"Gaining my client's trust and making each one comfortable is priority number one as we work together to build a relationship."
– Brian Cullen
Futures & Options Broker
Brian Cullen
Whether you are an “old pro” or a relative newcomer to the commodity markets, one constant remains the same…market knowledge! As a market strategist, my passion for doing the “homework” for my clients is my best asset. Knowing when to establish a new position or exit an existing one is essential for consistant and successful trading.
I also find recognizing how inter-market relationships affect one another is vital. To have patience in a calm market or intelligence during a volatile market are both qualities I try to instill in all of my clients.
I rely on technical analysis of the market sectors while always staying true to the fundamentals of individual market movements.
Background:
My career began by working with equities and equity options at Charles Schwab. Since then, I have held various positions within the financial industry, from head clerk at a trading firm, on the floor of the CBOE, to being a “market maker” for Stafford Trading in the SPX and OEX pits. Most recently, I was a market strategist for Lind-Waldock, then Refco for their Private Client Group division and New World Trading, dealing exclusively in the commodity markets.
Market Focus:
I primarily focus on the grain markets as well as the financial markets. I am also a seasoned energy trader. There are opportunities in many markets and I work closely with my clients to find out which markets are best suited to their interests and trading style.
Risk/Money Management View:
For clients interested in lower cost positions, I will look to get involved in spread trading, which requires less margin. While there is still risk involved, it is lesser to a degree and, for the most part, more easily managed.
I am also a firm believer in utilizing STOP orders. STOP orders are important to your strategy, whether they are “trailing” STOPS, used to lock-in profits, or STOP-LOSS orders, used to protect against adverse movement in the market in relation to your position.
Technical and/or Fundamental Focus:
I rely heavily on technical analysis, primarily breaking down charts by using various moving day averages, oscillators and the RSI function. However, I also understand the importance of fundamentals. I always keep an eye on key economic data and read the latest research reports from day to day, taking into account “the facts.”
