Podcast
The Trading Coach Podcast
Hosted by Akil Stokes · EN
An entertaining blend of professional insights and inspiring stories that cover all aspects of trading, investing, entrepreneurship, and personal development. Join Akil Stokes, a professional trader, entrepreneur, and globally respected trading coach as he delivers new episodes each week.
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1337 - New Trader Starter Guide: 5 Books Every Beginner Must Read
2w ago00:11:32Tap to summarizeMost beginner traders waste years learning the wrong things. In this episode, I share the 5 books every new trader should read—and the exact order to read them. Learn how to build the right foundation, master technical analysis, develop a professional mindset, and avoid the mistakes that keep most traders from ever becoming consistently profitable. Whether you trade Forex, stocks, futures, or crypto, this reading list can dramatically shorten your learning curve.Your Trading Coach - Akil
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1336 - The Rise And Fall of A Stock Trader
2w ago00:15:23Tap to summarizeBefore forex, Akil was a stock trader searching for the next great opportunity. In this episode, he shares his approach to investing, the research behind his decisions, and the mistake that ultimately changed his path.A story about stocks, mentors, failure, and the lessons that shaped the trader and coach he is today.
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1335 - 10 Things Smart Traders Do Differently (Most Traders Never Learn This)
3w ago00:20:15Tap to summarizeWhat separates successful traders from struggling traders?After nearly 20 years of trading and 15 years of coaching traders from around the world, I've noticed that profitable traders share many of the same habits. Surprisingly, it has very little to do with finding the perfect strategy or indicator.In this video, I'll reveal 10 things smart traders do differently, including why they trade less, how they handle mistakes, why journaling is essential, and the hidden habits that help them stay profitable over the long term.Your Trading Coach - Akil
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1334 - The Best Trading Strategy Doesn't Exist (Here's Why)
3w ago00:11:54Tap to summarizeWhat's the best trading strategy? It's the question every trader asks—and the answer might surprise you. In this episode, I share the expensive lesson I learned after years of testing strategies, chasing "holy grails," and discovering why profitable traders focus on something far more important than finding the perfect system.Support the podcast by leaving a rating and a review.Your Trading Coach - Akil
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1333 - Why Most Traders Lose Before They Even Enter a Trade
3w ago00:11:59Tap to summarizeWhat Should You Think Before Entering a Trade?Should you expect to win, prepare to lose, or make no assumptions at all? In this episode, we explore the three most common pre-trade mindsets and how each one can impact your psychology, decision-making, and long-term trading performance. Learn why probability-based thinking may be the key to becoming a more disciplined and consistent trader.The Freedom Trader 2 -Day Online Trading Eventhttps://training.tieronetrading.com/freedom-trader-2-day-workshop63847604Your Trading Coach - Akil
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1332 - SpaceX IPO: What Happens Next? Options Trading, Volatility & The Truth About the Valuation
4w ago00:13:58Tap to summarizeThe SpaceX IPO has officially launched, but the biggest question isn't what happened on day one...It's what happens next.In this video, we break down why SpaceX stock could become even more volatile in the coming weeks as options trading begins, stock sale restrictions eventually expire, and investors continue debating whether the company's massive valuation is justified.Your Trading Coach - Akil
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1331- Why Your Trading Personality Might Be Limiting Your Success (Stop Using Labels)
4w ago00:08:09Tap to summarizeYour trading personality can help you find a starting point—but it can also quietly become a limitation. In this episode of the Trading Coach Podcast, we break down why labels like “scalper,” “swing trader,” or “I’m just not that type of trader” can hold you back more than they help you. Learn how to use personality insights as a tool for awareness, not restriction, and how the best traders adapt to the market instead of their identity.Your Trading Coach - Akil
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1330 - We QUIT Day Trading! Timeframes, Timing & Seasonality in Trading
Jun 1200:22:35Tap to summarizeTimeframes, timing, and seasonality can completely change your trading results—and most traders overlook it. In this episode, we also explain why we stepped away from day trading and reveal how a trillion-dollar market continues to repeat the exact same formations, despite everything.Learn to Trade at www.TierOneTrading.com Your Trading Coach Akil
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1329 - Why Traders Fail When Real Money Is on the Line (The Psychology Nobody Talks About)
Jun 1000:18:13Tap to summarizeWhy do traders perform so well on demo accounts, only to struggle when they start trading live?In this episode, we explore the psychology behind trading pressure, performance anxiety, and the hidden mental barriers that cause traders to abandon their plans when real money is at risk.📈 FREEDOM TRADER 2-DAY ONLINE WORKSHOPhttps://training.tieronetrading.com/freedom-trader-2-day-workshop63847604Your Trading Coach - Akil
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1328 - You Don't Need to Know Everything to Succeed in Trading
Jun 800:20:42Tap to summarizeMany traders believe the key to success is learning more strategies, adding more tools, and finding the perfect system. The reality is often the opposite.In this episode, Akil shares the story of his own trading evolution—from the strategies he started with to the lessons that helped him become the trader he is today. Discover why simplicity beats complexity, how routine creates consistency, why perfection isn't the goal, and how focusing on what truly matters can accelerate your growth as a trader.Support the podcast by leaving a rating/reviewYour Trading Coach - Akil
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