Talking with Traders

With an explosion of interest in options over the past few years, it was a pleasure to talk to somebody who’s passion shines through in the world of options trading. Sean McLaughlin shares his lessons learned in a career spanning 26 years of options trading. This interview is honest, genuine and contains some pearls of wisdom that any aspiring options trader should hear. Facebook · IG

Jordan F (as he’s better known) is one of an army of young traders who has taken advantage of the democratisation of trading to make a sustainable living for himself. He’s 23 years old, and makes use of options and futures to leverage the movements in stocks. He had a difficult start to his trading career and admits that impatience to succeed was a root cause of his many blown accounts at the start of his career. Now seven years in, he’s more patient and has identified what works for him. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG is an authorised FSP and an over-the-counter derivative provider. Facebook · IG

Patrick Munnelly began his career in executive recruitment. After cashing in his chips in that business, he took up trading for a living. In this podcast he shares his story of a devastating loss in his early trading career, and how he managed to turn his fortunes around with the help of a mentor and therapy. He now views trading as a business and trades from the idyllic Spanish island of Mallorca. He’s a Tickmill partner and shares his trades publically on a Tickmill group. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider. Facebook · IG

Anthony Crudele is a former S&P500 pit trader. He has 25 years of experience in the market, but that experience has come at a price. In his early 30’s Anthony had a heart attack at his trading desk. This lead to a change of trading approach to seek a way of trading that is somewhat less stressful. This conversation is raw and authentic from somebody who wears the scars that the market dishes out. His advice to young traders: “You have time”. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider. Facebook · IG

Anthony Clark has featured as a guest on each of the 4 years that this podcast has been running. We return to get his insights annually as he is the “tallest tree” or perhaps the “only tree” as an analyst in the small and mid-cap space in South Africa. His excellent views are occasionally the subject of criticism by social media keyboard warriors, but Anthony has broad shoulders. In this podcast, we re-visit prior favourites Grindrod, Curro, Stadio and Invicta. We also discuss Renergen that has been brutal for many who bought the stock into the hype in 2021 and 2022. Anthony sees SA mid-cap shares as desperately cheap, but also remains cautious ahead of the 29 May election in South Africa. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider. Facebook · IG

We don’t often cover the world of forex on this podcast, but this week we have Ian Coleman who has been trading forex since he was 18 years old (he’s 54 now). He has many years of forex trading experience that he shares with listeners on this interview. For those who consume these podcasts via YouTube, you’ll be able to see Ian illustrate a typical trade setup on screen. Learn some of his setups with interesting names such as a BAT, CRAB and a Gartley. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider. Facebook · IG

Charlie Burton, a seasoned trading coach and founder of CharlieBurtonTrading.com, shares his journey from corporate life to trading full-time. He emphasizes the importance of accountability by vocalizing trade intentions, which enhances discipline and mental clarity. The conversation also delves into the psychological barriers traders face, highlighting that success often relies more on mindset than on technical skills. Community support and effective risk management strategies are discussed as essential elements for overcoming challenges in the trading world.

Bruce Main is our go-to guy when it comes to future investment themes. He first alerted listeners to the themes of genomic editing, AI and fintech in 2020. Some of the shares in those industries have been smashed during the high interest rate period of the past two years. However, there are massive bases forming in many of those shares and they are looking poised for a break to the upside. Bruce takes us through the investment case for these futuristic investment themes. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider. Facebook · IG

Brian Feroldi is a master at demystifying finance. He is able to take complex concepts and simplify them into a way that makes sense to non-financial professionals. In this podcast, Brian discussed the framework and check list that he goes through when evaluating businesses. This was a punchy discussion with a lot of really valuable wisdom offered by Brian. Newsletter: https://longtermmindset.co/newsletter/ Website - https://longtermmindset.co/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/BrianFeroldi Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/brianferoldi/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianferoldi/ Threads- https://www.threads.net/@brianferoldi Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/brianferoldiyt CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider. Website · · · · YouTube · · · Facebook · IG

Richard Thomason is not like most of the typical guests on this podcast. He’s not a professional in the financial industry. He has a day job at a business in Cape Town, and is likely relatable to many of the listeners to this podcast. But what makes him unique is the level of success he has had managing how own trading capital through an adherence to a disciplined process. This is Richard’s third appearance on Talking with Traders. After more than two years since our last interview, it was good to catch up with him again. Facebook · IG