How to Trade Commodities and Futures Successfully

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I am a professional commodity and futures trader and an experienced trading coach who follows trading strategies based on COT data, seasonality, and market techniques.

Futures Trading: Your Path to a Six-Figure Account

InsiderWeek Podcast: Turning Small Investments into Steady Profits

Discover how the InsiderWeek team consistently achieves remarkable results in the futures market. In this episode, we share proven methods for discipline, market analysis, and risk management. Hit “Play” and take your first step toward a six-figure trading account!

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The key to trading for both beginners and experienced traders lies primarily in the adoption of clear strategies, understanding the markets, and approaching trading with patience. My goal is to make it transparent so that other traders can gain a complete understanding of futures trading based on COT data and learn from my experience as a trading coach.

Why does successful trading require disciplined planning and the right education? Over the years, I have seen many traders come and go. From what I have observed, only about 10% lead to sustainable success in trading as a full-time career, like the one that I have these days. The main reason is that the behavior needed to succeed in trading often goes against natural human instincts.

Most trading mistakes occur when our internal defense mechanisms kick in to protect us from harm. This is why trading based on gut feelings and intuition does not work at all.

To succeed, you need to learn trading from the basics. This means that one requires a clearly defined strategy, thorough preparation, the right trading signals, and the willingness to work on yourself.

The good news is that your chances of success increase when you learn to trade properly from a mentor who:

is a proven successful trader,
has a solid track record over many years,
and trades with complete transparency.

2017

Since 2017, I have been sharing all my trades publicly before placing any orders

53%

Over the past 11 years, I have averaged a 53% annual return

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I have kept my drawdowns consistently below 10%

I am often asked, “How quickly can I get rich from trading as a beginner or an experienced trader?” The truth is, there is no “get rich quickly” strategy. So do not expect to quit your job soon. Successful trading takes time and requires continuous learning.

What you need to do is:

continuously work on improving yourself;
manage risks;
handle losses;
endure drawdowns;
master chart analysis, and more.

Trading is not as easy as many trading gurus on YouTube make it seem, no matter who you are – a beginner or an experienced trader. However, with willpower, perseverance, discipline, and a good trading course, success is achievable for sure.

Using my strategy and trading approach, I have ranked in the Top 5 three times in the World Cup Championship of Futures Trading.

Max Schulz accepting his first award in 2017.

Max Schulz has already reached the top 5 place in the World Cup Championship of Futures Trading® three times.

2017

3rd place with 111% return

2019

3rd place with 156% return

2021

5th place with 78% return

Is Trading Suitable for Everyone?

For years, I have been sharing my well-detailed trades with anyone interested before I actually execute them. This is how those involved can follow my COT strategy.

But why do so many still fail to achieve my returns? Here are a few key observations to consider before diving into the COT strategy

Wrong Financial Instruments

Trading with unregulated products like CFDs or Forex often leads to opaque and costly transactions. It is better for beginners to focus on futures contracts, which may offer greater transparency and more productive risk management, to benefit from clear pricing structures and better returns.

Risk Management

Protecting your capital and minimizing losses should always be the top priority in trading. Speaking about my own experience, my drawdown has never exceeded 10% since 2014, while achieving an average return of 53% per year. In my trading courses, you will learn how to patiently wait for a good opportunity and when to act decisively within the framework of the available markets.

Basic Knowledge

It is essential to understand how to choose the right futures contract and place bracket orders correctly. We offer our members a free basic course to help them learn to trade. Besides, there are plenty of other online resources (like the best trading books for beginners) that can guide you if you are new to futures trading. Our trading seminars were designed for both beginners and experienced traders alike, and these are incredibly useful.

Searching for the Holy Grail

Trying to master every chart pattern, indicator, or optimization technique can make your strategy unprofitable. The truth is, that the best trading systems are often the simplest. Using too many indicators or making things overly complex can cause you to miss clear trading signals and overcomplicate the market.

Managing Your Emotions

Emotions like fear and greed often get in the way of trading success, leading to poor decisions in the end. Therefore, both beginners and experienced traders need to stay calm and confident during any online procedure. Keeping your emotions in check helps you stick to your strategy instead of reacting impulsively to market fluctuations.

Filling in the Knowledge Gaps

Inconsistent results often come from a lack of relevant education. If you cannot comprehend futures trading, mistakes are inevitable. Good training usually focuses on clear, actionable signals and simple strategies, but never overwhelms you with confusing methods.

If you believe in your potential, do not hesitate — take the first step and start trading today.

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A fine trading education may equip you with all the tools you need to develop a profitable strategy and manage your emotions. So as to help prospective traders, I share market insights and teach them to read charts appropriately.

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Stay up to date with a weekly trading plan. Every week, I analyze the markets using COT data, seasonal trends, and other factors to identify the most promising opportunities. I share the results of these analyses with the members of our exclusive community only.

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With the Pro Trader Insights subscription, you can gain access to my personal watchlist, as well as all trades on the Startup and COT-1 accounts. You will always know which positions I have opened and which markets I am watching. By observing my trades, you can learn directly from what I do in real time and improve your trading skills, too.

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Testimonials

U. InsiderWeek Member

“I have been with Insider-Week since 2020 and have done COT-1 and WCC coaching. And I’m rather successful with COT-2 strategy, in particular. I am currently an active member of the weather futures trading coaching. I can definitely recommend InsiderWeek. Max and his team publish their results, which have been growing steadily since the beginning. The course content is easy to understand and the weekly coaching sessions are very practical. If you have any questions, the team will answer you immediately and are always very helpful. The community is also very helpful. You can always exchange ideas and share trading application codes or other experiences.”
J.P. InsiderWeek Member

“I would like to thank the InsiderWeek team for the excellent training program. The knowledge that is imparted here can be useful to everyone, from absolute beginners to professionals, and will help them to make money in the exchange market. Nothing is given to you for free. It's up to you and your discipline to invest time and energy in learning. You can get necessary assistance from the team at all times and all questions will be answered by email or in numerous webinars. I'm happy and very satisfied.”
M.H. InsiderWeek Member

“The experience with InsiderWeek has been consistently positive. The coaching is of a very high quality. The aim of the entire InsiderWeek team is to move the students forward. The student is very well coached on the way to becoming a commodity trader. If you are interested in COT data and commodity trading, you cannot miss the training at InsiderWeek.”

Your Successful Trading Strategy

Commodity and futures trading is a key part of my strategy. In futures trading, investors can speculate on the price movements of commodities like oil, gold, and agricultural products. For both parties, i.e., beginners and even experienced traders, it is vital to understand how these contracts work and have a solid foundation composed of relevant education.

Here are the advantages:

Commodities provide a stable alternative to stocks and bonds, especially during uncertain economic times.

Commodity markets often move independently from other financial markets, which offers better diversification opportunities.

Futures contracts are traded on regulated rates, ensuring clear price structures and reducing risk.

You will find free guides, detailed market analyses, and practical tutorials designed to help you understand the complexities of futures and commodity trading at any stage of your trading education.

For those looking to take their trading up to the next level, we also offer coaching with Max Schulz. Here, you are to receive personalized support and mentoring to trade futures and commodities successfully, even part-time. You will get acquainted with his proven strategies, perfect for traders who want to maximize their potential with an expert by their side.

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Our tools help you better understand the market, identify the best opportunities, and find the most suitable trading platform.

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