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Better System Trader

If you’re looking for inspiration, motivation and practical advice on improving your trading results, Better System Trader delivers every fortnight. Each episode brings you an expert trader who shares their own story, along with the steps, both good and bad, that they've taken on their path to success. With a focus on actionable insights, the tips and tricks used by the experts contain loads of value, providing you with insanely practical tips and tools you can start using TODAY. Improve your trading with Better System Trader.

Episodes

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221: Bad trades, shorting disasters and just get out!

31 Jan 2024
48m
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This podcast episode features Cesar Alvarez reflecting on pivotal moments in his trading journey, particularly emphasizing the necessity of detaching from daily market fluctuations and embracing a systematic, algorithmic approach to trading. He advocates for a Zen mindset that prioritizes long-term performance over mom...

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220: 3 Biggest Lessons From Tennis Pro to Trading Pro

16 Jan 2024
50m
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This podcast episode delves into Scott's journey from trading enthusiast inspired by Warren Buffett to a full-time trader, emphasizing the importance of balancing side hustles with stable income and the necessity of risk management. Throughout his experiences, including the "Mother's Day Massacre," he highlights the cr...

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219: 3 Biggest Lessons from Chart Trader to Algo Hedge Fund Manager

03 Jan 2024
54m
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This podcast episode emphasizes the significance of aligning one's trading style with personal strengths and preferences while highlighting Tomas's journey into algorithmic trading, the importance of having a strategic model in place, and the necessity of robustness testing in strategy development. It further sheds lig...

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218: Trading Triumphs - Jerry Parker #3: The Dangers of Optimization

21 Dec 2023
22m
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This podcast episode emphasizes the significance of adopting a diversified and disciplined approach to trading, with a focus on avoiding over-optimization and fragility in trading systems. Jerry advocates for simplicity, consistency, and understanding the importance of varying exit strategies, particularly for traders ...

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217: Trading Triumphs - Jerry Parker #2: Excessive Risk

19 Dec 2023
18m
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This podcast episode delves into the crucial aspects of effective trading, emphasizing the importance of maintaining discipline and following established systems to avoid the pitfalls of overtrading and emotional decision-making. Jerry highlights the necessity of understanding one's mental state before engaging in trad...

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216: Trading Triumphs - Jerry Parker #1: Fear of Executing Trades

18 Dec 2023
21m
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This podcast episode highlights the critical importance of maintaining system fidelity and a long-term perspective in trading, as Jerry shares insights from his personal experiences. By emphasizing the psychological aspects of trading, he encourages traders to embrace opportunities instead of fear, focusing on consiste...

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215: Trading Triumphs: Kevin Davey's Journey To Success Part 3

05 Dec 2023
22m
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This podcast episode highlights the multifaceted nature of trading success, emphasizing that winning is not solely about financial returns but also about the dedication to setting goals, strategically developing plans, and validating one’s skills through real experiences. Kevin underscores the importance of understandi...

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214: Trading Triumphs: Kevin Davey's Journey To Success Part 2

05 Dec 2023
19m
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This podcast episode delves into Kevin's journey of understanding the complexities of trading, particularly through the lens of his scale trading strategy, which he initially adopted from a book promising guaranteed profits. Through a series of reflections on market wisdom, risk management, and the inevitability of dra...

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213: Trading Triumphs: Kevin Davey's Journey To Success Part 1

04 Dec 2023
27m
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This podcast episode highlights the critical components for success in full-time trading, emphasizing the necessity of adequate capital, self-discipline, diversified income streams, and supportive relationships. Kevin shares personal insights on overcoming psychological hurdles, managing time effectively, and the poten...

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212: Trading Triumphs - Brent Penfold's Journey to Success

22 Nov 2023
1h 10m
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This podcast episode details Brent's transformative journey in trading, highlighting his initial success and subsequent struggles with Elliott Wave theory, which he ultimately moved beyond by embracing systematic trading and seeking mentorship. Through candid reflections on the sunk cost fallacy, the importance of tran...

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211: Trading Triumphs: The Journey to Success with Adrian Reid

17 Nov 2023
1h 18m
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This podcast episode delves into Adrian's transformative journey in trading, highlighting how he transitioned from frustration with various methods to a systematic approach that ultimately improved his results. It outlines key moments of his evolution, including the importance of confidence, managing lifestyle expectat...

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How do successful traders make better decisions?

09 Dec 2022
1h 7m
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This podcast episode dives deep into the critical mindset and strategies for successful trading, emphasizing the importance of preparation, self-awareness, and adaptation through experience. Matt outlines the common pitfalls of new traders, highlights the evolution from amateur to professional, and underscores the nece...

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Using "Big Picture" Analysis to Guide Trading Decisions - Brent Penfold

26 Nov 2022
1h 7m
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This podcast episode highlights the importance of recognizing fractals and validating patterns in financial markets as tools for informed trading. Brent emphasizes the efficacy of mechanical trading and classic techniques like the Market Ladder and pivot points, which allow traders to identify support and resistance le...

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Indicators vs Price Action - Which is King?

14 Nov 2022
56m
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This podcast episode examines the effectiveness of price action strategies in trading, highlighting the importance of clear definitions, market selection, and persistence for achieving robust results in a volatile market like 2022. Scott emphasizes the success of basic trading strategies, discusses the need for trend-f...

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207: Preparing for a new trading year

24 Dec 2021
1h 33m
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This podcast episode delves into the evolving dynamics of trading, highlighting the increasing return expectations in contests, the significance of mental discipline and strategy adaptation among traders, and the importance of understanding market trends and cycles. With insights from expert guests, Kevin Davey and Lau...

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206: “Systematic Crypto” – Adrian Reid

25 Nov 2021
58m
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This podcast episode provides invaluable insights into the world of systematic crypto trading, highlighting common pitfalls traders face and the vital importance of a structured approach. Adrian emphasizes the need for well-defined strategies to avoid risks associated with pump and dumps, the significance of reliable d...

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205: “Simple strategies, stable results.” – David Stendahl

11 Nov 2021
1h 0m
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This podcast episode showcases David's exploration of trading strategies, emphasizing the surprising effectiveness of simple systems compared to complex AI-generated counterparts. His discussion underlines the value of understanding the logic behind trades and incorporating adaptability through environmental overlays a...

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204: “How to leverage market biases to improve strategy performance” – Lawrence Chan

28 Oct 2021
56m
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This podcast episode highlights the critical role of context, psychology, and market dynamics in developing effective algorithmic trading strategies. Lawrence argues that a one-size-fits-all approach, such as indiscriminate backtesting across various market regimes, is inadequate. Instead, he emphasizes the necessity o...

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203: “Going against the crowd - a contrarian approach to trading profits.” – Jason Shapiro

21 Oct 2021
50m
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This podcast episode explores the intricacies and philosophies behind Jason's contrarian trading approach, emphasizing that true success in trading relies on discipline, patience, and a deep understanding of market psychology rather than the mere pursuit of being right. He illustrates how going against the herd mentali...

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202: “Buying pullbacks, avoiding bear markets” – Larry Tentarelli

07 Oct 2021
51m
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This podcast episode provides valuable insights into distinguishing between market pullbacks and bear markets, emphasizing the importance of price trend analysis, moving averages, and volatility in trading strategies. Larry shares his disciplined approach, advocating for caution during market downturns while focusing o...

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