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097: Derek Wong – How to Think About Strategies Like a Quant and Diversify Like a Boss

This podcast episode delves into the intricacies of trading strategies, particularly within emerging markets like China, and introduces a framework for classifying these strategies. Derek suggests that quantitative trading, often viewed as daunting, can be approachable by breaking it into manageable concepts and emphas...

096: Nico, @InefficientMrkt – An Eight Year Overnight Success Story, and a Thirst for Momentum

This podcast episode chronicles Nico's tumultuous journey in trading, highlighting his initial successes and the subsequent pitfalls that led to years of losses, ultimately culminating in a turning point where he embraced full-time trading and community support. Through perseverance, a refined trading methodology empha...

095: Adrian, @AdeyF69 – Why it Pays to be Relentlessly Process Driven, and When Stats Count

This podcast episode delves into Adrian's journey from part-time trader to full-time professional, highlighting pivotal moments and strategies that have shaped his trading success. He shares valuable insights on maintaining focus amidst information overload, developing consistency by analyzing errors, and employing a s...

094: Kenny Glick – Shady Tales From a Real-Life Boiler Room, and Things Profitable Traders Do

This podcast episode delves into the evolution of day trading as articulated by Kenny, who navigated the exhilarating yet tumultuous waters of the dot-com bubble and beyond. Through personal anecdotes, he illustrates the significance of mentorship, discipline, and a sound trading methodology grounded in market fundamen...

093: Ben, @BLB_Capital – What an Order Flow Fanatic Adapted From One of the 'Big Boys'

This podcast episode delves into the intricacies of trading education, shedding light on the snares of misleading information and the critical need for mentorship in a trader's journey. Ben shares his personal experiences, highlighting the value of order flow in trading strategies, and how he successfully implements it...

092: Dario Mofardin – Observing the Whole Board, Building a Body of Evidence, Swinging at Fat Pitches

This podcast episode provides a comprehensive exploration of Dario's evolution as a trader, highlighting his transition from short-term tactics to a more strategic long-term approach grounded in global macroeconomic analysis and risk management. He underscores the significance of understanding capital market mechanics,...

091: Craig Scott – Trading Fundamentals, Sentiment and Events, and Why Conviction Matters

090: Michael Halls-Moore – This Quants' Approach to Designing Algo Strategies

089: Blake Morrow – From Ramen Noodles to a Lucrative Career Trading Forex Markets

088: Dave Lauer – A Former-High Frequency Trader Talks Speed, Market Structure and Dark Pools

087: Tom Sosnoff – Speaks on Life Experiences, Trading Options, and Reaching Your Potential

086: Jared Tendler – What Traders Can Learn About Mental Game, From a World Champion Poker Coach

085: Blair Hull – Know Your Edge, Exploit Your Edge—Survive the Game

084: Yves Hilpisch – Quantitative Finance and Programming Trading Strategies w/ The Python Quants

This interview podcast features Aaron Fifield interviewing Dr. Yves Hilpisch, a quantitative finance expert and Python advocate. The conversation begins with Dr. Hilpisch's background, tracing his path from an interest in medicine to a PhD in mathematical finance and his current work in computational finance and finan...

083: Ryan Moffett – Getting Mentors, Starting a Fund, and Deliberate Practice w/ Blackpier Capital

082: Futures Trader 71 – How to Become the Trader You Wish You Were

081: Alan Farley – Breaking Down Breakouts and Dynamics of Price Movement, with The Master Swing Trader

This interview podcast features Aaron Fifield interviewing Alan Farley, a successful swing trader and author of "The Master Swing Trader." The conversation begins with Farley's unconventional path into trading, starting in the late 1980s and shaped by mentors and experiences in online trading communities. The discuss...

080: Anthony Crudele – One Traders Volatile Path From (Below) Zero to Hero, and Beyond

079: Raoul Pal – The Biggest Financial Experiment the World has Ever Seen, Explained by a Global Macro Investor

078: Jack Schwager – The Making of Market Wizards, and Wisdom From Elite Traders