305 · When Story, Fundamentals, and Technicals Align w/ Julian Komar | Chat With Traders

In this episode of Chat With Traders, Julian Komar, a seasoned German stock trader, shares his journey into the world of finance, detailing his early experiences with German trading products and his eventual focus on U.S. equities. He discusses his three-layered approach to stock analysis, combining technicals, fundamentals, and story analysis to identify high-potential opportunities. Julian emphasizes the importance of risk management, learning from past drawdowns, and maintaining emotional discipline to avoid self-sabotage. He also touches on the evolving nature of market trends, the significance of sister stocks, and the role of intuition in trading, while cautioning against the dangers of performance comparison and overconfidence.

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305 · When Story, Fundamentals, and Technicals Align w/ Julian Komar

Chat With Traders

Introduction to Julian Komar and His Early Interest in Stocks

Transition to US Equities and the Fascination with Company Fundamentals

Julian's Three-Layer Stock Analysis: Technicals, Fundamentals, and Story

The Importance of Sister Stocks and Identifying Market Leaders

Stock Discovery, Market Conditions, and Bear Market Strategies

Managing Drawdowns, Emotional Discipline, and the DeepSeek Event

Diversification, Setups, and Market Trend Models

The Trader's Role in Destroying Edge and the Importance of Mindset

Position Sizing, Risk Management, and Self-Doubt

Conviction, Intuition, and the Dangers of Performance Comparison

The Importance of Personality and Focus in Trading

Stock Selection and the Power of Saying No

Julian's Thoughts on AI in Trading

Bouncing Back from Losses and Managing Emotions

What Sets Julian Apart and the Realities of Trading Success

Conclusion

305 · When Story, Fundamentals, and Technicals Align w/ Julian Komar

Chat With Traders

01:57Introduction to Julian Komar and His Early Interest in Stocks

Introduction to Julian Komar and His Early Interest in Stocks

06:15Transition to US Equities and the Fascination with Company Fundamentals

Transition to US Equities and the Fascination with Company Fundamentals

12:13Julian's Three-Layer Stock Analysis: Technicals, Fundamentals, and Story

Julian's Three-Layer Stock Analysis: Technicals, Fundamentals, and Story

19:24The Importance of Sister Stocks and Identifying Market Leaders

The Importance of Sister Stocks and Identifying Market Leaders

27:28Stock Discovery, Market Conditions, and Bear Market Strategies

Stock Discovery, Market Conditions, and Bear Market Strategies

35:55Managing Drawdowns, Emotional Discipline, and the DeepSeek Event

Managing Drawdowns, Emotional Discipline, and the DeepSeek Event

42:18Diversification, Setups, and Market Trend Models

Diversification, Setups, and Market Trend Models

47:21The Trader's Role in Destroying Edge and the Importance of Mindset

The Trader's Role in Destroying Edge and the Importance of Mindset

53:04Position Sizing, Risk Management, and Self-Doubt

Position Sizing, Risk Management, and Self-Doubt

1:00:43Conviction, Intuition, and the Dangers of Performance Comparison

Conviction, Intuition, and the Dangers of Performance Comparison

1:07:03The Importance of Personality and Focus in Trading

The Importance of Personality and Focus in Trading

1:12:23Stock Selection and the Power of Saying No

Stock Selection and the Power of Saying No

1:15:03Julian's Thoughts on AI in Trading

Julian's Thoughts on AI in Trading

1:19:47Bouncing Back from Losses and Managing Emotions

Bouncing Back from Losses and Managing Emotions

1:24:48What Sets Julian Apart and the Realities of Trading Success

What Sets Julian Apart and the Realities of Trading Success

1:29:53Conclusion

Conclusion