The AlphaMind Podcast
The AlphaMind Podcast explores the psychological and behavioral aspects of trading, focusing on the 'Trader Self'. It examines how traders interact with markets, the impact of markets on them, and the skills needed to navigate financial, commodity, energy, and crypto markets. The podcast aims to help traders master themselves rather than just the markets.
Episodes
#159: Market Wizard Lance Breitstein: Not Impossible, Just Improbable
This week Steve Goldstein and Mark Randall are joined by Lance Breitstein, one of the traders featured in Jack Schwager’s Market Wizards: The Next Generation.Lance first read the Market Wizards series as a student, and years later he became one of the traders in it. Before that, though, he spent two years at Trillium Trading losing money, including a whole month when he lost every single day, and
#158: The System That Fits: Thor Young on Behaviour, Drawdowns, and Life Off the Screen
In this episode of the AlphaMind podcast, we sit down with Thor Young, who took the long way round into trading, starting out in IT before making the leap. Thor's refreshingly honest about the early days, blowing up more than one account before he finally scrapped his original strategy and built a systematic approach that actually suited who he is, not who he thought he should be. He talks ab
#157: The Market Doesn't Care About Your Story — What The Body Keeps the Score Teaches Traders About Risk
What Trading Can Learn From The Body Keeps the Scorewith Steven Goldstein and Mark RandallA trader knows the right move — and physically can’t make it. This episode is about why, and what trauma research reveals about performing under financial risk.Bessel van der Kolk’s The Body Keeps the Score has become required reading in trading circles — not because trading is trauma, but because the same ne
#156: You Can Make a Fortune Trading - Don't Let Anyone Tell You Otherwise - With Matt “Pax” Kenah
In 2000, a young Japanese trader named Takashi Kotegawa (better known as BNF) began trading small-cap stocks from his bedroom with just $13,500. Eight years later, he had turned that modest stake into a staggering $153 million.This legendary feat serves as the anchor for a recent viral X post by veteran trader Ryan Scott (aka The Flow Horse). Ryan’s post (linked below) argues a provocative truth:
#155: Performance Coaching: The Mental Shift That Powers Trading Excellence — with Andrew Menaker
“When a trader stops trying to fix themself, and starts understanding themself, that's when trading can really transform. “ – Andrew Menaker – The AlphaMind Podcast In this episode, we explore how performance coaching transforms traders’ mindsets, sharpens decision-making under pressure, and builds routines that sustain a long-term edge.Hosts Steven Goldstein and Mark Randall sit down with pe
#154: Market Mayhem: How Elite Traders Profit from Chaos (While Everyone Else Panics)
In this episode of the AlphaMind Podcast, hosts Steven Goldstein and Mark Randall delve into the behavioural aspects of trading and explore how emotions such as panic and fear can hinder performance for traders at any level—whether novice or seasoned. Join us as we share insights from our own experiences and those of market participants we've worked with. We discuss common pitfalls that arise
#153: Josh Schuler: A Conversation on Trading Processes, Practices, and Market Profile
Welcome to the latest episode of the AlphaMind Podcast, featuring Josh Schuler, a trader, educator, and former broker in the futures market. Since starting his trading journey in 2009, Josh has gained extensive experience and knowledge, helping others make informed trading decisions and improve their returns through market profile techniques. Recommended by fellow retail traders for his inspiratio
#152: The Power of the Reset: Transforming Trading Mindset and Performance
In this episode of the AlphaMind Podcast, host Steven Goldstein shares a personal reflection on the transformative power of the “Reset” in trading.Navigating the challenging world of markets requires more than just technical skill—it’s also about mastering mindset and resilience. In this context, the Reset is a powerful tool that helps traders reconnect with the present moment, regain focus, and c
#151 Linda Raschke: Market Wizard and Trading Legend Reflects on What it Takes to Succeed
At AlphaMind, we love speaking with those who have achieved remarkable success in trading, to gain their insights on what it truly takes to succeed, endure, and excel in this challenging field.We are honoured to welcome back one of our favourite guests, Linda Raschke—a veteran trader who first gained prominence when featured in one of Jack Schwager’s early Market Wizards books. With a career spann
#150 Mark Minervini: From Humble Beginnings to Mark Wizard and Trading Legend
Welcome to a very special milestone—Episode 150 of the AlphaMind Podcast. To celebrate this achievement, we’ve recorded an extraordinary episode with one of the most successful and respected private traders in the trading sphere: Mark Minervini. Over the years, Mark—also featured in Jack Schwager’s Market Wizards—has been a top request from our listeners. We’re thrilled to finally sit down with hi
#149 Blayn Marshall: A Younger Trader’s Journey and Perspective on Developing Systematic Trading Strategies
Welcome to episode 149 of the AlphaMind Podcast. Unlike most episodes that feature seasoned traders with decades of experience, today we’re delighted to speak with Blayn Marshall, someone who is still in the early chapters of his trading career, navigating the initial challenges and lessons that come with it. Blayn began his trading journey facing the common hurdles many new private and retail tra
#148 The Shame Barrier: How Shame Undermines Your Trading Performance
In this episode of the AlphaMind Podcast, host Steven Goldstein delves into the often overlooked yet highly disruptive force of shame, especially in the world of trading.Steven explores how shame can well up from feelings of inadequacy and failure, and how it can undermine confidence, decision-making, and resilience—crucial elements for success.He shares personal reflections and practical strategi
#147 Mark and Steve - How Coaching Catalyses High Performance in Trading!
In this enlightening episode of 'The AlphaMind Podcast,' hosts Mark Randall and Steven Goldstein—seasoned market professionals turned performance coaches—explore how coaching can revolutionize trading performance.Mark and Steve discuss, for the benefit of the audience, how coaching can act as a catalyst for growth, change, and heightened success in the markets.They examine common struggl
#146 Peter Brandt: Unlocking Market Wisdom with a Trading Legend – Part 2
This is the second of a special two-part episode of the AlphaMind podcast, where we sat down with legendary trader and market veteran Peter Brandt for an in-depth discussion on the attitudes, mindsets, and emotional challegnes required to succeed in trading.Peter’s trading career began in 1974, and since then, he has established himself as a true legend in the financial markets — regularly sharing
#145 Peter Brandt: Unlocking Market Wisdom with a Trading Legend – Part 1
In this special two-part episode of the AlphaMind podcast, we sit down with legendary trader and market veteran Peter Brandt for an in-depth discussion on the attitudes, mindsets, and emotional challegnesrequired to succeed in trading.Peter’s trading career began in 1974, and since then, he has established himself as a true legend in the financial markets — regularly sharing his insights, perspect
#144 Tracy Gapin, MD: Enhancing Trading Performance Through Physiological Insights
At 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 of trading with Dr. Tracy Gapin, founder and CEO of
#143 Rick Bandazian Jr: Mindset of a Sniper Trader
In 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.Originally hailing from the NJ/NYC area, Rick began
#142 Anna Fuhrmann: Turning Challenges into Stepping Stones for Trading Success
In 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 mastering the mental game of trading, emphasiz
#141 Mark Randall: Understanding Trading Intelligence: Exploring the Key Intelligences That Drive Success
In 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 elevated levels of self-awareness—essential for
#140 Steven Goldstein: Developing Yourself as a Trader
Everyone 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 succeed.When I started trading, I, too,
#139 Jason Shapiro: Don't Look Outwards, Look Inwards
We 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 shares insights into his unique trading
#138 Peter Burditt: Transforming Trader Mindsets Through The Power of Ruthless Compassion
Peter 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 with key decision-makers and risk-takers at all
#137 Chris Vermeulen: A Technical Approach to Trading & Investing
Join 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 profit during bear markets by owning only assets t
#136: Navigating the Markets with a Robust Process: Insights from Energy Trader Greg Newman
In 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. He further honed his expertise at the indepen
#135 Evan Marks: Traders are Performance Athletes
In 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. Throughout our conversation, Evan highlights the s
#134 Pradeep Bonde (StockBee): Deep Trader Wisdom
In 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 colleague who actively traded the markets. Captiva
#133: The Power of Performance Coaching for Traders with Kim Ann Curtin (AKA The Wall Street Coach)
Join 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 coaching serves as a vital catalyst for traders
#132: Unveiling the Power of Systems Thinking in Trading: A Dive into Interconnectedness and Complexity
In 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 Fifth Discipline," they emphasize the si
#131: Journaling Secrets for Trader Success: Inside Edgewonk with Tradeciety
To 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. This is why using a journaling tool is so valuab
#130 Simon Mundie: Champion Thinking: How to Find Success Without Losing Yourself
In 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 sports figures.Simon takes us
#129 Tom Hougaard: 'Knowing Where the Market Is Going Is Meaningless, If You Can't Act Upon It!'
Join 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 delves deep into the essence of trading, shed
#128 Louise Bedford: Winning The Trading Game
Welcome 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 psychology behind successful trading.Louise Bedfo
#127 Patrick Reid & Beat Nussbaumer: Unveiling the Journey of Trader Development
In 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, and developing traders, advocating for an approa
#126 Steve Miley: Technical Trading, Joining a Prop Firm, Achieving Prop Success
Steve 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 all these fields, and now is involved with one of th
#125 Rajan Dhall: Great Trading Lessons from a Humble Trader
Welcome 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 approach remains grounded in humility. He w
#124 Mohammad Ali: The Macro and The Micro of Trading, and so much more.
In 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 inspire traders of all levels.Drawing from his extensiv
#123 Steven Goldstein: New Book - Mastering the Mental Game of Trading
AlphaMind 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 questions, extracting profound insights a
#122 Mark Randall: Setting your Trading Edge for 2024
AlphaMind 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 transitioned into pivotal roles, spearheading broki
#121 Jason Shapiro: The Ultimate Contrarian Trader is Back
In 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 ideologies.Th
#120 Louisa Nicola: The Synergy of Fitness, Nutrition, Wellness, and Trading Mastery
It 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 markets is a critical oversight.This week we tackled t
#119 JTrader: What It Takes to Succeed in Trading
Welcome 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 success in trading, unraveling the challenge to wh
#118 Adam Birkett – Global Trading Lead Cargill OT: The Power of Non-Attachment
In 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 career at Cargill Ocean Transportation. He
#117: Susquehanna's Todd Simkin: Great Traders Are Made, Not Born
Susquehanna 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 globe on a daily basis. The company attracts top-t
#116 Jonny Matthews: Ex Hedge Fund Trader - Lessons From a Lifetime at Trading's Top-Table
In 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 assets at the renowned he
#115 Robert Van Eyden: Badass Trader - How to Trade Your Way To Riches
This week we talk with Robert Van Eyden, author of Badass Trader: How to Trade Your Way to RichesRobert 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, lecturer, and wealth manager. Currently he serve
#114: Maria Iliffe-Wood: Creating an Empowering 'State of Mind' for Success and Happiness
Life, 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 and deeper aspects of your work and lif
#113 What The Market Needs From You, So It Can Win, and How You Can Fight Back
In 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 of you the trader.Prepare to embark on a journey
#112 Applying Analysis in Trading: Insights from Former JP Morgan Trader Clive Ponsonby
Clive 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 hailed from non-academic backgrounds.Clive developed a
#111 Reminiscences of a Day Trader with David Hale
In 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 unpredictable landscape of trading, enduring num
#110 Radical Responsibility in Trading with Mandi Rafsanjani
In 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 control. Mandi first came across this conce
#109 Ken Long: Fear & Greed in Trading
This 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, Kansas. He is currently supervising multiple mas
#108 Cory Mitchell: Trading, The Intuitive Game
In 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 decisions in the moment and coping with those voices in o
#107 A US Navy Seal Commander, A Mindfulness Expert, and Self-Compassion
The 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 Mindfulness Guru from New York, who together host
#106 Simon Mundie: Developing Psychological Flexibility
The 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 featured on the BBC, which looks at the lessons people
#105 Jacob Holm: The Evolution of a Trader
Jacob 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 his trading skills, learning technical analysis,
#104 Jonathan Baird: Macro Fundamentals and Trading
We'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 advantageous. Understanding the macro and bui
#103 Mark & Steve: Working With Your Ego in Trading
Trading 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 can it be the enemy? That makes us the enem
#102 Matt 'PAX' Kenah: A Futures Trader's Story - Part 2
In 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 foundation blocks he built to come back and bu
#101 Matt 'PAX' Kenah: A Futures Trader's Story - Part 1
Matt “Pax” Kenah: The Life of a Futures Trader – Part 1Matt “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 of trading, the emotional challenges, the steps he,
#100 Jeff Boccaccio: From IT Consultant to Trader and System Builder
In 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 insights and advice about trading, the reality of how
#99 Sven Fuhrmann: Energy/Power Trader and Hedge Fund Manager
Sven Fuhrman: Hedge Fund Manager and Energy TraderThe 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 understood, despite them playing a far more tangible and sig
#98 Tom Basso: Market Wizard's Mr Serenity
Tom Basso: Market Wizards Mr SerenityTom 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 average, they were ‘hardly extraordinary’. And yet, ‘Ja
#97 Jason Shapiro: 'The Contrarian' Answers Listeners Questions
Jason 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 submitted by AlphaMind Podcast listeners, and expand
#96 Tom Hougaard: Best Loser Wins
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 gone through that cycle of try, learn, fail, try
#95 Robert Carver: Trading, Trading Wisdom, and Trading Systems
Listening 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 several years. In addition, Robert has built his own tr
#94 Steven Goldstein: 35 Years of Trading Lessons Learned
Trading is a job which tests everyone who participates in it to the max. Volatile markets, rapidly shifting trading environments, strong bull markets followed by violent bear markets, fortunes made over years then lost in hours. The markets toy with traders’ emotions and their sense of self-worth, as they come to terms with just how much skill and ability is needed to succeed over the long-term in
#93 Ben Aldridge: Becoming Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
What makes you feel uncomfortable? How do you cope with difficult situations which make you feel uncomfortable? Do you shy away from these situations or avoid making tough decisions because of your discomfort? Has it held you back in your trading, in life, and does it continue to hold you back? Being able to cope with anxiety inducing situations that make us feel uncomfortable lies at the very e
#92 Peter Castle - The Zen Trader: How Ancient Wisdom Can Help You Master Your Mind and the Markets.
Peter Castle started trading in 1995. Whilst going through the process of learning trading and listening to many of the great trainers and teachers of trading, he noticed how many of themes focused on lessons that had a spiritual component. He realised how trading the markets can push you to the edge of desperation, which then impacts you mentally and can lead you into downward spiral of negativit
#91 Oliver Kell - US Trading Champion 2020: The Journey to Trading Mastery
OIiver Kell won the 2020 US stock trading champion with an astonishing return of 941%, almost double the return of the second-place competitor. However, there is a lot more to Oliver than just great trading, his success is born of a deep humility and a huge respect for risk and the market. And as you listen to him, you may be surprised to notice how his process and success is built upon a foundati
#90 Linda Raschke: Trading and ‘The Power of The Mind’
Linda Raschke is one of those traders who is quoted often by other traders. That gives you a sense of the respect and regard with which she is held in the trading world. Linda started trading since the early 1980s, and after a tough introduction to the world of trading, went on to achieve great success and attained notoriety in the trading world after she was featured in one of the early Market Wi
#89 Garth Mackenzie - What Drives Trading Success?
In this episode, we discuss with Garth Mackenzie, what he feels drives trading success, what drives his trading success, and what is it about his approach which has contributed to his success thus far.Garth has been trading for over 20 years, however Garth admits the journey was anything but smooth, and despite some early successes, he found that the market was as adept in taking away, as it was i
#88 Winning by ‘Learning to Fail Well’
The trader and author of the book ‘Phantom of the Pit’ Art Simpson’s said of trading, ‘The Best Loser is the Long-Term Winner’. Trading like poker, and many games entails losing and failing often, many of the greats of trading will tell how failure and being able to cope with failure, lie at the core to success. In this episode of the AlphaMind podcast, we discuss the 3 ‘Fs’ of Fear, Frustration a
#87 DeFi Panel of Experts: The Crypto Revolution Explored
For anyone 30 or younger, the world of DeFi (Decentralised Finance) is their world. Some in their 30s are clued up, but to most, DeFi and the world of Cryptocurrencies is something of a mystery. To those over 40, DeFi is largely an alien and murky world, difficult to navigate let alone to even comprehend. In this episode of the AlphaMind podcast show hosts Mark Randell and Steven Goldstein, both f
#86 Sam North - What is it that Successful Traders do Differently to Succeed?
Sam North both trades for himself and mentors’ other traders for eToro, the world’s largest social trading and multi-asset brokerage company, where he is their trading school lead. In this great chat with the AlphaMind Podcast, Sam went deep into what it takes to succeed as a new trader, shared his reflections on patterns common to those he sees who succeed, and opens up about mistakes he witnesse
#85 Sources of Trading Edge
When it comes to trading, finding your trading edge and learning how to sharpen your trading edge, are what ultimately define whether you succeed or fail. We believe there are 3 main sources of edge for traders, and that these 3 edges support each other to make each edge more potent and powerful. Developing trading mastery however requires the combining of the edges into one singular sustainable
#84 Tom Canfield - Letting Go
Contrary to common belief, it is not market knowledge, analytical skills, or some special system or secret indicator that are the key differentiators of success in financial markets. The true differentiator is the ability to ‘Let Go’, and the capability to sustain a ‘Letting Go’ mindset at all times. This week, Tom Canfield, a veteran US based Retail Trader, returns to the AlphaMind Podcast to di
#83 Mike Bellafiore - Striving for Excellence in Prop Trading
Mike Bellafiore is co-founder of SMB Capital, one of the world's leading Proprietary Trading firms, based in New York City. Mike has authored two outstanding and highly popular trading books, One Good Trade: Inside the Highly Competitive World of Proprietary Trading and the The Playbook: An Inside Look at How to Think Like a Professional Trader. For many new and aspiring traders, the chance
#82 Weaponizing the Trader's Mind - With Mark Randall
Your Brain and your mind are your greatest asset as a trader, together they are most powerful weapon in your arsenal. But are you using them effectively, optimally, and to their fullest effect? Your capital, your systems, your processes are the warheads you deploy in the markets, but it’s your brain which is the system that deploys them, and your mind is tool that observes, senses and then makes t
#81 BITESIZE Episode 1 | Emotions and Trading
Welcome to the first Bitesize episode of the AlphaMind podcast, limited to 15 minutes, which is a chat between the hosts, Steven Goldstein and Mark Randall, about one of the biggest challenges all traders face, the emotional aspects to trading. This episode calls upon the help of a couple of excerpts taken from interviews with 2 of our most popular guests Merritt Black and Tom Canfield. You can le
#80 Richard Matthews - 5 Decades of Invaluable Market Experience and Lessons Learned
Whilst the reality is that we all have to learn by our own experiences, we can fast-track that learning by hearing of the experiences of others and making adaptions to how we work quicker than would, by recognizing their experiences in ourselves. In this episode we chat with Richard Matthews, a near 50-year veteran of the markets, who has some great experiences to share. Richard started as a train
