📘 Get your FREE 115-page Ultimate Trading Guide: https://traderlion.com/YT-UTG🔍 Next-Generation Stock Screener: https://traderlion.com/YT-DV📈 IBKR: https://traderlion.com/IBKRWatch these interviews early with the Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMgOSW62URSxzPCcNXyohLw/joinLearn 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

📘 Get your FREE 115-page Ultimate Trading Guide: https://traderlion.com/YT-UTG🔍 Next-Generation Stock Screener: https://traderlion.com/YT-DV📈 IBKR: https://traderlion.com/IBKRWatch these interviews early with the Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMgOSW62URSxzPCcNXyohLw/joinUnlock 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.📘 Get your FREE 115-page Ultimate Trading Guide: https://traderlion.com/YT-UTG🔍 Next-Generation Stock Screener: https://traderlion.com/YT-DV📈 IBKR: https://traderlion.com/IBKR🔍 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.

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