Mastering trading is not about mastering markets but mastering yourself. The AlphaMind Podcast focuses on the 'Trader Self'. We look at the person doing the trading, their interactions with the market, the impact the market has on them, and the skills, actions and activities needed to navigate their way through the complex and uncertain terrain of financial, commodity, energy and crypto markets.
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#144 Tracy Gapin, MD: Enhancing Trading Performance Through Physiological Insights
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1:08:54At the core of exceptional trading is the individual trader—you! While we diligently focus on the transactional elements of trading, such as market analysis and risk management, we often neglect the importance of optimizing ourselves to engage effectively with these aspects. In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked physiological dimension o…
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#143 Rick Bandazian Jr: Mindset of a Sniper Trader
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1:08:54In this episode of the AlphaMind Podcast, we sit down with Rick Bandazian, a seasoned event-driven trader who applies his own unique sniping style in the markets. With nearly 17 years of experience in eat-what-he-kills prop trading, Rick takes us on a journey through his trading philosophy, processes, and the mindset that has enabled his success. O…
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#142 Anna Fuhrmann: Turning Challenges into Stepping Stones for Trading Success
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1:09:53In this episode, titled "Turning Challenges into Stepping Stones for Trading Success," we are thrilled to have Performance and Executive Coach Anna Fuhrmann as our guest. Anna shares her unique insights on how traders can transform the challenges they face into opportunities for growth and resilience. She delves into practical strategies for master…
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#141 Mark Randall: Understanding Trading Intelligence: Exploring the Key Intelligences That Drive Success
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51:14In this episode of our podcast, we delve into the fascinating world of "Intelligence in Trading." Join us as we explore the various forms of intelligence that traders leverage to navigate the complexities of the financial markets. From analytical intelligence, which involves critical thinking and data analysis, to emotional intelligence and elevate…
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#140 Steven Goldstein: Developing Yourself as a Trader
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41:42Everyone wants to achieve as much as possible with minimal effort and pain, often seeking "cheat codes." However, some realize that maximizing rewards requires working smarter and acknowledging that risk-taking involves discomfort. These individuals embrace, manage, and learn from risks rather than looking for shortcuts, making them more likely to …
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#139 Jason Shapiro: Don't Look Outwards, Look Inwards
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1:02:36We welcome back the brilliant Jason Shapiro for the fourth time as a guest on the AlphaMind Podcast. Jason, a talented trader featured in Jack Schwager’s book ‘Unknown Market Wizards,’ where he is famously known as 'the contrarian,' always has powerful and deeply insightful views on the art and challenges of trading. In this episode, he generously …
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#138 Peter Burditt: Transforming Trader Mindsets Through The Power of Ruthless Compassion
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59:51Peter Burditt is a pioneer of Executive Coaching in the Hedge Fund and Investment industry, leveraging a successful career as a corporate strategist at a major investment bank and board-level experience, with over 30 years working as an Executive Coach with some of the world's most senior trading and investment professionals. As a coach he works wi…
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#137 Chris Vermeulen: A Technical Approach to Trading & Investing
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1:06:25Join us for an engaging episode as we delve into the world of investing with Chris Vermeulen, a seasoned financial expert with over 25 years of experience. Chris challenges conventional investing wisdom by advocating an innovative approach he calls Asset Revesting. This method empowers investors to achieve higher returns, lower drawdowns, and even …
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#136: Navigating the Markets with a Robust Process: Insights from Energy Trader Greg Newman
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56:00In this engaging episode, we are thrilled to welcome Greg Newman, co-owner of Onyx Capital Group - an innovative Energy Prop Trading Firm, and the world's leading liquidity provider in the oil derivatives markets. Greg’s journey into trading kicked off at Gazprom in London, where he laid the foundation for an impressive career in the energy sector.…
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#135 Evan Marks: Traders are Performance Athletes
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1:15:51In this episode, we sit down with performance coach and former hedge fund trader Evan Marks to discuss the fascinating concept of traders as performance athletes. Evan shares his unique insights about the parallels between trading and sports, emphasizing the importance of personal development for improved effectiveness and productivity in trading. …
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#134 Pradeep Bonde (StockBee): Deep Trader Wisdom
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1:00:42In this week's episode of the AlphaMind Podcast, we welcome Pradeep Bonde of StockBee, a highly regarded trader in the retail trading community. Pradeep entered the trading world later in his career after a successful tenure as the head of marketing for DHL and FedEx in India. His passion for trading was ignited when he spent time alongside a colle…
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#133: The Power of Performance Coaching for Traders with Kim Ann Curtin (AKA The Wall Street Coach)
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1:07:32Join us for an enlightening episode of the AlphaMind Podcast, where we delve into the transformative world of performance coaching for traders. Hosted by AlphaMind's own Randall and Steven Goldstein, this engaging discussion features Kim Ann Curtin, famously known as The Wall Street Coach. In this dynamic conversation, we explore how performance co…
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#132: Unveiling the Power of Systems Thinking in Trading: A Dive into Interconnectedness and Complexity
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44:01In this unique episode, the AlphaMind Podcast explores a new theme with a deep dive into Systems Thinking. Join hosts Mark Randall and Steven Goldstein as they embark on a dialogue discussing the relevance of systems thinking in trading and market navigation. Drawing from their experiences and insights from Peter Senge's influential work, "The Fift…
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#131: Journaling Secrets for Trader Success: Inside Edgewonk with Tradeciety
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52:54To be a great trader, you have to be a great learner as well as a continual learner. This includes learning about yourself, who you are, what you do, and how you do it. However, if we don't have feedback systems that allow us to see ourselves and our actions more objectively, we will always view ourselves through the lens of our biases and ego. Thi…
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#130 Simon Mundie: Champion Thinking: How to Find Success Without Losing Yourself
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1:15:33In this captivating episode, we welcome back Simon Mundie, a distinguished Sports Broadcaster for the BBC, acclaimed author of 'Champion Thinking: How to Find Success Without Losing Yourself,' and the esteemed host of the 'A New Way of Being’ Podcast, (formerly the The Life Lessons Podcast), where he engages with some of the world's most prominent …
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#129 Tom Hougaard: 'Knowing Where the Market Is Going Is Meaningless, If You Can't Act Upon It!'
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1:38:40Join us on the AlphaMind Podcast for an exclusive episode featuring Tom Hougaard, author of the best-selling trading book "Best Loser Wins." Following his highly acclaimed first AlphaMind podcast in 2022, which became our most downloaded episode with nearly 70,000 downloads, Tom returns for a second captivating discussion. In this episode, Tom delv…
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#128 Louise Bedford: Winning The Trading Game
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1:09:13Welcome to a special episode of the AlphaMind podcast! In this episode, we have a unique treat for you as we welcome Louise Bedford, the host of the Australian trading podcast "Talking Trading ". This episode features a simulated podcast exchange between Louise and us, where we delve into the world of trading, behavioural finance, and the psycholog…
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#127 Patrick Reid & Beat Nussbaumer: Unveiling the Journey of Trader Development
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1:17:14In this episode of the AlphaMind Podcast, we delve into the world of trader development with two distinguished guests, Beat Nussbaumer and Patrick Reid. Beat brings to the conversation nearly four decades of experience in FX and Prop Trading in macro markets at Goldman Sachs and Commerzbank. Today, he channels his expertise into training, mentoring…
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#126 Steve Miley: Technical Trading, Joining a Prop Firm, Achieving Prop Success
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57:28Steve Miley has a lifetime of experience in trading. He’s been a trader, an analyst and a mentor. He’s worked at some of the world’s leading trading firms, including investment banking giants Merrill Lynch and Credit Suisse, having originally worked on the LIFFE trading exchange in the times of open outcry floor trading. Steve is still active in al…
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#125 Rajan Dhall: Great Trading Lessons from a Humble Trader
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1:02:33Welcome to the AlphaMind Podcast! In this episode, we're thrilled to sit down with Rajan Dhall, a remarkable trader and the head of the UK-based proprietary trading firm, DND Capital. Rajan generously shares insights from his journey in the trading world, offering invaluable lessons learned along the way. Despite his significant success, Rajan's ap…
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#124 Mohammad Ali: The Macro and The Micro of Trading, and so much more.
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54:03In this episode we dive deep into the world of trading with Mohammad Ali, a seasoned trader with a rich background in financial markets. As the former Head of Global FX Trading at TD Securities, Mohammad brings a wealth of experience to the table. In this captivating episode, he shares invaluable insights and knowledge that will challenge and inspi…
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#123 Steven Goldstein: New Book - Mastering the Mental Game of Trading
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46:21AlphaMind Podcast co-host Mark Randall engages in a dynamic interview with fellow co-host Steven Goldstein about his new book, "Mastering the Mental Game of Trading." This groundbreaking book has been making waves in the trading world, and Mark is on a mission to uncover the essence of its revolutionary concepts. Mark peppers Steven with insightful…
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#122 Mark Randall: Setting your Trading Edge for 2024
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54:23AlphaMind Podcast co-host Mark Randall reflects on insights gained from our podcast guests that he considers vital for traders as they look forward to 2024. With an illustrious career spanning over four decades in the financial markets, Mark initiated his journey as one of the pioneering traders on the LIFFE London Futures Exchange. Over time, he t…
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#121 Jason Shapiro: The Ultimate Contrarian Trader is Back
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1:21:05In this compelling episode of the AlphaMind Podcast, we immerse ourselves in the captivating realm of 'contrarian trading' with the remarkable Jason Shapiro, renowned as 'the contrarian' in Jack Schwager's "Unknown Market Wizards." Shapiro's adeptness in mastering the art of contrarian trading challenges the very core of many mainstream trading ide…
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#120 Louisa Nicola: The Synergy of Fitness, Nutrition, Wellness, and Trading Mastery
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52:41It is all to easy to think the answer to success in trading solely hinges on top-tier analysis and the application of sophisticated trading approaches and systems. However, overlooking the essential factor of nurturing and optimising the person doing the analysis and applying their trading decisions within the volatile and uncertain context of mark…
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#119 JTrader: What It Takes to Succeed in Trading
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56:33Welcome to the AlphaMind podcast, where we delve deep into the world of trading with the seasoned trader and trading educator Joseph Gasperoni, more widely known as Jtrader. Join us as we journey to San Marino in the heart of Italy, where Joseph runs a highly acclaimed trader training academy. In this episode, we discuss and explore the secrets to …
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#118 Adam Birkett – Global Trading Lead Cargill OT: The Power of Non-Attachment
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45:51In this insightful episode, we sat down with Adam Birkett, the Global Trading Lead at Cargill Ocean Transportation division, which trades physical and derivative cargo, freight, and shipping products globally across all major markets, to delve into the profound concept of "The Power of Non-Attachment in Trading." Adam has spent nearly his entire ca…
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#117: Susquehanna's Todd Simkin: Great Traders Are Made, Not Born
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1:24:14Susquehanna International Group (SIG) is renowned as one of the world’s leading global proprietary trading firms, highly esteemed for its entrepreneurial ethos and meticulous analytical decision-making processes. Founded with a mindset rooted in entrepreneurship, SIG engages in trading various listed financial products and asset classes across the …
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#116 Jonny Matthews: Ex Hedge Fund Trader - Lessons From a Lifetime at Trading's Top-Table
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1:08:10In today's episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with Jonny Matthews, a true luminary in the finance industry boasting an impressive 28-year track record. Jonny's journey commenced during the legendary 'Liar's Poker' era at Salomon Brothers. Jonny later ascended to prominence as a Portfolio Manager, adeptly overseeing up to $500 million in …
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#115 Robert Van Eyden: Badass Trader - How to Trade Your Way To Riches
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1:06:18This week we talk with Robert Van Eyden, author of Badass Trader: How to Trade Your Way to Riches Robert is a true veteran of the markets with over three decades of invaluable experience in the dynamic world of markets, predominantly in his home country, South Africa. Robert's remarkable journey has seen him excel as an analyst, trader, investor, l…
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#114: Maria Iliffe-Wood: Creating an Empowering 'State of Mind' for Success and Happiness
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1:04:32Life, markets and trading, often tries to wear you down, challenging your confidence, and shattering your self-belief. This week's guest on the AlphaMind Podcast takes us on a unique journey, deviating from our usual guests. Once you hear what she has to say, you'll hopefully recognise its relevance not only to your trading but also to much broader…
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#113 What The Market Needs From You, So It Can Win, and How You Can Fight Back
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40:12In this captivating podcast episode, Co-host Steven Goldstein delves into the intriguing world of trading and markets, offering insightful thoughts and reflections. Drawing from his extensive experience spanning nearly four decades, Steven explores what the markets truly need from you as a trader in order for it to emerge victorious, at the expense…
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#112 Applying Analysis in Trading: Insights from Former JP Morgan Trader Clive Ponsonby
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1:08:01Clive Ponsonby graduated from Cambridge University as a Mathematician and then ventured into the dynamic and unpredictable world of Spot FX trading in the 1990s. This move was unconventional for someone with a highly academic background, transitioning to an environment dominated by fast-paced, streetwise, and quick-witted traders, many of whom hail…
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#111 Reminiscences of a Day Trader with David Hale
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1:14:15In the enticing world of trading, where money, glory, and glamour beckon, millions are drawn each year, hoping to strike it rich. Yet, only a fraction ever truly succeed, and even those who do often emerge battered, bruised, and occasionally traumatized. In this week's podcast, we have the privilege of speaking with someone who has traversed the un…
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#110 Radical Responsibility in Trading with Mandi Rafsanjani
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1:09:53In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of 'Radical Responsibility' with Mandi Rafsanjani, a performance coach who specializes in trading psychology. Mandi defines Radical Responsibility as an extreme form of accountability, where one takes full ownership of their actions and the outcomes, even in the face of external events beyond their con…
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#109 Ken Long: Fear & Greed in Trading
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1:37:13This week’s AlphaMind podcast episode on fear and greed in trading features a true expert on the subject - Dr. Ken Long. Though retired from the US Army after 25 years’ service where he attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, Ken is still actively teaching as an Associate Professor at US Army Command & General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Ka…
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#108 Cory Mitchell: Trading, The Intuitive Game
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1:20:11In this episode, we chat with Cory Mitchell, who has been a successful prop trader for some twenty years. Cory shares his reflections on the development of what it takes to deliver consistent and profitable trading results over a long period of time, and he offers some invaluable thoughts on trading and dealing with the challenges of making decisio…
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#107 A US Navy Seal Commander, A Mindfulness Expert, and Self-Compassion
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1:26:12The battle for success in trading, is not a battle fought in the market, on your trading screen, or in the dealing rooms of a major trading firm, it’s a battle which takes place in those few inches between your left ear, and the right one. In this episode we talk with Jon MacAskill, a former US Navy Seal commander, and Will Schneider, a well-known …
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#106 Simon Mundie: Developing Psychological Flexibility
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1:07:41The world of sports and high-performance offer so many great metaphors and analogies for trading, where the mind, and the noises in our head, can become the blocker to the potential people possess. In this episode we talk with Simon Mundie, a leading sports journalist, radio and tv broadcaster, author, and coach. Simon hosted a superb podcast featu…
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#105 Jacob Holm: The Evolution of a Trader
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1:03:56Jacob is a young trader from Denmark who is still going through the relative early stages of his trading career. As you will hear in this interview, Jacob has a wise head on young shoulders. Jacob discovered a passion for investing, then trading, in his mid-teens. He has since dived into trading with gusto learning the basics of trading, developing…
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#104 Jonathan Baird: Macro Fundamentals and Trading
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1:08:10We're delighted to welcome back a friend of the show Jonathan Baird, an award-winning money manager and publisher of the Global Investment Letter, who speaks and writes about macro themes in markets based on this his many decades of experience in this area. 2022 was the year when having a handle on the macro-economic narrative was to prove hugely a…
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#103 Mark & Steve: Working With Your Ego in Trading
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54:24Trading legend Marty Schwartz aka Pitbull said, "the most important change in my trading career occurred when I learned to divorce my ego from the trade." The ego gets a bad wrap in trading, and often seen as the enemy. But is this the right way to look at it? The ego is very much part of us, part of who we are, part of our nature, our soul. How ca…
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#102 Matt 'PAX' Kenah: A Futures Trader's Story - Part 2
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47:23In this 2nd part of this outstanding chat with former Chicago pit trader Matt ‘Pax’ Kenah. Matt takes us to a deeper exploration of his story. We discuss Matt's personal battles, hiss loss caused by the collapse of MF global, the struggles with his self which followed this, and the rebuilding of his career. We look at the steps Matt took, and the f…
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#101 Matt 'PAX' Kenah: A Futures Trader's Story - Part 1
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44:59Matt “Pax” Kenah: The Life of a Futures Trader – Part 1 Matt “Pax” Kenah is a passionate, straight shooting, former Chicago Floor Trader who still trades and now also mentor traders. In this fascinating interview ,he shares his story, his journey and experiences, his success and mistakes, his highs and lows. Matt opens up fully about the realities …
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#100 Jeff Boccaccio: From IT Consultant to Trader and System Builder
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1:34:08In this episode, we talk in-depth with Jeff Boccaccio about his journey from the non-trading world, to the world of trading his own money. Jeff was initially was an IT consultant. This a conversation which covers from a wide and varied range which will be hugely valuable and hopefully inspiring, to traders of all types. Jeff also shares valuable in…
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#99 Sven Fuhrmann: Energy/Power Trader and Hedge Fund Manager
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57:55Sven Fuhrman: Hedge Fund Manager and Energy Trader The dramatic context of the past couple of years, and the consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, have awoken many traders and investors to the significance and importance of the Power and Energy Markets. This corner of the international markets remains relatively obscure and poorly understoo…
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#98 Tom Basso: Market Wizard's Mr Serenity
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1:19:33Tom Basso: Market Wizards Mr Serenity Tom Basso first came to prominence when he was featured in Jack Schwager’s second Market Wizards book “New Market Wizards”. His chapter is called Mr Serenity. In the introduction to the interview with Tom, Jack, made a point of saying, that “although Tom’s results are significantly better than the industry aver…
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#97 Jason Shapiro: 'The Contrarian' Answers Listeners Questions
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1:18:39Jason Shapiro returns to the AlphaMind podcast a year after his first episode proved to be one of our most popular to date. Jason featured in Jack Schwager’s brilliant ‘Unknown Market Wizard’ where he was known as ‘The Contrarian’, which tells all you need to know about his approach and style. In this episode, Jason answers a series of questions su…
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Tom Hougaard is a ‘high-stakes’ day trader, and author of a superb new book ‘Best Loser Wins: Why Normal Thinking Never Wins the Trading Game’, which focuses on the mental battle needed to succeed in trading and the challenge of getting your mind right. Tom is someone who has faced his own battles to become a successful trader, and like many he has…
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#95 Robert Carver: Trading, Trading Wisdom, and Trading Systems
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46:52Listening to Robert Carver will make you a wiser trader. Period. Robert Carver is a treasure trove of trading wisdom, knowledge, know-how and first-hand experience. He has a strong background in economics, has worked as a trader at a leading investment bank and at a $30 billion hedge fund where he ran a major chunk of their trading capital for seve…
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