Chat With Traders 282: Tony Greer - Staying Selective and Being Adaptable in the Trading Landscape
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Jun 4, 2024 
Tony Greer, a seasoned trader, shares insights on risk management, trend analysis, and the importance of adaptability in the trading landscape. From running commodity play-books to day trading strategies, he emphasizes pattern recognition and maximizing trading opportunities through strategic investments. Greer's experiences at Sumitomo Bank, UUBS, and Goldman Sachs offer valuable lessons for navigating volatile market conditions.
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Early Influence
- Tony Greer's father, a trader for 30 years, sparked his early interest in finance.
- His dad's passionate storytelling about the competitive trading world intrigued young Tony.
Street Smarts
- Tony's father, without a college degree, thrived on Wall Street using street smarts and tape reading.
- He instilled in Tony a non-dogmatic trading approach and the importance of market observation.
First Trading Job
- After college, Tony's first Wall Street job was at Sumitomo Bank, trading FX on the 104th floor of Two World Trade.
- This experience provided a crucial introduction to market dynamics and liquidity.