Larry Williams
World Cup Trading Champion with 11,376% Return
Larry Williams
Options & Technical Analysis
Key Stats
Net Worth
$50+ Million
Origin
American
Lifespan
Born 1942 (84 years old)
Biography
Larry Williams is a legendary futures trader best known for winning the World Cup Championship of Futures Trading in 1987 with an astounding 11,376% return, turning $10,000 into over $1.1 million in just 12 months.
World Cup Victory
In 1987, Williams entered the Robbins World Cup with $10,000. By year's end, his account had grown to $1,147,607—a return that still stands as one of the most impressive in competition history.
Technical Indicators
Williams developed several widely-used indicators:
- Williams %R
- Ultimate Oscillator
- Commitment of Traders analysis
- Various cycle indicators
Trading Career
Larry has been trading since the 1960s and continues to trade and teach today. His daughter, actress Michelle Williams, also briefly competed in the World Cup.
Trading Philosophy
"You make money in the markets by capturing the big move. You have to be willing to let profits run."
Famous Trades
Futures
Turned $10,000 into $1.1 million in the Robbins World Cup Championship.
World Cup Win
+11,376%
Legendary Quotes
"You make money in the markets by capturing the big move. You have to be willing to let profits run."
"The market is always right. The trader who argues with the market will always lose."
Recommended Reading
Long-Term Secrets to Short-Term Trading
Comprehensive guide to short-term trading
Trade Stocks & Commodities with the Insiders
Using COT data for trading edge
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