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My name is Max Schulz.
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
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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.
10% Success
Only 10% of traders succeed through discipline, knowledge, and a clear strategy
90% Attempts
90% of traders fail due to impulsive decisions and lack of plan
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.
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.
Simple steps to help you kickstart your trading journey with us
Register for our free course
Create an account in our MyIW membership area to get instant access to our free introductory course.
Get our free materials
With your personal account created you can download free bonus materials, such as our book, or watch webinar recordings anytime.
Explore our trading tools
Use our tools to better understand COT data, seasonality in trading, different trading chart patterns, and many more.
Book a free demo session with our expert
Our coaching program can support you on your trading journey. The demo call is free, and you can choose a time that suits you.
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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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.”
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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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Choosing to invest with the support from a trading school or a coach can increase your chances of success. Our platform offers a range of powerful trading tools designed to help you make informed decisions and optimize your trading strategies, too. Here, you will find everything you need to ensure that your trading education is both professional and successful.
Our tools help you better understand the market, identify the best opportunities, and find the most suitable trading platform.
Blog
Our trading blog is a valuable resource for traders of all levels of proficiency. Here, we regularly share tips, book recommendations, market analysis, and insights into the latest trends and developments in futures and commodity trading.
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