Jack Pelzer's guest appearances

Jack Pelzer

Limit Up! Podcast

Annie Duke

Steve Burns

Gregory Zuckerman

Robert Greifeld

Tracy Shuchart

Jack Schwager

Gary Antonacci

Linda Raschke

Daniel Ameduri

Jeff Brown

Kirk Du Plessis

John Bougearel

Larry Benedict

Martin Essex

Anna Coulling

OwlTail

Jack Pelzer is one of the fearless hosts of Limit Up! Podcast. If you’ve wondered about his experience as a trader or how he came to be the voice of Topstep, this week’s episode will answer your burning questions.After getting his start at a big prop firm amidst the turmoil of the Great Recession, Jack earned a Master's degree, wrote for the satirical website The Onion, and then made his way to the Topstep family.Listen to the episode for reflections on what it’s like trading at a big prop firm and what the markets look like one year into the coronavirus pandemic.(01:15) - COVID-19 anniversary(04:40) - Interview with Jack Pelzer(09:44) - Jack's introduction to trading(13:01) - Prop firm nights(19:51) - Dance of the spreaders(25:54) - First account(28:13) - Fixed costs(33:26) - DRW acquisition of Chopper Trading(36:30) - Finding Topstep(38:08) - Drive of a billionaire(41:25) - Back in actionLimit Up! is a podcast for traders of all levels brought to you by Topstep. Whether you’re considering a career in trading and don’t know where to start, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking for advice from big names in the financial industry, Limit Up! is your guide. Join us weekly as we discuss the market in all of its volatile glory. Risk Disclosure: https://www.topstep.com/risk-disclosure/Jack Pelzer is a co-host of Limit Up! He traded as part of a U.S. Treasury group for 7 years at Chopper Trading and DRW. After leaving the industry, he became a Writing Fellow and Senior Contributing Writer for The Onion. He is now the Head of Content at Topstep.Dan Hodgman is a co-host of Limit Up! Prior to coming to Topstep Dan traded 30 Yr Treasury Options and Yield Spreads. Before that, he served in the United States Marine Corps where he simultaneously managed his own Futures Account applying the skills he grew up learning from clerking on the trading floor. Now Dan works with the Traders here at Topstep as a Performance Coach as well as being a regular on the Daily Market Recap.Looking to enhance your trading performance? Topstep’s Performance Coaches work one-on-one with traders to help them find market opportunities, review daily statistics, manage setbacks and progress in their trading. Gain a path to progress by signing up today: https://info.topsteptrader.com/performance-coachingAttend a free group coaching session offered every Wednesday at 1PM CT to get an idea of what Topstep Performance Coaches offer: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nZpAita9Rz-2_yMUjtkvpwIf you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit Up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.Podcast episode production by Dante32.

Jack Pelzer is one of the fearless hosts of Limit Up! Podcast. If you’ve wondered about his experience as a trader or how he came to be the voice of Topstep, this week’s episode will answer your burning questions.After getting his start at a big prop firm amidst the turmoil of the Great Recession, Jack earned a Master's degree, wrote for the satirical website The Onion, and then made his way to the Topstep family.Listen to the episode for reflections on what it’s like trading at a big prop firm and what the markets look like one year into the coronavirus pandemic.<ul><li>(01:15) - COVID-19 anniversary</li><li>(04:40) - Interview with Jack Pelzer</li><li>(09:44) - Jack's introduction to trading</li><li>(13:01) - Prop firm nights</li><li>(19:51) - Dance of the spreaders</li><li>(25:54) - First account</li><li>(28:13) - Fixed costs</li><li>(33:26) - DRW acquisition of Chopper Trading</li><li>(36:30) - Finding Topstep</li><li>(38:08) - Drive of a billionaire</li><li>(41:25) - Back in action</li></ul>Limit Up! is a podcast for traders of all levels brought to you by <a href="https://www.topsteptrader.com/?utm_source=limitup_podcast&amp;utm_medium=cta&amp;utm_campaign=ongoing_limitup_to_tst&amp;utm_content=limitup_podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Topstep</a>. Whether you’re considering a career in trading and don’t know where to start, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking for advice from big names in the financial industry, Limit Up! is your guide. Join us weekly as we discuss the market in all of its volatile glory. <a href="https://www.topstep.com/risk-disclosure/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Risk Disclosure: https://www.topstep.com/risk-disclosure/</a>Jack Pelzer is a co-host of Limit Up! He traded as part of a U.S. Treasury group for 7 years at Chopper Trading and DRW. After leaving the industry, he became a Writing Fellow and Senior Contributing Writer for The Onion. He is now the Head of Content at Topstep.Dan Hodgman is a co-host of Limit Up! Prior to coming to Topstep Dan traded 30 Yr Treasury Options and Yield Spreads. Before that, he served in the United States Marine Corps where he simultaneously managed his own Futures Account applying the skills he grew up learning from clerking on the trading floor. Now Dan works with the Traders here at Topstep as a Performance Coach as well as being a regular on the Daily Market Recap.Looking to enhance your trading performance? Topstep’s Performance Coaches work one-on-one with traders to help them find market opportunities, review daily statistics, manage setbacks and progress in their trading. Gain a path to progress by signing up today: <a href="https://info.topsteptrader.com/performance-coaching" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://info.topsteptrader.com/performance-coaching</a>Attend a free group coaching session offered every Wednesday at 1PM CT to get an idea of what Topstep Performance Coaches offer: <a href="https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nZpAita9Rz-2_yMUjtkvpw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nZpAita9Rz-2_yMUjtkvpw</a>If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit Up! in <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/limit-up/id1314000892?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2xpbWl0LXVw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4FIopulB8vDsVaGxIIRcmL?si=MMXPQWnPRcqiaKwDjSbuqQ" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/limit-up/id1314000892?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>. It really helps others find the show.<a href="https://www.dante32.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast episode production by Dante32.</a>

Topstep Trader Profiles with Jack Pelzer

John Doherty

Dan Hodgman

Elections have the power to turn markets into chaos. Just look back at 2016 and Brexit to see the uncertainty and volatility. We can’t tell you who will win the 2020 election, but we can tell you how to plan your trades for the weeks leading up to November 3.This week on Limit Up! we’re hosting a panel discussion about the strategy of trading around election time. If you’re unsure how election modeling works or want to know what usually happens in the futures market around elections, tune in so you can craft your trading plan.(00:15) - Trading the election: Don't be a homer(01:08) - Lessons from 2016 volatility(06:34) - Mechanics of the 2020 election(08:19) - Understanding polling models(16:00) - The problem with election markets(22:06) - Figure out your trading plan(35:47) - Keeping it flatJohn Doherty is a Chicago native and 15-year veteran of the trading industry. He spent his formative years on the floor of the Chicago Board of Trade before heading "upstairs" to tackle screen trading. John provides daily market commentary and trending news to the TopstepTrader blog and is a contributor to the Market Forecast morning broadcast.Limit Up! is a podcast for traders of all levels brought to you by TopstepTrader. Whether you’re considering a career in trading and don’t know where to start, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking for advice from big names in the financial industry, Limit Up! is your guide. Join us weekly as we discuss the market in all of its volatile glory. Risk Disclosure: https://www.topstep.com/risk-disclosure/Jack Pelzer is a co-host of Limit Up! He traded as part of a U.S. Treasury group for 7 years at Chopper Trading and DRW. After leaving the industry, he became a Writing Fellow and Senior Contributing Writer for The Onion. He is now the Head of Content at Topstep.Dan Hodgman is a co-host of Limit Up! Prior to coming to Topstep Dan traded 30 Yr Treasury Options and Yield Spreads. Before that, he served in the United States Marine Corps where he simultaneously managed his own Futures Account applying the skills he grew up learning from clerking on the trading floor. Now Dan works with the Traders here at Topstep as a Performance Coach as well as being a regular on the Daily Market Recap.Looking to enhance your trading performance? TopstepTrader’s Performance Coaches work one-on-one with traders to help them find market opportunities, review daily statistics, manage setbacks and progress in their trading. Gain a path to progress by signing up today: https://info.topsteptrader.com/performance-coachingAttend a free group coaching session offered every Wednesday at 1PM CT to get an idea of what Topstep Performance Coaches offer: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nZpAita9Rz-2_yMUjtkvpwIf you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit Up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.Podcast episode production by Dante32.

Elections have the power to turn markets into chaos. Just look back at 2016 and Brexit to see the uncertainty and volatility. We can’t tell you who will win the 2020 election, but we can tell you how to plan your trades for the weeks leading up to November 3.This week on Limit Up! we’re hosting a panel discussion about the strategy of trading around election time. If you’re unsure how election modeling works or want to know what usually happens in the futures market around elections, tune in so you can craft your trading plan.<ul><li>(00:15) - Trading the election: Don't be a homer</li><li>(01:08) - Lessons from 2016 volatility</li><li>(06:34) - Mechanics of the 2020 election</li><li>(08:19) - Understanding polling models</li><li>(16:00) - The problem with election markets</li><li>(22:06) - Figure out your trading plan</li><li>(35:47) - Keeping it flat</li></ul><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmdohertychicago/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Doherty</a> is a Chicago native and 15-year veteran of the trading industry. He spent his formative years on the floor of the Chicago Board of Trade before heading "upstairs" to tackle screen trading. John provides daily market commentary and trending news to the TopstepTrader blog and is a contributor to the Market Forecast morning broadcast.Limit Up! is a podcast for traders of all levels brought to you by <a href="https://www.topsteptrader.com/?utm_source=limitup_podcast&amp;utm_medium=cta&amp;utm_campaign=ongoing_limitup_to_tst&amp;utm_content=limitup_podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TopstepTrader</a>. Whether you’re considering a career in trading and don’t know where to start, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking for advice from big names in the financial industry, Limit Up! is your guide. Join us weekly as we discuss the market in all of its volatile glory. <a href="https://www.topstep.com/risk-disclosure/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Risk Disclosure: https://www.topstep.com/risk-disclosure/</a>Jack Pelzer is a co-host of Limit Up! He traded as part of a U.S. Treasury group for 7 years at Chopper Trading and DRW. After leaving the industry, he became a Writing Fellow and Senior Contributing Writer for The Onion. He is now the Head of Content at Topstep.Dan Hodgman is a co-host of Limit Up! Prior to coming to Topstep Dan traded 30 Yr Treasury Options and Yield Spreads. Before that, he served in the United States Marine Corps where he simultaneously managed his own Futures Account applying the skills he grew up learning from clerking on the trading floor. Now Dan works with the Traders here at Topstep as a Performance Coach as well as being a regular on the Daily Market Recap.Looking to enhance your trading performance? TopstepTrader’s Performance Coaches work one-on-one with traders to help them find market opportunities, review daily statistics, manage setbacks and progress in their trading. Gain a path to progress by signing up today: <a href="https://info.topsteptrader.com/performance-coaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://info.topsteptrader.com/performance-coaching</a>Attend a free group coaching session offered every Wednesday at 1PM CT to get an idea of what Topstep Performance Coaches offer: <a href="https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nZpAita9Rz-2_yMUjtkvpw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nZpAita9Rz-2_yMUjtkvpw</a>If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit Up! in <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/limit-up/id1314000892?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2xpbWl0LXVw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4FIopulB8vDsVaGxIIRcmL?si=MMXPQWnPRcqiaKwDjSbuqQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/limit-up/id1314000892?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>. It really helps others find the show.<a href="https://www.dante32.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast episode production by Dante32.</a>

Keeping Your Cool When Trading the Election with Jack Pelzer, Dan Hodgman, and John Doherty

This week on Limit Up! we’re getting back to the basics and taking a look at the habits and attributes of top traders. Jack, Dan, and John are on mic this week sharing some of their observations from their lives on the trading floor.Listen in to find out why your P&amp;L monitor is just a distraction, why the best traders are first to arrive and last to leave, and have an ultra-compulsive work ethic (we didn’t say all the traits are healthy). We’re also announcing the winners of the listener survey and sharing some of the feedback we’ve received.If you’ve been wondering how you can improve your trading game, tune in and take notes![00:16] - This week: Jack, Dan, and John "The Dancing Bear" Doherty[02:08] - Lessons of highly effective traders[06:09] - Final five listener survey winners announcement![08:30] - Ultra-compulsive commitment[11:27] - Process over profits[17:34] - Smart Losses[22:11] - Assessing risk like a poker player[25:54] - Always looking for a good deal[29:05] - Confidence not hubris[33:59] - Listener survey feedback Limit Up! is a podcast for traders of all levels brought to you by Topstep. Whether you’re considering a career in trading and don’t know where to start, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking for advice from big names in the financial industry, Limit Up! is your guide. Join us weekly as we discuss the market in all of its volatile glory. Risk Disclosure: https://www.topstep.com/risk-disclosure/If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit Up! in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.Podcast episode production by Dante32.

This week on Limit Up! we’re getting back to the basics and taking a look at the habits and attributes of top traders. Jack, Dan, and John are on mic this week sharing some of their observations from their lives on the trading floor. Listen in to find out why your P&amp;L monitor is just a distraction, why the best traders are first to arrive and last to leave, and have an ultra-compulsive work ethic (we didn’t say all the traits are healthy). We’re also announcing the winners of the listener survey and sharing some of the feedback we’ve received. If you’ve been wondering how you can improve your trading game, tune in and take notes!<ul><li>[00:16] - This week: Jack, Dan, and John "The Dancing Bear" Doherty</li><li>[02:08] - Lessons of highly effective traders</li><li>[06:09] - Final five listener survey winners announcement!</li><li>[08:30] - Ultra-compulsive commitment</li><li>[11:27] - Process over profits</li><li>[17:34] - Smart Losses</li><li>[22:11] - Assessing risk like a poker player</li><li>[25:54] - Always looking for a good deal</li><li>[29:05] - Confidence not hubris</li><li>[33:59] - Listener survey feedback</li></ul> Limit Up! is a podcast for traders of all levels brought to you by <a href="https://www.topsteptrader.com/?utm_source=limitup_podcast&amp;utm_medium=cta&amp;utm_campaign=ongoing_limitup_to_tst&amp;utm_content=limitup_podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Topstep</a>. Whether you’re considering a career in trading and don’t know where to start, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking for advice from big names in the financial industry, Limit Up! is your guide. Join us weekly as we discuss the market in all of its volatile glory. <a href="https://www.topstep.com/risk-disclosure/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Risk Disclosure: https://www.topstep.com/risk-disclosure/</a> If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Limit Up! in <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/limit-up/id1314000892?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2xpbWl0LXVw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4FIopulB8vDsVaGxIIRcmL?si=MMXPQWnPRcqiaKwDjSbuqQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/limit-up/id1314000892?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>. It really helps others find the show. <a href="https://www.dante32.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast episode production by Dante32.</a>

Lessons of Highly Effective Traders with Jack Pelzer, Dan Hodgman, and John Doherty