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Every week, the Trading Takes team will discuss current market events, hot trade setups, timeless trading lessons, and all things trading.
Learn how top traders think, how they find and execute trades, and how they profit from the markets. Start developing confidence in your trading by surrounding yourself with top traders who share your passion for the stock market.
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Total 32 episodes
1
Essential Lessons from The World’s Best Traders
In this special episode, Chris Lanzilotti hosts an all-star panel of seasoned traders, including Nathan Michaud, Stan Ivanov, Gregg Sciabica, and Pradeep Bonde (Stockbee), during the Traders4ACause 2024 conference in Las Vegas. He explores the hero's journey as experienced by traders. From setting out on the path to trading to fighting adversity and employing resilience along the way, the panel gives advice for finding ways to succeed in trading.
56:1702/11/2024
How to Make Money Buying Small Cap Breakouts (Full Guide)
In this special episode, Roland Wolf joins Chris Lanzilotti to discuss his approach to profiting from the bull side of small cap stocks. He shares his unique perspective on why he chooses to trade them, how he uses a short-biased perspective for his price targets, how he utilizes press releases, and more.
01:17:0715/10/2024
He Made Over $10 Million With This Trading Strategy
In this episode of Trading Takes, Sam interviews Ariel (@RealSimpleAriel) a successful 8-figure trader who has made over $10 million in the stock market. Ariel shares his journey from day trading to swing trading and reveals the strategies that have led to his success.
01:58:5528/09/2024
How To Trade Like A Multi-Millionaire with Tim Grittani
In this special must-watch episode of Trading Takes, Chris Lanzilotti and Stan Ivanov sit down with legendary trader Tim Grittani to uncover the secrets behind his trading success. Tim shares his personal approach to training a trader from scratch, offering insights on how to develop consistency, create profitable systems, and master the art of risk management. From understanding market dynamics to designing winning strategies, this episode is packed with invaluable tips for traders at any level. Plus, Tim reviews real-time charts and discusses both long and short setups. Don’t miss this chance to learn from one of the best in the business!
01:08:2514/09/2024
How to Trade Like a Portfolio Manager | Connor Bates & Ted Zhang
In this episode, Connor Bates and Ted Zhang of Revere Asset Management join the Trading Takes team to discuss a range of trading topics from managing others' capital to position sizing for large portfolios, situational awareness and bear market trading, and much more.
53:3929/08/2024
Stock Trading Brothers Hit $1,000,000 Profits... on the Same Day
In this episode, Evan and Chris Schunk join Sam from the Trading Takes team to discuss a range of trading topics, from systems trading to trading style to reviewing key trades, what it was like for the brothers to cross seven figures in trading profits on the same day, and more.
57:5516/08/2024
Finding Edge in Options with Steve Place and Andrew Giovinazzi
In this episode, Steve Place & Andrew Giovinazzi join Chris Lanzilotti from the Trading Takes team to discuss a range of trading topics spanning how options market impacts the equity markets, index and stock selection, position sizing, situational awareness and risk management, and more.
58:1909/08/2024
Making Millions in a Hot Small Cap Cycle
In this episode, the Trading Takes team connects with Adnan, Moshe, and Thiz to discuss a range of trading topics related to the recent hot small cap summer of 2024. From range of moves to volume, numbers of runners to longevity and news catalysts and much more. If you are interested in small cap momentum stocks, then you don't want to miss this episode.
01:32:1625/07/2024
The Mentor to $100 Million Traders | Pradeep Bonde (Stockbee)
In this episode, Pradeep Bonde joins Chris and Judah from the Trading Takes team to discuss a range of trading topics across news-based catalysts, episodic pivots to procedural memory and much more. Pradeep Bonde, aka Stockbee, has mentored some of the best traders in the world. In this episode, we go deep into every component of Pradeep's strategy - from position sizing to trade setups to entry and exit strategies and more.
59:1503/07/2024
8 Common Trading Struggles + How to Deal With Them
In this episode, Sam from the Trading Takes team hosts a panel spanning trader and IU member Stan Ivanov, high performance psychologist Créde Sheehy-Kelly and trading coach Kim Ann Curtin (the Wall Street Coach) for a deep discussion about trading psychology and coaching on the topics including pressure, self-sabotage, and much more!
01:30:4928/06/2024
Network Your Way to Trading Success
In this episode, Sam is joined by Dawson Hanzlick, Tim (Taco Money) Le, and Anthony Nieto to discuss a range of trading topics including how to balance a busy personal life with trading, growing their trading networks, to trading perspectives that drive them mad and much more.
01:14:5421/06/2024
Lobo Tiggre | Traveling to 66 Countries for Stock Research
Lobo Tiggre joins Chris and Stan to discuss a range of trading topics from speculation to due diligence to sector manias, tales of conducting field research and more. Lobo Tiggre has traveled the world researching stocks. In this episode, he discusses his research process, how he identifies trade opportunities, and how to effectively take positions in speculative trades.
01:12:2313/06/2024
Alex Bustos | The Untold Story of B the Trader
In this episode, Alex Bustos joins the Trading Takes team to discuss a range of trading topics, from the allure of trading to overcoming failure to reach success to multiple income streams, trading communities, and more. We cover all that and more in this episode of Trading Takes.
01:03:3023/05/2024
Ed Barry | $25k to $100k: What's Next?
In this episode, Ed Barry joins the Trading Takes team to discuss a range of trading topics from recapping the 25K to 100K challenge to branching out into swing trading to prioritizing trading with family, blending styles, and more.
57:3816/05/2024
Scott Manzo | The Winning Formula for Long-Term Trading Success
In this episode, Scott Manzo joins the Trading Takes team to discuss a range of trading topics from his first memory of trading to getting specific with edge, his mean reversion style, trading volume, a lighthearted story about drinking with Sam, and more.
01:38:0909/05/2024
Kunal Desai | How to Make a Run in Trading
In this episode, Kunal Desai joins the Trading Takes team to discuss a range of trading topics from categorizing trades to market cycles to thoughts on 24/7 trading. Kunal Desai is a trader with decades of experience. He shares some of the practices that helped him achieve success in the markets for such a long time. We discuss how traders can focus on the right information, thrive in different market cycles, and set themselves up to make a run in trading.
01:05:3202/05/2024
Russell Valenti | 30 Years of Profitable Trading
In this episode, Russell Valenti joins the Trading Takes team to discuss a range of trading topics from trading the Dot-com bubble to the longest he's gone without trading, maintaining a positive attitude, having a spouse that trades and more.
01:08:2325/04/2024
14 Lessons From 14 Top Traders
In this episode, we look back at the past Trading Takes guests and discuss the key themes and lessons from each conversation. We've had conversations with some of the best traders in the world. Watch this episode to learn their best insights, advice, and strategies. We discuss everything from trade/life balance to specific trading strategies that top traders use to stay at the top of the game.
01:27:4819/04/2024
Ricky Analog | The Life of a Trader
In this episode, Ricky Analog joins the Trading Takes team to discuss a range of trading topics from switching time zones to setting expectations for new traders to risk management, discipline, and more. Learn what it's really like to day trade for a living. What is the journey like? How do you deal with the stress? How do you find balance? How do you continue to refine your craft? We cover all that and more in this episode of Trading Takes.
01:16:2011/04/2024
Emil Cuzman | How to Sustain a Long-Term Trading Career
In this episode, Emil Cuzman joins the Trading Takes team to discuss a range of trading topics from exercise and fitness to trade sizing and recent market events. We dive deep into the concepts, strategies, and behaviors that have allowed Emil to sustain such a long career. We discuss the importance of managing risk, the best hours of the day to trade, the importance of screen time, and much more.
01:00:1504/04/2024
Nick Kasnett | Former Sniper Turned Trader Shares Journey
In this episode, Nick Kasnett (Nkaz) joins the trading takes team to discuss all things trading. We discuss trading personalities and how everyone got where they are today. We go over our worst losses, career-defining trading lessons, strategies for risk management, and much more.
01:16:3229/03/2024
Gregg Sciabica | What Does it REALLY Take to Become an Elite Trader?
In this episode, Gregg Sciabica (@lx21) joins the Trading Takes team to discuss his trading career and what it takes to make it in trading. Gregg started trading in 1999 with the goal of finding a systematic approach to trading. He has since evolved his style to combine both systematic and discretionary elements. Gregg is one of the few traders who has made a multi-decade career out of trading and found massive success. In this episode, we discuss what it REALLY takes to become a successful trader. What sets successful traders apart? How can new traders find an edge? What does it take to scale a strategy to 7-8 figures and beyond? How has the market changed over the past 25 years? Get those answers and more in this episode!
01:25:2921/03/2024
Clover Trading | Million Dollar Trading Strategies
In this episode, members of Clover Trading (Kyle Williams, Mike 'Huddie' Hudson, Dom Mastromatteo) join the Trading Takes team for a group discussion about how they generated millions of dollars in trading profits. We dive deep into what it takes to generate millions in trading profits, including the strategies and setups that still work today. We also discuss the impact of money. How does it feel to finally hit that million dollar mark? How do traders celebrate big wins and react to big losses? Get those answers in more in this special episode of Trading Takes.
01:19:3214/03/2024
Anthony Pompliano | Entrepreneurship, Bitcoin ETF, and 2024 Predictions
Anthony Pompliano joins the Trading Takes team to discuss entrepreneurship, his process for learning new skills, the future of Bitcoin, and much more. Anthony Pompliano is an entrepreneur, investor, and host of The Pomp Podcast. In this episode, we discuss the life of an entrepreneur, the process of finding your passion, and how to become an "expert" at anything. We dive into changes in the crypto market over the past decade, the impact of the Bitcoin ETFs, and the future of Bitcoin.
53:1708/03/2024
Phil Goedeker | Long-Term Success in Trading and Investing
In this episode, Phil Goedeker joins the Trading Takes team to discuss how the market has changed over the years and how he has evolved his trading style accordingly. Phil started trading in college when he turned $5,000 into $1 million. He has since sustained a 20-year trading career. While Phil started out as a short-biased trader, he has recently changed his style to focus more on long trades, swing trading, and options trading. Learn how he has adapted to the markets over the years and how he approaches trading today.
01:17:1029/02/2024
Brian Lee | How to Build Effective Trading Systems
In this episode, Brian Lee joins the trading takes team to discuss the process of building effective trading systems. We dive deep into the components of an effective trading system, the role of risk management, and how traders can develop a personalized system that sets them up for success.
01:46:1223/02/2024
Brian Shannon | Technical Analysis and Chart Reviews
In this episode, Brian Shannon joins the Trading Takes team to discuss technical analysis, SMCI, and other recent market events and timeless trading concepts. We go over some chart recaps, discuss the best (and worst) technical indicators, and discuss what is working in the current market.
01:04:4115/02/2024
Sang Lucci | Millionaire Options Trader Talks Success and Failure
In this episode, Sang Lucci joins the Trading Takes team to discuss successes and failures in trading. In this episode, we answer the questions: Why do traders take big losses? How do traders recover from big losses? What other life factors impact trading performance? We then dive into options trading strategies, changes in the options markets, aha moments in trading, and more.
01:32:3309/02/2024
Jack Kellogg | "Retiring" After Making $12 Million from Trading
In this episode, Jack Kellogg joins the Trading Takes team to discuss the role of trading in a fulfilling life. Jack recently shifted his approach to trading after making over $12 million in trading profits. In this episode, we answer the questions: Is "hustle culture" good? Are sacrifices necessary to make it as a trader? When is it good to give 110% to trading, and when is it bad? We then dive into how traders can be smarter about how they make money through a better approach to trading and investing outside of the markets.
01:19:2802/02/2024
Cody Pavlak | Gut Feelings in Trading + Capitalizing on Trends
In this episode of Trading Takes, we are joined by Cody (@OddStockTrader) for an exciting conversation about trading. We discuss the role of "gut feelings" in trading. When is a trader's intuition valuable and when should it be avoided? We dive deep into market trends, discussing how traders can identify, research, and capitalize on the latest trends in the market.
01:49:5126/01/2024
Stan Ivanov | Is the Market Rigged!? + "Aha" Moments for Traders
In this episode, Stan Ivanov joins the Trading Takes team to discuss recent market events and timeless trading concepts. We discuss recent news stories, including the impact of Ozempic news on stocks, the history of the MJ sector, strong trends in the uranium markets, Spirit Airlines, and more. We then dive into some of the "aha" moments that stood out in our trading careers. We discuss simple rules that make a lot of sense and small lessons that have big impacts. The team then shares their takes on whether or not the market is rigged. What is a "rigged" market? Is the market actually rigged? And does it matter?
01:38:0019/01/2024
Nathan Michaud | Bitcoin ETF, Boeing News, NVDA Breakout & 2024 Predictions
Welcome to the first episode of the Trading Takes podcast. This week, we discuss the Bitcoin ETF, Boeing issues, Nvidia's Breakout, 2023 market trends, and predictions for 2024.
01:19:4812/01/2024