515: Stocks Trading Prop Firm: Tips From The Founder - Trade The Pool

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Stocks Trading Prop Firm: Tips From The Founde

In episode 515 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, Etienne sits down with Michael Katz from TradeThePool to discuss how their platform is changing the game for stock traders. Michael shares insights on limited-risk trading, the advantages of prop firms over traditional brokers, and why their approach helps traders succeed without risking personal capital. They dive into scaling strategies, the psychology of trading, and why stocks offer unique opportunities compared to Forex or futures. If you’ve ever wondered how to trade with more confidence and less risk, this conversation is packed with practical takeaways.

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>Get funded to trade stocks (by Trade The Pool)

Topics Covered In This Episode

• 00:30 Who is Michael Katz and what is @tradethepool
• 01:30 Why stock trading prop firms are rare and TradeThePool’s edge
• 02:31 The difference between CFD and direct Stocks Trading
• 03:35 What funded traders do different to failing traders
• 05:24 Why "No Time Limit" evaluations benefit traders
• 06:59 Flex vs. Max accounts: Which one suits your trading style?
• 08:15 Transitioning from Forex to stocks: Education and opportunities
• 09:38 Why you should also trade stocks as a Forex Trader
• 11:01 Scaling funded accounts and managing multiple strategies
• 14:04 Risk management: How to avoid blowing evaluation accounts
• 16:46 What type of strategies get funded more often
• 17:35 Average time to pass evaluations and trader success stories
• 18:39 The future of TradeThePool and the prop trading industry
• 21:30 How should prop firms differentiate for success
• 22:57 Where to connect with Michael and try TradeThePool (Link Below)

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How to find Michael Katz

• Get funded to trade stocks (by Trade The Pool)
• Email Michael

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