Hello! I’m Rob, The FireLines Guy

I am not…

• … 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.
• … 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 and FireLines^tm before I make a move.
• … going to participate in “hot” markets, or high profile tickers that are subject to large price swings due to the   latest “headlines and hype”.
• … 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.
• … scalping as 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 banks, 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 FireLines^tm to guide my entry levels and price targets.

I am…

• a commodity and futures trader. (I like stocks and options too though!)
• … a highly disciplined, rule based trading system and tool designer.
• …. primarily a statistical and quantitative analyst, however I do keep an eye on the fundamentals and technicals as well – especially when I’m thinking about placing a longer term trading idea.
• … 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.
• … very risk adverse. I only trade when the odds are significantly in my favour. (Thank you FireLines^tm!)
• … 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.
• … more than willing to share my knowledge and almost 40 years of experience with you through videos, occasional webinars, and 1 on 1 conversations.