In this episode of Chat With Traders, Ian interviews Steve B, a professional independent trader from Calgary, Canada, about his journey in the financial markets. Steve discusses his early interest in business and finance, influenced by his European family, and how he transitioned from value investing in stocks to day trading futures on the S&P and NASDAQ. He shares his experiences with penny stocks, the importance of risk management, and his checklist for intraday trading, which includes analyzing options market data, volatility, and confluence factors like the VIX and DXY. Steve emphasizes the psychological aspects of trading, the need to accept losses, and the significance of networking within the trading community. He also touches on his strategies for generating passive income through dividend stocks and real estate, and his past use of funded trading accounts.
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