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From CEOto Futures Trader...

What I Have Learned Over

Scott AndrewsCEO and Co-Founder

My Last 2,000 Trades

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● From CEO to Futures Trader

● 4 Things You Must Know Before a Trade

● 7 Things I Learned the Hard Way

● How To Trade Large Accounts

● My Results YTD and Last 2,000+ Trades

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● Full-time Trader for Over 12 Years● Educated Thousands of Traders Since 2008● Took a Company Public in 1999 (SQI)● B.S. from West Point, MBA from UNC● Former Army Officer & Helicopter Pilot● Own a Nice House with a Spacious Kitchen● Vacation in Expensive Places● My Mom Thinks I’m Handsome

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The Only Thing that

Matters inScott Andrews’

RésuméScott Andrews’ Equity Curve for over

2,000 live trades since he started educating traders in September of 2007

Equity Curve September, 2007 - 2nd Qtr, 2016




From Ringing the Opening Bell to

Trading the Opening Bell




My Early Trading Now Why?

Primary Markets: Stocks Indices More consistent, less time

Primary Instrument: Options Futures Much easier, fewer decisions,

tax-advantaged

Holding Period: Days and weeks Hours More trades, less risk,

accelerated learning curve

Primary Tool: Charts Historical Analysis

Less subjective, less time to master, more reliable

Execution: Manual Automated More trades, fewer errors, better results

My Evolution as a Trader




Things You Must KnowBefore a Trade

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DO THIS● DO Analyze similar trades from the past● DO Download data from your broker or online● DO Print charts and study manually, if needed● USE a Research Partner like InvestiQuant

STOP THIS● STOP Trusting your buddy● STOP Trusting trading coaches and educators● STOP Considering only a few months of trades

What is the Edge’s History?

one piece at a time.Trading Plans are built




DO THIS● DO Analyze similar trades from the past● DO Download data from your broker or online● DO Print charts and study manually, if needed● USE a Research Partner like InvestiQuant

STOP THIS● STOP Trusting your buddy● STOP Trusting trading coaches and educators● STOP Considering only a few months of trades

What is the Edge’s History?

one piece at a time.Trading Plans are built




How Does the Edge Look fromMultiple Angles?




How has the Edge Performed under Similar Market Conditions?




Does the EdgeFit Like Your Gloves?

Here’s the thing... ✔ FIT matters more than STYLE✔ High Win Rates or Tight Stops?✔ Total Risk Required?✔ Intraday or Multiday?✔ Part Time or Full Time?

Here’s the thing... ✔ FIT matters more than STYLE✔ High Win Rates or Tight Stops?✔ Total Risk Required?✔ Intraday or Multiday?✔ Part Time or Full Time?




Things I Learnedthe Hard Way

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Choose the Best Setups1Elite Forces● Squads are the MOST effective fighting units● Ensure members are capable and strong● Spread out in enemy territory● Know a single shot won’t doom the squad● Understand that the mission’s objective is

not dependent on one member

Smart Traders✔ Choose only the BEST (strongest) setups✔ Know everything about their strategies✔ Diversify their strategies with care✔ Execute with precision and discipline✔ Enjoy smoother equity curves and

ultimately, financial success

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then, Diversify with Care




2 Self Discipline, is EssentialStick to Your Trading Plan...

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SAFE FOR ALLTRADING PLANS

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3Keep Your Scuba Gear ReadyKeep Your Scuba Gear Ready

After more than 2,000 trades over 8 years, Scott Andrews’ Equity Curve has been underwater MOST of the time.

...despite his account growing steadily during those years.

Figure 3. Scott Andrews’ Equity Profile




Emotional damage can occur when you lose confidence and deviate unnecessarily from your trading plan during a drawdown.

Go from Average Joe to Trading Pro● Balance your life and remain well grounded● Separate trading results from self esteem● Protect your confidence by trading high win-rate strategies

4 Protect and Preserve YourEmotional Capital...




5 and the Annual ResultsFocus on the Horizon, Journey

Horizon Journey Annual Results




Target Rich Environment

Figure 4. Look for Trading Edges at Extremes

6Look for Trading Edges at Extremes




What Can Happen When

7You Don’t Trade WithHistory on Your Side

What Can Happen When

History on Your SideYou Don’t Trade With

Figure 5. Trading without History on Your Side

38% Win RateHuge Losses!




My YTD Autotrading Results

*Past performance may not be indicative of future results. There is no assurance that you will achieve similar results.

These are actual live trading results of trading 1 contract per strategy in Scott’s IRA account.

These trades were executed using IQ automated strategies for trading the opening gap and opening ranges.

No discretion was utilized whatsoever.

Total Net Profit* $16,668

Profit Factor 1.38

Total Number of Trades 323

Win Rate 64.4%

Average Trade Result (Expectancy per $10,000 traded)

$52

*January 1, 2016 - August 31, 2016




Tips for Trading Large Accounts★ Use ‘notional’ funding

★ Focus on percentages, not dollar amounts

★ Increase position size systematically as account grows (don’t try to time)

★ Use ‘speed bumps’ during drawdowns

★ Automate, automate, automate!




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● The IQ Platform & Trading Edges (Intraday, Overnight and Swing)

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