

A TRADER'S LIFE
Nicholas Penrake
How do traders do it, overcoming setbacks, managing their risk and reining in their emotions to take chunks of money out of the markets? Showhost Nicholas Penrake chats with traders from all kinds of backgrounds, inviting them to share with us their highs and lows on their way to achieving consistent results. Trading is a tough game – they say only around 5 per cent of those who try actually make a profit. Listen to A Trader’s Life to glean some valuable insights from the market wizards Nic get to talk to. If you glance at my profile on LinkedIn, you’ll see I’m no big shot trader. Mid way through 2023, after nearly three years' trading, I'm still only break-even. But every week I learn something new. And part of that learning process is enriched by talking and listening to other traders, those with more experience than I have.We all know that emotions can seriously derail your trading aspirations. It's been my experience - and I hope you agree - that every so often listening to other traders' stories can not only be instructive but inspirational, even comforting, to a degree. Just one example: one of my guests lost 50,000 in just a just a few months. Today’s she’s crushing it in commodities. How did she do it? You come here to find out.And here’s the thing… the picture I’m getting is that it’s not so much about the money, it’s about the challenge.It’s also about freedom: finding a pursuit that can make you an income that only relies on your smarts and an internet connection.If you can get there, trading can potentially free up your day, allowing you to explore a world that extends far beyond the daily commute to an office.So, if you’re a trader interested in comparing your story with the stories of traders who’ve cracked it, or even if you’re just curious about trading, grab your headphones, open your browser and have a listen – A Trader’s Life.
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Oct 26, 2020 • 2min
Trailer to Episode 9
This is the trailer for Episode 9 with Paul Scott, forex trader and mentor. Paul's been a pro trader since he was 16. You could say it's in the blood, as is dad was also a trader. So this is a guy who's been in the game a long time and knows first-hand how the institutions think. Listen to the full episode here or on iTunes.Support the showSubscribe to A Trader's Life <<A Trader's Life on Twitter. Link up with me on Li.

Oct 26, 2020 • 46min
Episode 9 | Paul Scott - former institutional trader
I have with me on the show today a man who says retail trading is a shambles. How does he know? Well he’s worked for major investment banks as a trader since 1994. If you want to get some insight into how the big guns work, stick around – because Paul Scott is happy to tell you. -Not a fan of MT4? Me neither. So clunky and ugly, right? So why not try out a trading platform that's easy to use, with a nice and clear layout, easy on the eye. Very important: these guys are regulated by the FCA. If you join via my link you help me keep this podcast going - so thanks in advance if you do!Support the showSubscribe to A Trader's Life <<A Trader's Life on Twitter. Link up with me on Li.

Oct 23, 2020 • 1min
Trailer to Episode 8
Trailer to episode 8 of A TRADER'S LIFE with Nilton Fernandes, a British trader living in Switzerland. Support the showSubscribe to A Trader's Life <<A Trader's Life on Twitter. Link up with me on Li.

Oct 23, 2020 • 38min
Episode 8 | Nilton Fernandes
For Episode 8 Nicholas Penrake talks with Nilton Fernandes, a forex & futures trader. Nilton gives an honest account of how he got started, how he overcame account blow-ups and burn out and, partly through the help of hypnotherapy, managed to develop a strategy that brings consistently positive results. --Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREENicholas Penrake's latest novel A couple of young women use their smart phones to manipulate events leading to a murder.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showSubscribe to A Trader's Life <<A Trader's Life on Twitter. Link up with me on Li.

Oct 22, 2020 • 40min
Episode 7 | Alexandra Lera - forex trader
In Episode 7 I get to talk with Alexandra Lera, a forex trader based in Romania. Any women out there remotely interested in trading, do tune in to get a female perspective on forex; I for one found it very refreshing. --Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showSubscribe to A Trader's Life <<A Trader's Life on Twitter. Link up with me on Li.

Oct 22, 2020 • 2min
Trailer to Episode 7
That was a clip from my podcast A Trader’s Life with my guest Alexandra Lera, a forex trader based in Romania. Any women out there interested in trading, do tune in to the full episode for a female perspective; I for one found it very refreshing. You can find episode 7 and earlier episodes on itunes, spotify and at the website atraderslife.buzzsprout.com.Support the showSubscribe to A Trader's Life <<A Trader's Life on Twitter. Link up with me on Li.

Oct 19, 2020 • 42min
Episode 6 | Alex Mobb - forex trader
My guest for Episode 6 is Alex Mobb, a forex trader based in Romania. Alex learned his trading skills from a former institutional trader in the USA and trades full time. This is a guy who takes a cold shower every morning, works out, sits down with a coffee and carefully plans his trades like a diligent student. Support the showSubscribe to A Trader's Life <<A Trader's Life on Twitter. Link up with me on Li.

Oct 19, 2020 • 48sec
Trailer to Episode 6 | Alex Mobb
That was a clip from my podcast A Trader’s Life with my guest Alex Mobb, a forex trader based in Romania. Alex learned his trading skills from a former institutional trader in the USA. Join us for the full episode published later today.Support the showSubscribe to A Trader's Life <<A Trader's Life on Twitter. Link up with me on Li.

Oct 12, 2020 • 27min
Episode 5 | Vipin Kumar - forex trader
In episode 5 of A TRADER’S LIFE I talk to Vipin Kumar, a forex trader from India. Find out how Vipin first started trading in India – often glued to his screen through the early hours to catch the London and Wall Street markets – and finally turned the corner to make steady profits after moving to London and, happily, meeting the woman he’s now married to. --Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showSubscribe to A Trader's Life <<A Trader's Life on Twitter. Link up with me on Li.

Oct 12, 2020 • 1min
Trailer to Episode 5
That was a clip from episode 5 of A TRADER’S LIFE when I was talking to Vipin Kumar, a forex trader from India. Find out how Vipin first started trading in India – often glued to his screen through the early hours to catch the London and Wall Street markets – and finally turned the corner to make steady profits after moving to London and, happily, meeting the woman he’s now married to. Support the showSubscribe to A Trader's Life <<A Trader's Life on Twitter. Link up with me on Li.