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The TraderLion Podcast
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Dive deep into the minds of Wall Street legends, hedge fund managers, and seasoned traders. Each episode offers a masterclass in trading, featuring exclusive interviews with industry giants. Discover their secrets to success and market mastery. Join us for a journey through decades of trading experience, and gain invaluable insights to improve your trading.
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How Clement Ang Achieved 150%+ Returns in the US Investing Championship
Jan 1803:26:57Tap to summarize📈 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/uihtjClement Ang is a top performer in the 2025 US Investing Championship, achieving over 150% returns in the Million Dollar Money Manager Division. In this episode, he shares the complete breakdown of his trading system, risk management rules, favorite setups, and the powerful lessons he learned rebuilding from a significant drawdown just a few years ago.He breaks down his exact process for managing risk with a 5% monthly drawdown limit, how he uses progressive exposure to scale positions based on market feedback, and why post-analysis of past winning stocks is non-negotiable for his success. Clement also openly discusses the emotional toll of his drawdown period—sitting at the pool unable to tell his wife about his losses—and how he developed the patience and discipline to trade systematically rather than emotionally.You'll also hear how he approaches entries and exits, why he describes his style as "Mark Minervini, Gil Morales, Oliver Kell, and Jeff Sun had a baby," and the basketball parallels that shaped his trading mindset.🔥 What You'll Learn:✅ How to implement a 5% monthly drawdown limit to protect capital and smooth your equity curve✅ The progressive exposure strategy for scaling risk intelligently based on market conditions✅ Why post-analysis of winning stocks from past cycles is essential for pattern recognition✅ The exact order of priorities: capital preservation → profitability → superior returnsEnjoy!- 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 - Introduction and 2025 Performance Overview4:48 - How Clement First Got Into Trading7:06 - Early Trading Books and Key Lessons9:57 - COVID Bull Market: First Million and First Major Setbacks15:57 - 2022 Bear Market and Learning to Short Sell19:14 - The 60-70% Drawdown: Revenge Trading and Rock Bottom22:53 - Rebuilding: Model Books, Written Rules, and Studying Top Traders33:44 - 2025 Stats Review: 150%+ Return, Win Rate, and Trade Analysis40:11 - Combating Overtrading and Execution Limits43:48 - Post-Analysis Best Practices: Weekly and Monthly Reviews48:21 - Sports Parallels: Basketball, Kobe, and Trading Mentality56:34 - Defining His Trading Style: Minervini, Kell, Morales, and Sun58:47 - 2025 Month-by-Month Trade Breakdown Begins (January-February)1:23:34 - Short Selling NVIDIA: Entry Timing and Moving Average Resistance1:34:34 - Risk Management: Adjusting from 1% to 0.3-0.5% Per Trade1:56:30 - May-June: Selling Winners Too Early and Stock Envy2:06:04 - The Ethereum Mega Trade: Stacking Confluence for High Conviction2:34:20 - October Frustration: Missing USAR and VCP Breakdown Masterclass2:42:42 - November: Inverse ETF Trades and Burnout Discussion2:50:05 - Finding Stocks That Resist the Decline: Precious Metals Setup3:10:13 - Post-Trade Analysis: Using AI and Studying Historical Cycles3:20:12 - Advice for Boom-Bust Traders and Those in Drawdowns3:25:06 - Shoutouts and Closing Remarks
Transcribe →How to Identify the Best Market Windows for Maximum Returns | Roy & Wesley Mattox
May 13, 202501:37:47Tap to summarize📈 TraderLion Masterclass Courses: https://go.traderlion.com/uinsGAre you tired of missing out on big stock market gains? The key to success is knowing when to buy stocks for maximum profit. In this video, We reveal expert strategies for timing the stock market, so you can stop guessing and start making smarter investment decisions. In this video, experienced portfolio managers Roy Mattox and Wesley Mattox reveal the secrets to identifying the best investment opportunities and maximizing your returns. We'll delve into market cycles, technical analysis, fundamental analysis, and macroeconomic trends so you can position yourself for success.Learn how to spot market turning points and make informed decisions based on proven strategies. Discover the critical indicators that signal a market bottom and the launch of a new bull run. We'll discuss the importance of understanding market cycles, identifying leading stocks, and the power of the CANSLIM investment methodology. Don't miss out on the next big wave of market gains. Let's work together to build a winning investment strategy.https://www.ifsinvest.com/Roy Mattox,Chief Market Strategist / Portfolio ManagerWesley Mattox,Chief Technical Strategist / Portfolio ManagerFollow Roy & Wesley on Twitter/X:https://twitter.com/RoyLMattoxhttps://twitter.com/WesleyJMattox📘 Get your FREE 115-page Ultimate Trading Guide: https://traderlion.com/POD-UTG🔍 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-TLAEnjoy!- The TraderLion TeamTimestamps:00:00 - Identifying The Best Investment Windows To Compound Your Results!03:44 - Technical Analysis04:49 - Fundamental Analysis05:31 - Macroeconomic Analysis06:50 - Presentation Thesis14:56 - Nasdaq Composite 1990-199219:56 - AMGN 1990-199222:15 - Microsoft 1990-199224:53 - COST 1990-199227:15 - Nasdaq Composite 1998-199929:33 - QCOM 1998-199930:07 - FFIV 1998-199931:33 - HLIT 1998-199934:18 - VRSN 1998-199936:01 - Nasdaq Composite 2002-200442:00 - AXON 2002-200443:21 - FARO & CALM 2002-200444:18 - Nasdaq Composite 2008-201049:17 - BAC 2008-201050:53 - WYNN 2008-201051:44 - AAPL & GOOGL 2008-201053:45 - Nasdaq Composite 2020-202156:40 - DOCU & ZM 2020-202157:50 - PTON & TWLO & TDOC 2020-20211:00:26 - FSLY & CRWD & UPST 2020-20211:02:56 - Nasdaq Composite 2022-20231:07:57 - FFTY 2022-20231:09:33 - Why Does The Market Feel Very Extended?1:13:06 - NVDA & IPO 2022-20231:15:12 - SMCI 2022-20231:18:19 - CELH & DUOL 2022-20231:20:36 - UBER & PLTR 2022-20231:23:57 - Overhead Supply?1:25:29 - ONON & ANET & PANW & LEN 2022-20231:29:56 - AMD & SWAV & INSP 2022-20231:32:55 - Advice For The Next 1/2 Year Move
Transcribe →214% Return in 1 Year - When to Take Profits and Sell Rules for Trading Super-performance
Mar 9, 202501:27:26Tap to summarize📘 Get your FREE 115-page Ultimate Trading Guide: https://go.traderlion.com/uinsN🔍 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/uinsGLearn the essential sell rules that top traders use to protect their profits and avoid major drawdowns. In this in-depth conversation, portfolio managers Roy and Wes share real-world examples and case studies on when to exit trades, how to manage position sizes, and the key psychological principles behind selling successfully. Discover the difference between offensive and defensive selling, why moving average breaks matter, and how abnormal price action can be an early warning signal.Key Topics Covered:✅ When to sell: Recognizing key reversal days and abnormal action✅ Managing big winners: Holding for triple-digit gains while reducing risk✅ Selling into earnings: How to position size and control downside risk✅ Market psychology: Fear, greed, and making better trading decisions✅ Real trade examples: Case studies on NVDA, MSTR, SMCI, and moreEnjoy!- The TraderLion TeamConnect with Roy and Weshttps://www.meetup.com/en-AU/https-www-meetup-com-charlotteinvestorsbusinessdaily/https://x.com/RoyLMattoxhttps://x.com/WesleyJMattoxTimestamps:00:00 – Introduction of Roy and Wes Maddox and focus on sell rules.03:24 – Offensive vs. Defensive Selling: Managing anxiety with clear rules.07:06 – The Turkey and Red Dress analogies from William O'Neil on decisive selling.10:28 – Overview of offensive selling: key reversals, profit targets, and extensions.13:50 – Defensive selling strategies: insurance, moving average breaks, and abnormal action.20:02 – Recognizing market tops and index signals as part of sell strategy.22:12 – Comparing sharp declines: historical insights from FFTY and market corrections.26:45 – Precedent analysis: Why both offensive and defensive sell rules matter.28:41 – Case Study: Selling on unexpected news (DeepSeek AI event).31:46 – Managing crowding in leading stocks and abnormal price action.35:08 – CAVA example: Buy signals and defensive sell rules at the 50-day break.39:37 – Case Study: TMDX and selling on a 50-day break to avoid massive drawdowns.45:23 – Holding through earnings: position sizing and managing risk.47:51 – Earnings surprises: Why 50/50 outcomes demand disciplined management.53:56 – Analyst downgrades and abnormal actions as defensive sell triggers.57:44 – Active manager sentiment and fear gauges as market timing tools.01:04:16 – Key offensive sell signals: Recognizing overextension and reversal days.01:10:45 – Nvidia’s critical earnings report and its market impact.01:15:59 – Managing climactic moves and avoiding character changes in stocks.01:22:57 – Case Study: CAVA key reversal as an offensive sell signal.01:24:22 – SKYW example: Exiting on offensive signals to protect gains.01:26:51 – Final takeaways: Key lessons on staying disciplined with sell rules.#stocktrading #Investing #swingtrading #tradingstrategy #riskmanagement #SellRules #marketpsychology #technicalanalysis #tradinglessons #stockmarkettips #MarketCycles #portfoliomanagement #growthstocks #markettrends #nvda #mstr #smci #tradermindset
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409% Return in One Year: Aggressive Swing Trading Tactics and Setups
Feb 19, 202501:08:58Tap to summarize📘 Get your FREE 115-page Ultimate Trading Guide: https://go.traderlion.com/uinsN🔍 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/uinsGUnlock the secrets behind Leos Mikulka’s 409% return in the US Investing Championship. In this deep-dive interview, Leos shares his trading journey, key setups like ARM and SMR IPOs, and the importance of risk management, free rolling trades, and selling into strength. Learn how he identifies market themes, manages drawdowns, and uses margin selectively for aggressive trades. Discover the key principles that helped him achieve triple-digit returns, including precise trade execution, sector analysis, and maintaining discipline through market volatility. Perfect for traders aiming to improve their process, control risk, and achieve super performance in their portfolios.🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Video:✅ Leos Mikulka’s top trades that led to his 409% championship return✅ How to manage risk with free rolling and selling into strength✅ The importance of identifying market themes and sector rotations✅ Strategies for aggressive trading while controlling drawdowns✅ Key lessons on trading psychology, managing emotions, and avoiding revenge tradesPrevious interview with Leos: https://youtu.be/esDKpwi1b2MConnect With Leos:https://x.com/mikulkalEnjoy!- The TraderLion TeamTimestamps:00:00 – Initial trade breakdown: Entry strategies, volume analysis, and risk management.01:33 – Importance of tracking your trading metrics and understanding your style.03:30 – Leos’ background: 8 years of trading04:54 – Refining trading styles and competing in the US Investing Championship.07:07 – ARM IPO trade breakdown: Base formation, risk management, and scaling positions.10:12 – Managing trades through earnings and using implied volatility.14:49 – Free rolling trades: Reducing risk and taking partial profits.22:44 – SMR trade: Trading high-volatility stocks with tight risk management.26:55 – Identifying market themes (nuclear, AI, quantum computing) through screening.29:10 – Leos’ performance metrics: Balancing small gains with occasional large winners.35:29 – SMR trade takeaways: Price-volume analysis and trading the stage-two uptrend.41:04 – LUMN trade: Aggressive entry and quick exit in volatile conditions.44:21 – BAH trade: Clean volatility contraction pattern and tight stop losses.47:50 – Lessons from losing trades: Importance of discipline and risk management.53:16 – MSTR trade: Revenge trading and its impact on account performance.59:25 – SE trade: Emotional trading, over-sizing, and lessons learned.01:06:57 – Final insights: Key principles for achieving triple-digit returns.01:09:33 – Closing remarks and where to connect with Leos Mikulka.#Trading #StockMarket #Investing #SwingTrading #RiskManagement #TechnicalAnalysis #StockTrading #USInvestingChampionship #LeosMikulka #IPOTrading #MomentumTrading #SectorAnalysis #MarginTrading #FreeRolling #MarketThemes #TradingDiscipline #GrowthStocks #TradingLessons
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433% Return in 1 Year: From Poker Player to Full-Time Trader
Feb 10, 202501:59:09Tap to summarize📈 How did a poker player turn a small trading account into a 433% return in just one year? Christian Flanders, 2nd place in the U.S. Investing Championship, shares his trading journey, risk management techniques, and strategies that helped him succeed. From progressive exposure to episodic pivots and VCP setups, this interview is packed with valuable insights for traders of all levels.📘 Get your FREE 115-page Ultimate Trading Guide: https://go.traderlion.com/uinsN🔍 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/uinsG What You’ll Learn in This Video:✅ The parallels between poker & trading – how risk & psychology play a role✅ Why progressive exposure is the key to controlling drawdowns✅ How to identify and trade explosive stocks using VCPs & episodic pivots✅ The importance of trailing stops and selling strategies✅ Lessons from big winners like Nvidia & Super Micro Computer (SMCI)Connect with Christian:https://x.com/CFlanders7Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction: The similarities between poker and trading00:22 – The progressive exposure strategy: Adjusting position size based on performance00:47 – Why episodic pivots are simple yet powerful trade setups01:13 – The importance of buying at all-time highs for the biggest winners01:37 – Market lessons: How one trade went from $50 to $300 in a few weeks02:08 – Why trading success requires going all in on learning and improvement03:28 – Guest introduction: Christian Flanders – 2nd place in the U.S. Investing Championship with a 433% return04:22 – How Christian first got into trading and poker05:16 – Learning from trading books like O’Neil & Reminiscences of a Stock Operator06:15 – How the online poker boom influenced Christian’s risk-taking skills07:43 – Christian’s early career at a prop trading firm during the 2008 financial crisis09:45 – The psychological battle of poker & trading12:01 – The importance of learning to quit (in poker and trading)13:23 – Transitioning from poker to full-time trading15:40 – The biggest similarities between poker and trading17:35 – Christian’s early trading strategy and learning curve19:28 – The importance of adapting bet sizing to different market conditions21:44 – Boom and bust cycles: The struggle to control drawdowns24:00 – How historical market research helped refine Christian’s trading strategy27:19 – Learning from trades that cost you big gains30:59 – The best trade setups: VCPs, power plays, and episodic pivots36:29 – How Christian studies historical stock moves40:16 – The importance of trailing stops to capture big gains48:27 – Adjusting position sizing based on market conditions51:55 – The power of limiting monthly drawdowns59:25 – Understanding risk & the importance of risk-adjusted sizing01:06:48 – Example: Trading Super Micro Computer (SMCI) on an episodic pivot01:10:31 – Why holding big winners is the hardest part of trading01:14:38 – Adjusting sell rules based on market conditions01:26:10 – The challenge of consistent long-term performance01:33:50 – Final advice: Trading for a living is extremely difficult – be prepared01:56:05 – Closing thoughts: The key to success is full commitment#Trading #StockMarket #Investing #SwingTrading #RiskManagement #TechnicalAnalysis #StockTrading #Poker #Deepvue #MomentumTrading #VCP #EpisodicPivot #MarketPsychology #TradeSmart #GrowthStocks #TradingLessons
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Find Winning Stocks: Brad Freeman's Research Tactics
Dec 16, 202401:41:41Tap to summarizeIn this interview with Brad Freeman, investor and founder of the Stock Market Nerd, he discusses his process for researching companies, what to look for and what to look out for.
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+222% Return in 27 Days - The High Tight Flag Trading Setup | Leif Soreide
Oct 28, 202400:49:33Tap to summarize🚩Learn to trade High Tight Flags from Leif Soreide, the 2019 U.S. Investing Champion. He shares his step-by-step process for finding these high-growth stocks before they skyrocket! https://traderlion.com/HTF_MC This video provides an in-depth exploration of Leif’s expanded High Tight Flag strategy, which he uses to identify stocks with the potential for explosive gains, often aiming for moves of up to 90% in eight weeks or less. He applies a CANSLIM inspired methodology with paired with higher momentum stocks that have recently started consolidating. He also shares his recent winning trades in stocks: ASTS, CORZ, RKLB, LUMN and other names like DUOL & TSLA. 1) Understanding the High Tight Flag: Detailed criteria of this pattern, including the technical structure he looks for. 2) Expanding the Approach: How Leif adapts the classic pattern to spot additional setups in a variety of market conditions. 3) Real-Time Examples: He reviews recent trades to illustrate his pattern recognition and entry strategies. 4) Essential Tips: How he minimizes risk while positioning himself for substantial gains. This video serves as an educational guide for both new and experienced traders on identifying and capitalizing on breakout opportunities using Leif’s distinctive style and insights. Enjoy! - The TraderLion Team 🦁 Follow us on Twitter/X: https://traderlion.com/POD-X
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+65% Return in 30 Days | The AI Bull Market Can Change your Life - Jim Roppel
Oct 21, 202401:15:15Tap to summarize📘 Take the FREE Ultimate Trading Guide Course: https://traderlion.com/POD-UTG Legendary investor Jim Roppel joins us to break down the hottest market trends of 2024 and reveal his top stock picks for massive gains. In this exclusive interview, you'll discover: • The #1 Mega Trend that's bigger than anything Jim has seen in 40 years of investing (and how to profit from it!) • Jim's strategy for finding high-growth stocks before they take off (and how he's applied this for decades) • Why this is one of the most bullish markets Jim has ever seen (and what it means for your portfolio) • Jim’s thoughts on the dangers of socialism and its potential impact on innovation • Actionable strategies for managing risk and holding stocks for the long term (so you can maximize your profits) Jim Roppel pulls no punches as he shares his insights on: • AI Investing: Nvidia, Tesla, Palantir, and the future of artificial intelligence • Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin, Solana, and the next crypto bull market • Biotech: The obesity drug revolution and the potential for major opportunities • Energy: The nuclear power boom and the rise of natural gas • China: How global shifts and political developments could impact Chinese stocks PLUS: Jim reveals his 3-5-7 rule for risk management, his thoughts on the "Golden Goose" of capitalism, and advice for staying ahead of the curve in this rapidly changing market. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the greatest investors of our time! Enjoy!
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33,500% RETURN - Mark Minervini’s VCP Setup that made him Millions $$$
Oct 14, 202401:57:37Tap to summarize📘 Take the FREE Ultimate Trading Guide Course: https://traderlion.com/POD-UTG Legendary trader Mark Minervini, got 33,500%+ returns in the stock market. He reveals his winning stock trading strategies in this exclusive interview! Mark Minervini and his expert team (Mark Ritchie II and Brandon Hedgepath) break down their unique approach to achieving super performance in the stock market. Enjoy! Connect with Mark Twitter: https://x.com/markminervini Master Trader Program: https://mpa.minervini.com/master-trader-program - The TraderLion Team 🦁 Follow us on Twitter/X: https://traderlion.com/YT-X
Transcribe →+40% Swing Trade | How to Find AI Stocks & Profitable Trades with Matt Caruso
Oct 7, 202401:10:50Tap to summarize📈 TraderLion Masterclass Courses: https://traderlion.com/POD-TLU Matt Caruso, a veteran investor, former market maker, and top trader in the US Investing Championship, shares his approach to researching and trading growth stocks. In this video, Matt outlines his process for analyzing companies, spotting major market themes (like AI), and timing his trades with a focus on managing risk and maximizing profit. In this video, you'll learn: • The first step Matt takes when investigating a new stock idea (and why it’s not about looking at charts first). • How to identify significant market themes that can drive stock growth, beyond just AI. • Matt’s approach to entering trades with low risk and building into positions over time. • How understanding the "story" behind a stock can help with making informed decisions. • And much more. This video offers insights from Matt's years of experience in the markets. Whether you're new to trading or looking to refine your strategy, there are valuable takeaways here. Enjoy! - The TraderLion Team 🦁 Follow us on Twitter/X: https://traderlion.com/YT-X Connect with Matt: https://x.com/Trader_mcaruso https://www.carusoinsights.com/
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