Band of Traders - Together We Trade
China Shop Productions
Education is the foundation of successful trading and community/support is the glue that holds it all together. At Band of Traders, our mission is to provide you with educational resources to sharpen your trading skills. Our thriving Discord community is a great source of inspiration, motivation and camaraderie. We are bringing together traders of all levels for no-nonsense insights into the trading world. We don’t sugarcoat the truth because traders must have the ability to evaluate their trades, strategies and emotional states in order to achieve personal growth. That growth is an integral part of becoming a master trader. We believe that we are stronger together, learn more together, and have better trades together. Our weekly Round Table episodes are casual conversations about the week's trading lessons, educational content, strategies, and all things trading. Our rotation of co-hosts keeps the discussions fresh. Plus, once a month, we’ve got a special treat – a Round Table with expert guests to dive deep into a specific topic. These episodes drop on Mondays. On Thursdays we release our in-depth guest interviews and informative miniseries episodes, all with a focus on trading and trader education. We cover a wide range of topics including stocks and options, FOREX, and futures. Don’t just listen, get involved! Our community members not only share insights, trade ideas, charts and journals, they actively participate in podcast content. Beyond suggesting possible guests, we encourage our listeners to consider recording an episode with us and an expert guest they have questions for. Many of our guests also participate in our Discord discussions, giving traders of all levels opportunities to learn and connect. Are you ready to embrace the true essence of trading? Join us on the Band of Traders podcast, where we uncover the real world of trading, one episode at a time. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re an experienced trader, we have something for everyone. Explore our episodes, connect with fellow traders, learn from each other’s successes and failures, and grow as we trade together.
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Feb 28, 2021 • 56min
2-27-21 Gamestop 2 Electric Boogaloo
In this week's episode, Dan and Kyle talk about the possible causes of GME's sudden resurgence, the change in bond rates and the effects both had on the Nasdaq last week. They also discussed CCIV and Lucid's merger announcement and Virgin Galactic bad press. After a rough week for both their portfolios, they each took a hard look at their progress so far and discussed their plans to improve their options trading moving forward. Also the monthly bet consequences are handed out.If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice! If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends! If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising and help you find more friends, then you can donate here! Our podcast is sponsored by Sue Pullen at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 25 states, if you need anything mortgage related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com. Tell her 2 bulls sent you to get the best rates available! If you like our show, please let us know by liking and subscribing. You can also email us directly at 2bulls@financialineptitude.com or leave a message at (725) 22 BULLS. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! https://discord.gg/Q8hft2zMTMLinks:Twitter PollDiscordNews Articles:GME and the Laws of 2 and 3GME Volatility to get Worse?Virgin Galactic Rejected in EnglandVirgin Galactic Delays Test Flight AgainBond Rates SurgeBill Gates's BitCoin CommentsCCIV and Lucid Announce MergerAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Feb 24, 2021 • 59min
Bonus Episode: Richard Friesen, Trader Extraordinaire!
This week Richard Friesen visits the China Shop to talk to the guys about the mindset of a successful trader and to share his experiences trading options. Richard also puts his Psychology degree to work to help one of the guys get to the root of one of his biggest trading flaws.Richard Bio: Richard Friesen works with professionals and business leaders who want to increase their personal effectiveness with joy and grace. His neuroscience based Mind Muscles™ model gives his clients the opportunity to reach their goals with online training, simulations, interactive exercises, group support and real time decision processes. Richard has been a futures broker for Merrill Lynch, a floor trader on the CME, CBOT and the options floor of the Pacific Exchange where he built and sold a successful options trading firm where he served on the Exchange's board of directors. He also founded and built a financial software company and is the inventor of ten significant trading interface patents. This combined with his Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology, Neurolinguistic Programing Master’s certification and neuroscience focus, brings a unique framework to business, investing and career success. His current passion is completing his forthcoming book “Conversations with Money.” This book observes the main character “Joe” who deals with all the conflicts, self-sabotage and belief systems around money and wealth.Links:Free Online Trading AssessmentOnline Course: Compass Lockdown EditionPrivate CoachingMindMuscles for Traders WebsiteBook: Conversations with MoneyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Feb 21, 2021 • 1h 1min
2-20-21 Looking at Option plays while QuantumScape slays
In this week's episode, Dan and Kyle discuss the latest in the Gamestop hearings along with some interesting quotes from Interactive Brokers founder Thomas Peterffy and Elon Musk shows up in the news again thanks to some odd comments on Bitcoin. Kyle talks about what's been working with option plays centered around earnings while Dan's cheeky bet pick last week made things competitive going into the last week of the month! There's also talk about PLTR, MU, SFM, CRM, and more...Our podcast is sponsored by Sue Pullen at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 25 states, if you need anything mortgage related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com. Tell her 2 bulls sent you to get the best rates available! If you like our show, please let us know by liking and subscribing. You can also email us directly at 2bulls@financialineptitude.com or leave a message at (725) 22 BULLS. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! https://discord.gg/Q8hft2zMTMIf you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice! If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends! If you have no friends and hate social media and you want to give us money to pay for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate here! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=WKKX4UP32MB6QNews ArticlesInteractive Brokers Founder GME commentsCitadel CEO Ken Griffin comments on market fairnessCathy Wood increases PLTR stakeSEC suspends 3 more meme stocksElon Musk Bitcoin commentsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Feb 17, 2021 • 1h 5min
Bonus Episode: George Papazov from TradePro Academy
This week George Papazov, CEO and Founder of TradePro Academy visits the China Shop to talk to the guys about building success in trading, RobinHood's recent behavior and some huge insights into the GME short squeeze. We also try to get to the bottom of what the deal is with Kraft Dinner in Canada!George founded TradePro Academy in 2012 to inspire educate and empower at-home traders and investors. A self-made millionaire and entrepreneur, Papazov's self-published book Path to Profit: A Trader's Journal reached Amazon bestseller lists. With seven years of work for a major international bank, he is now an industry leader in trading currencies, stocks, options and futures. Papazov provides a daily Morning Market video update on YouTube, covering topics from OPEC and interest rates to stock updates and breaking market news. His popular video training tutorials include the TradingView Tutorial and How to Use Fibonacci Retracements.If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!PayPal Donation LinkGuest Links:YouTube ChannelMind over Markets PodcastTradePro Academy BlogTwitter @TRADEPROAcademy & @tradewithg2 Bulls Discord:https://discord.gg/Q8hft2zMTMAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Feb 14, 2021 • 60min
2-13-21 Marijuana deflates, SPCE just waits
In this week's episode, Dan and Kyle talk about the up and down week for the pot industry and Virgin Galactic, more institutional money thrown into Bitcoin, and one of our Pick 'Em stocks makes an acquisition offer on another company. Kyle also talks about his new access to level 2 options trading, and someone tries some super sneaky tactics to cheat on last weeks bet results!Our podcast is sponsored by Sue Pullen at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 25 states, if you need anything mortgage related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com. Tell her 2 bulls sent you to get the best rates available! If you like our show, please let us know by liking and subscribing. You can also email us directly at 2bulls@financialineptitude.com or leave a message at (725) 22 BULLS. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! https://discord.gg/Q8hft2zMTMIf you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice! If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends! If you have no friends and hate social media and you want to give us money to pay for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate here! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=WKKX4UP32MB6QYou can find the Quiver Quantitative website here:https://www.quiverquant.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Feb 10, 2021 • 44min
Bonus Episode: Retail Investment Strategies and Bitcoin with Sean
Dan and Kyle talk with Sean from Philadelphia about how he was able to start retail investing on a shoestring and even get a slice of some bitcoin. (This call was recorded on January 24th, 2021)Our podcast is sponsored by Sue Pullen at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 25 states, if you need anything mortgage related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com. Tell her 2 bulls sent you to get the best rates available! If you like our show, please let us know by liking and subscribing. You can also email us directly at 2bulls@financialineptitude.com or leave a message at (725) 22 BULLS. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! https://discord.gg/Q8hft2zMTMGuest Link:www.SeanOngley.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Feb 7, 2021 • 59min
2-6-21 Virgin Galactic cruises while Robinhood loses
This week Dan and Kyle discuss the aftermath of the GME and AMC frenzy, Robinhood's fall from grace, Virgin Galactic's new upcoming flight window, & Pot stocks get high again! Also in this episode, Dan lines up some options trades using MACD signals and upcoming earnings and someone takes a clear lead in this month's bet on a technicality.Our podcast is sponsored by Sue Pullen at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 25 states, if you need anything mortgage related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com. Tell her 2 bulls sent you to get the best rates available! If you like our show, please let us know by liking and subscribing. You can also email us directly at 2bulls@financialineptitude.com or leave a message at (725) 22 BULLS. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted!https://discord.gg/Q8hft2zMTMIf you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice! If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends! If you have no friends and hate social media and you want to give us money to pay for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate here! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=WKKX4UP32MB6QAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 31, 2021 • 58min
01-30-21 Gamestop F*cks the Hedge Funds, Robinhood tries to diddle the little guy..
Return of The BigBuy – The continuing saga of Gamestop and the Big Squeeze. We talk about the major players, the big trade stoppage, what's likely to happen through the week, and our favorite picks to weather the oncoming storm.Our podcast is sponsored by Sue Pullen at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 25 states, if you need anything mortgage related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com. Tell her 2 bulls sent you to get the best rates available! If you like our show, please let us know by liking and subscribing. You can also email us directly at 2bulls@financialineptitude.com or leave a message at (725) 22 BULLS. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted!*This episode mentions Citron as the clearinghouse that Robinhood uses. The correct company is Citadel Securities. Citadel securities was also the firm that helped infuse Melvin Capital with $3 Billion with cash to stay solvent.Links:Discordhttps://discord.gg/Q8hft2zMTMMelvin Capital holdings listhttps://whalewisdom.com/filer/melvin-capital-management-lp#tabholdings_tab_linkPrimer on short sale manipulationhttp://counterfeitingstock.com/CounterfeitingStock.htmlJohn Stewart/Jim Cramer interviewhttps://www.cc.com/video/fttmoj/the-daily-show-with-jon-stewart-exclusive-jim-cramer-extended-interview-pt-1https://www.cc.com/video/rfag2r/the-daily-show-with-jon-stewart-exclusive-jim-cramer-extended-interview-pt-2https://www.cc.com/video/qtzxvl/the-daily-show-with-jon-stewart-exclusive-jim-cramer-extended-interview-pt-3If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice! If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends! If you have no friends and hate social media and you want to give us money to pay for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate here! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=WKKX4UP32MB6QAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 28, 2021 • 31min
Episode GME - The Empire Strikes Back
It is a dark time for the
Reddit rebellion. Although Melvin
Capital has been destroyed,
Institutional troops have driven the
Reddit forces from their hidden
base and pursued them across
the internet.
Evading the dreaded Institutional
forces, a group of freedom
fighters sporting Diamond Hands
have established a new secret
base on the remote ice world
of r/WallStreetBetsNew.
The evil lord and CEO Gabriel Plotkin,
obsessed with destroying all the
Diamond Hands, has received
billions of hedge fund dollars from
the far reaches of the exchange…
Kyle and Dan talk about the epic short squeeze of GME and what's driving the two sides of the trading.Link to Chamath Palihapitiya article:https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/27/chamath-palihapitiya-closes-gamestop-position-but-defends-individual-investors-right-to.htmlAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 24, 2021 • 1h 2min
1-23-21 Jumia jumps and BofA slumps
This week we talk about Jumia's rocket rise, Bank of America fizzling after earnings, the biggest options alerts and all of next weeks earnings that have us excited. Also ICLN, AZN, BBBY, and of course, the epic GME short squeeze!Our podcast is sponsored by Sue Pullen at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 25 states, if you need anything mortgage related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com. Tell her 2 bulls sent you to get the best rates available! If you like our show, please let us know by liking and subscribing. You can also email us directly at 2bulls@financialineptitude.com or leave a message at (725) 22 BULLS. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! https://discord.gg/Q8hft2zMTMAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
