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335 · Alex Temiz and Bao Nguyen - Why Your Trading Strategy Might Be Wrong for You

334 · Andrew Perry - What $450M Portfolio Manager Learned From Paul Tudor Jones

Macro trading requires a multidimensional approach that integrates government policy, liquidity, and price action rather than relying on a single analytical dimension. Success hinges on emotional self-regulation and rigorous risk management, as professional traders must remain directionally agnostic and willing to pivo...

333 · Tim Furey - Why Defense, Not Offense, Makes You a Profitable Trader

Success in trading and entrepreneurship requires a relentless, "hungry" mindset, prioritizing disciplined risk management over speculative profit-seeking. Tim Furey, founder and CEO of TradeView Markets, traces his evolution from a competitive college athlete and Chicago Board of Trade floor trader to leading a global ...

332 · Steve Nison - The Man Who Introduced Candlestick Charting to the West

Japanese candlestick charting revolutionized Western financial analysis by providing a visual representation of market psychology that complements traditional technical indicators. Steve Nison, the pioneer who introduced these techniques to the West in the late 1980s, emphasizes that candlesticks are not a replacement ...

331 · Jeff Holden - How Top Prop Traders Find and Scale Their Edge

Sustainable trading success relies on the rigorous application of structured protocols and consistent risk management rather than erratic, gut-driven decision-making. Jeff Holden, Head of Trader Development at SMB Capital, emphasizes that developing traders must prioritize consistency over rapid scaling. The ASET proto...

330 · Steve Quirk - From Chicago Pit Trader to Robinhood Exec

The evolution of retail trading from the chaotic 1987 open outcry pits to modern, accessible digital platforms reflects a fundamental shift in market democratization. Steve Quirk, Chief Brokerage Officer at Robinhood, emphasizes that successful trading requires disciplined risk management, specifically the ability to i...

329 · Peter Brandt - How a 50-Year Veteran Thinks About Risk Management

Professional trading success stems from rigorous risk management and emotional detachment rather than predictive chart analysis. Veteran trader Peter Brandt, with over 50 years of experience, emphasizes that trading is a craft requiring a three-to-five-year apprenticeship to master. His strategy centers on horizontal p...

328 · Paul Scott - Why Technical Analysis is Just Retail Noise

Market success relies on understanding price discovery and human intent rather than the noise of technical indicators or algorithmic models. Paul Scott, a second-generation trader with decades of experience in the London Metal Exchange, argues that modern retail traders often overcomplicate their strategies with unnece...

327 · David Capablanca - From Skid Row Showers to Short Selling Master

Professional trader and author David Capablanca details his transition from a decade-long career in architecture to full-time trading, driven by a life-threatening brain tumor and mounting financial debt. Adopting a "burn the boats" philosophy, he achieved financial independence through intense, obsessive study and a f...

326 · Jason Berry - This Market Wizard Only Had 5 Losing Months in 14 Years... Here's How

Professional trader Jason Berry, known for his remarkable consistency over three decades, details the evolution of trading from the floor of the London International Financial Futures and Options Exchange to the modern electronic era. Trading success relies on a combination of rigorous risk management, continuous innov...

325 · Jack Schwager & George Coyle - The 3 Timeless Rules Shared by 100 Years of Market Wizards

Elite trading success stems from rigorous risk management and the pursuit of asymmetric opportunities where potential rewards vastly exceed the capital at risk. Jack Schwager and co-author George Coyle analyze the commonalities among top-tier traders, emphasizing that while methodologies vary—ranging from fundamental a...

324 · Peter Robbins - The Hard Truths of a 50 Year Trading Career

Trading success requires treating the market as a business rather than a path to quick wealth. With five decades of experience, veteran trader Peter Robbins emphasizes that longevity in the markets stems from passion, self-awareness, and the ability to adapt to changing environments. Rather than attempting to eliminate...

323 · Alex Temiz - Starbucks Barista to 8-figure Short Selling Strategy

Successful trading requires a transition from impulsive, aggressive risk-taking to a disciplined, process-driven framework. Professional trader Alex Temiz emphasizes that market longevity depends on respecting risk, utilizing broker-enforced guardrails like auto-liquidation, and rigorously tracking personal performance...

322 · Stephen Kalayjian - What 43 Years in the Markets Teaches You

Stephen Kalayjian, a veteran trader with over four decades of experience, details his journey from the floor of the American Stock Exchange to becoming a high-volume proprietary trader. He emphasizes the critical role of discipline, consistency, and risk management, noting that his success stems from a structured, rule...

321 · Eduardo Briceño - $1,900 Small Cap Trader Hit $2.9 Mil in Profits

Small-cap trader Eduardo Briceño, known as EduTrades, details his evolution from a $1,900 account to multi-million dollar success through a disciplined "triad" approach of strategy, risk management, and mindset. Success in volatile small-cap markets relies on identifying statistical edges—specifically the "penny stock ...

320 · Stefan Stadie - Sports Betting and Prediction Markets - Through a Trading Lens

This episode explores the convergence of financial acumen and sports trading through the experiences of Stefan Stadie, a professional sports trader at Kiro Sports and active equities trader. Stadie details his transition from oil and gas to full-time trading, emphasizing the importance of risk management and discipline...

319 · Sam Gaer - From the Copper Pits to Crypto Derivatives: How Trading Edge Evolves

Sam Gaer, running the directional strategy at Monarch Asset Management, discusses his career evolution from the COMEX floor to crypto derivatives, highlighting the shifts in trading edge and market structure. Gaer recounts his early days trading copper, using self-taught programming skills to identify market inefficien...

318 · Dave Mabe - The Shift to Systematic Trading — Building Backtested Confidence

The podcast explores the transition from discretionary trading to automated, systematic approaches, highlighting the experiences of Dave Mabe, a trader with over two decades of experience. Mabe details his journey from swing trading to day trading, eventually developing a rule-based gap and breakout strategy. A turning...

317 · John Assaraf - The One That Shows Up — The Identity You Practice

The podcast explores the neuroscience of achieving goals, addressing why people often fail to follow through despite having the desire and knowledge. John Assaraf, a behavioral performance expert, explains that the conflict between the prefrontal cortex (goal setting) and the basal ganglia (habits) leads people to reve...

316 · The Turning Points That Shaped Great Traders