicators and "Signals" as a definitive restrictive mindsets and break common market myths and misconceptions... Buckle up and strap-in, we're in for a wild ride...

In this episode we are going to tackle a topic that is not only a danger to most technical traders but a common trap that pundits like to tout as expertise and insights. We're talking about the dangers of coincidence analysis and how it can steer traders down a dangerous path. We also show how some of the strangest correlations that exist to show why you need to have an open mind and open eyes when it comes to REAL correlations versus statistical parallels...

In this episode of Rebel Traders Sean Donahoe and Phil Newton are talking about futures and clearing the fog they don their Zelda hats and take a look in to the Crystal ball with their resident master of the Futures markets and one of their coaches Andrew Page They take a detailed overview of their strategies for tackling the futures and commodities markets the smarter way, the role of REAL fundamental analysis in futures trading decisions and how to filter out the noise...

Do you want to trade the gap or jump it? Well, Rebel Traders Sean Donahoe and Phil Newton strap a rocket to a car and hit the ramp as hard as they can as they look at gap trading and the common traps and pitfalls for retail traders. They also tackle the important mindset of professional trader versus the common "Gambler" mindset most retail traders find themselves falling victim to and discuss why wealth is a process and not a lucky lottery ticket...

The Rebel Traders, Sean Donahoe and Phil Newton are seeing just how TRENDY they are and determine the best way to actually plot trendlines and avoid curve fitting while making sure that you don't fall in to a common trader trap... Not only that, they are checking their end of the world supplies, buried deep in the bunker under Trade Canyon HQ and discuss the current geopolitical turmoil that has the markets all in a flutter and determine is it a real worry or just a flash in the pan...

Queue the spy music as the Rebel Traders don their tuxedo's and dive in to the world of market intelligence and take a trip to Q branch as they investigate the often contested importance of indicators and price action in market analysis. In this Jame Bond themed Podcast episode both Sean and Phil give you this inside track on how to be a smarter trader with the strategies they use for Stock Market domination as true Rebel Traders with a license to thrill...

In this episode of Rebel Trader, Sean and Phil tackle a topic that is hotly debated amongst many traders - Trading Contests. Does it really matter if you won a contest to be a top ranked trader or is it more important to generate consistent returns? They also play a game of Trading Roulette, flipping the tables on each other to actually use the news to generate awareness of actual trading opportunities and see how efficient or inefficient the process really can be...

One of the core ways to successfully trade the markets is to manage your positions and minimize losses. Many traders focus too much on home runs, grand slams and chasing the upside of each trade and forget to mitigate their risk and minimize their downside losses. In this episode of Rebel Traders, Sean and Phil discuss strategies and methods that will help you trade smarter and protect your capital as a trader to stop focusing on winning and focus instead on not losing.

In this Rebel Traders show we're going take a look at the common trader traps that can put your capital at risk if you are not aware of them and as the DOW crosses a historic 22,000 landmark, we're going to examine what that means for you and consider the implications for a quick market slap back. Sean and Phil, the Rebel Traders, show you how to strategically and tactically avoid these traps and show you why you should always be prepared to change your mind...

The Rebel Traders, Sean Donahoe and Phil Newton dive in to the world of artificial intelligence, high-frequency trading and the power of machine learning and how these rapidly growing industries effects Retail Traders. With Sean's background in AI and machine learning, he provides a deep insight from the tech side while Phil's background in "Black Box" development also provides interesting clues about how this can help or hinder the DIY trader. Along with the usual tip of the week, your questions answered in the quick-fire round and the "BS of the Week", it's a feature packed show. So, play on...

You can't turn on the news, go on social media or even take a cab ride without someone talking about Cryto-Currencies. The meteoric-rise of the value of leading crypto currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are undeniable. However, the Rebel Traders, Sean Donahoe and Phil Newton tackle the entire industry and discuss the implications for the future, the opportunities, the bubble effect, the overnight "Experts" and the inane drivel they are spouting that is hurting the retail trading industry and ultimately ask "Where's the trade?" So, sit back and listen as the Rebel Traders cut through the noise and give you clarity in this weeks episode of Rebel Traders...

In this first episode of a new podcast for stock market traders, two master traders Sean Donahoe and Phil Newton tackle the burning questions and topics that are hitting the industry and reveal their unique, insightful and entertaining perspectives on the trading industry, ultimately asking the question "Where's the Trade?" In this weeks episode they are tackling the 800LB Gorilla, Amazon and examine recent "Unicorn" IPOS that are getting crushed and discuss why you should never trade on the news. So, jump in, start listening and discover what it truly takes to be a REBEL Trader...