Eli Tesfaye

Senior Market Strategist

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Eli Tesfaye, a seasoned Futures Broker at RJO Futures, brings a wealth of knowledge from his journey as a first-generation immigrant who pursued an MBA and initiated his career at RJO’Brien. Specializing in industrial metals, energies, and grains, Eli expertly navigates complex market dynamics with a strategic focus on calendar spreads. Renowned for his conservative approach, he blends fundamental and technical analysis to minimize risks and maximize client gains. Dedicated to continuous learning and client education, Eli leverages RJO Futures’ resources to keep clients well-informed and engaged. Outside the markets, he enjoys swimming and yoga and is passionately building a sustainable tiny home, reflecting his commitment to personal and professional growth.

Experience

17 years

License

Series 3

Sector Focus

Agriculture, Energy, Equity Indices, Metals

Analysis Preference

In addition to scalping and swing trading, Eli lives and breathes three main options strategies when approaching commodity markets. Eli believes in focusing on a handful of option trading strategies and implementing them skillfully. Eli excels in technical analysis specializing in both Western and Eastern candlestick chart patterns. Eli ensures that there is a proper exit, stop, and profit objective for each trade recommendation. Eli’s approach to the market is best summed up by the Bruce Lee quote: “I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.”

Client Voices

Eli is always watching over the markets even when I am away. He calls on his own accord to discuss the market, trade ideas, and current trade risk management.

— Client of Eli’s