In this conversation, Robb Reinhold discusses the importance of risk management in trading and shares his personal journey in the trading world. He emphasizes the need for self-awareness and training the brain to make rational decisions in high-pressure situations. Robb also introduces his YouTube channel, the Flat Earth Trading Society, where he explores the significance of exit strategies in trading. Additionally, he provides information about Maverick Trading and Maverick Currencies, prop trading firms that back traders with capital.

Takeaways

Risk management is crucial in trading and involves making correct decisions based on a trading plan, especially when faced with adversity.
Training the brain and developing self-awareness are essential for successful risk management.
It takes time and experience, typically around five to seven years, to master risk management in trading.
Exit strategies are just as important as entry strategies in trading, and the Flat Earth Trading Society YouTube channel explores the significance of exit strategies.
Maverick Trading and Maverick Currencies are prop trading firms that provide traders with capital and support.

youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/@FlatEarthTradingSociety
https://mavericktrading.com/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
03:23 The Importance of Risk Management
07:09 The Difficulty of Implementing Risk Management
10:03 Developing Self-Awareness and Training the Brain
13:15 The Time it Takes to Master Risk Management
20:44 The Relationship Between Risk Management and Strategy
25:34 The Flat Earth Trading Society YouTube Channel
32:21 Future Plans for the YouTube Channel
34:03 Maverick Trading and Maverick Currencies
36:14 Conclusion