Diary Of A Trader Podcast

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating journey of Samir Varma, a theoretical physicist turned finance expert. Samir shares his unique perspective on money, risk, and decision-making, shaped by his background in particle physics. He discusses the challenges he faced growing up in India under a restrictive socialist regime and his desire to escape it by pursuing education in the United States...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Stephen Goldstein, a seasoned trader turned performance coach. Stephen shared his extensive journey in the trading world, starting from his early days in the mid-1980s when he began his career at a Japanese bank in London. He detailed his progression through various roles, including his time at Credit Suisse and Commerzbank, where he honed his s...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Bear, a seasoned trader who shared his fascinating journey into the world of trading. Bear started his career in real estate investing, where he experienced significant success but eventually grew tired of the challenges associated with it. This led him to explore trading, initially through a somewhat reckless leap into futures trading after wat...

In this episode, host Dan sits down with Tom, a former chemical engineer turned $600m futures trader, to discuss his unique journey into the world of finance. Tom shares insights from his early life, highlighting his analytical background and passion for math and science. He reflects on his hardworking upbringing, which included delivering newspapers and investing in mutual funds at a young age. A...

In this episode, host Dan welcomes Rick, an emerging voice in the trading world, who shares his unique journey from growing up in Bergen County, New Jersey, to studying finance at Fordham University. Rick discusses the fast-paced environment of his upbringing and how it shaped his direct and ambitious personality. He reflects on his early uncertainty about his career path, driven by a desire for f...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with David, a seasoned trader with over two decades of experience in the financial markets. We delved into his journey from his early days in college, where he first got intrigued by the world of day trading, to his professional career as a prop trader. David shared his initial misconceptions about the stockbroker role, thinking it would involve pick...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Eduardo, a seasoned trader with a fascinating journey. Eduardo shared his early life growing up in Caracas, Venezuela, and how his initial interest in the stock market was influenced by Wall Street and the adrenaline rush of trading. Despite starting in engineering, Eduardo's passion for finance led him to pursue an MBA and eventually dive into...

In this episode, Andrew Aziz shares his journey from being an engineer to becoming a full-time trader. He discusses how he initially started with day trading, driven by the desire to grow his small account faster. Andrew also highlights the mistakes he made as a beginner and how he eventually settled into active trading. Tune in to learn more about Andrew's experience and insights into the world o...

In this episode, the host interviews Jason, a trader, who shares his journey into trading and the ups and downs he experienced along the way. Jason talks about his initial fascination with the market and how he decided to dive in and start trading. He discusses the excitement of being in a bull market and making money, but also the reality of losing it all and realizing he wasn't a genius. Jason s...

The podcast features two traders, Chris and Peter, who discuss their backgrounds and approaches to trading. Chris got into trading as a summer job in 1980 and was hired for his non-traditional background and ability to adapt to changing market conditions. Peter, on the other hand, got into trading out of fascination with the dynamic nature of capital flows and as a way to challenge himself. Both C...

Welcome back, folks, to another captivating episode of The Diary Of A Trader Podcast. Today, we're in for a real treat as we sit down with the incredible Kunal Desai. We're about to embark on a journey through Kunal's fascinating life, starting from his early days in Michigan where his dad's trading passion sparked something magical within him, fueling his own love for the stock market. Get ready...

This podcast episode features an interview with successful trader Joseph Gasperoni aka JTrader, who shares their journey into the trading world. The trader talks about their motivation to get into trading, which stemmed from a desire to avoid the financial struggles experienced by their parents. They also share their experience of trading in the Italian market at a young age, with limited knowledg...

In this episode of "Diary of a Trader", the host introduces Ardi Aaziznia, a co-founder of Bear Bull Traders and Peak Capital Trading, and author of the bestselling book "Stock Market Explained". Ardi shares his journey from studying finance at the University of British Columbia to becoming a successful trader and entrepreneur. The episode explores his early career in wealth management and his exp...

In this episode of "Diary of a Trader", host introduces Scott aka SmashTheBid, who is a systematic trader and founder of SmashTheBid.com mentorship program. Scott shares his decade of trading experience with a focus on work-life balance and discipline. He discusses his $40,000 loss in a single day and the lessons he learned from it. Scott is also a supporter of Traders for Cause and inspires other...

Time Stamps [00:00:38] Early days of Stephen's career.  [00:03:53] Trading education and progression.  [00:08:22] Being on the trading floor. [00:10:49] Trading on the floor. [00:15:31] Correlation of all markets.  [00:18:38] History of Market Profile.  [00:23:03] Trading nuances and tendencies.  [00:24:49] Segmenting the market by volatility.  [00:28:30] Managing trades and psychology.  [00:31:47...