The Rough n Tumble Life of a Merc Jerk Jimmy Jude

EP 241, The Rough n Tumble Life of a Merc Jerk w, Jimmy Jude This episode consists of an extremely raw and unfiltered interview with veteran derivatives trader and selfproclaimed Merc Jerk, Jimmy Jude. As we rewind to the early 90s, Jimmy relives the rough n tumble of CMEs Eurodollar options pit. Telling of power struggles, immense risk taking, and wisdoms gained from his peers. Jimmy also recounts some of the more notableand chaoticevents hes witnessed, such as; being front row to an 8billion blow up in Nat Gas, when trading on the NYMEX floor. Then to finish, I ask Jimmy a few things about his way of trading nowadays; working structures on the VIX curve and Emini futures. 00:00 Intro 06:22 Starting at the bottom, clerking, utilizing balls to the wall risk 10:39 Eurodollar options: The most badass pit on the planet 18:20 Trading aside Don Wilson, Margie Teller and a pot smoking degenerate 38:00 Chaotic events: 8B Nat Gas bl