10 Trading Lessons from Elite Prop Trader Shark

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Shark sat down for an in-depth interview with Chat with Traders.  Shark is one of the best traders in our trading space, let alone our prop trading firm.  This is the first one-on-one interview he has ever given for the trading community.  It has been so much fun watching him grow as a trader.  We are so grateful to have … Read More

Weekend learnings lessons from our trading desk

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The weekend is an opportunity to improve as a trader, so let’s get to that with some ideas for you, The quote stuck in my head, repeated often on the desk to our traders, and that can help you is: “Effective best practices turned into habit will drive your trading progress in 2019!”- Mike Bellafiore, SMB Capital Here is a … Read More

SMB Capital in Australia: Connecting with Traders Down Under

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I will be in Sydney, Australia 1/20-1/27 visiting trading firms, traders, attending the Australian Open (pumped!), presenting at an event with Chat With Traders, and visiting with friends. Chat With Traders has put together an *awesome* event for traders (see below), where I am a special guest, along with Australian equities traders Austin Mitchum and Bryce Edwards. You can buy … Read More

An idea to improve your trading network and trading

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I work with a strong trader, outside of SMB, who needed some help with one area of trading.  I recognized the area where this trader could improve and pointed it out.  What happened next can help all of our trading. While I certainly could have gone into how this strong trader could improve in this one area, I thought of … Read More

How do I get hired as a trader?

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Hi Mike! Firstly – a big thanks for all you do to give back to the trading community. Your books, videos, and podcast appearances have been a great inspiration and also awesome learning opportunities. A bit of background, I have been trading full time for the past 3 years, at a prop firm and hedge fund (edited). In March, this … Read More