NinjaTrader Announces Addition of Commodities Expert Tracy Shuchart

Shuchart will join the NinjaTrader Live team as Senior Economist, bringing her expertise of commodities markets to NinjaTrader users

CHICAGO, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- NinjaTrader, a leading fintech platform for retail futures trading, today announced Tracy Shuchart will join the growing team as Senior Economist of NinjaTrader Live, the company's premier educational offering for retail traders. 

As Senior Economist for NinjaTrader Live, Shuchart will deliver daily insights on key macroeconomic events, analyzing their significance and how they act as a driving force in the financial markets.

"NinjaTrader Live is designed to unite retail investors of all experience levels," said Martin Franchi, CEO of NinjaTrader. "With the recent addition of Anthony Crudele and other industry leaders, we're excited to launch a refreshed platform offering real-time market updates, trading insights, and strategy discussions. Tracy will be an invaluable asset, bringing her extensive expertise to help traders gain confidence and knowledge from one of the industry's best."

With nearly 20 years of experience in commodities, Shuchart will deliver cutting-edge research and market insights to NinjaTrader users as part of the company's educational programming. Shuchart began her career in 2005 at the Chicago Board of Trade, where she gained extensive experience across all facets of the finance industry. As a trading desk leader at a premier futures, options, and energy brokerage, she worked with top investment banks such as Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Société Générale, as well as hedge funds like D.E. Shaw and Point72. 

After leaving the Chicago Board of Trade in 2014, Shuchart managed a commodities portfolio for a family office before founding Hilltower Resource Advisors. A trusted voice in the industry, she regularly contributes to Bloomberg BNN, CME Group, CNBC, Fox Business, and Futures Radio Show.

"NinjaTrader is one of the leading platforms for retail traders, and I'm thrilled to be part of a team committed to providing futures traders with unparalleled products and resources," said Shuchart. "I'm excited to collaborate with the team and utilize my market expertise to help empower traders with the knowledge and tools they need to elevate their skills and succeed."

NinjaTrader Live will be available through the NinjaTrader account dashboard and on the company's website and YouTube channel. The refreshed platform is expected to debut later this year.

For more information on NinjaTrader and the company's futures-based content offerings, visit their website.

About NinjaTrader Group, LLC
NinjaTrader provides award-winning trading software and brokerage services to active futures traders. Founded in 2003, NinjaTrader has evolved into an industry leader supporting over 1.9 million users around the globe with best-in-class technology, discount commissions, and world-class support. The firm offers a modern cloud-based futures trading platform available via desktop, mobile, and web applications, enabling customers to trade from any location. For more information, visit www.ninjatrader.com.

SOURCE NinjaTrader