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This episode is sponsored by EMXETF.com Kevin T. Carter joins Kyle to talk about TGRZ, the China AI LLM Tigers ETF, and why China’s role in the AI trade may be much bigger than most U.S. investors realize. Kevin breaks down the AI market as a five-layer stack: electricity, chips, data centers, models, and applications. From there, he explains why TGRZ is focused on the model layer, where Chinese open-weight AI models like DeepSeek, Kimi K3, GLM, and Qwen are increasingly competing with U.S. models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and others. The conversation also gets into one of the biggest surprises from the episode: how differently China and the U.S. appear to view AI adoption. Kevin points to public sentiment around AI being roughly 80% favorable in China versus about 20% in the U.S., and Kyle explores whether that difference in adoption could matter as much as the technology itself. They also discuss Jack Ma, Alibaba, the blocked Ant IPO, and why Kevin believes some of the risks investors associate with China are more complicated (and possibly more overblown) than the headlines suggest. The episode closes with a look at AI infrastructure, data centers, power demand, underwater and space-based compute, and the broader question of whether AI destroys jobs, creates new ones, or does some combination of both. As always, none of this is investment advice. TGRZ is speculative and volatile. Do your own research, understand the risks, and make sure any investment fits your own strategy. Learn more at EMXETF.com. Chapter Timestamps:00:00 — Cold Open: Why Chinese AI Models Are Different00:35 — Introduction: Rethinking the AI Race01:40 — TGRZ and What It Takes to Launch an ETF04:03 — The Five-Layer AI Stack06:25 — The Emerging Market “Mag Three”: Samsung, Hynix, and TSMC07:34 — Why TGRZ Focuses on the AI Model Layer08:03 — DeepSeek and the Cost Question10:58 — What Open-Weight AI Actually Means13:14 — Alibaba, Qwen, and China’s AI Ecosystem15:23 — Why U.S. Startups Are Using Chinese AI Models19:10 — Jack Ma, Ant IPO, and China Risk27:42 — TGRZ Volatility and Future EMXETF AI Products29:36 — Data Centers, Power Demand, and AI Infrastructure33:54 — AI Sentiment: China’s 80% Favorable vs. the U.S. at 20%36:50 — AI, Jobs, ATMs, Radiology, and What Comes Next40:08 — EMXETF.com, TGRZ Risk, and Closing ThoughtsSponsors:For more than 20 years, the EMXETF team has been focused on technology and innovation across Emerging Markets. Today, we believe artificial intelligence represents the next major chapter of that growth story. From advanced semiconductors and AI infrastructure to models, applications and digital platforms, Emerging Markets are playing an increasingly important role in the global AI ecosystem. EMXETF combines our deep experience in these markets with focused research to give investors targeted exposure to the companies helping shape the future of AI. Kevin:‍ ‍Kevin T. Carter is the Founder & Chief Investment Officer of EMXETF. While he considers himself an active “value” investor first and foremost, he has collaborated with Princeton economist and indexing legend, Dr. Burton Malkiel, for more than 20 years. Their work together began in 1999 with the development of eInvesting, a pioneer firm in fractional share brokerage that was acquired by ETRADE in 2000. In 2002 they founded Active Index Advisors, a pioneer in so-called “direct indexing” that was acquired by Natixis Asset Management in 2005. In 2006, their efforts turned to China and Emerging Markets with Dr. Malkiel’s publishing of “Investment Strategies to Exploit Economic Growth in China” and the subsequent book From Wall Street to the Great Wall. Working with Guggenheim Partners, they launched several China focused ETFs on the NYSE. China AI Tigers ETF: TGRZ China AI Research Report Connect with Kevin on LinkedIn Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Kyle sits down with Cam to break down another piece of his trading system: the RSI strategy. Unlike Gap and Go, which is built around momentum and breakouts, this setup is a mean-reversion strategy. The idea is simple: find strong stocks that are temporarily oversold, then look for the bounce. Cam walks through how he uses a two-period RSI, why he looks for signals below 10, and how he exits once RSI recovers. He also explains why this works better on large-cap, institutionally supported names (especially Nasdaq 100 stocks) and why it falls apart when applied to smaller, lower-quality names. The conversation also covers how RSI fits into a broader portfolio of strategies alongside Gap and Go, Close/Open, and Opening Range Break. Cam explains why diversifying by strategy can create a smoother equity curve, keep capital working in different market conditions, and reduce reliance on any single setup. They also get into the practical side: how to size the trade, why earnings create the biggest tail risk, whether stop losses help or hurt, how options can be used to define risk, what delta and expiration ranges make sense, and why selling puts may be another way to express the same idea. This episode is a deeper look at building a full trading system... Not just finding one setup but stacking strategies that complement each other. Chapter Timestamps:00:00 — Why Diversifying Strategies Matters00:49 — RSI Strategy Overview and Where the Signal Comes From03:22 — Close/Open, Overnight Returns, and Unused Capital05:17 — Applying RSI to Individual Stocks06:30 — Entry and Exit Rules for the RSI Setup07:35 — Why RSI Works Better on Large-Cap Names09:27 — Filters: Nasdaq 100, 200-Day Strength, and Moving Averages10:40 — Strategy Diversification: Gap and Go, Close/Open, and RSI13:19 — Choosing Between RSI and Gap and Go15:24 — Managing Risk Without Traditional Stop Losses18:31 — Coca-Cola Example: RSI Signal, Options, and Rolling Winners20:10 — Using Options to Define Risk24:06 — Volatility, IV Crush, and Selling Puts27:12 — Backtesting, Survivorship Bias, and AI29:15 — Sizing Correctly, Avoiding Earnings, and Final RulesSponsors:Our podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 38 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at [email protected] or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available! If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Use code CHINASHOP15 to save 15%** To contact us, you can email us directly at [email protected] Check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past! 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! Cam:‍ ‍Cam is a Navy veteran & management consultant turned 8 figure investor & trader. Trading let him retire at 35 & be able to support and provide for his family forever. Now he wants to help others escape the financial system and live the way we were meant to live: free. His system is a rule-based design that can be used for long term investing, swing trading or option selling on any schedule. Follow Cam on Twitter Sub to Cam’s YouTube for More! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we let ChatGPT help pick the news stories (which seemed like a good idea at the time), and honestly, it kind of worked. We start with Russia reportedly having to buy gasoline after Ukrainian drone strikes hit their refinery capacity, which turns into a bigger conversation about energy markets, gasoline and diesel, and how cheap drones are completely changing the math of modern warfare. Then we get into Japan potentially pushing its giant pension funds to bring more money back home, the AI trade still running through SK Hynix and GPU demand, and the Fed now treating AI infrastructure spending as one of the things keeping inflation hotter than expected. So there is real market stuff in here. But also, this is Dan and me, so we also talk about a squirrel getting loose in a Meta office, a bear breaking into a shopping mall on a military base, Britain trying to survive heat waves with better refrigerators and tiny fans, Pepsi making a very questionable Wild Cherry post in India, AI reading ancient Roman scrolls, Pompeii, Pink Floyd, and whether Wendy’s Biggie Bag is secretly one of the better recession trades on the board. Chapters00:00 — Hook, Intro, and Cold Open01:47 — Welcome Back to the China Shop02:30 — Letting ChatGPT Pick the News03:22 — Russia’s Fuel Problem and Ukrainian Drone Strikes06:36 — EVs, Refinery Risk, and Energy Independence09:10 — A Squirrel Gets Loose at Meta14:28 — Japan’s Pension Fund and Money Coming Home20:08 — The Alaska Mall Bear Story21:54 — SK Hynix, AI Chips, and Inflation Pressure25:24 — FedWatch, Rate Expectations, and No Cuts Yet27:38 — Britain’s Heat Wave Economy32:49 — Scottsdale Will Pay for Your Lawn, Not Your Pool34:29 — Pepsi’s Wild Cherry Problem38:33 — AI, Ancient Scrolls, and the Pompeii Detour42:28 — Wendy’s, Biggie Bags, and Takeover Rumors48:38 — Jobs, Rent, and the Economy People Actually Feel50:30 — Chessferatu and Closing Thoughts Subscribe, share, and join the trading conversations on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Discord! Sponsors and FriendsOur podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 38 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at [email protected] or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available! If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Use code CHINASHOP15 to save 15%** To contact us, you can email us directly at [email protected] 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! Dan:Dan co-founded 2 Bulls in a China Shop with Kyle when their shared passion for active trading ignited during the lockdowns. Their daily discussions about trades, interests, and the valuable lessons learned created the bedrock for what eventually evolved into both the 2 Bulls in a China Shop and Band of Traders podcasts. While navigating the complexities of trading, Dan infused humor into the shows with his self-deprecating wit and candid discussions about their trading experiences. This dynamic duo's chemistry became the catalyst for a podcast that resonated widely, capturing the attention of a diverse audience. Download ChessFeratu Half-Cocked Tales Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle and Dan start with the June Fed meeting, rate cut expectations, and the problem with central banks refusing to give clear guidance. Then the conversation jumps from Russia’s interest rates and Ukraine’s drone warfare to Waymo recalls, delivery robots ignoring police orders, and whether old cruise-control stories were actually just time travelers making bad assumptions. They also dig into the SpaceX IPO, Elon Musk’s supervillain status, data centers in space, AI simulations, media consolidation, Sam Bankman-Fried’s pardon request, stablecoin ID checks, and whether crypto actually has useful applications beyond speculation. By the end, they’re debating blockchain use cases, Bitcoin mining as a heating system, data center energy demand, coal, Santa Claus, and why Dan’s mom once ruined Christmas coal by soaking it in water. It’s might as well be an afterhours episode… Chapters00:00 - Cold Open & Introduction01:40 - Bernie Sanders’ AI Wealth Fund Idea05:18 - The Fed, Rate Cuts, and Forward Guidance07:33 - Russia’s Central Bank and Ukraine Drone Warfare11:28 - Waymo Recalls and Robots Behaving Badly17:00 - SpaceX IPO and Elon’s Supervillain Arc25:01 - Space Data Centers, AI Simulations, and Future Tech29:48 - Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Media Consolidation35:07 - Sam Bankman-Fried Applies for a Pardon42:27 - Stablecoin ID Checks and Crypto Regulation45:02 - What Blockchain Might Actually Be Useful For51:44 - Bitcoin Mining, Data Centers, and Energy Demand55:21 - Wet Coal, Santa Claus, and Closing Chaos Subscribe, share, and join the trading conversations on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Discord! Sponsors and FriendsOur podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 38 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at [email protected] or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available! If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Use code CHINASHOP15 to save 15%** To contact us, you can email us directly at [email protected] Check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past! 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!Dan:Dan co-founded 2 Bulls in a China Shop with Kyle when their shared passion for active trading ignited during the lockdowns. Their daily discussions about trades, interests, and the valuable lessons learned created the bedrock for what eventually evolved into both the 2 Bulls in a China Shop and Band of Traders podcasts. While navigating the complexities of trading, Dan infused humor into the shows with his self-deprecating wit and candid discussions about their trading experiences. This dynamic duo's chemistry became the catalyst for a podcast that resonated widely, capturing the attention of a diverse audience. Service Unscripted Website Half-Cocked Tales Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Cam and Joel go deeper into the force behind the Gap and Go strategy: momentum. Cam breaks down what momentum actually means in the market, why stocks can get repriced violently when institutions realize they were wrong, and how that repricing shows up through gaps, volume, and continuation. Using examples like AGL and HWM, they walk through why some stocks keep running long after most traders would have taken profits. The conversation also digs into the data behind momentum trading, including R multiples, maximum favorable excursion, Monte Carlo testing, and why a small percentage of trades can account for the majority of returns. They also cover one of the hardest questions in trading: when do you take profits, and when do you let the trade keep working? Later in the episode, Cam explains how he’s using AI, backtesting, and his own trade history to study momentum, refine his process, and better understand where rules end and human judgment begins. ⚠️ Best experienced on Spotify or YouTube - Cam is sharing charts throughout the episode. 👉 Join Cam’s trading community: https://whop.com/the-construct-trading/premium-trading-comminty?a=chinashopproductions Chapters00:00 — Introduction01:00 — Momentum Trading vs Other Trading Styles04:00 — AGL Example: When the Market Gets Repriced09:00 — Gap and Go Data: R Multiples and Continuation12:20 — MFE, Breakeven Stops, and Momentum Fading15:00 — Holding Winners vs Taking Profits Too Early19:55 — Monte Carlo Testing: Why a Few Trades Drive Returns23:25 — Silver, Gold, Tesla, ASML, and Reddit: Cam’s Biggest Trades25:15 — The Super Momentum Screener28:05 — Using AI and Backtesting to Study Trading Rules33:50 — R Multiples vs Percentage-Based Profit Targets39:20 — Rethinking Profit Targets and Stop Rules43:00 — Knowing When Momentum Has Died45:20 — Balancing Win Rate, Drawdowns, and Big Returns47:20 — Responsible AI Use Cases for Traders49:40 — What’s Coming Next: Practical AI for TradingSponsors:Our podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 38 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at [email protected] or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available! If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Use code CHINASHOP15 to save 15%** To contact us, you can email us directly at [email protected] 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!Cam:‍ ‍Cam is a Navy veteran & management consultant turned 8 figure investor & trader. Trading let him retire at 35 & be able to support and provide for his family forever. Now he wants to help others escape the financial system and live the way we were meant to live: free. His system is a rule-based design that can be used for long term investing, swing trading or option selling on any schedule. Follow Cam on TwitterSub to Cam’s YouTube for More!Joel MC:‍ ‍Joel is a power lineman, husband, and father of 2 wonderful daughters. He took up trading as a way of participating in the market more actively than buy and hold ETF investing. Joel has found a true passion in trading futures and would continue to do it even if he never earned (or lost) another dollar, he just enjoys the game. Along with that he has found a community that has grown on him beyond buddies and past friends to what he considers family. Joel's best friend is a doctor in the states he met through trading and have never met in person, while he is up in Canada. Follow Joel on Twitter Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

George Papazov from TRADEPRO Academy joins Kyle for a wide-ranging conversation about trading, decision-making, market uncertainty, and the changes happening inside TradePro. George shares what’s new at TradePro Academy, including the move away from Discord, the launch of a cleaner community platform on Circle, and a simplified one-price membership structure. He also talks about how the trading education space has changed, why traders often overload themselves with too much information, and why simplifying your process can make decision-making easier. Kyle and George also dig into order flow, the current market environment, the challenge of trading around geopolitical headlines, the role of AI in trading workflows, and the weird reality of trying to make decisions when every trade has an unknown outcome. And because it’s George, the conversation also includes OnlyFans jokes, Florida iguanas, hockey, housing, Murphy’s Law, and why saying “please” to AI might be a future-proofing strategy. Subscribe, share and join the trading conversations on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Discord! Chapters:00:00 — Cold Open & Introduction: Raining Iguanas02:01 — What’s New at TRADEPRO Academy09:08 — Simplifying Trading & Avoiding Decision Fatigue15:22 — Trading Scars, Stops & Disqualifying Bad Trades20:05 — How George Trades Today: Portfolio Approach & Day Trading21:23 — Using Order Flow in a Headline-Driven Market25:04 — Bonds, Fed Policy, Housing & the Move to Florida33:52 — Florida Life and the Iguana Rain Story37:31 — AI in Trading, Automation & the Future of Intelligence45:28 — Where to Find TRADEPRO Academy & Closing ThoughtsSponsors and FriendsOur podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 38 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at [email protected] or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available! If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Use code CHINASHOP15 to save 15%** To contact us, you can email us directly at [email protected] Check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past! 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! George Papazov: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. Follow George on Twitter Follow TRADEPRO on Twitter TRADEPRO YouTube Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This episode is less of a trading lesson and more of a long overdue reunion. Kyle reconnects with Baba and Fleri to catch up on everything that’s happened since winding down Vanta. The conversation jumps between markets, business, family life, and the realities of balancing trading with everything else. Topics include: scaling franchise businesses from 1 to 13 stores real estate projects and property management why several of them are trading less, not more silver momentum trades and market conditions the chaos of trading during geopolitical headlines Tesla stories, parenting, fishing, and life updates and how their relationship with the market has changed overtime. It’s part market discussion, part life conversation, and part old friends picking up where they left off. Subscribe, share, eat at Erbert & Gerbert’s and join the trading conversations on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Discord! Chapters: 00:00 — Intro & Reunion Kickoff02:00 — From 1 Franchise to 13 Stores05:00 — Trading Less and Simplifying Systems08:00 — Fishing, Family & Real Estate Projects13:00 — Decision Fatigue and Everyday Systems19:00 — Baba’s Best Trading Month Ever23:00 — Why This Market Feels Irrational28:00 — Futures, Volatility & Surviving the Rip35:00 — The Fed, Bonds & Market Structure43:00 — Why Sometimes the Best Trade Is No Trade46:00 — Kids Growing Up, Proms & Parenting50:00 — Excavators, Projects & Dad Life55:00 — Tesla Stories & Closing Thoughts Sponsors and FriendsOur podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 38 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at [email protected] or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available! If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Use code CHINASHOP15 to save 15%** Visit Airsoftmaster.com to support one of our own! To contact us, you can email us directly at [email protected] Check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past! 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! Baba Yaga:Solving problems, helping set goals, and refining processes is the bulk of Baba's passion. He does that in many contexts ranging from nonprofits to real estate firms and everything in between. He focuses on market structure through the lens of TPO charting and executes based on volume, misplaced large orders, and delta. He loves the opening range breakout and typically trades the market from the “inside out”.  Follow Baba Yaga on Twitter Fleri:Fleri is a seasoned trader whose journey began in the early days of crypto exchanges and mid-cap stocks. Evolving over time, he redirected his focus to futures and intraday trading, specifically honing his expertise in ES, NQ, RTY, CL, and UB. His approach is deeply rooted in Market Auction Theory, navigating the market by tracking participants through a nuanced blend of pattern recognition and the confluence of Price Action and Order Flow. At the heart of Fleri's trading philosophy is a meticulous plan of execution, identifying areas for the auction to potentially seek value. Leveraging Order Flow and Price Action, he capitalizes on opportunities that present themselves throughout the trading day. Fleri is not just a trader; he's a dedicated educator, sharing his insights through podcasts, Twitter, and Discord to support fellow traders on their journeys. What sets Fleri apart is not only his technical prowess but also his lighthearted approach and transparency about both past and current struggles. In the complex world of trading, Fleri brings not only expertise but also a relatable and open demeanor, creating a supportive environment for traders to learn and thrive. Follow Fleri on Twitter Find your local Erbert & Gerbert’s! Sub to Rare Barrel on YouTube Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

** Available to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bcggOmLmfm0 ** Most traders see a stock gap up 15–20% at the open and assume they missed the move. This episode is about making that the beginning of the trade… not the end. Cam and Joel break down the Gap and Go strategy: a momentum-based system designed to identify stocks that gap hard at the open and continue moving higher. The conversation covers the full framework, including: the exact screening criteriahow to use the first 5-minute candle for entriesstop placement and position sizingprofit-taking rules based on risk multipleswhy float and volume matterand how the strategy was tested across thousands of trades over a 10-year period.They also discuss: why the strategy works in both bull and bear marketshow to manage a small accountthe role of institutional buying in momentumand why the best systems are often the most mechanical.If you’ve ever struggled with chasing momentum (or skipping trades that never come back), this episode provides a structured framework for handling both. ⚠️ Best experienced on Spotify or YouTube - Cam is sharing charts throughout the episode. 👉 Join Cam’s trading community: https://whop.com/the-construct-trading/premium-trading-comminty?a=chinashopproductions Chapters00:00 — Why Gap and Go Exists 04:00 — From Five Rules to Momentum Trading 07:00 — Screening for Gappers: Market Cap, Float & Momentum 13:00 — The First 5-Minute Candle Entry System 17:00 — Position Sizing, Stops & Risk Management 21:00 — Profit Targets, Trailing Stops & R Multiples 27:00 — Volume Confirmation & High-Momentum Trades 31:00 — Managing the Portfolio & Replacing Weak Trades 35:00 — Why Gap and Go Works in Any Market Environment 42:00 — Institutional Buying, Small Caps & Momentum 47:00 — Growing a Small Account with Mechanical Rules 52:00 — Homework: How to Practice the Strategy Sponsors:Our podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 38 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at [email protected] or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available! If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Use code CHINASHOP15 to save 15%** To contact us, you can email us directly at [email protected] Check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past! 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! Cam:‍ ‍Cam is a Navy veteran & management consultant turned 8 figure investor & trader. Trading let him retire at 35 & be able to support and provide for his family forever. Now he wants to help others escape the financial system and live the way we were meant to live: free. His system is a rule-based design that can be used for long term investing, swing trading or option selling on any schedule. Follow Cam on Twitter Sub to Cam’s YouTube for More! Joel MC:‍ ‍Joel is a power lineman, husband, and father of 2 wonderful daughters. He took up trading as a way of participating in the market more actively than buy and hold ETF investing. Joel has found a true passion in trading futures and would continue to do it even if he never earned (or lost) another dollar, he just enjoys the game. Along with that he has found a community that has grown on him beyond buddies and past friends to what he considers family. Joel's best friend is a doctor in the states he met through trading and have never met in person, while he is up in Canada. Follow Joel on Twitter Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Most traders focus on finding the perfect setup, but that’s not the hard part… In this episode, Cam and Joel walk through real trades and real decisions; covering how to take profits, move stops, manage multiple positions, and decide when to rotate into something better. They also zoom out to the bigger picture: position sizing, capital allocation, sector exposure, and how market conditions (not opinions) should drive your strategy. If your entries are solid but your results aren’t, this is the missing piece. ⚠️ Best experienced on Spotify or YouTube - Cam is sharing charts throughout the episode. 👉 Join Cam’s trading community: https://whop.com/the-construct-trading/premium-trading-comminty?a=chinashopproductions Chapters04:00 — Why Management Determines Outcomes (Not Entries) 08:30 — Moving Stops, Taking Profits, and Rule-Based Execution 13:00 — Handling “Blue Sky” Trades & Profit Targets (R Multiples) 17:30 — Managing Multiple Positions & Capital Constraints 23:30 — Position Sizing Mistakes and Portfolio Allocation 28:30 — When to Cut, Trim, or Replace a Trade 33:30 — Sector Exposure & Avoiding Over-Concentration 37:00 — Market Regime: 200-Day & 20-Day Rules 43:30 — Breadth Signals & Market Context 49:00 — Re-Entering the Market After a Downtrend 55:00 — Why the Market Already Prices the News Sponsors:Our podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 38 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at [email protected] or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available! If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Use code CHINASHOP15 to save 15%** To contact us, you can email us directly at [email protected] Check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past! 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! Cam:‍ ‍Cam is a Navy veteran & management consultant turned 8 figure investor & trader. Trading let him retire at 35 & be able to support and provide for his family forever. Now he wants to help others escape the financial system and live the way we were meant to live: free. His system is a rule-based design that can be used for long term investing, swing trading or option selling on any schedule. Follow Cam on Twitter Sub to Cam’s YouTube for More! Joel MC:‍ ‍Joel is a power lineman, husband, and father of 2 wonderful daughters. He took up trading as a way of participating in the market more actively than buy and hold ETF investing. Joel has found a true passion in trading futures and would continue to do it even if he never earned (or lost) another dollar, he just enjoys the game. Along with that he has found a community that has grown on him beyond buddies and past friends to what he considers family. Joel's best friend is a doctor in the states he met through trading and have never met in person, while he is up in Canada. Follow Joel on Twitter Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode Cam and Joel break down how to actually build a trading watchlist, and more importantly, how to filter thousands of stocks down to the few that matter. Cam walks through his full process: How to evaluate market conditions firstThe exact screeners he uses to find high-momentum stocksHow to identify strong sectors and institutional money flowAnd how to organize watchlists into actionable trade opportunitiesThis is the missing step for most traders. It’s not just about knowing what a good setup looks like… it’s about knowing where and when to look for it. ⚠️ Best experienced on Spotify or YouTube - Cam is sharing charts throughout the episode. 👉 Join Cam’s trading community: https://whop.com/the-construct-trading/premium-trading-comminty?a=chinashopproductions Chapters01:00 Why Market Conditions Come First 05:00 20-50-200 Day Rules for Trading Environment 10:30 When to Stop Trading (and Why Most People Don’t) 12:30 Building a Watchlist with Screeners 18:30 Identifying Strength & Momentum Stocks 24:30 Sector Rotation & Following Institutional Money 30:00 Refining the Watchlist (Yellow → Green Lists) 36:00 Gap & Go Setups and High-Momentum Names 42:00 Risk, Weak Stocks, and What to Avoid 48:00 Managing Watchlists and Daily Workflow 55:00 Final Thoughts: Preparation vs Execution Sponsors:Our podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 38 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at [email protected] or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available! If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Use code CHINASHOP15 to save 15%** To contact us, you can email us directly at [email protected] Check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past! 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! Cam:‍ ‍Cam is a Navy veteran & management consultant turned 8 figure investor & trader. Trading let him retire at 35 & be able to support and provide for his family forever. Now he wants to help others escape the financial system and live the way we were meant to live: free. His system is a rule-based design that can be used for long term investing, swing trading or option selling on any schedule. Follow Cam on Twitter Sub to Cam’s YouTube for More! Joel MC:‍ ‍Joel is a power lineman, husband, and father of 2 wonderful daughters. He took up trading as a way of participating in the market more actively than buy and hold ETF investing. Joel has found a true passion in trading futures and would continue to do it even if he never earned (or lost) another dollar, he just enjoys the game. Along with that he has found a community that has grown on him beyond buddies and past friends to what he considers family. Joel's best friend is a doctor in the states he met through trading and have never met in person, while he is up in Canada. Follow Joel on Twitter Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Cam and Joel move beyond theory and into real chart analysis, breaking down exactly how high-probability setups develop—and how experienced traders actually manage them. Using real examples like HWM, GE, Tesla, and CAT, Cam walks through his full process: identifying clean setups, timing entries, scaling into positions, managing risk, and deciding when to take profits—or hold for larger moves. But this episode goes deeper than just patterns. It explores why some charts work better than others, how institutional participation shapes price action, and why understanding market conditions can be the difference between a good trade and a great one. If you want to see what a repeatable trading system looks like in practice, this is where it comes together. ⚠️ Best experienced on Spotify or YouTube — Cam is sharing charts throughout the episode. 👉 Join Cam’s trading community: https://whop.com/the-construct-trading/premium-trading-comminty?a=chinashopproductions What You’ll LearnHow to identify high-probability stock setups using price action and the 200-day moving averageStep-by-step breakdown of real trades (HWM, GE, Tesla) including entries, adds, and exitsWhy position sizing and risk management matter more than finding the “perfect” entryHow to turn a short-term trade into a long-term winner using runners and scaling strategiesThe role of market conditions in trade selection—and when to stay out entirelyWhy institutional ownership leads to cleaner charts and more reliable price actionHow to avoid low-quality setups and focus only on A+ opportunitiesWhat separates consistent traders from everyone else: execution, patience, and disciplineSponsors:Our podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 38 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at [email protected] or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available! If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Use code CHINASHOP15 to save 15%** To contact us, you can email us directly at [email protected] Check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past! 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! Cam:‍ ‍Cam is a Navy veteran & management consultant turned 8 figure investor & trader. Trading let him retire at 35 & be able to support and provide for his family forever. Now he wants to help others escape the financial system and live the way we were meant to live: free. His system is a rule-based design that can be used for long term investing, swing trading or option selling on any schedule. Follow Cam on Twitter Sub to Cam’s YouTube for More! Joel MC:‍ ‍Joel is a power lineman, husband, and father of 2 wonderful daughters. He took up trading as a way of participating in the market more actively than buy and hold ETF investing. Joel has found a true passion in trading futures and would continue to do it even if he never earned (or lost) another dollar, he just enjoys the game. Along with that he has found a community that has grown on him beyond buddies and past friends to what he considers family. Joel's best friend is a doctor in the states he met through trading and have never met in person, while he is up in Canada. Follow Joel on Twitter Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, we sit in on a live trading session as Cam walks Joel through the exact framework he uses to evaluate high-probability trades. Built on years of studying price action and institutional behavior, Cam’s system focuses on identifying when multiple signals align — and scaling position size based on conviction. This is a practical, rules-based approach designed to eliminate guesswork and improve consistency. ⚠️ Best experienced on Spotify or YouTube — Cam is sharing charts throughout the episode. What You’ll LearnThe 5-rule framework for identifying high-probability setupsHow to spot institutional accumulation in price actionWhen a setup is valid vs. “maybe”How to size positions based on confirmationWhy the 200-day moving average mattersHow to define risk before entering a tradeWhen you’re too late to enterHow to manage trades from short-term to multi-year holdsResources👉 Join Cam’s trading community: https://whop.com/the-construct-trading/premium-trading-comminty?a=chinashopproductions Sponsors:Our podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 38 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at [email protected] or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available! If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Use code CHINASHOP15 to save 15%** To contact us, you can email us directly at [email protected] Check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past! 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! Cam:‍ ‍Cam is a Navy veteran & management consultant turned 8 figure investor & trader. Trading let him retire at 35 & be able to support and provide for his family forever. Now he wants to help others escape the financial system and live the way we were meant to live: free. His system is a rule-based design that can be used for long term investing, swing trading or option selling on any schedule. Follow Cam on Twitter Sub to Cam’s YouTube for More! Joel MC:‍ ‍Joel is a power lineman, husband, and father of 2 wonderful daughters. He took up trading as a way of participating in the market more actively than buy and hold ETF investing. Joel has found a true passion in trading futures and would continue to do it even if he never earned (or lost) another dollar, he just enjoys the game. Along with that he has found a community that has grown on him beyond buddies and past friends to what he considers family. Joel's best friend is a doctor in the states he met through trading and have never met in person, while he is up in Canada. Follow Joel on Twitter Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sean and PharmD delve into the intricacies of trading psychology, self-regulation, and the importance of discipline in trading. They discuss personal experiences, trading mistakes, and the evolution of social media in the trading community. PharmD shares his passion for teaching and the challenges traders face in managing their emotions and impulses. They emphasize the significance of acceptance and the need for a solid foundation in trading strategies to achieve success. Watch the Raw, unedited stream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/mgGtiKNktP0?si=bxa0xRzzzR-7AC3q Learn more about PharmD at his website: pharmdcapital.com Key highlights include: Self-regulation is crucial for successful trading.Coping mechanisms are often overlooked but essential.Trading mistakes can lead to valuable lessons.Social media can be a double-edged sword for traders.Teaching and education are vital for trader development.Impulse control is a common challenge for traders.Emotional management is key to maintaining discipline.Acceptance of mistakes can lead to better trading outcomes.There is always another trade; patience is important.Building a supportive trading community can enhance learning. 🎓 Want to train these skills? Join an upcoming workshop or book a free consultation at SoundPerformancePsychology.com Sponsors and FriendsOur podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 38 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at [email protected] or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available! If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%** To contact us, you can email us directly at [email protected]  Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted!  Check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past! 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! About Sean:Sean Sawyer, a licensed psychotherapist since 2003, whose journey into the world of stock trading in the mid-2010s led him to become a full-time trader by 2017. Sean’s unique expertise lies at the intersection of psychology and trading, blending his in-depth understanding of human behavior with practical trading experience in shared trading commons, options, and futures. Sean’s work in psychological trauma has been pivotal in shaping his approach to performance psychology. With a rich background in clinical settings, hospitals, universities, and private practice, he excels in helping individuals manage real and perceived threats—skills that are crucial for decision-making in high-pressure situations. His performance coaching, which began in 2010, spans corporate professionals, athletes, and performers, focusing on the mastery of threat response and resilience. Known for his candid, evidence-based approach, Sean emphasizes the importance of confronting and transforming deep-seated patterns and beliefs. His performance coaching bridges the challenges of psychological resilience and high-stakes decision-making, offering invaluable insights for thriving in both personal and professional arenas. Sound Performance Psychology Follow Sean on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of Band of Traders, Kyle and Dan take a live, unscripted tour through Polymarket, using it as a lens for market psychology, narrative formation, and content discovery. What starts as curiosity about how prediction markets work quickly turns into a broader discussion about how these markets price probability, react to news, and create opportunities for thinking in options-style frameworks. Along the way, they explore everything from corporate earnings and central bank leadership to geopolitics, AI bubbles, celebrity culture, sports, and even chess championships. Rather than treating Polymarket as a place to make bets, the conversation treats it as a real-time map of what people believe, fear, and expect to happen next—and how that information can be mined for ideas, trades, and better questions. Chapters & Timestamps:00:00 – Intro and why Polymarket caught their attention 02:30 – How prediction markets work and how pricing is formed 05:20 – Hasbro, Wizards of the Coast, and investor trust 08:40 – Using Polymarket like an options market 11:10 – Central banks, Jerome Powell, and event-driven trades 13:30 – Geopolitics and leadership change markets 17:00 – The AI bubble question and defining “burst” 20:10 – Event rules, edge cases, and market interpretation 22:30 – Culture, media, and prediction markets 24:40 – Movies, celebrities, and narrative betting 27:00 – Sports, chess, and long-shot probabilities 30:30 – Hedging outcomes and probability ranges 33:30 – What Polymarket reveals about collective belief 36:00 – Closing thoughts and parting advice Subscribe, share, and join the trading conversations on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Discord! Sponsors and FriendsOur podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 38 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at [email protected] or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available! If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Use code CHINASHOP15 to save 15%** Visit Airsoftmaster.com to support one of our own! To contact us, you can email us directly at [email protected]  Check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past! 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! Dan:Dan co-founded 2 Bulls in a China Shop with Kyle when their shared passion for active trading ignited during the lockdowns. Their daily discussions about trades, interests, and the valuable lessons learned created the bedrock for what eventually evolved into both the 2 Bulls in a China Shop and Band of Traders podcasts. While navigating the complexities of trading, Dan infused humor into the shows with his self-deprecating wit and candid discussions about their trading experiences. This dynamic duo's chemistry became the catalyst for a podcast that resonated widely, capturing the attention of a diverse audience. Service Unscripted Website Half-Cocked Tales Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week Kyle, Dan, and Bear work through a series of market conversations that connect policy changes, commodities, and corporate risk. The discussion starts with recent "changes" to the food pyramid and what those shifts could mean for nutrition guidelines, consumer behavior, and the cattle industry. From there, the conversation moves into commodities more broadly, including silver and gold pushing to all-time highs and what that signals about inflation, currency confidence, and risk appetite. The group also breaks down the latest developments in Bayer’s Supreme Court case, talking through the legal stakes, precedent, and how a favorable or unfavorable ruling could impact the company. Chapters & Timestamps:00:00 – Intro and opening discussion 03:50 – Changes to the food pyramid 09:20 – Implications for cattle and agriculture 15:10 – Silver and gold at all time highs 21:40 – What commodity strength is signaling 27:30 – Bayer Supreme Court case overview 34:15 – Likelihood and impact of a favorable ruling 41:20 – Broader market takeaways 47:30 – Closing thoughts Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy