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This week’s episode of Talking Trading features mentoree Stephen Warden. In this interview we get inside his brain, his money scripts and his trading life to discover that the best traders are those who have walked the long and arduous journey. A journey that took Stephen from student of the market to becoming a seasoned player with consistent wins. Find out what keeps him inspired and continually sharpening his trading edge. STEPHEN WARDENStephen Warden is a Trading Game mentoree of 2010.He is a battle-hardened trader who has made huge wins in the market and also learnt some hard lessons.Hear about the time his money script came out and threatened to hurt him, the period his account went ballistic and why he is passionate about finding his archetypal trade.In this interview also hear how Stephen:Has 2 expressions pinned onto his computer:Take the next trade - you can’t fail AND Consistency is a state of mind Reads a chapter from Market Wizards each night Uses a checklist when trading Treats trading like a ca

Ever wondered what a billionaire's day looks like? Find out in this week's episode of Talking Trading with FX gun Pete Armstrong. Pete turned $20,000 into $2.2 million in 12 weeks and his focus led him to trading FX for a billionaire. Get ready to blow the lid of your financial thermostat as we hear how billionaires approach life, how they structure their day and the mindset that makes them reach their targets. Pete ArmstrongFX Gun Pete Armstrong traded his $20,000 account into $2.2 million in 12 weeks whilst in a hospital bed suffering a spinal injury.Pete’s intense focus and love of the markets led him to trade FX for a billionaire.How do billionaires think? How do they operate differently from the general public?Pete’s observations will blow the lid off your financial thermostats as we find out that billionaires:Are high on lifeMethodicalRun their day like an army regimentPete continues to trade his own money with consistent outstanding Forex results. He is young, determined and a born trader who

Talking Trading kicks starts 2016 with four-time winner of the World Cup Trading Championship Andrea Unger. Listen to his accent as he shares his passion for the markets, the freedom and happiness trading gives him and his pearls for those cutting their teeth in the game. Also hear the latest in the markets from Jono Barratt. Jono Barratt: Market WrapThe markets closed strongly across the board last week with the Dow and S&P up and Australian equities following suit. But for this rally to be sustained it needs to translate to a demand for our goods…. we shall have to see.Hear which positions Jono is looking to trade and why. Andrea UngerAndrea is the only person to win the World Cup Trading Championships of Futures Trading four times!The competition won Andrea trophies and fame but it is his CURIOSITY and PASSION for the markets that makes him happy. What motivates Andrea isn’t the money… it is the perception of FREEDOM and being in POSSESSION of his life. He could walk away from his charts but he usually

In the final episode for Talking Trading this year we take a trip down memory lane and relive highlights of our special guests. Hear the pearls of wisdom from our two MARKET WIZARDS, Linda Rascke and Dr Van Tharp, remember the jewels of experience from CHARTING LEGEND Peter L Brandt and the insights and knowledge from our many life coaches, authors and financial experts.What did the former translator to the Dalai Lama say about mastering the mind?What was it that life coach Tanya Geislar said about your success?And just how well did Peter L Brandt know his trading plan?We would also like to say a very big thank you to all the mentorees who were brave enough to share their story on Talking Trading during 2015:Maree BurgessKaren Hansen-PalumberiAdonis DesteunisCatherine RobertsMaria MontgomeryKirsten StoldtJoe Papa.Their stories have the been voted the favourite items by Talking Trading listeners and their journeys will continue to inspire and comfort traders achieving excellence and financial freedom.We have l

In this week’s episode of Talking Trading we look at the Markets of the World for 2015 with Chris Tate. We examine China’s spectacular fall, the USA’s moribund congestion, the fall of Crude Oil below $40 a barrel and the grind down of the Aussie Market. Hear what to do with your positions over Xmas and how Chris Tate thinks he looks in a tuxedo.COMMODITIESCrude oil is below $40 a barrel and is at its lowest level in 6 years, as the contest between OPEC and the US continues.Iron ore is at a historic low at $40 a ton, China simply doesn’t want our dirt and the TRAIN WRECK of commodities continues for Australia with no relief from the carnage.US MARKETSThe US market looks like it's on it's death bed. The US entered congestion in the beginning of the year and dropped out briefly during the middle and now are back in congestion.AFRICAAfrican brains are coming back home to roost, combined with stability and resources they have performed well.CHINAAlthough China suffered a spectacular fall earlier in the y

This episode of Talking Trading features Market Wizard peak performance trading coach Dr Van Tharp. From the man who coined the term position sizing we learn in this interview what it takes to go beyond the trading matrix. Van Tharp has worked with some of the greatest traders in the world including Bill Eckhart and Ed Seykota. He has collected psychological data from over 5,000 successful trading profiles and knows what it takes to reprogram yourself to succeed in the markets. Go on… choose the red pill not the blue. Dr Van K TharpVan Tharp believes the biggest problem facing traders is they think they are qualified when they enter the markets. But if making profits were easy Big Money would make it so hard for people to become a trader it would be impossible.Trading is a profession. It takes time.Dr Van Tharp has modeled trading by collecting over 5 000 successful trading profiles including Ed Seykota and Bill Eckhart. He narrowed down 4 core qualities a trader must have to succeed. Personal ResponsibilityI

In this week’s episode of Talking Trading US Options trader James Ramelli shares his trading secrets. Find out about CATALYST DRIVEN trading and how James hits home runs by following institutional order flows. Hear wisdom gleaned from his years of trading experience and his advice for those starting in options. Plus, keep reading to hear about a free e-book that you can download immediately, as an exclusive Special Offer to Talking Trading listeners.James RamelliJames Ramelli is a regular guest on Bloomberg TV, CNBC and has been published in CME Group’s Open Markets and Futures Magazine.James is active in stock, options, and futures market, but many of his favorite trade setups are CATALYST DRIVEN, where he looks to play the move implied by the options market.He is also a dedicated follower of ‘unusual options activity’ - big block option orders that often indicate ‘smart money’ flow from institutions.James is ahead of retail traders.He has a leg up on the general public.But how does he achieve such exception

This episode of Talking Trading features famous author and artist Julia Cameron. Responsible for popularising the Morning Pages and creating a worldwide movement Julia explains her creativity tools and recipes for living and breathing prosperity. Hear where Louise Bedford's 'Morning Journal' came from and why it is an effective tool for success and how when you live from creativity you experience a greater sense of well-being and prosperity. JULIA CAMERON‘The Artist’s Way’ began as a temper tantrum. Julia wanted to write a book for artists that would help them stand up for themselves.It certainly did that.Four million copies and a worldwide movement later Julia Cameron is one of the most famous writers in the world.Her famous basic tool to help artists are the MORNING PAGES.Louise Bedford is a major proponent of Morning Pages and she urges her Mentorees to take up this tool for the fulfillment of their potential. Hear how they act as a broom for the mind cleaning out corners of your consciousne

In this episode of Talking Trading Louise Bedford shares how personal mission statement at age 19 was to liberate people’s lives through trading. She still has the same purpose and wants to help liberate your life as well. We also hear from mentoree Maree Burgess on what it takes to create a high point in the markets and how trading has given her the autonomy and ability to create her destiny.Your Life’s MissionAre you living your life’s purpose?Do you have soul satisfaction?When Louise was 19 she wrote her life’s mission statement – it guided her life and meant so much to her that once she worked out how to trade that she wanted to help liberate other people lives using trading as tool.She wants to liberate yours as well.Are you ready to move forward and trade your fears for peace and your anxiety for confidence? It is one thing to hear your hearts’ calling and it is another thing to act on it.Mentoree - Maree Burgess Maree Burgess’s trading mantra is follow the system.The high point in Maree’s trading journ

This episode of Talking Trading features a very special in depth interview with Market Wizard herself Linda Raschke. Effervescent, vivacious and open about her trading Linda shares the key programs which make her money in the markets and made her a legend. She talks about her trading routine, why her horse is called Ritchie Rich, and why she had always had a love hate relationship with the market. Honest, up front and gorgeously bubbly hear why Linda is a Market Wizard and how she really did trade during labour. Linda RaschkeLinda finishes every trading day riding her horse RITCHIE RICH.It is the last part of her daily trading routine, which she says is 90% of her success. She believes ORGANISATION is the number 1 skill in running a successful trading program and everything in Linda’s system has to be on autopilot.Linda has been in a LOVE-HATE relationship with the market for over 30 years. During those 30 years her trading programs have stayed exactly the same and she shares openly about the 4 key programs,

Turning JapaneseHear Chris Tate’s amusing impressions of Tokyo and why he isn’t turning Japanese… just yet. Japan : A country of contrast with the hypermodern and the very old, a place where hotel staff fall like ninja’s from the roof, where girls in little black dresses mingle with women wearing kimonos, a place where the food is bizarre and the streets are clean and crime free. Chris Tate and Louise Bedford visited Tokyo for the IFTA Conference and were entranced enthralled and fascinated by this city. In this episode hear Chris’ amusing impressions of the city and how traders from all around the world make the same stupid mistakes.Chris TateLouise Bedford and Chris Tate recently attended the International Federation of Technical Analysts Annual Conference in Tokyo, Japan.Chris wanted to find out if traders differ from around the world? The answer is NO. We all make the same stupid idiot mistakes trading regardless of what culture we are from.Hear Chris Tate’s entertaining impressions of the following in To

Get ready to be inspired with legendary trader and classical chartist Peter L Brandt. With over 40 years of experience, here Peter speaks openly about his trading approach, his weekly strategy and his pursuit of excellence in the markets. Hear how he knows the heartbeat and personality of his trading plan better than he knows his own wife. Peter L BrandtPeter L Brandt has been a classical chartist for over 40 years.In 2011 he was named one of the 30 most influential people in finance.His book Diary of a Professional Commodities Trader was Amazon's No. 1 ranked bestseller on trading for 27 weeks.Peter knows the heartbeat and personality of his own trading approach better than he knows his wife of 46 years.Hear Peter’s weekly trading routine, why he sees trading as a process of discovery and why young traders need to deconstruct successful trades.To novice traders he says be willing to make mistakes but make sure they are CHEAP mistakes. To fellow journeymen he says be motivated by the PURSUIT OF EXCELLENC

In this episode Gary Stone from Share Wealth Systems explains various strategies for DIY investors to maximize their money. Hear why diversification is best executed across different asset classes, how many simultaneous strategies a DIY investor can realistically manage and why Gary loves ETFs.Also hear Louise’s book of the week and why she has learned to say ‘you're probably right’ to doubters detractors and trolls and to hold her council until the money speaks for itself. Also hear a quick wrap of the markets with expert forex trader Pete Armstrong. Market Wrap Pete Armstrong Expert Forex TraderPete Armstrong is one of Chris Tate and Louise Bedford's previous licensing brokers. They think the world of him, so it's exciting to hear his debut on Talking Trading this week.The US equity market continued to rally last week as we stay on the emotional roller coaster concerning whether the Fed will or won’t hike interest hikes. Find out which currency pairs Pete is stalking for opportunities this we

Karen Hansen Palumbieri defines persistence and patience. In this episode hear her trading journey from first entering the Mentor Program to the magical feeling of a big trading win. Also hear Louise Bedford’s heartbreaking stories of an investors’ trust sold for gold by people claiming to be educators when in reality they were just wolves in sheep’s clothing and sharemarket shonks. Karen Hansen PalumbieriLouise Bedford admires Karen Hansen’s Palumbieri’s persistence and patience whilst trading and her ability to keep on keeping on.Two things keep Karen motivated and ploughing the markets week after week.1. Habit - trading is a part of her day every day. AND 2. That Magical Feeling When She Strikes A Great TradeKnowing there is another great trade just around the corner when her system has worked, she has positioned sized correctly, she took the signal and the profits came barreling home.Hear Karen’s highs and lows in the market, what she finds challenging and rewarding about hunting the dollar and her advice

Why wait for life to throw you curve balls? Delve into positive psychology and be proactively happy. Dr Suzy Green from The Positivity Institute joins Talking Trading this week with her arsenal of happy strategies to build resilience and self-confidence. Hear how to use mindfulness, neuroplasticity, and the permah model to create a meaningful, fulfilled and flourishing life. Her biggest piece of advice: get clear about the person you want to be. Dr Suzy GreenWhy wait till you are depressed and can’t get off the coach to do something about your emotional well being? Take the bull by horns.Positive psychology is the science of optimal human functioning - it focuses on being proactive with mental health and looking into the present and the future and designing meaningful goals for a flourishing life.Science identifies these components to:MindfulnessWhen you are on automatic pilot you often unconsciously fall into old patterns of behaving. Mindfulness allows you to consciously choose how you want to behave and be

Hold onto your seats boys - research shows female investors outperform men.In this episode of Talking Trading we speak to Meredith Jones, author of Women of the Street. She provides fresh data, stories and statistics from Wall Street on why women have a money management edge. From less ‘overconfidence’, over-trading and testosterone to a greater tolerance for market noise, Meredith shows that if someone is wearing Louboutins and not loafers in the markets then they may be the better investor. Meredith JonesMeredith Jones spent 17 years on Wall Street and interviewed 11 top performing female money managers for her book 'Women of The Street'.Chris Tate is a fan of Meredith and her evidence that women are better investors than men and that we would all be wealthier if we invested ‘like a girl’.Women’s outperformance of men can be drawn to specific characteristics:Less OVER confidence, which means women tend not to over trade.Greater conviction in their investments, which means women tend not sell into

In this week’s episode of Talking Trading we talk to the 2015 Trading Game Mentor Program graduates at the final Mentor Program Meeting for 2015. Hear how they handled the program, what they found out about themselves and how they feel about their future. Also get a shot in the arm with Louise Bedford in Mindpower as she tells us to not be too cool for school and to drop all the excuses. Plus hear Niv Dagan on the Yellen bomb and the US Fed Reserve decision to keep interest rates on hold. Niv Dagan Market WrapOne of the most important macro events of the year was Janet Yellen’s decision to KEEP US interest rates on hold. Find out the reasons behind this decision and the effects it has had on the markets. Excuses - MindpowerDon’t be too cool for school and make excuses. Endevour to learn one thing a day to improve your trading and in one week you will have zoomed ahead of the bunch of brain zombies who are too terrified insipid or deluded.If you are not terrified then you are probably not growing.What excuse a

In this week’s episode of Talking Trading we hear from Anton Destounis who suffered a severe spinal injury and turned to the markets to SURVIVE. Anton turned a hobby into a PASSION and PURPOSE for living that has saved him emotionally mentally and financially. Niv Dagan also tells us what to look for in the next winning IPO, Chris Tate gives his trading quote of the week and Louise Bedford tells us to do one thing each week to improve your trading. Chris Tate Quote – Trading SurvivabilityThe market is a cruel paradox in that you have to survive long enough in order to be profitable.The motto is… keep surviving.  Mindpower – Do one thing a weekEvery great trader has suffered creeping doubts, worries that they wouldn’t excel and fears they weren’t making the money they felt they deserved.You are not alone.This week find one thing that improves your trading and then find one more thing each week. It is only through REPETITION and FOCUS that your results become as big as your ambitions. Anton DestounisLife for th

Ready to be the pilot of your own life? In this week’s episode property expert Michael Yardney explains the differences between the way the RICH and the POOR think. In fact if all the wealth was re-distributed evenly around the Western world,  in time it would end up in the exactly same hands. This is because the rich think a certain way and believe certain things. Ever noticed that there are no rich victims? This interview shows you how to move your subconscious thinking into financial fluency and being the pilot of your life. Michael Yardney – Metropole Property SolutionsThe RICH Australian thinks a certain way:They are the PILOT of their livesThe CAUSE of their conditions They take RESPONSIBILITY for themselvesThis is in stark contrast to how the average Australian views their world who tends to blame circumstances for their wealth. There is a theory that if all the money was distributed evenly around the western world then it would end up in exactly the same hands.This is because the rich have learnt to t

In this episode of Talking Trading Chris Tate gives an in depth look at the end of the bull run in the US and how traders can tackle the current climate. Bull run endings are akin to relationship breakups – they never end gracefully. Chris identifies the problems for traders to watch for in a short market and the share opportunities he is looking at in his charts. Louise Bedford tells us that DESIRE and AMBITION are the golden threads leading us towards to our actions and that we are more powerful than we realize. Niv Dagan, Peak Asset Management - Market WrapWith a 214 point fall on the ASX and then a strong rebound the next day the markets last week were hurly burly.Hear the latest market statistics from Niv and suggestions traders can take to enhance their portfolio.You can sign up for our free newsletter and market commentary, that would be terrific! http://goo.gl/forms/HvstsqJuVBLouise Bedford says: "Niv's views are a fabulous combination of humour and fact. I get his newsletter, and I love his