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Talking Trading | Australian Sharemarket Strategies, Education & Trading Psychology episodes

September 02, 2014 SECRETS OF THE ORIENT – Free Trading Advice from the Master of the Markets
This episode features free trading advice from the Father of Modern Candlesticks Steve Nison. You'll hear how he brought candlestick charting from Japan to the West. Be riveted by their history, fascinated by their power and learn first hand how they revolutionized technical analysis and changed the course of trading history. Also find out what our markets are doing this week.

Market Wrap - Jonathan Barratt
With the US markets going to new highs and some people thinking it could go higher, the Australian market is still treading water.

With Putin rearing his ugly head, geopolitical events in Syria, Iraq and the Ukraine will strongly influence which direction the market will go. Hear Jono’s trading tips for the week.

Steve Nison - The Father of Modern Candlesticks
Steve Nison brought candlestick charting to the west. He revolutionised technical analysis by igniting flames of interest in candlesticks and lighting a new path for traders.

These previously hidden Secrets of the Orient are now the most popular charting method in the world. They also lit the way for Louise Bedford who in the year 2000 popularised their use in Australia with the release of her book The Secret of Candlestick Charting.

In this interview Steve reveals how he brought candlestick charting from Japan, their fascinating history, the pride he feels in his accomplishments and the trading strategy he gives to the bold souls who trade the share market.

Get to know candlesticks intimately with this rare opportunity to listen to the man who brought them to us and changed our trading screens forever.

Visit Steve's website at wwww.candlechartsacademy.com for a free e-book and free market updates.

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22 min
August 26, 2014 Trading Tips from The Wizard of Words
From a rebel without a clue to copywriter supreme, this episode features Pete Godfrey. Pete is Australia’s Wizard of Words and here he reveals the secrets to his success. He's a bit of a closet philosopher, our Pete is. His thoughts can be related directly to trading... especially the part about when to go public with your dreams... Plus, you'll adore hearing Gary Stone's views. Gary is the founder of Sharewealth Systems and he discusses trading tips with Louise Bedford. You'll hear how to get the most from the US and Australian markets. All of this and more... including the Market Wrap by Aaron Lynch.

MARKET WRAP WITH Aaron Lynch
Australian and US markets are pushing into blue-sky territory with strong performances last week. The US markets is at record highs with the Aussie market doing its best to push out from its sideways band. Aaron’s trading tip this week is to focus on quality not quantity. Are we out of congestion yet? Aaron will tell you in this revealing segment...

Aaron Lynch is a Market Analyst at OptionsXpress Australia by Charles Schwab and Chief Strategist for Safety in the Market. He has presented seminars around the globe based on a technical approach to trading primarily in the commodities sector.

Pete Godfrey - Journey to Success
The Wizard of Words was a rebel without a clue. He left school at 15 and is now one of the most in demand copywriters and sales strategists in Australia. He shares the secrets behind his journey to success and advice to anyone chasing a dream. Be inspired be charmed by this fair dinkum Aussie bloke.

We know you're going to love Pete so much that you're going to want to subscribe to his free blog. Click here to get that sorted out right now.

Because, as Louise Bedford says: "This man has changed the way I have harnessed the power of self-talk. You need to focus on everything he has to say."

Gary Stone - Cafe Conversations
Over coffee with Louise Bedford (from The Trading Game), Gary Stone gives the low down on what is happening in today’s Australian and US markets. He also highlights the importance of diversification and maintaining a trading strategy in more than one market… as Louise points out, a stable stool has three legs.

Gary can be found at www.sharewealthsystems.com.au

Plus, you'll hear why Louise is super-excited about next week's episode. She's practically jumping out of her skin and you'll never guess why...

Listen to this week's episode to find out.

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23 min
August 19, 2014 Bones Not Loans – Free Trading Advice to Fuel Your Profits
This episode unveils the financial illiteracy of many high level professionals and why even being a surgeon does not guarantee you financial serenity in life. We also hear from speakers at this year's Australian Investors Association conference. Free Trading Advice to fuel your profits to even greater heights.

MARKET WRAP WITH JONATHAN BARRATT
The Australian equities markets have consolidated and Jono expects them to head to the topside. With Europe starting to slow, China not doing as well as it should but the US travelling well, stimulation will be in the economy for longer.

Jono’s trading tips … sit solid and trade on the long side.

ASSOCIATE ProfESSOR - Nigel Hope
Two out of three orthopaedic surgeons retire on not enough money. Associate Professor Nigel Hope unveils how this is possible and discusses the financial illiteracy of many high level professionals. Whilst the glory of the halo effect is prevalent, the devil of debt is universal, and the answer is trading education.

AIA Conference - Colin Nicholson
Louise Bedford (from The Trading Game) catches up with Colin Nicholson at this year’s Australian Investors Association Conference to discuss his new book Think Like the Great Investors, and finds out what it was that all the great investors have done.

Events coordinator Donna Meadows also shares why this year’s AIA conference has been a raging success.

In Trading Trivia, find out the first widely owned piece of stock.

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23 min
August 12, 2014 Want to become a money magnet? Free trading advice is coming your way…
This week's free trading podcast gives you free trading advice.

It will turn any fear you have about wealth creation on its head. Learn how to accept more money into your life by understanding its usefulness as a tool to enrich your life and the lives of those you love. Our special guest Rik Schnabel inspires you to think joyfully about money.

MARKET WRAP WITH JONATHAN BARRATT
Last week ended with a stunning performance for the Dow. As geopolitical tensions eased, with Putin backing down on military exercises, the US markets closed up 185 points. Jono is still long gold and his advice to traders is to adopt a more bearish tune to the market.

Rik Schnabel
Enjoy Rik’s bubbling enthusiasm as he sweeps you up into swirl of positive energy and inspiration and listen to why he believes the moment you are rich is the moment you find your true purpose in living.

Find out what is it that wealthy people have in common, why all good investors trading the share market keep calm and why the more you play with money the more your create.

Inviting money and its friends to play has never been more fun. Rik can be found at www.lifebeyondlimits.com.au

Rik’s latest book is sensational. It’s called The Power of Beliefs. It covers the 7 beliefs that will change your life. Click here to read more.
MINDPOWER WITH LOUISE BEDFORD
Louise Bedford (from The Trading Game) tells us to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Risk and uncertainty are the new norm.

The best opportunities require you to grow… master your trading education and you will have the best opportunities in life.

TRADING TRIVIA
Find out the original name of the American Stock Exchange and why it was named as such, and hear some Special Report Tips.

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17 min
August 06, 2014 Unbelievable! The Burglar is Suing Me
This episode spells out how wealth creation is a responsibility. Lawyer Rob Balanda tells the unbelievable but true stories of why all investors must have asset protection and in the Mindpower segment, Louise urges us to stop dodging success and making excuses. Plus we have a special look at the news around the world with David Chia.
MARKET WRAP - News Around the World - David Chia
With a heavy drop in the Dow last week we take a sweep around the world’s financial markets with David Chia (from Red Asset Management).

David puts the US market correction into perspective, he touches on the current low interest rates, events in the Ukraine and Russia, crude oil’s performance and the buoyancy of China’s recent market.

He also gives precious advice on how to trade shares in current market conditions and why overall the markets look good.

MINDPOWER WITH LOUISE BEDFORD
Louise Bedford (from Trading Game) urges us to stop dodging success and giving so many excuses. All share market beginners started somewhere, stop pretending you have to be perfect, push beyond the fear and dare to step forward.

TRADING TRIVIA
We also have a dose of girl power in Trading Trivia with the answer to 'who was first female stockbroker in the USA?'.

Rob Balanda
As your wealth portfolio grows, so do the chances of you becoming a target and someone ‘having a go’ at you.

Lawyer Rob Balanda (from MBA Lawyers) spells out just how important it is for all investors to have asset protection.

A robber can walk into your house in the middle of the night, slip and hurt themselves and then sue you for damages. Or you decide to hold a garage sale, someone walks down your drive slips and breaks their leg and prosecutes you for inappropriate access. Unbelievable... but true.

Stories like this come across Rob’s desk every day and he highlights the responsibility of wealth and why investors must not have their heads in the sand. Hear exactly which structures you need in order to protect yourself.

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24 min
July 29, 2014 Live Now, Procrastinate Later
Settle in to enjoy some free expert trading advice and trading tips on this week's show. Listen to...
Market Wrap with Jonathan Barratt
With a negative close in the New York last week has the US market peaked? Time shall tell… back home the Aussie market is still ranging but this could be the week to set the trend for some time.

Precious metals and soft commodities are back on the table and Jono’s advice is to wait from the sidelines for a clear trend. You won't want to miss his trading tips.
PROCRASTINATION with TIM PYCHYL
You know how it goes… I will do it tomorrow, I will do it later, I will do it when I feel better.

The beast called Procrastination sticks us in its jaws and chews on our dreams and goals and spits them into the gutter.

Hear why Professor Tim Pychyl believes people procrastinate and why it is a deeply existential problem with not getting on with life itself.

Tim is one of Louise Bedford's heroes, and he shares his toolbox of 20 years research and weaves 5 strategies along with anecdotes to turn anaemic intentions into real resolve.

Find out why just getting started makes a difference in your life, why you don’t have to be religious to fall prey to SLOTH and how learning not to procrastinate helps you Seize the Day.

Associate Professor Tim Pychyl’s research on procrastination has been featured in many publications including the New York Times, The Wall Street and The Huffington Post. You can visit his popular podcast and blog at iprocrastinate.ca or read his book Solving the Procrastination Puzzle.

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24 min
July 22, 2014 Crystal Ball Trading
This episode takes us to the heart of technical analysis with a pioneer of charting, Dawn Bolton-Smith. Hear stories of her incredible career and predictions she made on the biggest booms in history. Also get inspired to diagnose your fears with Louise to move into your greatness.
Market Wrap with Aaron Lynch
The US market snoozed this week with a sideways pattern, while the Aussie market continued its own sideways dance. Aaron Lynch’s advice is that the markets will be harder to trade through the rest of 2014 so be prepared to go short as well as long.

Aaron Lynch is a Market Analyst at OptionsXpress Australia by Charles Schwab and Chief Strategist for Safety in the Market. He has presented seminars around the globe based on a technical approach to trading primarily in the commodities sector.

Aaron is also a regular contributor to industry publications including Yahoo! 7 Finance, Your Trading Edge and Stocks and Commodities magazines and is a sought-after financial media commentator.

Follow your trading plans and wait like a sniper for the opportunities to come to you. Also find out what opportunities he is investigating.

Dawn Bolton Smith
As the pioneer of technical analysis in Australia, Dawn Bolton Smith is trading royalty. She has been trading for over 50 years and has predicted every major high and low of the Australian market.

After September 11, 2001, The Melbourne Age printed a full-page photograph of her holding a crystal ball, which pretty much sums this lady up.

Hear highlights of her incredible 50-year career including her predictions of the nickel booms in the 1960s to her exact pinning of the GFC in 2008. Listen to her worst loss in the markets and why charts are beautiful works of art to her.

Mindpower with Louise Bedford
Louise insists we take back our power and get real about fear. De-tooth this sucker by diagnosing the type of fear that holds you back and hear strategies to pull you forward into your greatness.

Trading Trivia
Caroline Stephen's popular segment on Trading Trivia will help you find out about the smallest stock exchange in the world. You'll be surprised at the results.

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24 min
July 15, 2014 Be Happy. The Science of Happiness
This episode explores the Science of Happiness. Find out what makes us perform at our peak performance levels and stay there.
MARKET WRAP WITH JONO BARRATT
The US economy is robust and more confident but fears of banking stability in Europe and four potential flare-ups in the Middle East could cast a shadow over our equity markets.

Our agriculture sector is low but gold has had a rally. Jono's advice is to keep your eyes glued to the All Ords. Plus find out what he is trading this week.

The Science of Happiness - Alan Furlong
Want to feel happier? This interview gives you the keys to rewiring your brain to optimal levels of happiness and sustained success. Find out what successful people do and think each day to perform at their best.

What separates the top one percent of tennis players from the pack and what does an elite group of traders in New York do each morning before they hit the markets?

Alan gives the keys to transforming ourselves at a DNA level and increasing our levels of happiness and ability to flourish in life.

To learn more about Alan Furlong’s 7 Week Business Transformation Program, click here.

Trading Trivia
Find out which jobs Warren Buffet had when he was young.

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20 min
July 08, 2014 Help! I can’t stop procrastinating
This episode has you kicking procrastination in the butt and learning the importance of an unreasonable friend. Find out about the highs in the US market and the movement in our local stocks.
MARKET WRAP WITH Chris Tate
Record highs in the Dow last Friday and the broad strength of the US market have Chris Tate sitting up with interest. Our markets also started the financial year on a high as we finally move out from the gluggy, slack water period of the past 5 years. A new natural trend looks to be asserting itself and it is time to pay attention to domestic stocks again.

Hear what Chris is trading this week and his advice for traders to sit back more than two inches from the TV screen.

LOUISE BEDFORD - Procrastination
Want to maximise your potential and get off the couch? Find out the reason why traders procrastinate and ways to overcome it from both a physical and psychological perspective.

Hear Louise’s personal strategies for overcoming this lurking beast and the enormous power of having an unreasonable friend.

MENTOREE INSIGHTS
Last but not least our final member in our longitudinal study Andrew Woodward discusses his journey towards financial serenity. What has he achieved over the past 3 months and how does the Mentor Program compare to other trading courses?

Also, Special Report tips and the first stock exchange in the world with Trading Trivia.

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21 min
July 01, 2014 How To Spring Back From Being Smashed
If you have ever felt financially down and out, this episode gives you comfort and support on how to bounce back. Louise also tells parents how your trading influences your children and we hear about our mentoree’s hot tip at the mid point meeting.
MARKET WRAP WITH JONO BARRATT
The market has been in a holding pattern with low volatility, however data releases this week may give some movement. Unrest in Iraq is causing oil to come back into the equation and we have our first warning not to be complacent over low interest rates. We may be in for a new cycle with rates moving higher.

LOUISE BEDFORD - MINDPOWER
The Guilt of Parenting.

As a busy mother of two, Louise speaks from her heart to all parents out there learning to trade. Through your own shining example your children will absorb what it takes to fight and be successful.

Trading Trivia
We find out about the hemline index and how women’s dress length is affected by the markets.

BRIAN KEEN
With three decades of experience in the franchising industry, Brian Keen has seen the highs and the lows of a business career.

Hear how his subconscious beliefs caused him to run into brick walls and how he has sprung back from being smashed. His advice - don’t take it personally and don't think you can’t bounce back.

Want to find out if your business is franchisable? Take Brian's 4 minute questionnaire at www.howtofranchisesimply.com.au

MENTOREE INSIGHTS
We talk to Coral Taylor at the mid point meeting of the Mentor Program. Find out her history of a hot tip and why she is working hard to learn about the markets.

This episode of Talking Trading was brought to you by Tradeology

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22 min