He Breaks the GOLDEN Trading Rule and Still Makes Millions
Summary
In this episode of Be the Trader, host Cody shares his 15-year trading experience by answering listener questions on risk management, stop losses, and position sizing. He advises against rigid stop-losses for long-term ideas, suggesting traders instead define their maximum acceptable loss and use price alerts to monitor trades. Cody also discusses the dangers of holding leveraged assets like MSTR and the psychological challenges of going full-time, emphasizing the importance of reviewing past trades to refine strategy.
Topics discussed
Cold open: Listener questions and MSTR portfolio
Introduction and guest background
Stop losses vs. letting trades work
Position sizing and risk management
Using price alerts and reading market reactions
Why Cody avoids biotechs and high-risk stocks
Sponsor: Cobra Trading
Best books and resources for learning to trade
Accelerating learning through repetition
Analysis of MSTR as a leveraged Bitcoin bet
Overcoming the habit of locking in profits too early
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Confirming breakouts and holding through pullbacks
The difficulty of selling and imposter syndrome
Developing a strategy and reviewing past trades
Advice on transitioning from hobby to full-time trading
Mental health, humility, and the trading lifestyle
Where to find Cody online
Outro and call to action
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