Is there a strange connection between trading and poker? Can playing poker make you a smarter, more consistent trader?SteadyTrade co-host Stephen Johnson came to trading following a stint as a professional poker player.Regular listeners may also remember that in Episode 158, we profiled Ray D. of Confessions of a Market Maker — another pro poker player turned trader.On today’s episode of SteadyTrade Podcast, Stephen and Kim Ann Curtin go on a fact-finding mission to figure out if there’s really a correlation between finding consistency in poker and trading.

Kris Verma may be having a red day, but he’s not letting it get to him. In the scheme of things, this short-biased trader reports doing pretty great. He’s only been active in the market for about three years … and he hit an incredible million-dollar profit milestone in 2020.It’s every trader’s dream to grow their account exponentially. In today’s episode of the SteadyTrade Podcast, Kris shares all of his trading secrets with co-hosts Tim Bohen and Stephen Johnson.Are you ready to open up your mind to what trading could make possible?

It’s been a minute since SteadyTrade’s last Listener Mailbag episode … The team’s finally catching up on your correspondence.In today’s episode, co-hosts Tim Bohen, Kim Ann Curtin, and Stephen Johnson answer your questions. You’ll learn about market makers and what they can and can’t do. Plus, they tackle how to trade first green day OTCs. And they cover what constitutes low float and why it matters … And there’s so much more.Listen to find out if your question was chosen as an on-air topic! Plus, find out the true story behind SteadyTrade conspiracy theories — are Tim and Kim actually in the same room?

To new traders, the stock market can seem like utter chaos. Truthfully, they’re not wrong — the stock market is often irrational and extremely counterintuitive. 2020 has certainly proven that!But when you get down to it, there are certain patterns that repeat over and over...For smart traders, understanding how these patterns play out can lead to ‘aha’ moments that can lead to greater trading consistency.The keys to understanding stock market patterns? Getting curious, and tracking your data.For Stephen Johnson, it all started with a question: “what do these gappers all have in common?”In the episode, you’ll learn how he began obsessively tracking dollar volume data — and what his results reveal! Co-hosts Tim Bohen and Kim Ann Curtin are along for the ride...Note: Be sure to watch this one on YouTube, because Stephen’s got plenty of great charts to showcase his results!

Self-promotion, hyperbole, and an “ocean of lies” … Today’s episode explores what happens when a $20 billion company acts like a penny stock.Typically, bigger companies are considered more solid and trustworthy. But that may not be true for Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA), an electric vehicle company. Turns out, it may have been a house of cards ... Learn what happened when it all came crashing down!In today’s episode, the whole SteadyTrade Podcast crew — Tim Bohen, Kim Ann Curtin, and Stephen Johnson — break down the crazy but true story of one of the stock market’s biggest pumps so far this year.

This week’s episode of SteadyTrade starts with a discussion about an important bear.No, not a bearish investor ... but Winnie the Pooh. The famed character once wisely advised, “Don't underestimate the value of doing nothing…”This week’s guest, Dr. Daniel Crosby, is a big fan of this wisdom. He offers up what may seem to be counterintuitive advice for traders — if you want to become a consistent trader, you may actually need to do less.This might seem crazy to some traders — after all, more action is better, right?Not necessarily. In the episode, Dr. Crosby talks with SteadyTrade co-hosts Kim Ann Curtin and Stephen Johnson. Learn how investing and trading require a different mindset from a lot of other pursuits — and how to get in the right mode for success.

Welcome to SteadyTrade’s ultimate study guide for traders.Too often we hear this from new traders: I don’t know what I’m doing.The antidote is learning and studying, of course. But what exactly should you be studying … and how much studying is enough?This week, co-hosts Kim Ann Curtin and Stephen Johnson have a brand-new perspective on all things trading. Kim just had a birthday ... And Stephen just moved back to the U.K. after nearly a decade in Dubai.Now, they’re in back-to-school mode and all about helping you study smarter! You’ll learn about some of the best resources out there, how to create an effective study plan, and how to put your newfound knowledge to work.

Stephen Johnson is going through a transition.No, he hasn’t taken up transcendental meditation or anything. He’s been taking stock of his trading career and considering his goals moving forward.Oh, and he’s also moving from Dubai back to the U.K.!Most people come to trading because they want a change in their life. Stephen certainly did. But what happens to your trading as your life continues to transition?Today’s episode is about embarking on the next phase of your trading journey. Stephen and co-host Tim Bohen are going solo as it’s Kim Ann Curtin’s birthday and she’s taking the day off!

‘Sell in May and go away’ is a common refrain in the stock market. It refers to the traditionally slower trading days of summer.But like most things in the stock market, and in the world, for that matter — things are different in 2020.In fact, the stock market has been experiencing all-time highs. Both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 have enjoyed 100-day records in recent memory…As Tim Bohen puts it, the past 100 days “may have been the wildest three months ever in my 15 years of trading.”In late August and early September, things have started cooling down slightly ... but it’s all relative. There are still a ton of plays in action.In today’s episode, co-hosts Tim, Kim Ann Curtin, and Stephen Johnson are talking about the market craziness as of late — and what might happen next.Psst: be sure to catch this episode on YouTube to check out Stephen’s haircut (or lack thereof) … if you’re into drinking games, get ready to take a shot every time Tim and Stephen agree on something!

Happy Friday, traders!Join Bryce in today’s edition of SteadyTrade Treats as he talks about a pattern that’s gaining attention in the penny stock market.Enjoy your holiday weekend, and we’ll see you next week with your dose of Treats!