Latest Trading for a living Podcast Episodes
Doing Your Homework
Limit Up! Podcast - May 06, 2021 20:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsTrading isn’t just about making money moves. Research is an essential part of the process. Jack and Dan talk about doing your due diligence before a trade, how research gives you an edge, and the importance of learning the quirks of specific markets. They also discuss the pros and cons of differ...
Staying Focused
Limit Up! Podcast - April 29, 2021 20:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsFocus is essential to profitable trading. Jack and Dan talk about staying focused, the warning signs of losing concentration, and trader burnout. They also discuss making money versus managing money and take a look at Bitcoin and NFTs’ long term viability in the markets. --- Limit Up! is a pod...
Is Your Trading Strategy Viable?
Limit Up! Podcast - April 22, 2021 20:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsPilots train to fly in simulators before they ever get into a plane. At Topstep, we believe that trading in simulators is a safer way to learn the ins and outs of trading than just throwing yourself into the live market. But how do you know if your strategy that works so well in a sim will carry...
The Mental Game of Trading with Jared Tendler - Part 2
Limit Up! Podcast - April 15, 2021 20:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsWe all want to be confident traders. But there is a huge difference between confidence and competence. In part two of our series with Mental Game Coach Jared Tendler, we’re talking about how confidence in and of itself should not be your goal. Jared walks us through the Dunning Kruger Effect (t...
The Mental Game of Trading with Jared Tendler - Part 1
Limit Up! Podcast - April 08, 2021 20:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsEmotions cannot be eliminated. Instead of trying to push away strong emotions, traders need to learn what the emotion is really trying to tell you. Jared Tendler is a Mental Game Coach and expert in performance psychology. He talked to Jack and Dan on this week’s edition of Limit Up! about his l...
Embrace Change to Keep the Trading Itch
Limit Up! Podcast - April 01, 2021 20:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsFor Jack, trading began with some trading tips from his grandfather. Dan grew up in a trading household. These experiences shaped their lives, however, even with that exposure trading can only be successful when you have the desire and the interest. On this week’s edition of Limit Up! Podcast, ...
Assessing Your Trading Strategy
Limit Up! Podcast - March 25, 2021 20:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsMost novice traders want to know the stats of more experienced traders. However, a better question to ask yourself is, “What are my personal strengths and weaknesses?” If you know the conditions under which you thrive as well as what makes you tick, you will be more successful. In the business ...
Going on Tilt
Limit Up! Podcast - March 18, 2021 20:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsIf you’re down on your luck, take a break from trading. If you’re on a hot streak, take a break from trading. There are countless stories of people getting in over their heads which is why knowing your out is one of the most important skills to develop. This week on the podcast Jack and Dan def...
Pros and Cons of Social Network Trading
Limit Up! Podcast - March 11, 2021 20:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsThe GameStop drama in January and February has given a lot of attention to social sites like the WallStreetBets Reddit page. But what are the pros and cons to making trades based off of information gleaned from social media? This week on Limit Up! Podcast, Jack and Dan talk about how WallStreet...
When to Take a Break
Limit Up! Podcast - March 04, 2021 20:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsYou can’t trade for 23 hours a day. Eventually, you’re going to hit a breaking point. With so much money to be made in the stock market, it’s easy to want to push through and keep going. But you really need to take time off and pace yourself. This week on Limit Up! Podcast, Jack and Dan discuss...
Know When to Close a Stale Trade
Limit Up! Podcast - February 25, 2021 20:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsEveryone knows that timing is everything when it comes to trading. But timing goes beyond getting lucky on a big trade. Good traders have a plan and execution strategy for every type of trade they get into. On today’s edition of Limit Up! Podcast, Dan returns after a bout with Covid (he’s ok!) ...
Technical Patterns Traders Should Know
Limit Up! Podcast - February 18, 2021 20:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsWhile most traders have some degree of impulsivity, when it comes down to it, trading is all about understanding patterns. Ego can drive traders to make rash decisions. If you employ a strategy in which patterns guide your trades, you will make better decisions and have a clearer view of what is...
How Daily Routines Make You a Better Trader
Limit Up! Podcast - February 11, 2021 20:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsTo be a good trader, you need to have good instincts and well-established routines. That means taking the day off when you’re not 100% and sticking to the daily routine that keeps you healthy and alert. As part of our series on technical analysis, Jack, Dan, and John Doherty are sharing their pe...
Lessons from the GameStop Robinhood Saga
Limit Up! Podcast - February 04, 2021 20:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsUnless you’ve been living under a rock this week, you have no doubt heard about the GameStop stock drama. What started as a once in a lifetime opportunity to get rich quick has become a David versus Goliath story of retail traders rebelling against massive hedge funds. Limit Up! is taking a sho...
A Brief History of Technical Analysis
Limit Up! Podcast - January 28, 2021 20:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsCharts. Some people love them, others question whether they actually work. To broaden your understanding of technical analysis, today’s episode of Limit Up! is diving into the history of this chart heavy theory. Jack and Dan are joined by Topstep’s John Doherty to give you an overview of the hi...
Trading Simulator vs. Live Market
Limit Up! Podcast - January 21, 2021 20:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsSimulations are just that: simulations. Trading in real life is vastly different. Some traders get so comfortable in simulations that they take bigger chances than they should when they get to the real trading floor. On this week’s edition of Limit Up!, Jack and Dan walk you through tips and tri...
How to Open and Manage a Brokerage Account
Limit Up! Podcast - January 14, 2021 20:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsThis week’s installment of our new Trader Development Series is all about how to open a brokerage account. Jack and Dan are joined by longtime trader, and Founder/Chief Visionary Officer of Topstep, Michael Patak, for a discussion on futures brokerages. Listen to their conversation to learn abo...
Trading Fundamentals for Beginners
Limit Up! Podcast - January 07, 2021 20:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsLimit Up! is kicking off 2021 by getting back to the basics. This week, Jack and Dan are sharing their essential trading tips for newbies and veterans alike. Listen in for their advice as well as resources and book recommendations. They explain why it’s so important, especially for new traders,...
Jack & Dan’s Favorite Trader Interviews of 2020
Limit Up! Podcast - January 01, 2021 02:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsThis week on Limit Up! We are saying so long to 2020 with a special compilation of some of our favorite guests from this year. In this episode, we have highlighted some of the best tips about improving your trading game. Listen for advice from traders such as https://www.topstep.com/money-managem...
Jack & Dan's Favorite Trader Interviews of 2020
Limit Up! Podcast - January 01, 2021 02:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsThis week on Limit Up! We are saying so long to 2020 with a special compilation of some of our favorite guests from this year. In this episode, we have highlighted some of the best tips about improving your trading game. Listen for advice from traders such as Chris Tate, Austin Silver, Matt Mill...
Advice from Experts: Use Trading Systems
Limit Up! Podcast - December 25, 2020 02:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsWhat makes Santa such a great gift-giver? He has his system for delivering presents on lock. To be an effective trader, you have to put in the work to create a system that works for you and stick to it. This week on Limit Up! we are revisiting some of the best advice on trading systems we’ve gle...
30 Years of Trading Insight with Greg Baird
Limit Up! Podcast - December 18, 2020 02:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsAs we round into the holiday season at the Topstep office, Jack and Dan are ending the year strong with their last interview of the year. Greg Baird comes onto the show to break down all things stocks, futures and options as well as what it’s like to answer the lure of the pit when you’re just g...
Bringing an Entrepreneurial Mindset to Investing with Viktor Nebehaj
Limit Up! Podcast - December 11, 2020 02:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsViktor Nebehaj didn’t originally want to get into investing. Preferring technology over finance, his career started with HTML and SEO rather than stocks and ETF. After an early stint at Google in the early 00’s left him with some of their stock, he started to get more interested in the financial...
Building Generational Wealth with Latoya Smith
Limit Up! Podcast - December 04, 2020 02:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsLatoya Smith worked in finance for a time before pursuing her passion for trading. She is now the co-founder of The Profit Room, a stock market and trading educational company. On this week’s edition of the Limit Up! Podcast, Jack and Dan talked to Latoya about her road to becoming a day trader....
Learning to Trade Forex
Limit Up! Podcast - November 27, 2020 02:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsHappy Thanksgiving to all of our listeners! As a special holiday treat, this week on Limit Up! we have compiled some of our best advice from forex traders. Whether you have been wanting to trade forex or you have no idea what that is, we’ve got you covered by expert guests including Akil Stokes...
Topstep Trader Profiles with Jack Pelzer
Limit Up! Podcast - November 20, 2020 02:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsJack Pelzer is one of the fearless hosts of Limit Up! Podcast. If you’ve wondered about his experience as a trader or how he came to be the voice of Topstep, this week’s episode will answer your burning questions. After getting his start at a big prop firm amidst the turmoil of the Great Recess...
Topstep Trader Profiles with Dan Hodgman
Limit Up! Podcast - November 13, 2020 02:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsIf you’re a regular listener, you know that Topstep’s own Dan Hodgman comes from a family of traders. But his route to the trading floor and ultimately to Topstep was not linear. On this week’s episode of Limit Up! Jack interviewed Dan to find out how he became a trader and how those experience...
Building a Trading Plan with Austin Silver
Limit Up! Podcast - November 06, 2020 02:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsTo be a successful trader requires strategy and creating systems that help you succeed. When you get stuck in the emotion of trading, it becomes little more than gambling. Austin Silver is a Forex trader and Head of Trading and Education at ASFX. He believes that the key trait of successful trad...
How to Be a Traveling Trader with Etienne Crete
Limit Up! Podcast - October 30, 2020 01:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsEtienne Crete is the founder of Desire To Trade, a trading education website. Before he became a founder and full-time trader, he worked a job he hated and searched for a way to generate income while devoting time to his love of traveling. His success came about thanks to his adherence to routi...
Finding Happiness in Trading with Jacob Rudge
Limit Up! Podcast - October 23, 2020 01:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsThe media often portrays trading as a get rich quick scheme. The reality however, is that trading is a job like any other and it is a job that contains a high degree of stress. Many trading education programs focus on how to trade, but not many offer tools on how to find personal happiness while...
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