Small Account Futures

Small Account Futures
How to Consistently Grow a Small account
With Joe Rokop

Managing Director of Commodities & Equities
February 26th, 2021

Class Structure
1 2 3
About Me Terminology Technicals

My Trading Journey Need to Know Terms The Technical Set Up
4 5
Risk Exit Rules

Managing Your Small Account Getting Out at the Right Time
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Class Structure
6 7 8
Setups Micros Paying Yourself

The “No Brainer” Signals You Their Value to Your Small My Holy Grail Trading Key
Should be Using Account Discussion/Questions
Break
Psychology
Things to Know Before You Go
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How to Get the MOST Out of This Class
Take Notes
Write down Questions
Take Notes
Take Notes
Take Notes
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Why Is This Strategy Important?
WHY SHOULD YOU USE THIS STRATEGY NOW
Market conditions now are very favorable for trading one lot and small
account size vs. “any other point in time” using our system.
● Scaling out is no longer a requirement
● Intraday Range Extensions remain consistent
Often the market establishes a moderate intraday range and then
works outwards. Thus, if we properly identify the trend, we can catch a
sufficient portion of the subsequent move with small size. This is
contrary to previous market conditions in which intraday moves would
often help or turn due to lack of momentum.
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Why Is A Strategy Important?
System works in
HOW DOES IT WORK IN THIS MARKET bear markets!
I capture moderate price movements in either direction by

identifying short, medium, and long term trends in various markets.
● This is how we take advantage of market moves without the
market taking advantage of our time
I take calculated risks in these unprecedented market conditions

and understand the proper risk : reward BEFORE the trade, based
on market volatility and range.
● That’s how I predetermine the targets and stop loss
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ES Rebound Trade - Pre-Class Live Trading
Rebound - 2/24/2022 - Total time: 10 minutes
ENTRY: SELL 1 ES @ 4, 153
Target 1: 4, 135
Stop Loss @ 15, 230
Initial Risk : Reward = $500 : $875
Ratio ~ 1 : 2
Result = $875
+$875
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YM Rebound Trade Example:
Rebound off HVA - 12/31/2022 - Total time < 1hr
+$1,975
175.6% 8
NQ Rebound Trade:
Rebound - 1/19/22
ENTRY: SELL 3 NQ @ 15, 197
+2,945 Target 1: 15, 165

Target 2: 15, 130
Target 3: 15, 090
Stop Loss @ 15, 230 I
Initial Risk : Reward = $660 :

$2,945.00
Ratio ~ 1 : 5
Result = $2,945.00
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Unique Experience
● Worked on NYMEX floor after college
● 12 hour trading class every day for 10

years
● Pioneered my own Heating Oil and

Gasoline Group
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15 Years of Trading Wisdom
● Expert in both commercial and proprietary trading

sectors
● Trading floor and OTC background gives me a deep

understanding of market flow and volume
● Chief architect of algorithmic and high-frequency

trading strategies. I know how computer trading works
● Recognize patterns in order to eliminate noise
“Last thing I will say - as I've kinda been in other "teachers" in pursuit
of futures - the level of transparency and communication from @JR is
unmatched - and at a fraction of some of the prices out there”
-Jesse
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Why Am I Sharing My Secrets Today?
Do you want a mentor that will help you along the way
and show you specific strategies to trading?
➔ With the right knowledge…

Change is possible
➔ Join me on this journey of making

calculated moves and great returns
➔ I’ve helped novice and experienced

traders get results
➔ Coaching traders is a passion

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My Commitment to Your Success
● In return, I want a commitment from you:

○ Use what you learn, practice it, take action to improve
your trading
○ Keep actively trading. There’s always more to learn
○ HIT THE STRIKE ZONE!
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Trade Alerts
Precise Entries
LONG NQ (or MNQ):

Buy ENTRY: BUY 3 NQ @ 16, 419.00 Trade Alerts are black and white
Sell Target 1: 16, 455.00 Very easy to follow

Sell Target 2: 16, 480.00
Works for all levels of traders
Sell Target 3: 16, 505.00
We use multiples of 3 for easy scaling
Stop Loss @ 16, 390.00
Risk Risk: MOD

Monetary risk: reward is predetermined
Signal: Rebound off Intraday HVA BEFORE all trades are initiated
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Levels of Risk
Sometimes, I’ll label a trade alert as AGG, MOD, or CONS... meaning it is either an
aggressive trade, a conservative trade, or somewhere in between. That way, you have the
option of choosing how much you want to risk.
● A conservative trade alert: Generally, conservative alerts are

best or most commonly defined by a quiet trending market.
● A moderate trade alert: Generally, moderate alerts fall in

between.
● An aggressive trade alert: Generally, aggressive alerts are best
or most commonly defined during volatile and / or fast market
conditions. Or when a clear DAILY trend has yet to be solidified.
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Levels of Risk
With a small account, we’ll be focusing on percentage account

risks and managing our account values.
● Initially percent risk per trade will be higher in relation to account

size as we grow our account
● Initial stop losses should be small to moderate when market
conditions allow
● Monetary risk per trade should be no greater than $1500 (only to
be done in best case scenarios) and should average $500 - $800
per trade
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Why Listen to Me?
● Profits: $312,292.26 ● 166 total days
● Starting Balance: ● Average Win is 2X the

$10,000.00 of margin Average Loss
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What’s Possible with a $10k Account
Started in March with $10,000 of Margin

March 2021 Alerts PnL:
● $9,827.50
January 2022 Alerts PnL:
● $49,357.30
Total PnL: $290,647.56
Up 2806% in less than 1 year
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Alerts PnL Graph
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PART TWO: Terminology
With Joe Rokop

Day Trade vs. Swing Trade
Day Trades consist of any trade that we close out

in the 0 min - 3 hour time frame (TF1)
Swing Trades are trades closed in the 0 min - 23

hour (TF2) or 0 min - 3 weeks time frame (TF3)
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GOLDEN KEY
The Golden Key, as defined below, will provide you with typical
absolute values (number of points) to use for both your entries
and exits within a predefined range.
These ranges would be the average range over the last 21 days.
For the foreseeable future, I will completely ignore tight and stick
with stop losses and medium or wide.
The entry methods I’m showing you are shorter term because the
market is moving faster.
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High Volume Areas (HVA Levels)
A HVA chart is a graphical representation

that combines price and time
information in the form of a distribution.
A HVA is used to determine elapsed

time, number of ticks and volumes
traded at speciﬁc prices, or over a price
interval, over a given period.
HVA = High Volume Area

Where the volume is high, the line sticks
out to the right, thus becoming a level of
S/R
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Margin
Buying on margin occurs when an investor buys

an asset by borrowing the balance from a broker.
Buying on margin refers to the initial payment
made to the broker for the asset; the investor uses
the marginable securities in their brokerage
account as collateral.
Source: Investopedia
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The Recycle
The Recycle happens between 4pm and 5pm and this is

when the daily P/L and margin requirements are
calculated. I.e. some platforms give you day trade margin
for 23 hours and they are charged in this one hour period.
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Risk Capital
Risk capital refers to funds allocated to

speculative activity and used for high-risk,
high-reward investments. Any money or assets
that are exposed to a possible loss in value is
considered risk capital, but the term is often
reserved for those funds earmarked for highly
speculative investments.
Source: Investopedia
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PART THREE: Technical
Overview
What Works Best For You
With Joe Rokop

What Tools Do I Use?
● VWAP: Volume Weighted Average Price

● EMA: Exponential Moving Averages
● CCI: Commodity Channel Index
● HVA: High Volume Area
● TOS $Tick
● Sierra Market Delta
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What’s on the VWAP Chart?
● Volume Weighted Average Line - Push vs Pull (Pink)

● Exponential Moving Averages - Fast vs Slow (White / Yellow)
● Commodity Channel Index - Overbought vs Oversold (Blue)
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VWAP Chart: Tradovate
VWAP
Fast EMA
Slow EMA
CCI
Trade (Tick) Chart: Each Candlestick represents X number of trades

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VWAP Chart: ThinkorSwim
Fast EMA
Slow EMA
VWAP

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VWAP Chart: Sierra Chart

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What’s on the VWAP Chart?
● The aim of using a VWAP trading target is to ensure that the trader
executing the order does so in line with volume on the market.
● VWAP acts as a magnet and/or

support and resistance.
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VWAP on Small Accounts
The VWAP in a small account is to be used for entries and exits.
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How many Ticks per Trade?
Trade / Tick Chart: Each Candlestick is X Ticks / Trades

Every product has a different amount of total volume
traded each day. However, the time of each day is ● CL = 377
constant. Thus, when evaluating the volume (X) within ● GC = 377
a specified / constant time range (Y = 23 hours), one ● YM = 377
needs to ratio the candlesticks appropriately to ● RTY = 377
correctly assess volume over time. ● NQ = 754
● ES = 1594
NQ is at 754 right now due to more volume lately and
the ranges are wider. To filter out some of this noise,
you want to use more volume.
Note: Total average range is also factored into
these calculations looking back 21 days
For the optimal value of X (# of trades / ticks).
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Exponential Moving Average (EMA)
● An exponential moving average (EMA) is a type of moving

average (MA) that places a greater weight and significance on the
most recent data points.
● Like all moving averages, this technical indicator is used to produce,

buy, and sell signals based on crossovers and divergences from the
historical average.
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● Traders often use several different EMA lengths, such as 10-day,

50-day, and 200-day moving averages.
● These periods can also be paired down even further using intraday
candlesticks.
● In wide market ranges EMAs cross more, in tight markets they cross
less. I recommend playing with your EMA lengths and seeing what
works for you.
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EMA Lines:
The EMA’s must be calculated off the VWAP Tick / Trade Chart
(X Candlesticks) with the following settings:
● Fast EMA: 10 ema (white)
● Slow EMA: 50 ema (yellow)
Note: EMA values will of course have different values if calculated off of a typical
candlestick chart. Our EMA’s (with the VWAP charting system), use volume and
thus, are more reliable.
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To Summarize:
EMA’s should primarily be reserved for taking good entries.
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Commodity Channel Index (CCI)
● The Commodity Channel Index (CCI) is a momentum-based

oscillator used to help determine when an investment vehicle is
reaching a condition of being overbought or oversold.
● The CCI is also used to assess “price trend direction” and strength.
● The CCI is a LEADING INDICATOR
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OVERBOT ON CCI
OVERSOLD ON CCI
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● This information allows traders to determine if they want to

enter or exit a trade, refrain from taking a trade, or add to an
existing position.
● CCI’s are calculated using the following formula:
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CCI Levels:
Use the aforementioned values based off KEY

of the range widths as determined by the ● WIDE: 250
Golden Key. ● Moderate: 225*
● Average: 200
If you wanted to test your own CCI *Joe currently has his CCI on 225
values, start at 250 and bring them in to

see when they give you a good signal.
SET LINES to 200 on Charts for a quick
visual representation.
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To Summarize:
The CCI should be primarily reserved for entries
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$Tick Chart: ThinkorSwim
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Market Delta: Sierra Chart
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$TICK Chart / Market Delta
OBJECTIVE: Who is in control? Buyers or Sellers? How strong is the sentiment?
SIERRA Market Delta TOS $Tick Chart

How to use: How to use:
● Market Delta measures the conviction of a move ● $TICK measures the conviction of a move
● For a 377 Tick Chart ● Strong conviction would be consistent:
○ Look for + / - 200 value on bottom of char ○ + / - 600 = Moderate conviction
○ Value > +200 means buyers are in control ○ + / - 800 = Higher conviction
○ Value < -200 means sellers are in control ○ + / - 1000 = Strong conviction
● For a 754 Tick Chart => Use + / - 400 ● Shows a "tremendous amount of buying
● For a 1594 Tick Chart => Use + /- 1000 conviction"(equal and opposite to sell side).
● Works best in fast, moving trades ● What is going to happen over the next 30
● Trending volatile trade, quick breakout minutes, more shorter term
● More for immediate entry and exit
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High Volume Areas
A HVA chart is a graphical representation

that combines price and time
information in the form of a distribution.
A HVA is used to determine elapsed

time, number of ticks and volumes
traded at speciﬁc prices, or over a price
interval, over a given period.
HVA = High Volume Area

Where the volume is high, the line sticks
out to the right, thus becoming a level of
S/R
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HVA / Market Profile:
● Volume Profile is an advanced charting study that displays trading

activity over a specified time period at specified price levels.
● The study plots a histogram on the chart meant to reveal dominant

and/or significant price levels based on volume.
● Essentially, Volume Profile takes the total volume traded at a

specific price level during the specified time period and divides the
total volume into either buy volume or sell volume and then makes
that information easily visible to the trader.
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HVA / Market Profile:
● The further the node sticks out to the right, the more weight it will hold,
the more volume is traded overtime, and the more useful it is - also
meaning the harder it is to rally through.
● You want to go back a year, 365 days.
● These are the specific, specified price levels. These levels are drawn in
manually. Once you draw them once, you don’t need to redraw them
again. All you need to do is slightly move them up or down as the profile
continues to form. If this level has more volume and a big node sticks out
to the right, we best adjust the level to fit the node.
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In Summary:
HVA’s are primarily used for entries

as well as Exits.
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PART FOUR: Small Account Risk
When Works Best For You
With Joe Rokop

What Not to do in Small Accounts?
● Go For Home Runs - Defined as full sized and full wide stop
losses.
● Intraday trades must fall within your initial account balance.

○ With a 10k account on trade 1, do not risk more than $1k per
trade per day.
○ This is a 10% account risk on day 1.
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What not to do in Small Accounts?
We want to hit singles over and over so we accumulate

more capital without blowing our account.
Optimal conditions for this will be defined below.
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How Much of My Account Should I Risk?
When Trading a Small Account, we need to give ourselves as

many at bats as we possibly can.
● Ideally we would risk $500 - 800 on 1 or 2 trades day 1.
● In order to justify a second trade after a $500 - $800 loss
on trade 1, market conditions would need to be optimal.
● Initial trades will most likely start with moderate stops and
wide targets.
● Optimal conditions will be defined below
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YM Rebound Trade Example:
Rebound off HVA - 12/31/2022 - Total time < 1hr
+$1,975
175.6% 59
NQ Long - Term Swing Trade Example:
Note: Risk was Zero
Long - Term Swing Trade - 12/01/21 - Total time 4 hours
In Just 30 minutes
+1,000
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Signals
Use the signals that contain the highest

probability of success. After mastery of
these, you can graduate to other set ups.
1. Rebounds
2. Breakouts
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Signals
Rebounds
● With the trend
● Moderate Stop Losses
● Favorable targets
Breakouts
● With the Trend
● Small Stop Losses
● Moderate to Massive Targets
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Managing Your Account Value
Your goal is to minimize downside

moves and focus on weekly/monthly
progress.
Treat the management of your

account value like it is your job.
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Smaller Trades
Primarily Defined by lot size
● One or two lots per trade.

● If using a wide stop loss most likely lot size is 1.
● If using a tight stop loss consider sizing up to 2 or 3.
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Tighter Stop Losses
Tighter stop losses are best achieved when there is a

level of defense between your entry point and your
stop loss.
● Defense equates to strong levels of support and

resistance.
● Ideally there will be an HVA between your entry level
and your stop loss.
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Time Frame 1: 0 min to 3 hours
Breakout - 02/23/2022 - Total time: 1 hour
+$1,400
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Slower Trades
We want to identify markets that are moving at a

reasonable speed.
● When starting, there is no need to trade too many

markets. Find your optimal markets. As of now here’s
what we’ll trade…
○ ES
○ NQ
○ CL
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Faster NQ Market
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chart)
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Trade When the Odds are in Your Favor
● In general, the shorter time frames will

be easier and based off of the immediate
trend.
● But with predefined time frames (as

clearly defined in this section), we give
ourselves the ability to trade with
discipline inside of our trading plans /
rules / guidelines. Thus, establishing a
repeatable process.
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What Time Frame Can This Be Used On?
Returns are realized in three different time frames:
1. 0 min to 3 hours
2. 0 min to 23 hours
3. 0 min to 3 weeks
I want to teach you a way to trade that

fits your lifestyle and show you that the
markets don’t control your time.
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Time Frame 1 - 0 min - 3 hours
Generally day trades based off of overall momentum

and trend.
● TF1 will usually be our optimal time frame based on two

factors.
○ Momentum: When a trade extends past three
hours the momentum may begin to wane.
○ Trend: When a trade extends past three hours the
trend may begin to change.
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Time Frame 1: 0 min - 3 hours
Trend and Momentum are the most important variables

to consider when trading a small account.
● Pros
○ Do not have to warehouse risk and tie up margin for a
prolonged period of time.
○ With a small stop loss you give yourself the ability to
take another trade that day.
● Cons
○ You could have a quick loss and miss out on the
following market setups
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Rebound - 02/23/2022 - Total time: < 3 hours
+$2,800
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Time Frame 2 - 0 min to 23 hours
Generally swing trades based off of overall

momentum and trend.
● Swing trades have larger stop losses and thus could

potentially result in a monetary loss that exceeds our
risk parameters.
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In this time frame, you’re subject to changes in trend and momentum
● Pros
○ Swing trades are inherently slower trades, and thus you are less prone to execution
mistakes.
○ The analysis and preparation required to execute a swing trade takes longer to
unfold
■ for some this could lead to a more calculated set up
■ Note: the concept of “calculated setup” differs for all
● Cons
○ Margin may be tied up preventing you from taking easy intraday winners.
○ Sometimes said trades are derived from a fundamental bias and if you are a novice
trader, you may not have done sufficient research to do a complete analysis of the
comprehensive global suit.
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Rebound - 02/25/2022 - Total time: 3 hours
+$3,750
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Time Frame 3 - 0 min - 3 weeks
When starting out we won’t have enough margin to

carry trades through the “recycle”
● We can still trade this time frame though with a “hack”.

○ Hack: In order to carry a position “over night” while
using day trade margin, in theory you could close
your position out at 3pm prior to the recycle and
put the same position on at 5pm, immediately after
the recycle.
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Time Frame 3 - 0 min - 3 weeks
When starting out we won’t have enough margin to

carry trades through the “recycle”
● Note: Not all brokers have 23 hour day trade margins.

○ Broker A may run their day trade margins on the
globex open at 5pm CT.
○ Broker B may run their day trade margins on the
cash open at 8:30am CT.
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In this time frame, you’re subject to changes in trend

and momentum
● Pros
○ This would be a passive method of trading requiring very
little intraday “baby sitting”.
● Cons
○ Margin requirements
○ Executing the hack could be obnoxiously time consuming
as you’ll have to be at the desk at 3 and 5 every day.
○ Trend analysis is completely fundamental.
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Time Frame 3: 0 min - 3 hours
When risk capital is accumulated, TF3 Trades can be

entered.
● Pros
○ This would be a passive method of trading requiring very
little intraday “baby sitting”.
● Cons
○ Margin requirements
○ Executing the hack could be obnoxiously time consuming
as you’ll have to be at the desk at 3 and 5 every day.
○ Trend analysis is completely fundamental.
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Time Frame 3: 0 min to 3 weeks
1/12/2022 - Total time: 25 hours
+$2,800
373.3%
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PART Five: Exit Rules
With Joe Rokop

How do you figure out your stop loss?
● Entries will be determined by stop losses not the other way around.
● Initially our trades will use moderate stop losses. Given the current
market conditions and foreseeable market conditions, the small and
medium stop losses simply won’t be applicable as many trades as
usual based off of range.
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How do you figure out your targets?
● Use the Golden Key
● Identify HVA
● Ensure HVA level coincides with Golden Key level
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How do targets and stops adjust?
How do targets and stop losses adjust once trades start moving
● Use active targets
● Use a loose trailing stop along your slow moving EMA.
How do targets and stop losses adjust as the account grows?
● Multiple exit methods.

○ Limit Orders
○ Trailing Stops
○ Flier
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GOLDEN KEY Levels for Small Accounts
The Golden Key, as defined below, will provide you with typical
absolute values (number of points) to use for both your entries
and exits within a predefined range.
These ranges would be the average range over the last 21 days.
For the foreseeable future, I will completely ignore tight and stick
with stop losses and medium or wide.
The entry methods I’m showing you are shorter term because the
market is moving faster.
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Market Stop Loss Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Range

Type
Tight 2.5 3.5 6.0 9.0 <25
Medium 5.5 4.5 8.5 12.5 30-50
Wide 7.5 9.5 19.5 29.5 50+
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ES 2.0

Type
Tight 6.5 5.0 11.0 17.5 45
Medium 8.5 6.5 13.5 22.5 60
Wide 12.5 10.5 22.5 33.5 75+
ES Caveat: Stack Your Stops

● Consider using the TIGHT Stop Loss with MEDIUM Targets to
positively skew your R:R
● Tighten up stop losses and widen targets when the market is flying.
Targets can be dynamic
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YM

Type
Tight 25 20 40 90 <150
Medium 50 40 90 140 200-250
Wide 75 50+ 90+ 190+ 300+
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YM 2.0

Type
Tight 40 30 70 95 <150
Medium 65 55 110 190 200-250
Wide 80 75 160 250 300+
YM Caveat: Be Patient
● Lately, the YM trades have taken the longest amount of time to fill
● Consider a double down in the YM if and ONLY IF the correlated markets are
moving in the same direction as the YM position
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NQ

Type
Tight 15 15 30 45 75
Medium 25 40 75 90 150
Wide 40 40 90 140 190+
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NQ 2.0

Type
Tight 15 15 25 45 75
Medium 25 25 45 75 150
Wide 40 35 85 120 190+
NQ Caveat: These Signals have been working best with these Stops
● Tight Market Type: Middle Out / Day Reversals / Breakouts
● Medium Market Type: Rebounds / Intraday Reversals
● Wide Market Type: Long Term Overnight Trade
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GC

Type
Tight 5 5/6 9/10 14 30
Medium 7.5 5/7.5 10/13 19.5 45
Wide 15 12 22 38 60+
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GC 2.0

Type
Tight 3.5 4 8 12 20
Medium 7.5 5/7.5 12 20 35
Wide 15 12 22 38 50+
TIGHT Stop Loss with MEDIUM Targets

Any time I can tighten up my stop loss and widen my
targets, that’s great. But you never want to do it the other
way around.
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CL

Type
Tight 16 11 22 33 100
Medium 20 15 33 45 150
Wide 35 20 45 90 200+
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CL 2.0

Type
Tight 18 20 35 50 125
Medium 35 22 44 75 175
Wide 60 50 125 175 200+
WIDE as of late
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PART SIX: Set Ups
Where to Enter a Trade?
With Joe Rokop

Rebound Trade Example:
Rebound - 1/6/22
+$1,061
114.7%
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Rebound - 1/19/22 - Less than 30 minutes
+2,945
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The Set-Ups
I have 5 main setups but in this class we’ll focus

on two.
In a small account you want to use the signals that

have the highest probability of Success.
● Rebounds
● Breakouts
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The Rebound Signal
Definition
When the market pulls back to the mean in a bullish market

(or Vice Versa)
● Buy the respective future near (or slightly above) the

VWAP [volume weighted average price (or mean)]
● With the expectation that the market will revert back up

in the direction of the original / overall trend
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The Rebound Signal
Why use the Rebound Signal with a Small Account?
● This signal is traded with the trend.

● Moderate Stop Losses
○ Because we are looking for a precise turnaround at the
VWAP we don’t have to give this set up a wide berth.
○ Generally this setup is successful mainly after a smooth
bounce.
● Favorable Targets
○ Targets will often be set (best case scenario) near HOD or
LOD.
○ Optimal scenario will give us a T2 above the HOD or LOD
which essentially is a breakout frontrunner.
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The Rebound Signal
Entry Conditions / Technicals
● Buy the market pullback (above the VWAP) as a

temporary break subsides and the market rebounds back
in the direction of the trend.
● The slow EMA (for the majority of these signals) will not
puncture / violate the VWAP.
● The fast EMA (for the majority of these signals) will retreat
to / near and graze the VWAP.
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Trade Example: NQ
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$3,5 Rebound - (11/17) Micro PnL = $354.50
*Initial Risk : Reward
$1,843 : $3,480
1~2
Micro Risk : Reward
$184.30 : $348
1~2
*added to position as trade unfolded
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The Rebound Signal
Additional Best Case Scenario (technical indicators):

● The correlated markets will have already bounced and/or are still
rallying
○ When the correlated markets are breaking really hard, we
place our limit orders on the VWAP rather than waiting for the
EMA’s to cross.
○ Look at the correlated markets to see how aggressive you
want to be with entries / exits.
● The CCI will indicate oversold with a value < -200
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The Rebound Signal
Exit: Limit Order
● Target One (t1) = a limit order between the entry price and the
(HOD or LOD)
● Set limit order will be sitting underneath an HVA level of SR
● We’ll be reducing our position at or after our initial risk was

covered 1x to 2x over.
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The Rebound Signal
Exit: Soft Price Target
● Target Two (t2) = a mental order sitting near (above or below) the HOD
or LOD right next to an HVA SR.
● The purpose of this stop loss (to be placed after the market rallies
through the t2 price) is to protect profits if the market fails to expand /
break out of its Globex Range (new HOD / LOD).
● Due to the pullback the trend has recently displayed a brief lack of
conviction. Thus, the market may also be lacking conviction / sufficient
volume to bust out of said range.
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The Rebound Signal
Exit: Trailing Stop
● Target Three (t3) = Traditional trailing stop running 3 pts behind the Slow
Moving EMA.
● See table for specific values (to trail behind Slow EMA)
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The Rebound Signal
Caveat
If t1 is filled and the market pulls back to the VWAP, feel free to play this range
until the signal pans out. In the meantime, keep an eye on the correlated
markets for a tell on overall direction.
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The Rebound Signal
Checklist
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Rebound - 1/6/22
+$1,061
114.7%
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The Runaway Signal
Definition
Buy a new high (or visa versa) with the prediction that the
market will keep skyrocketing, smoothly trending up, and
continue breaking through resistance
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The Runaway Signal
Market Conditions
A trending market: Ideally, the breakout signal

will fall in line with the weekly and overall
trends.
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The Runaway Signal
Why use Breakouts with Small Accounts?

● With the Trend
● Small Stop Losses
○ Because we are looking for the market to blow through the existing HOD or
LOD we would not use a wide stop loss.
○ We are looking for a fast and clear breakout and anticipating a fast and
smooth trend/run.
○ In order to protect ourselves from false breakouts, we can use very tight
stop losses because this is a purely momentum based trending trade.
● Moderate to Massive Targets
○ Generally our targets will be sitting at
■ Previous daily high lows
■ Prior days final VWAP print
■ Distant and heavy HVA levels
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The Runaway Signal
○ The new high or new low should be above

a level of support / resistance
○ The high should be a Globex high (ie: not

simply a cash session high)
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The Runaway Signal
● The range on the day for the applied market should

not already be overextended.
● Fast EMA above Slow EMA over the VWAP
● CCI < +250
● If the market is down big on the day, and an upside
breakout is in the green, that trade has a low
probability
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Runaway Trade Example:
Breakout Front Run - 12/16/21 - Total time >30 mins
+$2,875
266.2 %
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The Runaway Signal
A Bullish Runaway if
1. The market is down big on the day
2. You are buying a new high that is barely positive
on the day that has a low probability or hit ratio
If the market is down on the day moderate, and it

makes a new high after the market was only slightly
down, the new high is in the green by a moderate
amount - that has a HIGH probability
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The Runaway Signal
Exit: Limit Order
● T1 = a limit order sitting at the farthest HVA level of support or

resistance.
● Ideally, this level will at a minimum cover the risk but ultimately
cover the risk at 2x or 3x over.
● When the market breaks out of a tight range it is important to

maximize our risk reward ratio and give the market room to run
and not cut ourselves off at the knees.
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The Runaway Signal
Exit: Trailing Stop
● T2 = a trailing stop to be executed in one of the following 2 ways:
● The EMA’s cross and one goes straight to market to reduce position
● Exit 2nd lot when the market pulls back the absolute value of the initial
risk
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The Runaway Signal
Exit: Traditional trailing stop running X pts behind the Slow EMA
● Using the slow moving EMA allows the market to really, really run.
● This trailing stop loss method is ESPECIALLY effective when the breakout
stems from a small to moderate range and other volume indicators light up.
● See table for specific values (to trail behind Slow EMA)
● Note: Be cautious using a runaway signal with previously established wide

ranges. For range values, see table below.
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The Runaway Signal
Caveat
The hit ratio for said signal depends on the existing market range when the alert is
fired. Ie: The hit ratio (for success) of this trade will be significantly higher when the
runaway entry price is executed from the top of a small to moderate range.
If the ES range is less than 30m that is a good looking width to execute a Runaway.
YM = < 250, that is a good range.
NQ = < 100, that is an optimal range.
CL = < 100, that is an optimal range.
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The Runaway Signal
Stop Loss on Runaway Trade Entries
You want to enter two points above the high of the day.
EMA Trail Values

ES = 2pts
CL = 2pts
YM = 10 pts
3NQ = 5 pts
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The Runaway Signal
Checklist
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Trade Example: NQ
Runaway Signal - (8/11) Micro PnL = $260

Initial Risk : Reward
$1,500 : $2,700
3~5
Micro Risk : Reward
$150 : $270
3~5
00
$2,6 ns
i
20 M
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PART SEVEN: Micro’s as a
Strategic Tool
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What Do You Need to Get Started?
● All you need to get started is about $500 of

capital and a few hours of your time with
micros!
● Micros are primarily used to learn the

strategy with some skin in the game.
Depending on your fee structure, taking
trades on TF1 (smaller monetary gains).
Knowing this, your risk reward ratios will
have an unfavorable skew.
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Pros and Cons?
MICROS
● Pros
○ Less $ Risk per trade
○ Allows you to learn the strategy without
worrying about big losses
○ 1/10th the size of a mini contract
● Cons
○ Fees eat into profits
○ 1/10 profits on trades
THERE IS NO RUSH. There is nothing wrong with a very

slow account growth rate. Especially while you are learning
the process and developing your skills.
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Small Account Opportunity
● With a small account of $500, you can execute trades

like me with 1 to 3 lots per trade and learn the strategy.
1 ES $50 per point
● The percentage returns are what really shape the day. 1 MES $5 per point
● As profits build and as you gain confidence in your
ability and familiarity with futures, you can move over
to minis. ES → MES
YM → MYM
● Note: If you are charting, you want to NQ → MNQ
chart the minis, not the micros. RTY → M2K
GC → MGC
CL → MCL
● Also keep in mind that QM is half the
value of CL, and MCL is 1/10th
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PART Eight: How do you Pay
Yourself
With Joe Rokop

Pay Day
When can you start paying yourself?
● You need to be paying yourself at all

account sizes! You did the work after all
● Important for moral and keeping yourself

motivated
● Having a plan is crucial
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How Much Should I Allocate?
When the Account Doubles…
● 15% of my profits for expendable income

● 15% into savings
○ Ex. Start with 10K and then you have 20K,
■ you put 1.5K into savings and then
■ 1.5K to spend.
● At this juncture you have 17K
● repeat the process at 34K.
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Potential Example: 10k account
$10,000 X 2 = 20,000
15% 15%
70%
$1,500 $1,500
$17,000 X 2 =
$34,000
$28,900
$2,550 $2,550
Personal Trading Savings

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Should I Reset My Account?
At the end of the year I wipe my account by 70-80%

maintaining a balance of 3x original balance
● In this case you’d want to reset your account at 30K

● When you do wipe your account you need to make sure it is
higher than when you started
● Touch on the mental reasons as to why this is important
○ Enjoy the fruits of your labor with a reward.
○ Squirrel away the fruits of your labor with savings.
○ Keep the fruits of your labor in risk capital for exponential
growth.
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PART NINE: Psychology and
Mindset
With Joe Rokop

Psychology and the Trader
● We grow up learning to “not make mistakes” which drives our

trading decisions.
● We become fearful to lose money, so we don’t take good setups.
● We wait until the pain of not being in the move compels us to
jump in.
● Also known as the “high tick” of the day
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Mentality of Trading
● How should you handle a winning streak?

○ If it’s working, keep going until it fails
○ Take notes of the things that are working and
aim to replicate them
● How do you handle your losses?

○ Losses are to be expected
○ Learn from each loss and adjust your strategy
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Know when to Wrap it Up
● How do you know you should be done?

○ Don’t try the same position more than three times in one
day
● When should you call it quits for the day?

○ If emotions are getting the best of you, remember flat is a
position too
147
Hold Yourself Accountable
What should you hold yourself accountable for?
● Execution errors
● Lack of attention/ missing signals
148
Tips
● Trading isn’t just about making trades and making money.
● It’s about observing the market and learning the best way to
execute these strategies.
● If you don’t trade tomorrow, the market will be there next week.
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How to Consistently Grow a Small account

With Joe Rokop

February 26th, 2021

About Me Terminology Technicals

Risk Exit Rules

Setups Micros Paying Yourself

Write down Questions

WHY SHOULD YOU USE THIS STRATEGY NOW

I capture moderate price movements in either direction by

I take calculated risks in these unprecedented market conditions

Rebound - 2/24/2022 - Total time: 10 minutes

ENTRY: SELL 1 ES @ 4, 153

Stop Loss @ 15, 230

Initial Risk : Reward = $500 : $875

Rebound off HVA - 12/31/2022 - Total time < 1hr

ENTRY: SELL 3 NQ @ 15, 197

+2,945 Target 1: 15, 165

Stop Loss @ 15, 230 I

Initial Risk : Reward = $660 :

● Worked on NYMEX floor after college

● 12 hour trading class every day for 10

● Pioneered my own Heating Oil and

● Expert in both commercial and proprietary trading

● Trading floor and OTC background gives me a deep

● Chief architect of algorithmic and high-frequency

● Recognize patterns in order to eliminate noise

➔ With the right knowledge…

➔ Join me on this journey of making

➔ I’ve helped novice and experienced

➔ Coaching traders is a passion

● In return, I want a commitment from you:

LONG NQ (or MNQ):

Sell Target 1: 16, 455.00 Very easy to follow

Risk Risk: MOD

● A conservative trade alert: Generally, conservative alerts are

● A moderate trade alert: Generally, moderate alerts fall in

With a small account, we’ll be focusing on percentage account

● Initially percent risk per trade will be higher in relation to account

● Profits: $312,292.26 ● 166 total days

● Starting Balance: ● Average Win is 2X the

Started in March with $10,000 of Margin

January 2022 Alerts PnL:

Total PnL: $290,647.56

Up 2806% in less than 1 year

Next we’ll learn key terminology...

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Day Trades consist of any trade that we close out

Swing Trades are trades closed in the 0 min - 23

A HVA chart is a graphical representation

A HVA is used to determine elapsed

HVA = High Volume Area

Buying on margin occurs when an investor buys

The Recycle happens between 4pm and 5pm and this is

Risk capital refers to funds allocated to

Next we’ll learn the technicals...

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