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Why can't Trading Educators show a Live Trade?

In over 20 years of trading, I have seen only 1 educator show a live trade. One. Let that sink in. Trading educators often face skepticism when they don't demonstrate live, in real-time futures trades for several reasons:

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  1. Market Risk: Trading live in front of an audience exposes the "guru" to real market risk. If the trade goes against them during the demonstration, they could incur losses, potentially damaging their reputation.

  2. Privacy: Some traders may prefer not to disclose their personal trading accounts or strategies, which can be sensitive and private information.

  3. Education vs. Trading: Many trading gurus focus on education rather than trading for profit. They see their role as teaching trading concepts, strategies, and techniques rather than actively trading for income.

  4. Risk Management: Successful trading involves a comprehensive risk management plan. A guru might not want to share their personal risk management strategies or expose their audience to potential risks during live trading.

  5. Market Conditions: Market conditions can change rapidly, and a live trade may not necessarily align with the educational message the guru is trying to convey at that moment.

  6. Account Size: The size of a educators trading account might not be representative of what an average retail trader typically has. They may have a significantly larger account, making it challenging to replicate their trades.

  7. Transparency: Some gurus might opt for transparency by sharing their trading results post-trade, allowing them to demonstrate their strategies without the pressure and risk of live trading.

In reality, a significant portion of these educators comprises unsuccessful traders peddling questionable strategies. With over 20 years in this industry, I've witnessed such individuals entering and exiting the scene for more than two decades!


It's essential for anyone interested in learning from trading educators or gurus to conduct due diligence. Look for educator who provide transparent and comprehensive educational content, demonstrate their strategies using historical data, and prioritize risk management and trading discipline.


Remember that successful trading goes beyond just executing live trades—it involves consistent strategy, discipline, risk management, and a deep understanding of market dynamics.


 
 
 

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U.S. GOVERNMENT REQUIRED NOTICE CFTC RULE 4.41 – These results are based on simulated or hypothetical performance results that have certain inherent limitations. Unlike the results shown in an actual performance record, these results do not represent actual trading. Also, because these trades have not actually been executed, these results may have under-or-over-compensated for the impact, if any, of certain market factors, such as liquidity. Simulated or hypothetical trading programs in general are also subject to the fact that they are designed with the benefit of hindsight. No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to these being shown.ast performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Hypothetical performance results may have many inherent limitations, some of which are described below. No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to those shown. In fact, there are frequently sharp differences between hypothetical performance results and the actual results subsequently achieved by any particular trading program. One of the limitations of hypothetical performance results is that they are generally prepared with the benefit of hindsight. In addition, hypothetical trading does not involve financial risk, and no hypothetical trading record can completely account for the impact of financial risk in actual trading. For example, the ability to withstand losses or to adhere to a particular trading program in spite of trading losses are material points which can also adversely affect actual trading results. There are numerous other factors related to markets in general or to the implementation of any specific trading program which cannot be fully accounted for in the preparation of hypothetical performance results and all of which can adversely affect actual trading results.

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