"I'm always on the lookout for "paralysis by analysis". Often less is more when it comes to learning how to trade. It's important to start simply. Like any long term goal, it's best to break it down into manageable pieces. That's how you make progress and avoid feeling overwhelmed."
– Scott Hoffman
Futures & Options Broker
Scott Hoffman
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Scott graduated from the University of Chicago in 1986 with a degree in Economics. After graduation, Scott worked on the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange then moved upstairs, serving as the personal broker to a former chairman of the Chicago Board of Trade. There, he worked as a broker and margin manager, starting up the firm's full service brokerage division.
Today, Scott serves as an educator and mentor for new traders, and as a trading partner and ally for experienced traders. The breadth and depth of Scott's knowledge make him the “go to guy” for both retail and institutional traders.
Scott also publishes two futures advisories, Swing Trader's Insight and Trade or Fade. He also writes the futures trading blog at www.futuresinsightblog.com. Scott has written articles for a number of futures publications and has done numerous futures trading seminars, including seminars for both the CBOT and CME.
Scott’s clients find his knowledge and experience to be unparalleled. Scott is accepting new clients at this time.
Scott lives in suburban Chicago with his wife and three children. In his free time he enjoys coaching his children’s sports and various other athletic activities.
View Additional Articles Written by Scott Hoffman:
- Ask An Expert
- Insights of Swing Trading
- Using Dojis For Short Term Trading
- The Taylor Trading Technique
Webinar and Event Schedule
Upcoming Webinars and Events
| Presenter | Event | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
 Scott Hoffman |
Breakout Trading Insights [RESCHEDULED for 09-02] | 2010-09-02 | 03:30 PM CST |
Past Webinars and Events
Past Webinar and Event Archives
| Presenter | Event | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
Scott Hoffman |
Breakout Trading Insights | 2010-08-19 | 03:30 PM CST |
Scott Hoffman |
Breakout Trading Insights | 2010-07-29 | 03:30 PM CST |
Scott Hoffman |
Insights on Swing Trading | 2010-07-15 | 03:30 PM CST |
Scott Hoffman |
Breakout Trading Insights | 2010-07-08 | 03:30 PM CST |
Scott Hoffman |
Insights on Swing Trading | 2010-07-01 | 03:30 PM CST |
Scott Hoffman |
Insights on Swing Trading | 2010-06-17 | 02:30 PM CST |
Scott Hoffman |
Insights on Swing Trading | 2010-06-03 | 03:30 PM CST |
Scott Hoffman |
Insights on Swing Trading | 2010-05-06 | 03:30 PM CST |
Scott Hoffman |
Insights on Swing Trading | 2010-04-22 | 03:30 PM CST |
Scott Hoffman |
Insights on Swing Trading | 2010-04-15 | 03:30 PM CST |
