Note: The "upd" in your request likely refers to the Updated and Expanded edition of the book (released in late 2023), which contains significant new material on crypto, intraday trading, and new strategies compared to the original 2017 version.

Robert Carver's book, Advanced Futures Trading Strategies: 30 fully tested strategies for multiple trading styles and time frames

Execution Updates: From "Market on Close" to TWAP Slicing

Carver’s earlier PDFs assumed you could trade at the "closing price." The 2025 update admits that liquidity has changed – especially in bond and FX futures. Advanced execution now uses:

Pillar 1: The “Sharpe Ratio as a Diet” Concept

Carver rejects using raw returns. Instead, he forces every strategy, market, and time frame to target a constant risk contribution. Advanced traders use volatility targeting.

By following these recommendations and using the strategies outlined in Carver's book, traders can improve their skills and achieve success in the complex and dynamic world of futures trading.

Robert Carver's book, Advanced Futures Trading Strategies: 30 fully tested strategies for multiple trading styles and time frames

Since the publication of Carver's book, there have been significant developments in advanced futures trading strategies. Some of the key updates include:

Would you like a summary of the core strategies from the book instead of the PDF? I can give you the practical framework Carver uses.

: While you can start with less, Carver’s methods often require $5,000 to $50,000 to properly manage risk and diversification across various futures. Data Pooling