In this episode of Trading Takes, Sam sits down with Jeff Holden, trader and recruiter at SMB Capital, to dive deep into trade execution, risk management, and trader development. Jeff shares insights from coaching seven and eight-figure traders, discussing how top professionals approach trading setups, risk, and market psychology. Whether you're a beginner or experienced trader, this episode aims to give you a behind-the-scenes look at how professional traders operate and ways you might level up your trading.
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:30 Jeff’s Journey from Independent Trader to SMB Capital
7:45 The Shift from Stock Picking to Professional Trading
13:20 Why Most Traders Fail & How to Avoid It
19:30 Turning Ideas Into Profitable Trade Setups
25:10 The Psychology of Risk & Position Sizing
31:45 How Top Traders Execute in High-Pressure Moments
38:50 The Secret to Scaling Up Without Blowing Up
45:10 The Power of Baseline Trades & A+ Setups
52:00 Common Mistakes That Lead to Failure in Trading
58:20 How to Build a Long-Term Career as a Trader
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