2 Traders Podcast

Humans are generally poor in perceiving actual risks — especially traders. So how important is it to assess risks correctly? Do you ever second-guess yourself? In this episode of 2Traders Podcast, Darren and Walter clear away the fog on the topic of risk assessment, discounted information, cognitive bias and the problems that come along with... The post EP62: Risk Assessment appeared first on 2TradersPodcast.

Do you know what you really want? Do you have an intense desire to win? Why do many traders want to feel like a winner? In this episode of 2Traders, Darren and Walter dig into the issues that traders bump into when it comes to interacting with the market, including issues with trade execution, loss... The post EP61: Trading Execution appeared first on 2TradersPodcast.

When you make important decisions in life — do you decide by ticking off some self-made checklist? Or, do you go by your instinct? In this episode of 2Traders Podcast, Darren and Walter tap into the subject of trading entries and exits, backtesting, market patterns, and how your trading results are the result of your... The post EP60: Entries and Exits appeared first on 2TradersPodcast.

Would you go fishing while trading — or vice versa? In this episode of Two Traders Podcast, Darren and Walter dig into listener questions. The discussion covers two different fishing methods: line fishing and spear fishing, the dangers of spearing a friend, and why institutional traders have headaches retail traders don’t have, and the pros... The post EP56: Two Traders, Four Questions (Part 2 of 2) appeared first on 2TradersPodcast.

Walter and Darren jump into your questions in this episode. How do you know you are ready for “real trading?” Darren stresses looking at the process, rather than the end result. Walter encourages new traders to look at trading as a job. From this episode you’ll get the three simple questions you must ask yourself... The post EP55: Two Traders, Four Questions (Part 1 of 2) appeared first on 2TradersPodcast.

Here’s what’s inside this episode: What is “reframing your losses?” How do you “focus” on your trading targets? Why drawdowns do *this thing* to your system execution… and the importance of aiming for the “bigger fish.” You’ll see some of the important factors to consider when making decisions in the midst of a drawdown, how... The post EP54: Reframing appeared first on 2TradersPodcast.

In this episode of 2Traders Podcast, Walter and Darren discuss holding on to winning trades, moving to break-even, entries and exits, and why you might get a different result compared to other traders using the same system as you. Walter outlines some of the situations that may help you in finding the right approach to... The post EP53: Winning Trades appeared first on 2TradersPodcast.

At times, as traders we may lose confidence in trading and question whether we can “make trading work”, especially if you’re new to trading. When you experience drawdowns, it can be tough to stay the course. Perhaps, you’ve thought “is this something that I really want to do?” or “is this worth my time and... The post EP52: Confidence In Your Trading appeared first on 2TradersPodcast.

We learn in school how to make decisions based on “fundamental analysis.” But how useful is it in trading? In this episode of 2 Traders Podcast, Walter and Darren talk about the constantly changing forex markets and how the fundamentals dictate which market you should choose to trade. Both of them agree on the value... The post EP51: The Changing Markets appeared first on 2TradersPodcast.

Walter and Darren dig into a trader’s question about confidence issues with support and resistance trading. They talk about trading beliefs, the dangers of tweaking your system to fit what other traders do, and using your emotions — such as fear — as a tool in trading. They also share some tips for keeping your... The post EP50: Success (Part 2 of 2) appeared first on 2TradersPodcast.

In this episode of 2Traders Podcast, Darren and Walter look at “success.” For instance, if you’re a successful and consistent trader, then why are you not mega-rich? Why don’t you have multimillion dollar real estate portfolio and a Ferrari? They dig into the idea of success and what it means to different traders. Your comfort... The post EP49: Success (Part 1 of 2) appeared first on 2TradersPodcast.

Walter and Darren dig into a trader’s question about confidence issues with support and resistance trading. They talk about trading beliefs, the dangers of tweaking your system to fit what other traders do, and using your emotions — such as fear — as a tool in trading. They also share some tips for keeping your... The post EP48: Confidence in Support and Resistance appeared first on 2TradersPodcast.

In this episode of 2Traders Podcast, Walter and Darren talk about what could be some of the possible issues for a trader who can make profit from good trades over a week and can loose them all in just half an hour. They discuss different factors that can cause this such as inconsistency, confidence, risk/reward... The post EP47: Trading Mirage appeared first on 2TradersPodcast.

Greed is one the Seven Deadly Sins taught to us by our elders… but does this apply in trading too? ​ In this episode of 2Traders Podcast, Walter and Darren talk about greed, how this affects your trading, and when should you — or should not — let your self fall into it. Darren and... The post EP46: Greed appeared first on 2TradersPodcast.

As children, we were taught by our parents to always follow the rules because they are going to get us to where we want to be. But did you ever think that maybe some rules are not really meant to be followed? In this episode of 2Traders Podcast, Walter and Darren talk about the importance... The post EP44: Breaking the Rules (Part 1 of 2) appeared first on 2TradersPodcast.

In this episode of Two Traders Podcast, Darren and Walter focus on the different aspects of the trading game, re-examining your beliefs, why Walter’s traders have difficulty with over trading while Darren’s traders have difficulty pulling the trigger, and what you must keep in mind when trading Darren’s system. Walter and Darren also talk about... The post EP43: Trading Frequency (Part 2 of 2) appeared first on 2TradersPodcast.

In this episode of 2Traders Podcast, Walter and Darren talk about how often systems fire off trades, what that means to your performance, and how a trading system can entirely depend on your beliefs. Also, Walter and Darren discuss about why traders have mental blocks about pulling the trigger or overtrading, and how your decision... The post EP42: Trading Frequency (Part 1 of 2) appeared first on 2TradersPodcast.

In this episode of 2Traders Podcast, Walter and Darren talk about the idea of support and resistance, its advantages and disadvantages, the dangers that might come along with using it, and why a lot of people are using it. Also, Walter and Darren touch about the topic of trendlines and how this relates to support... The post EP41: Support and Resistance appeared first on 2TradersPodcast.

In life, being optimistic is an important trait that every person should have… but not in trading. In this episode of 2Traders Podcast, Walter and Darren dig into the topic about Optimism Bias and how this can be dangerous to a trader. Walter stresses out how important it is to consider certain factors first and... The post EP39: Optimism Bias appeared first on 2TradersPodcast.

In this episode of 2Traders Podcast, Walter and Darren dig into the topic of hedging. You will find out about the tricky aspects of hedging, including hindsight bias and some of the possible solutions for using hedging in your trading. Also, Walter and Darren talk about brokers and some of the sticky aspects of hedge... The post EP38: Hedging appeared first on 2TradersPodcast.