📈 Sign up today at https://public.com/traderlion and earn a 1% uncapped match when you transfer your investments.📚 Order The Trader's Handbook Here: https://go.traderlion.com/uilGP📘 Get your FREE 115-page Ultimate Trading Guide: https://go.traderlion.com/uihtc🔍 Next-Generation Stock Screener: https://go.traderlion.com/uihtjSteve McIntosh is a top performer in the 2025 US Investing Championship with a return of over 70%, and the founder of Nighthawk Capital Management. His journey is one of the most compelling entrepreneur-to-trader transformations we've featured on the show.Steve started trading in the 1990s as a teenager, catching his first monster trade in EMC — a 500% gain with no clue what he was doing. But trading took a backseat when he built two software companies from the ground up — one growing to 250 employees before being acquired.When Steve returned to trading full-time in 2017, it took him two years to become profitable — and during that time, he blew up multiple accounts. Then came Volmageddon in 2018, when his XIV position "went to the center of the earth and became a flaming pile of trash." But Steve got back to work the very next day. Through discovering Qullamaggie, Minervini, and Jim Roppel, he transitioned to swing trading the market leaders — and never looked back.In this episode, Steve walks through his complete trading system, the "factory" mindset he uses to build repeatable processes, his setups and entry triggers, position sizing rules, and 10+ real trades from both 2025 and early 2026 — including Bloom Energy, Hood, Palantir, Credo, SanDisk, and his short trades in Nugget and Silver. He also shares how he uses the VIX as a timing tool and the key lessons from his 21.5% January 2026 performance.🔥 What You'll Learn:✅ How Steve's 20 years building startups shaped his "trading is a business" philosophy✅ The Volmageddon disaster — and why you need a "spoonful of delusion" to survive✅ His transition from day trading to swing trading the market leaders✅ Setups he trades: flat base breakouts, undercut & reclaims, higher lows, 6/20 crossover✅ Position sizing: 3-5% starters, pyramiding to 12-15%, targeting 0.1-0.2% risk per trade✅ 10+ real trade walkthroughs with entries, adds, trims, and exits — bar by barThis isn't just theory — this is the real process behind a 70%+ year in the US Investing Championship.Enjoy!- The TraderLion TeamPublic Sponsorship Disclosure:Paid endorsement.Brokerage services provided by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Investing involves risk. Not investment advice. Generated Assets is an interactive analysis tool by Public Advisors. Output is for informational purposes only and is not an investment recommendation or advice. See disclosures at public.com/disclosures/ga. Past performance does not guarantee future results, and investment values may rise or fall. See terms of match program at https://public.com/disclosures/matchprogram. Matched funds must remain in your account for at least 5 years. Match rate and other terms are subject to change at any time.

📈 Sign up today at https://public.com/traderlion and earn a 1% uncapped match when you transfer your investments.📚 Order The Trader's Handbook Here: https://go.traderlion.com/uilGP📘 Get your FREE 115-page Ultimate Trading Guide: https://go.traderlion.com/uihtc🔍 Next-Generation Stock Screener: https://go.traderlion.com/uihtjTed Zhang is a 25-year-old portfolio manager at Revere Asset Management, which oversees over $400 million. Ted co-manages the Turbotecction portfolio with $30 million AUM — and his story is one of the most compelling we've featured on the show.Ted started trading during 2020 while studying pre-dental biology in college. He funded his first account with Uber Eats and DoorDash money, turned that initial capital into 15-20x during the SPAC boom, survived a 50% drawdown, and ultimately dropped his acceptance to Columbia Dental Medicine to pursue trading full-time. Through cold DMs, relentless persistence, and a deep love for the markets, he landed an internship at Rever — and never looked back.In this episode, Ted walks through his complete trading system, the "Magic Elixir" criteria he uses to identify super stocks, the books that shaped his approach, his full daily journaling and screening process, and six real trades from the Turboction portfolio — including SanDisk, Gold, Silver, REMX, and PL. He also shares his risk management framework, position sizing rules, and how he uses AI tools to accelerate fundamental research.🔥 What You'll Learn:✅ Ted's "Magic Elixir" super stock criteria — the modified CAN SLIM framework behind his best trades✅ How to structure position sizing and risk management when managing client capital (15-25 basis points per trade)✅ The 10 books that built his trading foundation — from Atomic Habits to 48 Laws of Power✅ His full daily journaling routine, pre-market process, and focus list audit system✅ Six real Turbotection portfolio trades walked through bar-by-bar with entries, stops, adds, and exits✅ How to use AI tools like Comet Browser to accelerate stock research and fundamental analysisThis isn't just theory — this is the real process behind managing $30 million in growth equities at 25 years old.Enjoy!- The TraderLion TeamConnect with TedEmail: [email protected] X/Twitter: https://x.com/TedHZhangRevere: https://revereasset.com/Public Sponsorship Disclosure:Paid endorsement.Brokerage services provided by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Investing involves risk. Not investment advice. Generated Assets is an interactive analysis tool by Public Advisors. Output is for informational purposes only and is not an investment recommendation or advice. See disclosures at public.com/disclosures/ga. Past performance does not guarantee future results, and investment values may rise or fall. See terms of match program at https://public.com/disclosures/matchprogram. Matched funds must remain in your account for at least 5 years. Match rate and other terms are subject to change at any time.Timestamps:0:00 - Ted's Trading Origin Story5:34 - 50% Drawdown & Forced Hiatus10:25 - Landing the Rever Asset Management Internship12:16 - Trading Style: Thematic Momentum Trading16:29 - Lessons from Don & Risk Management Philosophy22:16 - The 10 Books That Built Ted's System34:01 - 48 Laws of Power Applied to Trading41:19 - The "Magic Elixir" Super Stock Criteria53:18 - Position Sizing & Portfolio Construction58:28 - Trade #1: SanDisk (SNDK) — High Tight Flag1:24:00 - Trade #2: Gold (GLD) — Full Cycle Walkthrough1:31:08 - Trade #3: Gold Miners (Nugget/GDX) — Mistake & Lesson1:34:12 - Trade #4: Silver (SLV) — The Parabolic Move1:38:02 - Trade #5: REMX — Rare Earth Theme Trade1:39:56 - Trade #6: Planet Labs (PL) — Episodic Pivot1:42:18 - Daily Screening Process & AI Research Tools1:48:24 - Full Daily Journaling & Pre-Market Routine2:07:17 - Advice for Newer Traders2:08:47 - Closing

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📈 Sign up today at https://public.com/traderlion and earn a 1% uncapped match when you transfer your investments.📚 Order The Trader's Handbook Here: https://go.traderlion.com/uilGP📘 Get your FREE 115-page Ultimate Trading Guide: https://go.traderlion.com/uihtc🔍 Next-Generation Stock Screener: https://go.traderlion.com/uihtjMartin Luk is the champion 2025 US Investing Championship with an extraordinary return of 969%. In this episode, he goes deep into his pullback-focused trading system, breaking down dozens of real trades from the past year and sharing the exact tools, entries, and risk management rules that powered his nearly 10x performance.Martin's journey began in October 2020 with just $1,300 (around 10,000 Hong Kong dollars). He tripled his account in the first four months during the easy "free money" market, only to suffer a devastating 50% drawdown in 2021 through death by a thousand cuts. That painful period—five or six consecutive red months—taught him lessons about risk management that still shape his approach today. After discovering Christian Qullamaggie’s teachings and developing strict stop-loss habits from Mark Minervini's books, Martin finally broke through with a founder trade in June 2023 that pushed his equity curve to new highs after two and a half years of grinding.This year, Martin made a critical evolution in his strategy: shifting from pure breakout trading to incorporating pullback entries. He explains why breakouts have become less reliable, how he uses anchored VWAP as a key tool for identifying support and resistance, and why buying the first pullback to rising EMAs offers tighter risk and better reward potential. He also candidly breaks down his December disaster—a 26% drawdown caused by overtrading, flipping between longs and shorts, and taking setups that violated his own rules.🔥 What You'll Learn:✅ The mathematical advantage of tight stops: how cutting your stop from 3% to 1.5% can turn a 15R trade into a 25R winner✅ How to use anchored VWAP for pullback entries—with real examples on NVIDIA, Tesla, and the quantum computing names✅ Why the first pullback within a base offers the best risk/reward versus later pullbacks✅ Position sizing secrets: risking 0.5% per trade while running up to 280% margin exposure✅ The December post-mortem: 46% of trades were avoidable mistakes and how to prevent behavioral slippage✅ Why weekly charts matter: using the bigger picture to filter trades and avoid shorting into strengthWhether you're struggling with breakout failures or looking to add pullback entries to your toolkit, Martin's detailed trade reviews and honest assessment of his mistakes provide a masterclass in systematic improvement.Enjoy!- The TraderLion TeamPublic Sponsorship Disclosure:Paid endorsement.Brokerage services provided by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Investing involves risk. Not investment advice. Generated Assets is an interactive analysis tool by Public Advisors. Output is for informational purposes only and is not an investment recommendation or advice. See disclosures at public.com/disclosures/ga. Past performance does not guarantee future results, and investment values may rise or fall. See terms of match program at https://public.com/disclosures/matchprogram. Matched funds must remain in your account for at least 5 years. Match rate and other terms are subject to change at any time.

📈 Sign up today at https://public.com/traderlion and earn a 1% uncapped match when you transfer your investments.📚 Order The Trader's Handbook Here: https://go.traderlion.com/uilGP📘 Get your FREE 115-page Ultimate Trading Guide: https://go.traderlion.com/uihtc🔍 Next-Generation Stock Screener: https://go.traderlion.com/uihtjClement Ang is a top performer in the 2025 US Investing Championship, achieving over 150% returns in the Million Dollar Money Manager Division. In this episode, he shares the complete breakdown of his trading system, risk management rules, favorite setups, and the powerful lessons he learned rebuilding from a significant drawdown just a few years ago.He breaks down his exact process for managing risk with a 5% monthly drawdown limit, how he uses progressive exposure to scale positions based on market feedback, and why post-analysis of past winning stocks is non-negotiable for his success. Clement also openly discusses the emotional toll of his drawdown period—sitting at the pool unable to tell his wife about his losses—and how he developed the patience and discipline to trade systematically rather than emotionally.You'll also hear how he approaches entries and exits, why he describes his style as "Mark Minervini, Gil Morales, Oliver Kell, and Jeff Sun had a baby," and the basketball parallels that shaped his trading mindset.🔥 What You'll Learn:✅ How to implement a 5% monthly drawdown limit to protect capital and smooth your equity curve✅ The progressive exposure strategy for scaling risk intelligently based on market conditions✅ Why post-analysis of winning stocks from past cycles is essential for pattern recognition✅ The exact order of priorities: capital preservation → profitability → superior returnsEnjoy!- The TraderLion TeamPublic Sponsorship Disclosure:Paid endorsement.Brokerage services provided by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Investing involves risk. Not investment advice. Generated Assets is an interactive analysis tool by Public Advisors. Output is for informational purposes only and is not an investment recommendation or advice. See disclosures at public.com/disclosures/ga. Past performance does not guarantee future results, and investment values may rise or fall. See terms of match program at https://public.com/disclosures/matchprogram. Matched funds must remain in your account for at least 5 years. Match rate and other terms are subject to change at any time.Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction and 2025 Performance Overview4:48 - How Clement First Got Into Trading7:06 - Early Trading Books and Key Lessons9:57 - COVID Bull Market: First Million and First Major Setbacks15:57 - 2022 Bear Market and Learning to Short Sell19:14 - The 60-70% Drawdown: Revenge Trading and Rock Bottom22:53 - Rebuilding: Model Books, Written Rules, and Studying Top Traders33:44 - 2025 Stats Review: 150%+ Return, Win Rate, and Trade Analysis40:11 - Combating Overtrading and Execution Limits43:48 - Post-Analysis Best Practices: Weekly and Monthly Reviews48:21 - Sports Parallels: Basketball, Kobe, and Trading Mentality56:34 - Defining His Trading Style: Minervini, Kell, Morales, and Sun58:47 - 2025 Month-by-Month Trade Breakdown Begins (January-February)1:23:34 - Short Selling NVIDIA: Entry Timing and Moving Average Resistance1:34:34 - Risk Management: Adjusting from 1% to 0.3-0.5% Per Trade1:56:30 - May-June: Selling Winners Too Early and Stock Envy2:06:04 - The Ethereum Mega Trade: Stacking Confluence for High Conviction2:34:20 - October Frustration: Missing USAR and VCP Breakdown Masterclass2:42:42 - November: Inverse ETF Trades and Burnout Discussion2:50:05 - Finding Stocks That Resist the Decline: Precious Metals Setup3:10:13 - Post-Trade Analysis: Using AI and Studying Historical Cycles3:20:12 - Advice for Boom-Bust Traders and Those in Drawdowns3:25:06 - Shoutouts and Closing Remarks

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Are you tired of missing out on big stock market gains? The key to success is knowing when to buy stocks for maximum profit. In this video, We reveal expert strategies for timing the stock market, so you can stop guessing and start making smarter investment decisions. In this video, experienced portfolio managers Roy Mattox and Wesley Mattox reveal the secrets to identifying the best investment opportunities and maximizing your returns. We'll delve into market cycles, technical analysis, fundamental analysis, and macroeconomic trends so you can position yourself for success.Learn how to spot market turning points and make informed decisions based on proven strategies. Discover the critical indicators that signal a market bottom and the launch of a new bull run. We'll discuss the importance of understanding market cycles, identifying leading stocks, and the power of the CANSLIM investment methodology. Don't miss out on the next big wave of market gains. Let's work together to build a winning investment strategy.https://www.ifsinvest.com/Roy Mattox,Chief Market Strategist / Portfolio ManagerWesley Mattox,Chief Technical Strategist / Portfolio ManagerFollow Roy & Wesley on Twitter/X:https://twitter.com/RoyLMattoxhttps://twitter.com/WesleyJMattox📘 Get your FREE 115-page Ultimate Trading Guide: https://traderlion.com/POD-UTG🔍 Next-Generation Stock Screener: https://traderlion.com/POD-DV🦁 Follow us on Twitter/X: https://traderlion.com/POD-X📈 TraderLion Masterclass Courses: https://traderlion.com/POD-TLU📰 Free Trading Academy: https://traderlion.com/POD-TLAEnjoy!- The TraderLion TeamTimestamps:00:00 - Identifying The Best Investment Windows To Compound Your Results!03:44 - Technical Analysis04:49 - Fundamental Analysis05:31 - Macroeconomic Analysis06:50 - Presentation Thesis14:56 - Nasdaq Composite 1990-199219:56 - AMGN 1990-199222:15 - Microsoft 1990-199224:53 - COST 1990-199227:15 - Nasdaq Composite 1998-199929:33 - QCOM 1998-199930:07 - FFIV 1998-199931:33 - HLIT 1998-199934:18 - VRSN 1998-199936:01 - Nasdaq Composite 2002-200442:00 - AXON 2002-200443:21 - FARO & CALM 2002-200444:18 - Nasdaq Composite 2008-201049:17 - BAC 2008-201050:53 - WYNN 2008-201051:44 - AAPL & GOOGL 2008-201053:45 - Nasdaq Composite 2020-202156:40 - DOCU & ZM 2020-202157:50 - PTON & TWLO & TDOC 2020-20211:00:26 - FSLY & CRWD & UPST 2020-20211:02:56 - Nasdaq Composite 2022-20231:07:57 - FFTY 2022-20231:09:33 - Why Does The Market Feel Very Extended?1:13:06 - NVDA & IPO 2022-20231:15:12 - SMCI 2022-20231:18:19 - CELH & DUOL 2022-20231:20:36 - UBER & PLTR 2022-20231:23:57 - Overhead Supply?1:25:29 - ONON & ANET & PANW & LEN 2022-20231:29:56 - AMD & SWAV & INSP 2022-20231:32:55 - Advice For The Next 1/2 Year Move

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Learn the essential sell rules that top traders use to protect their profits and avoid major drawdowns. In this in-depth conversation, portfolio managers Roy and Wes share real-world examples and case studies on when to exit trades, how to manage position sizes, and the key psychological principles behind selling successfully. Discover the difference between offensive and defensive selling, why moving average breaks matter, and how abnormal price action can be an early warning signal.Key Topics Covered:✅ When to sell: Recognizing key reversal days and abnormal action✅ Managing big winners: Holding for triple-digit gains while reducing risk✅ Selling into earnings: How to position size and control downside risk✅ Market psychology: Fear, greed, and making better trading decisions✅ Real trade examples: Case studies on NVDA, MSTR, SMCI, and moreEnjoy!- The TraderLion TeamConnect with Roy and Weshttps://www.meetup.com/en-AU/https-www-meetup-com-charlotteinvestorsbusinessdaily/https://x.com/RoyLMattoxhttps://x.com/WesleyJMattoxTimestamps:00:00 – Introduction of Roy and Wes Maddox and focus on sell rules.03:24 – Offensive vs. Defensive Selling: Managing anxiety with clear rules.07:06 – The Turkey and Red Dress analogies from William O'Neil on decisive selling.10:28 – Overview of offensive selling: key reversals, profit targets, and extensions.13:50 – Defensive selling strategies: insurance, moving average breaks, and abnormal action.20:02 – Recognizing market tops and index signals as part of sell strategy.22:12 – Comparing sharp declines: historical insights from FFTY and market corrections.26:45 – Precedent analysis: Why both offensive and defensive sell rules matter.28:41 – Case Study: Selling on unexpected news (DeepSeek AI event).31:46 – Managing crowding in leading stocks and abnormal price action.35:08 – CAVA example: Buy signals and defensive sell rules at the 50-day break.39:37 – Case Study: TMDX and selling on a 50-day break to avoid massive drawdowns.45:23 – Holding through earnings: position sizing and managing risk.47:51 – Earnings surprises: Why 50/50 outcomes demand disciplined management.53:56 – Analyst downgrades and abnormal actions as defensive sell triggers.57:44 – Active manager sentiment and fear gauges as market timing tools.01:04:16 – Key offensive sell signals: Recognizing overextension and reversal days.01:10:45 – Nvidia’s critical earnings report and its market impact.01:15:59 – Managing climactic moves and avoiding character changes in stocks.01:22:57 – Case Study: CAVA key reversal as an offensive sell signal.01:24:22 – SKYW example: Exiting on offensive signals to protect gains.01:26:51 – Final takeaways: Key lessons on staying disciplined with sell rules.#stocktrading #Investing #swingtrading #tradingstrategy #riskmanagement #SellRules #marketpsychology #technicalanalysis #tradinglessons #stockmarkettips #MarketCycles #portfoliomanagement #growthstocks #markettrends #nvda #mstr #smci #tradermindset

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Unlock the secrets behind Leos Mikulka’s 409% return in the US Investing Championship. In this deep-dive interview, Leos shares his trading journey, key setups like ARM and SMR IPOs, and the importance of risk management, free rolling trades, and selling into strength. Learn how he identifies market themes, manages drawdowns, and uses margin selectively for aggressive trades. Discover the key principles that helped him achieve triple-digit returns, including precise trade execution, sector analysis, and maintaining discipline through market volatility. Perfect for traders aiming to improve their process, control risk, and achieve super performance in their portfolios.🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Video:✅ Leos Mikulka’s top trades that led to his 409% championship return✅ How to manage risk with free rolling and selling into strength✅ The importance of identifying market themes and sector rotations✅ Strategies for aggressive trading while controlling drawdowns✅ Key lessons on trading psychology, managing emotions, and avoiding revenge tradesPrevious interview with Leos: https://youtu.be/esDKpwi1b2MConnect With Leos:https://x.com/mikulkalEnjoy!- The TraderLion TeamTimestamps:00:00 – Initial trade breakdown: Entry strategies, volume analysis, and risk management.01:33 – Importance of tracking your trading metrics and understanding your style.03:30 – Leos’ background: 8 years of trading04:54 – Refining trading styles and competing in the US Investing Championship.07:07 – ARM IPO trade breakdown: Base formation, risk management, and scaling positions.10:12 – Managing trades through earnings and using implied volatility.14:49 – Free rolling trades: Reducing risk and taking partial profits.22:44 – SMR trade: Trading high-volatility stocks with tight risk management.26:55 – Identifying market themes (nuclear, AI, quantum computing) through screening.29:10 – Leos’ performance metrics: Balancing small gains with occasional large winners.35:29 – SMR trade takeaways: Price-volume analysis and trading the stage-two uptrend.41:04 – LUMN trade: Aggressive entry and quick exit in volatile conditions.44:21 – BAH trade: Clean volatility contraction pattern and tight stop losses.47:50 – Lessons from losing trades: Importance of discipline and risk management.53:16 – MSTR trade: Revenge trading and its impact on account performance.59:25 – SE trade: Emotional trading, over-sizing, and lessons learned.01:06:57 – Final insights: Key principles for achieving triple-digit returns.01:09:33 – Closing remarks and where to connect with Leos Mikulka.#Trading #StockMarket #Investing #SwingTrading #RiskManagement #TechnicalAnalysis #StockTrading #USInvestingChampionship #LeosMikulka #IPOTrading #MomentumTrading #SectorAnalysis #MarginTrading #FreeRolling #MarketThemes #TradingDiscipline #GrowthStocks #TradingLessons

📈 How did a poker player turn a small trading account into a 433% return in just one year? Christian Flanders, 2nd place in the U.S. Investing Championship, shares his trading journey, risk management techniques, and strategies that helped him succeed. From progressive exposure to episodic pivots and VCP setups, this interview is packed with valuable insights for traders of all levels.

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What You’ll Learn in This Video:✅ The parallels between poker & trading – how risk & psychology play a role✅ Why progressive exposure is the key to controlling drawdowns✅ How to identify and trade explosive stocks using VCPs & episodic pivots✅ The importance of trailing stops and selling strategies✅ Lessons from big winners like Nvidia & Super Micro Computer (SMCI)Connect with Christian:https://x.com/CFlanders7Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction: The similarities between poker and trading00:22 – The progressive exposure strategy: Adjusting position size based on performance00:47 – Why episodic pivots are simple yet powerful trade setups01:13 – The importance of buying at all-time highs for the biggest winners01:37 – Market lessons: How one trade went from $50 to $300 in a few weeks02:08 – Why trading success requires going all in on learning and improvement03:28 – Guest introduction: Christian Flanders – 2nd place in the U.S. Investing Championship with a 433% return04:22 – How Christian first got into trading and poker05:16 – Learning from trading books like O’Neil & Reminiscences of a Stock Operator06:15 – How the online poker boom influenced Christian’s risk-taking skills07:43 – Christian’s early career at a prop trading firm during the 2008 financial crisis09:45 – The psychological battle of poker & trading12:01 – The importance of learning to quit (in poker and trading)13:23 – Transitioning from poker to full-time trading15:40 – The biggest similarities between poker and trading17:35 – Christian’s early trading strategy and learning curve19:28 – The importance of adapting bet sizing to different market conditions21:44 – Boom and bust cycles: The struggle to control drawdowns24:00 – How historical market research helped refine Christian’s trading strategy27:19 – Learning from trades that cost you big gains30:59 – The best trade setups: VCPs, power plays, and episodic pivots36:29 – How Christian studies historical stock moves40:16 – The importance of trailing stops to capture big gains48:27 – Adjusting position sizing based on market conditions51:55 – The power of limiting monthly drawdowns59:25 – Understanding risk & the importance of risk-adjusted sizing01:06:48 – Example: Trading Super Micro Computer (SMCI) on an episodic pivot01:10:31 – Why holding big winners is the hardest part of trading01:14:38 – Adjusting sell rules based on market conditions01:26:10 – The challenge of consistent long-term performance01:33:50 – Final advice: Trading for a living is extremely difficult – be prepared01:56:05 – Closing thoughts: The key to success is full commitment#Trading #StockMarket #Investing #SwingTrading #RiskManagement #TechnicalAnalysis #StockTrading #Poker #Deepvue #MomentumTrading #VCP #EpisodicPivot #MarketPsychology #TradeSmart #GrowthStocks #TradingLessons

In this interview with Brad Freeman, investor and founder of the Stock Market Nerd, he discusses his process for researching companies, what to look for and what to look out for.