Trading veteran, John "Rambo" Moulton (Live interview)

EP 163: An evening with veteran trader, John “Rambo” Moulton [LIVE]
This special episode of Chat With Traders was recorded in June 2018, in front of a live audience in Sydney. It’s a conversation I had with John Moulton, though he’s best known as Rambo.
John’s a serious trader, and for good reason, he’s considered to be somewhat of a legend trader in Australia…
In short, John left the Chicago trading pits in the 80’s, bound for the Sydney Futures Exchange. During the years that followed, he became a VERY large spread trader of Government Bonds and Bank Bills-he was responsible for a major share of the trading volume done each day.
Now forty years on, since placing his first trade, John is still an active market participant-trading from a coastal location in Queensland, Australia. So, press play and listen in to our conversation, as John reflects on the things which matter most for achieving success and longevity as a trader.
With great honor, I present to you John Moulton (aka Rambo!)

[@Dboyvc1]

I grew up with John in Chicago, watched him go from the midam to the CBOT gain room then over to the CME. He has always been a great guy and one of the best traders I have ever meet and I ran the largest S&P desk in the world on the CME floor. If you see Rambo tell him Danny Riley says hello.

[@annajones9701]

He is a tosser

[@DaniilDimitrov]

@@annajones9701 tosser?

[@duanejackson6718]

@@DaniilDimitrov , It's a UK slang word for being a jerk.

[@DaniilDimitrov]

@@duanejackson6718 thanks

[@ssean4097]

Hi Danny, why no new video on your channel? Last videos are like 10 years old.

[@natanluiza2936]

"I never dwell on what I've done. Ever!" - Rambo Moulton He said any zen Buddhist here is gonna make a FORTUNE in trading. People laughed at it but I was dead serious. He is absolutely correct. This is one of the best day trading teachings of all time. Because it deals with the deeper matters of the trader's psyche, which matters more than any other aspect of it. Rambo hinted that these habits and thinking patterns and "settings" of the heart apply to all life. First. Before you ever make it to the screen. I will apply that as much as I can!

[@DoinBitsSince81]

Couldn’t agree with you more. Focus on the here and now don’t dwell on the past and don’t dream into the future. What matters is what’s happening in front of you at that second. It’s insanely good advice but as a trader myself EXTREMELY difficult to put into motion 😂 🧘‍♂️

[@jungletrader8123]

John is not only a trader, but a wise man. Wish there were more interviews of him ❤

[@moa3810]

"Know who you are; know your game,; play within yourself"...this is Trading.

[@intellectualdegen]

I remember listening to this in 2019 when I first entered markets. 4 years later I actually gather the value in his message

[@ArchimedeanEye]

Yeah, it's crazy listening back to interviews you knew were valuable but you didn't quite have background knowledge to grasp, happens to me a lot... and it also gets easier to spot guys that might not know that much but talk a big game

[@petertep7844]

I've spent time with Rambo watching him trade. He is the real deal, a great, fun, generous and humble guy. Very fortunate to count him as a friend

[@commentsCONTENTteeShirts]

Years ago I saw Bulls and Bears and after I'd be searching for information on this man once a month on average. What a nice surprise it was years later I saw he was scheduled for an event. I waited months for it to drop. Bulls and Bears was great because of him - the highs and lows of trading with a top trader. This guy's probably got so much more to tell... please have him back!!

[@lukestocks4370]

I worked with John on the floor of SFE in the 90's Great times buddy.

[@monty510]

This was awesome. This guy is so smart. Thanks a lot for the interview

[@sidb9540]

came here to watch bulls and bears for the 10th time...found this interview...it is amazing that no one cared to interview this guy since the television series...what a missed opportunity. John's aged well in 20 years! good to know he still trades and survived the 08 financial crises.

[@RobStarglobal]

wowww.... Rambo makes me want to cry tears of joy. His words are so true and exactly what I needed to hear right now!

[@SwingFish]

losing money is the most important part of trading, finally someone adressing that properly, i keep praising this part almost every day in the chat .. it's easy to figure out based on peoples reactions if they will make it or not in this game. great stuff

[@Demoniaco]

How did I know I'd find you in this comment section Swing?!

[@patrickstefanek3842]

watched this a dozen times and my always laugh at the last 15 seconds when he says i love my fellow human beings hahah

[@mrNashmann]

Rambo seems like a no nonsense guy ....that means he is a teddy bear covering his soft heart . Go Rambo we love ya man 🧸🧸🧸🧸🧸

[@frankiii4587]

An excellent interview. Thank you John, and especially you Aaron, for brining these to us!

[@MrJoshuadh81]

This is now one of my favorite chats:) Love it! Great interview Aaron!

[@simonharrison4410]

Intriguing .. going to watch it again .. hope they can do another one .. great work Aaron.

[@michaelpatton9573]

Awesome. That's the best interview I've seen so far from this channel.

[@bigding8977]

So amazing to see video on this channel. I listened to the audio of this several times. It's so great to see the faces behind the voices. Well done. Thanks for uploading.

[@fmalexander5555]

John is big in every way. Big Personality, big voice, bets big, big man.

[@user-ck8wl5qr9o]

Great live interview. Keep up the good work. Thanks.

[@darianb9472]

such a good fucking interview omg, this guys rawness is amazing

[@noahwalker699]

Aaron you handle these interviews quite well. Much appreciate the content you have been bringing over the years.

[@yocecil3538]

Pure gold! It's like Market Wizards but filmed.

[@JRSdowsett]

Thank you once again Mr. Fifield for a wonderful look into the wisdom of a trader.

[@botcolon]

so blessed to have him here on our shores. Thx Aaron for digging him out and cheers Rambo for sharing. #thumbsup

[@MFM88832]

Wow what a great guy and a legend! Took so much out of this.

[@sevaactivated8184]

Great one Aaron. I love this channel.

[@sptrader6316]

John is an amazing character - great to listen to, very entertaining and knowledgeable.

[@tobiashernandez1515]

Definitely one of my favorite interviews. This man words are ones every trader should ponder on regardless of where there at in there trading journey , will definitely be listing to again .Thanks for the great content . GOODLUCK and Godspeed!

[@truckertrader2497]

Great interview. The doc, Bulls and Bears, still one of my fav videos to watch. Very inspiring. Great job Aaron. Love your podcast. Keep up the inspirational work.

[@abrahamnuezherrera9321]

Thanks Aaron. Best episode ever.

[@joakingart8741]

This Interview is GOLD.

[@shawn544]

Every time I make a losing trade I hear his voice telling me "Its just a fucking trade. I don't care." Lol Love this guy! Words to live by.

[@AsiaStreet365]

I've learned a lot from John. Thanks for uploading this.

[@Ninja-iq2xt]

Great interview! Thanks John for your insights.

[@albrown74]

That was a fantastic interview. Great insights into the psychology of trading. Rambo has a very unique way not only looking at trading but life in general.

[@enoshimametals]

How can anybody give it a thumbs down gonna watch it again

[@primetraderia8406]

Perhaps it was a bit too much of a mirror to their trading?

[@AndywayVideos]

Good stuff here Arron! Dig the into to this one! Great speech too would have been killer to have been there in person!!

[@danielhughes8516]

Great interview, great counsel and content. I like the "start organically" and don't force things too fast but focus on the long-run/term.

[@Uncle.Jon.Easy.English]

Amazing, best one yet Aaron!

[@MrGlassy07]

Bulls and Bears is a excellent documentary saw it many years ago. Great getting John's insight (in this interview). Please get him back on!

[@stephansaw8671]

such an experience trader, heard of him from trading psychology & came to this episode, so much gem! I enjoyed this episode so much!

[@wishmusic8806]

Best interview I've seen so far.

[@88jerryw88]

One of the best. Thanks Aaron, I wish I had been there.

[@marek0101]

One of the best interviews with one of the best traders I've seen. A lot to learn from him. Thank you for sharing it.

[@ShenaniganPixel]

Every interview I watch I take away something new. Thanks!

[@Ninja-iq2xt]

what was the takeaway for you?

[@oneminutetomidnight]

Dang! This was so good! I've watched it twice. I saw him in the Bulls and Bears film (or whatever it was called) a couple of years ago. And so as soon as I saw this interview go up, I got a 12 pack of brew and partied!!! Long live Chat With Traders!

[@Firstmajortomlikestoticker]

Thank You Arron For Publishing this Live Interview... This is priceless, the information about the bond and price curve relation is Fabulous !!!!! Thanks "Rambo".

[@dutchdaniels]

Cant get enough of this guy, John needs his own TV show or at least another documentary like his did in the 90's.

[@moa3810]

"I never thought I was the best...to me it was always the challenge of being the best" - amazing subtlety.

[@smsmoof8128]

almost Lombardi-esque ...

[@ArkaMajumder]

Loved this guy! An amazing personality... definitely something to learn as a trader

[@quickissme]

You can not love John, he's full of gems, I've taken so much from this.

[@borys444]

Great interview, really enjoyed it. Keep it up!!

[@guybatters8668]

Thanks for the words of wisdom Rambo, what a fresh, honest and no bull session of massive value. Cheers Aaron for making it happen 🤙. An awesome start to my almost blank canvas!

[@elwoodpalmer7622]

a really high quality interview, from a real trader......................;not than common these days on the internet/youtube

[@JamesWilliams-qn5cq]

Gr8 Work. Thx a Ton for the Post.

[@booyaaaaaaa]

Great work Aaron, appreciate this

[@michaelinzo]

Thank you!! Amazing video!!

[@GraalOnlineEra]

Aaron, i just want to take the time to say thank you for this interview man! I remember John from the Bulls and Bear documentary and i would get completely baffled at the sheer size this guy would throw around those spread orders (He'd have days where he would trade like 13% of the entire market). His no bullshit approach of the market is absolute gold for any aspiring speculator. Thanks again.

[@jmitch9051111]

Aaron. You did it again. This was a great interview. John actually telling us what thoughts he had and why he was trading the way he was trading, is awesome. Do not fight the machines...become one with it. Risk...go for it.

[@abrahamnuezherrera9321]

Best interview ever.

[@KillaKam922]

Just Amazing. Great to hear more about the subconscious mind in trading, its much overlooked.

[@criptocaio4674]

Great interview Aaron! Cheers from Brazil

[@ehudkrispil]

Thank you Aaron and Rambo for an outstanding informative episode with Great topics (assuming risk vs Taking risk, learn how to lose, focus on the current trade not on the money)

[@vinniebrown7296]

This was soooo fucking epic!!! Can't thank you enough Aaron. Cheers

[@LucasTOrz]

The most realistic trader out there and mad respect to him as hes spitting facts and experience. Rewatch it time to time to get more inspiration.

[@sidiebnou4958]

Great interview. Very valuable information thanks

[@extilicon4279]

You can see he has been through things in his face, the word veteran correctly applies to him

[@Morgan-jk4kf]

Best so far. Real authentic jewels in this one.

[@emilydance5999]

What a great interview! So many secrets to good trading revealed!

[@smcdonald1994]

So refreshing. Today these interviews if any are saturated in cars and money. I like to know the history of this and the players in it so I sincerely enjoyed this. Cheers

[@mindforsuccess]

This ladies and gentlemen is the "holy grail of trading". Never come across anyone who have hit it right at the core of what it's all about and what you need to embrace and become in order to truly make it in this arena!

[@kjcornwell]

Another great interview!

[@Dimitrius1]

Wow tons of value. "Rambo" is an Absolute Alpha. Interesting perspective on life in general. Excellent episode. Thanks again Aaron! I wish I was there! My cousins live in Brisbane as well! I'm here in the States though.

[@ahsenshah2875]

Thanks bud. Very insightful.

[@cuttingedgecool7235]

So many psychological trading treasures! Priceless experience being shared.

[@cryptogamingwow9028]

iv'e listened to the majority of CWT podcasts, this is i would have to say is the best

[@fmalexander5555]

Great interview, Thanks

[@Jonathan-fw3pv]

Freakin legend, thank you for getting John to do this

[@noni6656]

Very straight forward and humble

[@darianb9472]

THIS IS SO GOOD

[@TheArtOfTrading]

Legend! I love his no-bullshit honesty and detailed war stories. This is a great example of someone who breaks many trading "rules" but still became a success juggernaut, evidence that you have to experiment with everything and find what works for *you*. Phenomenal work as usual Aaron, really cool insights from this session. I'm glad I've studied Zen Buddhism longer than I've studied trading haha

[@huwedcooper3941]

i came here from your podcast, thanks man!

[@Mojo-IRE]

Been Trading for a few years now. Always wanted to do it. Saw “Million Dollar Traders” back in like 2010 and caught the Trading bug. However when I saw the “Bulls and Bears” documentary back in maybe 2013 or 2014 that made up mind for me and I started saving and taking courses. Best documentary I ever saw, cheers John.

[@LetsbeYannis]

Rambo nailed it with the bartender story, every male in big cities (NY,Chicago) faces the same problem when being asked what do you do, a.k.a. how much do you make.

[@pufdadie]

Ah Rambo, greetings. Haven't seen you in 20 years. Good to see you still firing on all fours

[@gchristopherw]

Great show! One of the few financial podcasts that doesn’t just slather the listener with shit.

[@dougieboy777]

Best trading channel theres is. Big up Aaron

[@remiewatkins8032]

Great stuff love it thanks Aaron

[@hasanz5259]

Job well done Aaron, cheers!

[@mattriches783]

awesome .. thanks for sharing

[@simonroese2596]

Phenomenal interview Wow

[@jdogg919]

More of these please Aaron :)

[@lesdesilets8063]

Wow Rambo!He stays trading sharp by constantly challenging his mind.Even changing his driving routines?Keeps those cells in the cranium humming.

[@Race.M1nd]

Never expected things to get so 'spiritual' here but I love it

[@Youngsta6610]

This guy got me into FUTURES after I watched him in a Doc.

[@londonman7329]

it was great when he flipped the switch from friendly guy to bond specialist .. reminds me of the video when he leaves the dinner table to trade !

[@luccashenrique8731]

Awesome interview

[@Tom-ms5ot]

I love the "freedom of mind" concept he mentioned. That's is a real pursuit. Thanks Aaron & John for this :-)

[@BrianWeber]

Hands down the best trader out there. Rambo is my hero!