Trader wants to improve his trading consistency. (Please assume Trader has some edge in markets.) Trader might double down on their efforts to perform better during market hours. If I just focus better. If I just take only A+ trades. If I just wait for my trades more patiently. If I just use this indicator. If I just size … Read More
Journey of a Successful Retail Trader: Crossing 100k in Trading Profits
Last month on Twitter, I spotted this tweet and impressive equity curve from a developing retail trader: As the managing partner of a proprietary trading firm in NYC, I study traders succeeding. This retail trader is succeeding! I reached out and asked him a few questions (in bold), hoping to learn from his success. Below are his answers. Who are … Read More
Trading Class This Thursday
[EPISODE 37] “The Trade Review: How Pro Traders Keep a Trading Journal”
How do I start as a trader?
Recently I visited Pace University investment club to talk about the life of a proprietary trader. We make an effort to reach out to college trading clubs and college investment clubs and meet their members. Some of our best traders have come from these clubs. Also, college students rarely get to interact with a professional trader so sharing our experience … Read More
8 lessons from the prop desk (The 2017 TradersExpo NYC)
At the 2017 TradersExpo in NYC, I shared 8 lessons from our prop desk. As a partner at a prop trading firm in NYC, I have the privilege of watching many traders grow from new to consistently profitable trader to high performing trader to even better. I see how they succeed and why. I share their obstacles and together we … Read More
5 inspirations from Dr. Steenbarger’s Master Class
Yesterday I posted 21 key takeaways from Dr. Steenbarger’s recent Master Class at the TradersExpo. During the introduction of the Master Class Dr. Steenbarger challenged us to write down our goal for our time with him. I wrote, “To be inspired with ideas to teach and train our guys better!” He promised not to stop teaching until each of … Read More
Unveiling Trading Wisdom: 21 Key Takeaways from Dr. Steenbarger’s Master Class
This Sunday I had the privilege of taking Dr. Steenbarger’s Master Class, trading coach and author, at The TradersExpo NYC. It was four hours jam-packed with learning. The Master Class was truly exceptional! Many have reached out to my inbox and asked for me to share my notes with you. I will do so here. To become a distinct trader you must … Read More
Master Class taught by Dr. Steenbarger
I am really excited to be taking the Master Class taught by Dr. Brett Steenbarger, trading coach, this Sunday at The TradersExpo NYC. Our culture at SMB is simple: improve every day. That starts with me and continues through all, including the newest of newbs. I was privileged to see an outline of the Master Class and provide feedback, which … Read More