The proper focus for a trader Focus on being your best trader. Focusing on anything different may cause you to fall short of your potential. At our prop firm, falling short of your potential is NOT acceptable. This game is about being your best. Yet, it is common for traders to strive to be better than another trader(s). Have you … Read More
When you have to start making real money as a trader (now!)
It is not uncommon for a trader to have to start making real money. Perhaps the trader is running out of money. Or if he at a firm, where he is being paid like SMB Capital, and the firm needs to see him start to make progress. The trader has his back up against the wall. The trader needs … Read More
Trading Psychology: How to Handle FOMO (Dr. Steenbarger)
Do you feel that FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) is crushing your trading PnL? That if you could just get a handle on FOMO you could become the trader you deserve to be. That FOMO is keeping you from a career as a trader and all of the rewards that come with it. Dr. Steenbarger presents in the video below, … Read More
Journey from SMB Intern to Consistently Profitable Prop Trader (Live from Stony Brook U)
@SperoTrades presents his journey from SMB Intern, to struggling trader, to thinking of quitting, to Consistently Profitable Trader. He does this all live from his former investment club at Stony Brook U. Not too long ago, Justin sat in the same seats as these college students listening to prop firm co-founder (me) teach the career of prop trader. Now here … Read More