Ricki Heicklen

Ricki Heicklen, a former US equities trader at Jane Street Capital, shares her innovative teaching methods for trading. She discusses the unique challenges of learning trading, emphasizing the importance of understanding adverse selection and market dynamics. Ricki advocates for practical examples to demystify trading mechanics, while also addressing the critical role of liquidity and its impact on costs. She delves into cybersecurity in trading and the need for a security mindset, highlighting how information risks can affect traders' success.

Ricki Heicklen, the founder of Arbor and former trader at Jane Street Capital, dives into the evolution of trading education. She shares insights on how simulated markets can teach complex concepts like risk management and team dynamics. Ricki recounts real-life bootcamp stories, highlighting mistakes that led to valuable lessons. She emphasizes the importance of communication in trading teams and how minds can be trained to think like traders, both in finance and everyday decision-making.