About

    Hello,  I'm Rob.

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  ...a broker or a CTA (anymore).   I'm not licensed in any way.  I'm just a regular guy who has suffered from a life-long passion for trading, markets, and trying to figure out what the f***  they're going to do next.
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  ...a "me too" analyst that jumps on the "latest and greatest" thing.   I stand down and wait for my time tested, statistically proven set-ups before make a move.
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  ...going to participate in "hot" markets, or high profile markets that are subject to large price swings due to the   latest "headlines and hype".
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  ...going to issue a trade signal or idea unless I'm prepared to put real money on the line.   If however I do see a trade set up that meets my criteria, but will not be trading it,  I will let you know why.
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  ...going to force trades for the sake of trading.  Often I go through stretches when I am not in the market because my criteria for a trigger has not been met.   Patience and disciple are the hallmarks of a professional.  Flat is also a position.
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  ...scalping much anymore. Yes, there was a time when that's all I did around here. But now in the age of HFT, headline risks, and the co-located servers of the large trading firms and prop desks, the retail scalper, for the most part,  has little or no edge left.  Market efficiencies have taken away the edge I once enjoyed.  Pity too, it was a lot of fun!  I do however still day trade, but now I hold  trades for longer periods of time and use the structure of the "Fire Lines" to guide my entry levels and price targets.
  
  
  

• I am...
  
  ...a commodity and futures trader.   (I like stocks and options too though!)
  
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  ...a highly disciplined, rule based trading system designer and trader.
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  ...primarily  a technical and quantitative analyst, however I do keep an eye on the fundamentals as well - especially when I'm  thinking about placing a longer term trading idea.
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  ...always open to new ideas and concepts. The markets are a dynamic, ever changing place. In order to survive, we as traders must remain nimble and willing to learn so as to be able to quickly adapt to the rapidly, ever- changing market conditions and realities.
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  ...very risk adverse. I only trade when the odds are significantly in my favour.
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  ...a strong believer in a slow and steady approach that delivers consistent returns with a minimum of risk. If you're looking for non-stop action, you're in the wrong place.
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  ...more than willing to share my knowledge and experiences with you through videos, occasional webinars, and 1 on 1 conversations.
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Trading financial instruments of any kind is extremely risky.   Trade only with funds you can comfortably afford to lose.   Neither Rob Tovell or RobTovell.com are financial advisors.   All information presented is for educational and entertainment purposes only and in no way is it to be considered individualized investment advice.

Alternative investment products which include, but are not limited to, managed futures and funds, commodity trading and other speculative investments and practices may entail leverage which may involve substantial risk of loss.   Alternative investment products may have no secondary or a limited secondary market.  Alternative investment performance can be volatile.

PAST RESULTS ARE NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.