Chat With Traders

Patrick Petersson, a retired professional trader with two decades of experience, shares his journey from solo trading to mentoring aspiring traders. He discusses the psychological challenges traders face today and the critical role of community support. Patrick addresses the divide between traders using personal capital versus those in prop firms and emphasizes the need for clearer trading education. He also highlights innovative investment strategies and advocates for patience and discipline, aiming to empower traders to achieve financial independence.

Michael Martin, a professional futures trader with over 30 years of experience, shares his insights on the crucial role of emotional intelligence and risk management in trading. He discusses his rise from a blue-collar background to Wall Street, emphasizing the importance of psychological resilience in navigating the trading landscape. Topics include strategic trading with progressive exposure, the impact of younger traders, and the necessity of structured regulations in cryptocurrency. Michael also relates trading lessons to broader life principles, advocating for self-awareness and perseverance.

Christian Mayer, with an institutional trading background, transitioned from equities to forex, focusing on fixed sized mean-reversion strategies with fundamental correlations where structural edge is statistically likely. His initial losses led him to a research and systematic-driven approach, and back testing. He trades with fixed position sizes, wide stop losses, and avoids compounding to minimize exposure to fat-tail risks and black swan events. Emotionally disciplined yet honest about the psychological strain of prolonged drawdowns, Christian blends rigorous quantitative methods with thoughtful strategy design. With a successful track record, including a second-place finish in one of the World Cup Trading Championships in the Forex category, he also created GlobalFXanalytics.com to respond to the demands of traders wanting to understand more about his forex strategy and view his strategy’s performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cody Yeh, a Canadian entrepreneur and investor, shares his journey from engineering to full-time trading success. He discusses the ins and outs of options trading and emphasizes risk management and diversification as key to financial stability. With insights into market volatility, Cody debunks misconceptions about passive income in trading and highlights the value of community over solitary trading. His experience during the meme stock craze serves as a reminder to prioritize long-term strategies amid market noise.

Few people understand the minds of traders like Dr. Brett Steenbarger. As a psychologist who trades actively himself, he brings a rare combination of clinical expertise and practical experience to the world of financial markets.You might know him from his dynamic presentations at SMB Capital, where he breaks down the psychology of trading with remarkable clarity. His willingness to evolve his views over the years through his extensive work with professional traders and hedge fund portfolio managers, has shaped his own trading approach too. His upcoming book, "Positive Trading Psychology," promises to share fresh perspectives drawn from these years of experience. Set for release this year, it adds to his already impressive collection of articles and books that have helped countless traders understand the psychological dimensions of market success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Ruffley, a professional retail trader and author of "The Pro Retail Trader", shares his exhilarating journey from a high-octane trading floor to retail success. He discusses the importance of mastering market dynamics, including trading spikes and pullbacks. Steve emphasizes that risk isn't a dirty word and talks about the psychological challenges in trading, including confidence and decision-making. He also highlights the significance of timing and emotional management while navigating the unpredictable landscape of financial markets.

Ross Haber, co-founder of TraderLion and former portfolio manager at William O'Neil & Company, shares his growth-focused trading philosophy. He emphasizes combining technical and fundamental analysis, particularly the impact of market leaders. Ross discusses the evolution of the CanSlim strategy and the crucial role of earnings. He highlights risk management techniques and the importance of adapting strategies to market cycles. Listeners will gain insights into innovative trading methods and the significance of mastering market timing.

Rick Bandazian Jr. is a seasoned trader with over 15 years of expertise in event-driven and merger-arbitrage strategies. He shares insights on his journey from banking analyst to independent trader, highlighting the critical role of patience and discipline in trading. Rick delves into mastering merger-arbitrage, emphasizing meticulous research and understanding market catalysts. He also discusses balancing trading strategies with risk management while illustrating how his volunteer firefighting work enriches his sense of community.

Laurens Bensdorp, author of bestselling trading books, shares his journey from a struggling discretionary trader to a systematic pro. He reveals how he developed over 55 automated trading systems that optimize returns and minimize losses. The discussion highlights the evolution from mean reversion to trend-following strategies and emphasizes the critical role of risk management. Bensdorp also touches on the psychological challenges traders face and hints at future projects, including his upcoming book on IRA accounts.

Sam Miesse, a quant trader who remarkably grew his account from $10K to $3.8M in three years, discusses the intriguing intersection of technology and trading. He shares how a background in predictive analytics inspired his foray into small-cap stocks and how he developed a rigorous trading model after extensive data collection. Miesse explores the psychological challenges of trading, particularly managing emotions during significant losses, and reflects on the meme stock phenomenon's impact on the market.