Rod Simmons

"What I learned most about trading the futures market is that FEAR and EXUBERANCE have no place in a sound trading plan."

Personal and career highlights:

• Opened trading acct in Feb '11. broker: Questrade.

• Developed algorithm in 2016 after learning many TA indicators don't work as well as reported. Data source: global-view.com.

• I'm strictly a swing trader holding trades for 20 days.

• Economic data is NOT a part of my trading strategy. It's strictly price action.

• I trade mostly usdcad but can and do trade ALL other future derivatives from time to time.

• Bachelor's degree in science/business.

• Volunteered in Trinidad Tobago.

• Skied Whistler and Kitzbuhel, played in World Amateur Golf, played Lacrosse Canada Games, played handball at several regional/national events

• 3 months in Venezuela, whitewater rafting Colorado River Grand Canyon.

• Gym rat, mountain biker

• Avid learner, consummate market watcher, humble.