Futures and Equities Trading: Insights from a pro trader

In this first episode of Equiti Edge, host Brooke Macrae sits down with Gaurav Kashyap, lead for futures and equities at Equiti, for an honest look at life on a trading desk. They cover what futures actually are, how leverage and margin really work, why trading psychology matters more than most people think, and how a complete beginner can start. Gaurav also shares the market days he'll never forget, what's catching his eye in 2026 from AI hyperscalers to the SpaceX IPO, and a simple lemonade-stand analogy that explains the whole job. Whether you're new to the markets or already trading, there's something here for you. Chapters: 00:00 What is a professional trader? 00:37 What are futures and equities? 01:29 What's changed in 20 years of trading? 02:35 Trading desk reality vs. the movies 04:31 What do people get wrong about leverage and margin trading? 06:10 What pro traders do on big market days (CPI, central banks) 09:41 How do pro traders keep focused during red days? 11:26 A pro tip for young traders 12:52 How to start trading using your own interests 14:03 2026 market themes: gold, energy, AI 15:32 The SpaceX IPO and space stocks 16:27 How pro traders are looking at AI and hyperscalers 18:01 A day in the life on the trading desk 19:21 Pro trading explained like you're five Like this video? Find out how you can start trading futures and options here: https://www.equiti.com/uae-en/educati... Not financial advice. Trading carries risk. #Trading #Futures #Equities #Leverage #StockMarket #Investing #Equiti