Yeah, as far as I can tell, you're right. If RV is committed to chasing retail clients, like me, it would help if they'd comment on such matters. Basically, if the "trade idea" requires a futures account, or is otherwise off the beaten path, perhaps acknowledge it and ask the guest if there are other ways to express the trade. I looked over UUP briefly, but the recent price action doesn't translate well to the proposed trade. Closed at 24.40 something, and the DXY target he suggested appears to correspond to about 25ish on UUP (last observed late June 2017). I like the dollar here and modestly reduced precious metal positions because I respect it that much.

correct. Not well communicated by the video as it would lead one to believe they can trade the index. In fact, you cannot trade any index. You can trade only a vehicle (ETF, futures contract, etc.) that attempts to mirror the respective index.