Trading Takes

In this episode, Evan and Chris Schunk join Sam from the Trading Takes team to discuss a range of trading topics, from systems trading to trading style to reviewing key trades, what it was like for the brothers to cross seven figures in trading profits on the same day, and more.

In this episode, Steve Place & Andrew Giovinazzi join Chris Lanzilotti from the Trading Takes team to discuss a range of trading topics spanning how options market impacts the equity markets, index and stock selection, position sizing, situational awareness and risk management, and more.

In this episode, the Trading Takes team connects with Adnan, Moshe, and Thiz to discuss a range of trading topics related to the recent hot small cap summer of 2024. From range of moves to volume, numbers of runners to longevity and news catalysts and much more. If you are interested in small cap momentum stocks, then you don't want to miss this episode.

In this episode, Pradeep Bonde joins Chris and Judah from the Trading Takes team to discuss a range of trading topics across news-based catalysts, episodic pivots to procedural memory and much more. Pradeep Bonde, aka Stockbee, has mentored some of the best traders in the world. In this episode, we go deep into every component of Pradeep's strategy - from position sizing to trade setups to entry a...

In this episode, Sam from the Trading Takes team hosts a panel spanning trader and IU member Stan Ivanov, high performance psychologist Créde Sheehy-Kelly and trading coach Kim Ann Curtin (the Wall Street Coach) for a deep discussion about trading psychology and coaching on the topics including pressure, self-sabotage, and much more!

In this episode, Sam is joined by Dawson Hanzlick, Tim (Taco Money) Le, and Anthony Nieto to discuss a range of trading topics including how to balance a busy personal life with trading, growing their trading networks, to trading perspectives that drive them mad and much more.

Lobo Tiggre joins Chris and Stan to discuss a range of trading topics from speculation to due diligence to sector manias, tales of conducting field research and more. Lobo Tiggre has traveled the world researching stocks. In this episode, he discusses his research process, how he identifies trade opportunities, and how to effectively take positions in speculative trades.

In this episode, Alex Bustos joins the Trading Takes team to discuss a range of trading topics, from the allure of trading to overcoming failure to reach success to multiple income streams, trading communities, and more. We cover all that and more in this episode of Trading Takes.

In this episode, Ed Barry joins the Trading Takes team to discuss a range of trading topics from recapping the 25K to 100K challenge to branching out into swing trading to prioritizing trading with family, blending styles, and more.

In this episode, Scott Manzo joins the Trading Takes team to discuss a range of trading topics from his first memory of trading to getting specific with edge, his mean reversion style, trading volume, a lighthearted story about drinking with Sam, and more.

In this episode, Kunal Desai joins the Trading Takes team to discuss a range of trading topics from categorizing trades to market cycles to thoughts on 24/7 trading. Kunal Desai is a trader with decades of experience. He shares some of the practices that helped him achieve success in the markets for such a long time. We discuss how traders can focus on the right information, thrive in different ma...

In this episode, Russell Valenti joins the Trading Takes team to discuss a range of trading topics from trading the Dot-com bubble to the longest he's gone without trading, maintaining a positive attitude, having a spouse that trades and more.

In this episode, we look back at the past Trading Takes guests and discuss the key themes and lessons from each conversation. We've had conversations with some of the best traders in the world. Watch this episode to learn their best insights, advice, and strategies. We discuss everything from trade/life balance to specific trading strategies that top traders use to stay at the top of the game.

In this episode, Ricky Analog joins the Trading Takes team to discuss a range of trading topics from switching time zones to setting expectations for new traders to risk management, discipline, and more. Learn what it's really like to day trade for a living. What is the journey like? How do you deal with the stress? How do you find balance? How do you continue to refine your craft? We cover all th...

In this episode, Emil Cuzman joins the Trading Takes team to discuss a range of trading topics from exercise and fitness to trade sizing and recent market events. We dive deep into the concepts, strategies, and behaviors that have allowed Emil to sustain such a long career. We discuss the importance of managing risk, the best hours of the day to trade, the importance of screen time, and much more.

In this episode, Nick Kasnett (Nkaz) joins the trading takes team to discuss all things trading. We discuss trading personalities and how everyone got where they are today. We go over our worst losses, career-defining trading lessons, strategies for risk management, and much more.

In this episode, Gregg Sciabica (@lx21) joins the Trading Takes team to discuss his trading career and what it takes to make it in trading. Gregg started trading in 1999 with the goal of finding a systematic approach to trading. He has since evolved his style to combine both systematic and discretionary elements. Gregg is one of the few traders who has made a multi-decade career out of trading and...

In this episode, members of Clover Trading (Kyle Williams, Mike 'Huddie' Hudson, Dom Mastromatteo) join the Trading Takes team for a group discussion about how they generated millions of dollars in trading profits. We dive deep into what it takes to generate millions in trading profits, including the strategies and setups that still work today. We also discuss the impact of money. How does it feel...

Anthony Pompliano joins the Trading Takes team to discuss entrepreneurship, his process for learning new skills, the future of Bitcoin, and much more. Anthony Pompliano is an entrepreneur, investor, and host of The Pomp Podcast. In this episode, we discuss the life of an entrepreneur, the process of finding your passion, and how to become an "expert" at anything.  We dive into changes in the crypt...

In this episode, Phil Goedeker joins the Trading Takes team to discuss how the market has changed over the years and how he has evolved his trading style accordingly. Phil started trading in college when he turned $5,000 into $1 million. He has since sustained a 20-year trading career. While Phil started out as a short-biased trader, he has recently changed his style to focus more on long trades,...

In this episode, Brian Lee joins the trading takes team to discuss the process of building effective trading systems. We dive deep into the components of an effective trading system, the role of risk management, and how traders can develop a personalized system that sets them up for success.

In this episode, Brian Shannon joins the Trading Takes team to discuss technical analysis, SMCI, and other recent market events and timeless trading concepts.  We go over some chart recaps, discuss the best (and worst) technical indicators, and discuss what is working in the current market.

In this episode, Sang Lucci joins the Trading Takes team to discuss successes and failures in trading. In this episode, we answer the questions: Why do traders take big losses? How do traders recover from big losses? What other life factors impact trading performance? We then dive into options trading strategies, changes in the options markets, aha moments in trading, and more.

In this episode, Jack Kellogg joins the Trading Takes team to discuss the role of trading in a fulfilling life. Jack recently shifted his approach to trading after making over $12 million in trading profits. In this episode, we answer the questions: Is "hustle culture" good? Are sacrifices necessary to make it as a trader? When is it good to give 110% to trading, and when is it bad? We then dive i...

In this episode of Trading Takes, we are joined by Cody (@OddStockTrader) for an exciting conversation about trading. We discuss the role of "gut feelings" in trading. When is a trader's intuition valuable and when should it be avoided? We dive deep into market trends, discussing how traders can identify, research, and capitalize on the latest trends in the market.