The TraderLion Podcast

📈 TraderLion Masterclass Courses: https://go.traderlion.com/uinsGIn this video, we have Leos Mikulka, a top performer in the US Investing Championship with over 300% returns. Leos shares his incredible journey in trading, from his early struggles to his current success. He reveals his trading strategies, setups, and valuable lessons learned along the way.Follow Leos' journey to become US Investing Champion!https://financial-competitions.com/Follow Leos Mikulka on Twitter/X: https://x.com/mikulkalEnjoy!- The TraderLion Team🦁 Follow us on Twitter/X: https://traderlion.com/POD-X

🔍 Next-Generation Stock Screener: https://go.traderlion.com/uinsM🦁 Follow us on Twitter/X: https://go.traderlion.com/uinsK📈 TraderLion Masterclass Courses: https://go.traderlion.com/uinsGDo you ever struggle to make consistent profits in swing trading? In this video, we have one of the top swing traders, Anthony Shi, who has been watching his account balance swing up and down, making dumb mistakes and getting frustrated. But after a lot of hard work, lessons learned, and falling flat on his face a few times, he finally cracked the code to profitable swing trading.In this video, he shared his journey – the struggles, the lightbulb moments, and the strategies that transformed his trading results. He dives into the biggest mistakes he made, how to master market cycles, the importance of emotional control, and the competitive push he got from joining the USIC.Whether you're a beginner swing trader looking to avoid costly mistakes or an experienced trader needing a fresh perspective, this video is for you. He is not promising overnight riches, but he shares real-world insights that helped him finally achieve consistent profits.So if you're ready to level up your swing trading game, watch this video till the end, and leave a comment on the mistakes YOU'VE made.Follow Anthony Shi on Twitter/X: https://x.com/DolanVKentTraderLion Resources:🔍 Next-Generation Stock Screener: https://traderlion.com/POD-DV🦁 Follow us on Twitter/X: https://traderlion.com/POD-X

🔍 Next-Generation Stock Screener: https://go.traderlion.com/uinsM🦁 Follow us on Twitter/X: https://go.traderlion.com/uinsK📈 TraderLion Masterclass Courses: https://go.traderlion.com/uinsGIn this interview, Wall Street veteran Helene Meisler reveals her unique, old-school approach to trading. Forget fancy algorithms and AI - Helene Meisler still relies on handwritten charts to gain a deep understanding of market trends and sentiment.Discover why this experienced trader, with a background at Goldman Sachs and Cowen, believes the tactile experience of charting by hand gives her an edge in today's fast-paced markets. Learn about her early days on Wall Street, her mentorship with a legendary technician, and the lessons she's learned from decades of charting.Helene Meisler shares insights into her daily charting routine, the specific patterns she looks for, and how she uses sentiment analysis to inform her trading decisions. She also discusses her famous "price changes sentiment" philosophy and how she navigates the market's emotional ups and downs. Don't miss this rare glimpse into the mind of a contrarian trader who combines classic techniques with modern insights.Follow Helene Meisler on X: https://x.com/hmeisler🔍 Next-Generation Stock Screener: https://traderlion.com/POD-DV🦁 Follow us on Twitter/X: https://traderlion.com/POD-X📈 TraderLion Masterclass Courses: https://traderlion.com/POD-TLU📰 Free Trading Academy: https://traderlion.com/POD-TLA

📈 TraderLion Masterclass Courses: https://go.traderlion.com/uinsGAre you struggling to become a consistently profitable trader? The problem might not be your strategy, but your mindset. In this eye-opening conversation, trading coach Brett Steenbarger and SMB Capital co-founder Mike Bellafiore dive deep into the psychology of trading. Discover why your ego is your worst enemy and how a "broken heart" can actually lead to trading success.This isn't your average trading advice. Learn the power of teamwork and mentorship in mastering the markets. Get insider tips on how to find your unique trading edge and develop a disciplined approach to trading. Mike Bellafiore shares the SMB Capital method for turning new traders into pros, while Dr. Steenbarger reveals the spiritual secrets behind successful trading.Whether you're a beginner or an experienced trader, this video is packed with actionable insights to transform your trading journey. Learn how to create a daily report card, embrace the right mindset, and build a profitable trading business. Don't miss out on this invaluable discussion with two experts in the field. Checkout SMB Trading Eduction: https://www.smbtraining.com/Follow Mike Bellafiore on Twitter/X: https://x.com/MikeBellafioreFollow Brett Steenbarger on Twitter/X: https://x.com/steenbabEnjoy!- The TraderLion Team 🦁 Follow us on Twitter/X: https://traderlion.com/YT-X

📈 TraderLion Masterclass Courses: https://go.traderlion.com/uinsGJoin Matt Petrallia, a seasoned trader and mentor, as he unveils the often overlooked but crucial elements of successful trading. In this masterclass, Matt dives deep into the unsexy secrets that contribute to long-term trading longevity, offering a refreshingly realistic perspective on the profession.Discover how to navigate the ever-changing trading environment and adapt your strategies to profit in any market. Matt shares his expert insights on risk management, discipline, and the importance of developing a robust trading routine. Learn from his years of experience and gain the tools you need to thrive in the world of trading.Whether you're a beginner or an experienced trader, this masterclass is packed with valuable information and actionable advice. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the industry's best.Follow Matt Petrallia on Twitter/X: https://x.com/theEquilibriumLearn directly from Matt: https://www.tradingequilibrium.com/Enjoy!- The TraderLion Team🦁 Follow us on Twitter/X: https://traderlion.com/POD-X

📈 TraderLion Masterclass Courses: https://go.traderlion.com/uinsGBy the end of this video, you'll be able to confidently analyze a company's financial health and make smarter investment choices. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain a competitive edge in the market. Follow Brian Feroldi on Twitter/X: https://x.com/BrianFeroldiLearn from Brian & the Long Term Mindset team: https://longtermmindset.co/FREE Accounting E-Book https://brianferoldi.ck.page/fssebook🔍 Next-Generation Stock Screener: https://traderlion.com/POD-DV🦁 Follow us on Twitter/X: https://traderlion.com/POD-X📈 TraderLion Masterclass Courses: https://traderlion.com/POD-TLU📰 Free Trading Academy: https://traderlion.com/POD-TLA

📈 TraderLion Masterclass Courses: https://go.traderlion.com/uinsGJared Tendler has worked with institutional traders, professional athletes, and high-stakes poker players, and played an essential in their success. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced trader, this video will equip you with the mental strategies to elevate your trading game. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a master of trading psychology! Follow Jared on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jaredtendlerGet a FREE copy of Jared's E-Book: https://jaredtendler.com/intuition-ebook/

Video Version: https://youtu.be/ZK5cnVQ2V3Q For the third episode of The TraderLion Podcast, we sit down to talk with David Ryan, a 3X US Investing champion who won the contest in 1985, 1986, and 1987 posting triple-digit returns each year for a compounded 3-year performance of 1,379%   David Ryan was featured in Market Wizards by Jack Schwager along with William O'Neil. David got his start working at William O'Neil & Co and later became the Chief Market Strategist and first Portfolio Manger. He has since run a hedge fund and entered the ETF business.   In this interview, we discuss his journey as a trader, methods for stock selection, entry criteria, and when to sell. We also discuss current leadership stocks and the market.   Enjoy!   - The TL Team Attend US Investing Champion Oliver Kell's Swing Trading Masterclass here https://www.traderlion.com/swing-trading-masterclass-oliver-kell/ Learn how to find the next Super Stocks with the Leadership Blueprints Course: https://university.traderlion.com/leadership-blueprints/

Video Version: https://youtu.be/RTHRh_GLwH8 Welcome back to the TraderLion Podcast. Today we are featuring an Interview with Mark Ritchie II who was featured in Momentum Masters with Mark Minervini, David Ryan, and Dan Zanger.   Mark is a managing partner at RTM Capital https://rtmca.com/ and an experienced growth trader.   In this interview, we cover an extensive amount of topics including his Background, Early Mistakes, Developing his Style, Post Trade Analysis, Risk Management, and Stock Selection. We also go through multiple chart examples and discuss buy points, stop loss management, and position management.   Connect with Mark https://twitter.com/RTMAdvisors Books Mentioned: Trade Like a Stock Market Wizard: https://amzn.to/3sQmo0n ThinkTrade Like a Champion: https://amzn.to/32Mwnt2 Mindset Secrets for Success: https://amzn.to/3ew1bmZ Momentum Masters: https://amzn.to/3xk2uy6 Market Wizards- Jack Schwager https://amzn.to/3sO7g3p Enjoy!   - The TL Team Attend US Investing Champion Oliver Kell's Swing Trading Masterclass here https://www.traderlion.com/swing-trading-masterclass-oliver-kell/ Learn how to find the next Super Stocks with the Leadership Blueprints Course: https://university.traderlion.com/leadership-blueprints/

Video Version: https://youtu.be/GHZBv1W4-II Welcome Back to the TraderLion Podcast! Today as our guest is Larry Williams a veteran and influential trader and author with over 60 years experience. He is well known for willing the 1987 World Cup Championship of Futures trading with an incredible 11,300% in one year.   In this interview we cover many different topics including Larry's background, methodology, super performance, risk management, entries/exits and Trading Psychology.   Enjoy!   - The TL Team   ► Connect with Larry  https://www.ireallytrade.com/ Attend US Investing Champion Oliver Kell's Swing Trading Masterclass here https://www.traderlion.com/swing-trading-masterclass-oliver-kell/ Learn how to find the next Super Stocks with the Leadership Blueprints Course: https://university.traderlion.com/leadership-blueprints/

Video Version: https://youtu.be/hLzjH5pIeW8 Welcome Back to the TraderLion Podcast! Today as our guest is Tom Basso, a former hedge fund manager who was featured in Jack Schwager's New Market Wizards  Tom was the founder and President of Trendstat Capital Management where he developed effective trend following systems that produced extremely consistent returns over many market cycles. In this interview, we cover many different topics including how to build a trading system, trading psychology, and many other topics.   Enjoy!   - The TL Team   ► Connect with Tom   https://twitter.com/basso_tom https://www.facebook.com/enjoytheride.world https://enjoytherideworld.odoo.com/ ► Book Recommendations   Trend Following Mindset- Covel https://amzn.to/3FqQejr Successful Traders Size Their Positions - Why and How? https://amzn.to/3DkyAMh Panic-Proof Investing: Lessons in Profitable Investing from a Market Wizard https://amzn.to/3oGIrrD Attend US Investing Champion Oliver Kell's Swing Trading Masterclass here https://www.traderlion.com/swing-trading-masterclass-oliver-kell/ Learn how to find the next Super Stocks with the Leadership Blueprints Course: https://university.traderlion.com/leadership-blueprints/

Video Version: https://youtu.be/1Yb1w7IQvxU Welcome back to the TraderLion Podcast! Today we are featuring an Interview with Jack Schwager, the author of the fantastic Market Wizards Series    Jack has had the opportunity to interview countless phenomenal traders over the years including names like Ray Dalio, Marty Schwartz, and William O'Neil.   In this interview, we discuss his key takeaways from his books, common traits of stock market wizards, psychology, risk management, and much more!   Enjoy!   - The TL Team   Jack Schwager Books: Market Wizards: Interviews with Top Traders https://amzn.to/3wl9ElD Unknown Market Wizards: The best traders you've never heard of  https://amzn.to/3k7t7RZ Attend US Investing Champion Oliver Kell's Swing Trading Masterclass here https://www.traderlion.com/swing-trading-masterclass-oliver-kell/ Learn how to find the next Super Stocks with the Leadership Blueprints Course: https://university.traderlion.com/leadership-blueprints/

Video Version: https://youtu.be/uh5bALsKkLg Welcome back to the TraderLion Podcast! Today we are featuring an Interview with Mark Minervini, US Investing Champion and Author.   Mark Currently leads in the US Investing Championship with a gain of 277% through October. Over his career Mark has achieved incredible performance including a 5 and a half year period where he achieved an average annual return of 220% for a total of 33,554% Return over 5 years. In this interview, we cover how he has traded in 2021, keys to reach triple-digit returns, mindset, and go over many trades he has made recently both winners and losers.   Connect with Mark https://twitter.com/markminervini https://minervini.com/ Marks books: Trade Like a Stock Market Wizard: https://amzn.to/3sQmo0n Think and Trade Like a Champion: https://amzn.to/32Mwnt2 Mindset Secrets for Success: https://amzn.to/3ew1bmZ Momentum Masters: https://amzn.to/3xk2uy6 Enjoy!   - The TL Team Attend US Investing Champion Oliver Kell's Swing Trading Masterclass here https://www.traderlion.com/swing-trading-masterclass-oliver-kell/ Learn how to find the next Super Stocks with the Leadership Blueprints Course: https://university.traderlion.com/leadership-blueprints/

Video Version: https://youtu.be/hKVwzze5qiI For more information on Oliver's Swing Trading Masterclass click the link here https://www.traderlion.com/swing-trading-masterclass-oliver-kell/ For the second episode of The TraderLion Podcast, we sit down to talk with 2020 US Investing Champion Oliver Kell who came in first place with an incredible 941% return. In this episode, Oliver discusses his background as well as the years leading up to the record-breaking performance.   Enjoy!   - The TL Team Attend US Investing Champion Oliver Kell's Swing Trading Masterclass here https://www.traderlion.com/swing-trading-masterclass-oliver-kell/ Learn how to find the next Super Stocks with the Leadership Blueprints Course: https://university.traderlion.com/leadership-blueprints/

Stan Weinstein is the Author of "Secrets for Profiting in Bull and Bear Markets" and the editor of the Global Trend Alert. It was a privilege to have him on to kick off the TraderLion Podcast and discuss Stage Analysis, Buy/Sell Rules, Current Market Analysis and much more.   Enjoy!  - The TL Team   Secrets for Profiting in Bull and Bear Markets: https://amzn.to/3jYJY9T  Connect with Stan Global Trend Alert 1-800-868-7857  Learn how to find the next Super Stocks with the Leadership Blueprints Course: https://university.traderlion.com/leadership-blueprints/ Stay in touch: Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/TraderLion_ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TraderLion Our Blog: https://www.traderlion.com/blog/

🔍 Get Your Free Month of Deepvue Here: https://deepvue.com/podcast/🎙️ Join the TraderLion Discord: https://discord.gg/TraderLion📚 Order The Trader's Handbook Here: https://go.traderlion.com/uilGP📘 Get your FREE 115-page Ultimate Trading Guide: https://go.traderlion.com/uihtcLaurens Bensdorp is a fully systematic trader who runs 75 non-correlated trading systems simultaneously — and he doesn't even open his broker platform. A former whitewater rafting company owner in Mexico with zero financial education, Laurens stumbled into trading in 2000, discovered the Market Wizards, and spent years building himself into one of the most disciplined systematic traders in the world. His system runs on a virtual server while he travels, and he only checks a daily email to confirm orders executed correctly.In this interview, Laurens breaks down how he thinks about building and combining strategies in a way almost no one else teaches. The key insight isn't about finding the best strategy — it's about finding strategies that work when your other strategies don't. He walks through how he went from 4 mean reversion systems in 2007 to 75 systems spanning equities, futures, commodities, volatility spikes, and even penny stocks — all targeting 15% CAGR with drawdowns below 10%.🔥 What You'll Learn:✅ Why running 75 non-correlated systems beats finding one "perfect" strategy✅ How to build a portfolio where strategies complement each other's weaknesses✅ The 2011 crash wake-up call that changed everything about his approach✅ Scale-in entry mechanics using Keltner channels and ATR (live 2025 precious metals case study)✅ Why equal-weighting beats allocating the most to your best backtest✅ Starter path for beginners: 3 strategies to start with and how to diversify from there✅ Why Warren Buffett's "most people don't like to get rich slow" is the biggest obstacle in tradingWhere to follow Laurens:🔗 tradingmasterychool.com (free course available)📕 Books: The 30-Minute Stock Trader, Automated Stock Trading Systems, Trading Retirement AccountsEnjoy!- The TraderLion TeamFollow us:https://www.instagram.com/traderlion_https://x.com/TraderLionhttps://www.facebook.com/traderlionhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/traderlionhttps://www.tiktok.com/@traderlionTimestamps:0:00 - Introduction: 75 Non-Correlated Systems Running Simultaneously4:15 - Origin Story: Whitewater Rafting in Mexico to Trading6:30 - Discovering Market Wizards and Choosing Systematic Trading9:44 - First Four Strategies (2007): Mean Reversion Long and Short11:00 - 2008 Bear Market: Short Mean Reversion Thrives12:13 - The 2011 Crash Wake-Up Call: Drawdown Twice as Bad as Simulated14:10 - Adding Momentum Strategies to Handle Panic-Driven Moves15:20 - Expanding Into Futures and Commodities With Tom Baso19:15 - Influential Traders: Richard Dennis, Tom Baso's "Good Life" Philosophy23:40 - The Automation Advantage: Virtual Server, No Need to Watch P&L27:15 - How New Strategy Ideas Emerge: Filling Portfolio Gaps32:00 - Commodity ETF Trend Following: Gold, Silver, Crude Oil34:50 - The Core Principle: Strategies Must Be Good When Others Aren't43:15 - Data Quality: Why Norgate Data Is Worth It vs. Free Data47:30 - Beginner's Path: Python + Norgate vs. Mentoring Program51:00 - Starter Strategies and Diversifying by Universe and Lookback Period55:25 - Capital Allocation: Equal Weighting and the "Classical Mistake"59:00 - Volatility Spike Strategies: Dormant Systems That Activate in Panics1:01:25 - Automated Execution: Order Netting and Interactive Brokers1:05:10 - AI in Trading: Speedup Tool, Not a Signal Generator1:10:36 - 2025 Precious Metals Case Study: Keltner Entries and Exit Mechanics1:17:05 - Risk Management: From 35% Drawdowns to Targeting Less Than 10%1:22:00 - Final Advice: Halve Your Drawdown Tolerance and Stay in the Game

🔍 Use Code: Podcast For Your Free Month of Deepvue Here: https://deepvue.com/podcast/📚 Order The Trader's Handbook Here: https://go.traderlion.com/uilGP📘 Get your FREE 115-page Ultimate Trading Guide: https://go.traderlion.com/uihtcJim Roppel is a hedge fund manager with 40+ years of market experience, managing $200M+ in assets. A direct student of Bill O'Neill, Jim learned CAN SLIM at the source — FedExing marked-up charts back and forth with Bill and sitting front row at his seminars over 20 times.Jim blew up his account three times before discovering IBD. He used to drive to a paper depot at midnight to be first to read the next day's paper. Once he committed to CAN SLIM, he tripled his mid-six-figure Morgan Stanley signing bonus into the 2000 top and never looked back.In this in-person interview, Jim covers his complete methodology — the 20/20 and 40/40 WANDA screens, his 3-5-7% stop system, how he hedges monster positions with in-the-money calls — plus real trade breakdowns in Broadcom ($1M first trade), Baidu ($30M total), AppLovin (80 to 410), Arista Networks, Bloom Energy, and more.🔥 What You'll Learn:✅ The 3-5-7% stop loss system and "zero defect" breakout discipline✅ Position sizing rules — 18% max, never above 22%✅ How to hedge winners using in-the-money call sales✅ The "four trades a year" framework for elite selectivity✅ Bill O'Neill's probing entry method and the "What Would Bill Do?" filter✅ Why AI is "the steam engine and electricity at the exact same time"✅ Advice for traders starting with $50-100K todayEnjoy!- The TraderLion Team____________________________________Follow us:https://discord.gg/TraderLionhttps://twitter.com/TraderLionhttps://www.instagram.com/traderlion_https://www.linkedin.com/company/trad...https://www.facebook.com/traderlion____________________________________Where to follow Jim:🔗 https://RoppelReport.com (discount code: GOLDEN)🐦 https://x.com/Upticken____________________________________Timestamps:0:00 - Intro & Jim Roppel's Background2:34 - Growing Up Around the Market: Grandfather's Bally Stock10:02 - Blowing Up Three Times & Discovering IBD16:37 - The Paper Depot Midnight Ritual23:32 - Meeting Bill O'Neill & FedEx Chart Reviews31:42 - Morgan Stanley & Tripling the Signing Bonus Into 200038:56 - The SanDisk Trade: 3,200% Volume Spike & Life-Changing Money44:33 - Broadcom: First $1 Million in a Single Trade52:58 - Stock Selection: 20/20 and 40/40 WANDA Screens58:35 - Technical Setups: Cup & Handle, Earnings Gaps, High Tight Flags1:05:29 - Entry Rules & Being the Buyer Breaking It Out1:07:08 - Risk Management: 3-5-7 Stops & Position Sizing1:13:30 - Handling Monster Winners: Trimming, Hedging & Extension Rules1:19:47 - Trade Breakdowns: BE, APP, ANET, CRDO, KAVA1:30:27 - Market Timing: MA Alignment & Follow-Through Days1:33:46 - Trading Psychology & the Charles Harris Quote1:41:21 - AI: "Absurdly Early" in the Run1:49:17 - Optimism, Fear & the Psychology of Big Success1:52:58 - War Chest Trades: Broadcom, SDLI & JDS Uniphase Bonanza2:07:42 - Bill O'Neill's Legacy & What He Would Trade Today2:17:12 - The $30 Million Baidu Trade He Didn't Know About2:28:14 - Advice for New Traders Starting With $50-100K

🔍 Get Your Free Month of Deepvue Here: https://deepvue.com/podcast/📚 Order The Trader's Handbook Here: https://go.traderlion.com/uilGP📘 Get your FREE 115-page Ultimate Trading Guide: https://go.traderlion.com/uihtcTito Adhikary is a Harvard-trained cancer biologist and scientist turned options trader who returned 2,115% in the 2025 US Investing Championships Enhanced Growth division — turning $48K into just over $1 million. In this episode, Tito shares the full journey from his first brokerage account during the COVID crash to becoming one of the top-performing traders in the country.Tito's path wasn't smooth. He grew up in India, moved to the US in 2015 for a PhD at Harvard, and started trading in March 2020 with $80K in blue chips. By early 2021 he'd grown that to $200K — then watched it crumble through the ARK bubble, revenge trading, and a devastating $33K single-day loss while earning a $40K grad student stipend. In 2022, he grew a $15K account to $90K only to give it all back in two days around FOMC.The turning point? Sizing down to a $5K account in 2023 to rebuild his mental equity curve. Tito breaks down his three-pillar methodology — right stock, right sector, right market — and walks through his full options framework: strike selection, IV awareness, debit spreads vs. naked calls, and his scaling rules (25% off at 50%, 50% off at 100%, trail the rest).He walks through seven real trades in detail: the Tesla September setup that went from his biggest loss to his biggest win ($3 calls to $40), the APP post-earnings IV flush ($2 calls to $20 same day), RKLB LEAPs (5x in three weeks), the QCOM/ARM sympathy play that became his best P&L day ever, and three losing trades — MSTR, COIN, and a biotech gap-down on CURE.🔥 What You'll Learn:✅ How Tito turned $48K into $1M+ in one year trading options✅ His three-pillar framework: right stock, right sector, right market✅ Options structure: when to buy naked calls vs. debit spreads✅ The post-earnings IV flush strategy (APP trade: $2 → $20 same day)✅ How he uses a cash account as a psychological guardrail✅ Why he sized down to $5K after major losses to rebuild confidence✅ His daily circuit breaker, wiring-out strategy, and weekend review process✅ How his science background (hypothesis → experiment → results) shaped his trading processWhether you trade options, swing trade stocks, or are just getting started, Tito's story is a masterclass in risk management, self-awareness, and the discipline it takes to compound capital.Enjoy!– The TraderLion TeamTimestamps:0:00 - Tito Adhikary Intro4:36 - Growing Up in India & Harvard PhD9:28 - First Trades During the COVID Crash12:15 - ARK Bubble & First Major Losses16:49 - Learning Resources: Market Wizards & More22:27 - Science to Trading Parallels30:18 - Losing $33K in One Day as a Grad Student36:23 - $15K to $90K, Then Giving It All Back40:27 - Rebuilding on a $5K Account43:50 - Methodology: Right Stock, Sector & Market50:53 - Options Framework: Strikes, IV & Spreads59:03 - Risk Management & Circuit Breakers1:06:17 - 2025: $48K to $1M+ in One Year1:17:37 - Wiring Out Profits & Buying His First Home1:22:22 - Trade Breakdown: Tesla $3 Calls → $401:28:51 - Trade Breakdown: APP IV Flush ($2 → $20)1:36:19 - Trade Breakdown: RKLB LEAPs (5x in 3 Weeks)1:42:24 - Trade Breakdown: QCOM/ARM Best Day Ever1:56:54 - Losing Trades: MSTR, COIN & CURE2:09:35 - Adapting to Choppy Markets2:17:29 - Advice for Struggling Traders

🔍 Get Your Free Month of Deepvue Here: https://deepvue.com/podcast/📚 Order The Trader's Handbook Here: https://go.traderlion.com/uilGP📘 Get your FREE 115-page Ultimate Trading Guide: https://go.traderlion.com/uihtcPhil Goedeker is a full-time trader with over 20 years of experience and is featured in the upcoming Market Wizards book by Jack Schwager. In this episode, Phil breaks down how he turned $5,000 into over $50 million as a short seller — and the brutal lessons that shaped his "extreme risk management" approach.Phil's journey started with failure. He lost money swing trading long in his sophomore and junior years of college before discovering short selling in his senior year — where he turned $5K into $1 million in eight months. But the lessons didn't stop there. He lost $500,000 in the following three months, teaching him the importance of wiring out profits and never trading with money he couldn't afford to lose.Discover what Phil calls "extreme risk management" — why he expects to be green immediately on every entry, how he pyramids into positions, and why he never adds to losing trades. Learn how cutting out C and D trades doubled his profits, why he sizes down during drawdowns, and how studying your biggest losses is where the real edge is found.Phil walks through real trade examples including his seven-figure SMCI short, the MSTR parabolic reversal, and the frustrating SLV silver trade that didn't perform to his expectations. He also shares his biggest losses — including $2 million on GameStop — and the psychological lessons that came with them.🔥 What You'll Learn:✅ How Phil turned $5K into $1 million shorting small caps in college✅ Why cutting out "garbage trades" doubled his profits without adding risk✅ His extreme risk management rules — expect to be green immediately✅ How to pyramid into positions and scale out of winners✅ Why wiring out monthly changed his psychology forever✅ How to size down during drawdowns and push hard when things workWhether you're a short seller or long-biased trader, Phil's insights on discipline, position sizing, and studying your data will help you trade with a clearer mind and a stronger edge.Enjoy!- The TraderLion TeamTimestamps:0:00 - Welcome & Phil's Background4:26 - Discovering Short Selling in College5:09 - Turning $5K into $1 Million Senior Year6:26 - What Kept Him Going During Tough Times8:44 - Resources for New Traders Today10:52 - Studying Charts & Technical Analysis12:49 - Cutting Out C and D Trades17:46 - The "Addicted Trader" — Market Wizards Chapter19:34 - Risk Per Trade & Position Concentration20:22 - Losing $500K After Making $1 Million22:29 - Extreme Risk Management Explained24:30 - Pyramiding Into Positions25:39 - Biggest Drawdowns: Dryships & GameStop27:27 - Sizing Down During Drawdowns30:20 - Reading Market Health & Conditions30:48 - The Mental Side of Losses34:15 - SMCI Trade Walkthrough39:43 - Scaling Out of Winning Trades41:52 - SLV Silver Trade Breakdown48:45 - MSTR Trade Walkthrough54:23 - Options Strategy & Zero DTE58:40 - Daily Routine & Scanning Process1:03:22 - Scaling Challenges as a Short Seller1:05:35 - Selling Options for Income1:07:31 - Defining Risk & Mental Capital1:13:20 - Wiring Out & Trading with a Clear Mind1:14:52 - Advice for New Traders1:17:37 - Studying Your Data & Reviewing Trades

📈 Sign up today at https://public.com/traderlion and earn a 1% uncapped match when you transfer your investments.📚 Order The Trader's Handbook Here: https://go.traderlion.com/uilGP📘 Get your FREE 115-page Ultimate Trading Guide: https://go.traderlion.com/uihtc🔍 Next-Generation Stock Screener: https://go.traderlion.com/uihtjTy Rajnus of Rajnus Capital returned an incredible 382% in the 2025 US Investing Championship — all short trades, zero losing months. A day trader specializing in nano cap and micro cap stocks, Ty brings a fully systematic, backtesting-first approach to the short side that's unlike anything we've featured before on the TraderLion podcast.In this episode, Ty breaks down his entire process from the ground up: how he discovered short selling after starting with a $2,000 gift from his grandfather, why he dropped out of engineering school to trade full time from a camp trailer, and the data-driven methodology that's produced remarkably consistent 200%+ returns for three consecutive years. He walks through his backtesting framework in Excel, explains how he identifies overextended penny stocks primed for a reversal, and reveals how changes in volume and liquidity create his highest-conviction entries.Ty also shares his best and worst trades of 2025, his compounding position sizing strategy, the terrifying reality of T12 halts and overnight holding risk, and why he believes the most powerful trading fund would combine five uncorrelated strategies. Whether you're interested in short selling, systematic trading, or simply building a more data-driven approach to the markets, this one is packed with insights.This isn't just theory — this is a proven, data-backed system delivering consistent results year after year.Enjoy!- The TraderLion TeamPublic Sponsorship Disclosure:Paid endorsement.Brokerage services provided by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Investing involves risk. Not investment advice. Generated Assets is an interactive analysis tool by Public Advisors. Output is for informational purposes only and is not an investment recommendation or advice. See disclosures at public.com/disclosures/ga. Past performance does not guarantee future results, and investment values may rise or fall. See terms of match program at https://public.com/disclosures/matchprogram. Matched funds must remain in your account for at least 5 years. Match rate and other terms are subject to change at any time.Timestamps:0:00 - Welcome & Ty Rajnus Introduction4:09 - How Ty Got Started in the Markets8:00 - Switching from Long to Short Side9:57 - Engineering Background & Dropping Out of College12:05 - COVID-Era Observations & Finding His Edge15:38 - Defining His Style: Short Only, Systematic, Day Trading19:10 - 2025 Results: 382% Return, Zero Losing Months23:07 - USIC Metrics: 238 Trades, 66% Win Rate27:43 - Risk Management & Backtested Max Drawdown Sizing33:31 - Building a Strategy from First Principles36:11 - The Core of Backtesting: Removing Emotions & Proving Edge39:13 - Data Collection & Excel Walkthrough43:55 - #1 Factor: Overextension to the Upside48:21 - Locating Shares & Broker Selection52:14 - The Zero DTE SPX Options Strategy59:48 - Key Niche Components: Dilution, Parabolic Action, Liquidity1:05:53 - Volume & Liquidity Transitions as Entry Signals1:11:32 - Risk Management & Wide Stops for Short Sellers1:20:09 - Dealing with Halts: LUDP, T12 & Scaling Out1:30:14 - Overnight Holding Risk: The $5 to $125 Lesson1:34:51 - Compounding Position Sizing Strategy1:37:03 - Best Trade of 2025: CWD Crypto Treasury Play1:46:36 - Worst Trade of 2025: Zero DTE Blown Out During Tariffs1:48:47 - Mindset: Execution Over Income & Having a Side Hustle1:52:10 - Contrarian Mindset & When Friends Text About Stocks1:56:01 - Jim Simons, Medallion Fund & Multi-Strategy Vision1:58:05 - Day-to-Day Pre-Market Routine & Execution Process2:01:27 - Closing Advice for Traders