The Path to Becoming A Full-Time Trader

In episode 328 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I sit down with Courtney Smith, a full-time trader & coach based in Dubai. This discussion is full of big takeaways and tips to help you at becoming a full-time trader. Watch the video interview

In This Episode, You'll Learn…

• [00:15] Introduction
• [0:31] Why Courtney prefers living in Hotels instead of an apartment
• [1:11] What has changed with Courtney's trading since the last interview
• [1:50] How Courtney trades Cryptocurrencies different from other assets
• [3:15] Deep dive at Courtney trading style and strategy
• [6:00] Why there are almost no books on trading fundamentals
• [6:48] How Courtney became the #1 performing Global Macro Hedge fund manager
• [8:40] How fundamental factors interlink with the markets
• [10:46] Why technical analysis still has a place in the market
• [11:36] What makes successful traders different
• [14:46] Why traders sabotage themselves
• [18:56] How Courtney suggests traders find the correct system for them
• [23:53] Why you should stop backtesting your strategy too much
• [26:51] What are developing traders biggest mistakes
• [29:40] Courtney's top advice for traders that want to start a Hedgefund
• [33:03] Why Courtney stopped trading external funds
• [40:52] Where to find Courtney Smith
• And much more!

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How To Find Courtney Smith?

• Courtneysmith.com

What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!