Trade a Live

What if your biggest edge in trading isn’t a strategy… but your state of mind?

In this episode, we explore the powerful story of Carmine Rosato, a trader who found success not by mastering the market, but by mastering himself. After suffering heavy losses early in his career due to emotional decisions and overtrading, Rosato came to a life-changing realization: the market wasn’t the enemy—his mindset was.

We dive deep into Rosato’s j...

Copy trading sounds like the ultimate hack for beginners: find a pro, copy their trades, and watch your account grow. But is it really that simple? Or are we outsourcing more than just our trades—like our judgment, our discipline, and our long-term potential?

In this episode, we break down the double-edged sword of copy trading and social media-driven strategies. First, we explore why so many traders are drawn to these tools—from th...

Jim Simons: 

Jim Simons is a legendary mathematician and the founder of Renaissance Technologies, the hedge fund that revolutionized investing with a purely quantitative, data-driven approach. A former Cold War codebreaker and university professor, Simons applied his expertise in pattern recognition to financial markets, believing they contained hidden, predictable signals.

His strategy was to trade entirely with mathematical models,...

The Argument for "Quality": The Patient Sniper Approach

The core idea behind a quality-focused approach is discipline and precision. Proponents argue that a trader's mental and financial capital are finite resources that shouldn't be wasted on suboptimal setups.

1. Focus on A+ Setups: A "quality" trade isn't just a "good" trade; it's an A+ setup that aligns perfectly with every criterion in your trading plan. By being highly selecti...

Joe Lewis: The Silent Empire Builder

Introduction : Joe Lewis is a British billionaire businessman and investor, renowned as the founder of the Tavistock Group, a private investment organization with a vast and diverse global portfolio. Unlike many high-profile investors, Lewis is known for his extreme privacy and a long-term, strategic approach to building his financial empire.

Background and Rise to Prominence : Born in the East En...

In this episode of the IUX podcast, we confront one of the most destructive forces in a trader's journey: the revenge trade. Every trader knows the sting of a significant loss—the anger, the frustration, and the powerful impulse that screams, "I have to win it back! Now!" In this special deep-dive, we go beyond the simple "don't do it" to ask a more provocative question: Is this powerful urge to 'get even' with the market ever just...

Steven Cohen: The Hedge Fund King

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Steven Cohen is a legendary American hedge fund manager, investor, and the founder of Point72 Asset Management. Often referred to as "the hedge fund king," he is renowned for his exceptional and consistent investment returns, his resilience in the face of adversity, and for building one of the industry's most sophisticated and data-driven trading platforms.

Background and Rise to Promine...

EP.17 - Why We Make Our Worst Trades After a Loss

It’s a scenario every trader knows and fears: one loss triggers a downward spiral of terrible decisions. But why does this happen? Why do we abandon our well-crafted plans the moment we take a hit? The answer lies deep within our own psychology and brain chemistry.

In this episode, we dissect the anatomy of a losing streak. First, we expose the psychological traps that ensnare us, inc...

Michael Burry: The Man Behind "The Big Short"

Introduction Michael Burry is a physician-turned-investor and hedge fund manager who became world-famous for being one of the first individuals to foresee and profit from the 2008 U.S. housing market collapse. His story of conviction against overwhelming consensus was immortalized in the book and Academy Award-winning film, The Big Short.

Background: From Medicine to Markets Burry's path ...

EP.15 - The Fear of Missing Out vs. The Fear of Losing Money

In the mind of every trader, a constant battle rages on. On one shoulder, a voice screams, "Get in now or you'll miss the move of the year!" On the other, a whisper cautions, "Don't risk it, what if you lose?" This is the core conflict between FOMO and the Fear of Loss—and it's the root cause of almost every impulsive trading mistake.

In this episode, we put these two power...

Takashi Kotegawa (BNF): The Day Trading Legend

Introduction Takashi Kotegawa, widely known by his online handle "BNF," is a legendary Japanese day trader. He achieved global fame for turning his life savings of approximately $13,000 (¥1.6 million) into a fortune reported to be well over $100 million in about eight years through disciplined day trading.

Background Kotegawa began as an ordinary young man in Japan with no financial back...

EP.13: How to Know When to Walk Away for the Day

The difference between an amateur and a pro isn't just knowing when to enter a trade—it's having the discipline to know when to walk away. This single skill can protect your capital and your career more than any other.

In this episode, we reveal three clear, actionable signals that tell you it’s time to shut down your platform for the day.

You will learn:

• The Financial Rule: Why hitt...

Trader’s Journey: Jesse Livermore | The Great Bear of Wall Street

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In this episode of Trader’s Journey, we explore the life of Jesse Livermore, a pioneering American stock trader and a true legend of Wall Street. Known as "The Great Bear of Wall Street," he is most famous for his legendary achievement of anticipating the Wall Street Crash of 1929 and making a fortune while the world collapsed. But his story is also a powe...

The Trader's Lab: Trusting Your Gut vs. The Trading PlanDescription:

What's more important for a trader: a rock-solid, logical trading plan or a powerful, experience-honed trading intuition? In this episode of Trader’s Journey, we dive into the core dilemma every trader faces in the battle between logic and feeling. This isn't about choosing a winner, but about understanding how to make these two powerful forces work together.

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Trader’s Journey: Linda Raschke | Mastering Consistency & The Craft of Trading

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In this episode of Trader’s Journey, we explore the career of Linda Raschke, a veteran professional trader renowned for her mastery of technical analysis and remarkable longevity in the markets. Her story begins not in a quiet office, but in the loud, male-dominated "open outcry" pits of the 1980s, where she thrived through skill and resil...

The Trader's Lab: Can We Train Ourselves to Wait for the Perfect Setup?

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Every trader is told to "be patient and wait for the perfect setup." But what if waiting for perfection leads to missing great opportunities? In this episode of Trader’s Journey, we tackle the ultimate psychological balancing act: the power of strict discipline versus the danger of "analysis paralysis."

We explore the psychology behind impatience, th...

Trader’s Journey: Pierre Andurand | The Oil Trader Who Mastered the Comeback

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In this episode of Trader’s Journey, we explore the remarkable story of Pierre Andurand, a world-renowned oil and energy trader celebrated for his incredible resilience and ability to stage spectacular comebacks. His career is defined by navigating massive losses and near-defeat to eventually run one of the world's most successful energy-focused...

The Trader's Lab:What Your First Losing Trade Teaches You

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Every trader remembers their first real losing trade. It's a painful but necessary rite of passage. In this episode of Trader’s Journey, we explore why this moment is one of the most powerful learning experiences you'll ever have. This isn't about failure; it's about the essential "tuition fee" you pay to the market for a priceless education in humility, risk, and...

Trader’s Journey: Paul Tudor Jones | The Man Who Predicted Black Monday

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In this episode of Trader’s Journey, we explore the story of Paul Tudor Jones, the legendary trader and hedge fund manager most famous for correctly predicting the "Black Monday" market crash of 1987 and earning over $100 million from it. This isn't just a story about a single incredible trade; it's a deep dive into a philosophy of discipline, adapta...