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Chat With Traders

Chat With Traders

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 Chat With Traders is your key to the minds of trading's elite performers. Start listening to learn how a diverse mix of traders went from zero to hero, how they successfully trade markets today, and get their best tips 'n pointers for profitable performance, plus much more. Note: You are responsible for your own trading decisions—this is not financial advice.https://chatwithtraders.com/ Economics Personal Finance
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  • 336 · Scott Pulcini - I Was the Algorithm Before Algorithms Then I Had to Start Over

    336 · Scott Pulcini - I Was the Algorithm Before Algorithms Then I Had to Start Over
    Nov 11 2026
    Scott Pulcini started on the Chicago Board of Trade floor before transitioning to screen-based trading, learning to process information under extreme pressure to become one of the biggest E-mini S&P scalpers in the world. At his peak, he traded massive size at Kingstree Trading, turning his intuitive edge into $10 million in a single year. As algorithmic trading took over and market dynamics shifted, Scott had to evolve. Today, his edge is built on 25+ years of experience and order-flow tools, using CME MBO data and Bookmap to examine activity beyond a conventional price chart to guide his decisions while volume and volatility give him the confidence to take the trade. In this conversation, Scott pulls back the curtain on his incredible resilience and career arc, sharing the specific realities of trading massive size and adapting to an algorithmic world. He breaks down the fundamentals of his volume-based strategy, the harsh lessons of trading on tilt, and how he transitioned from pure intuition to teaching retail traders through his Order Flow Room. In this episode, we explore:• How Scott made $10 million in 2003 day trading S&P E-mini futures• Scott’s transition from the Chicago trading floor to screen-based trading• How he survived changing market conditions and algorithmic takeovers• The mechanics behind using Bookmap and CME MBO data to find an edge• Why it’s important to learn how to read volume and volatility• Why confidence to size up requires turning off your PnL• How Scott identifies institutional iceberg orders and retail stop runs About Scott Pulcini:Scott is a professional futures trader with over 20 years of experience, famously featured in the book Enhancing Trader Performance by Dr. Brett Steenbarger. Scott traded S&P E-mini futures at Kingstree Trading in Chicago. Today, he teaches retail traders through live analysis, recorded courses, and private mentoring at Scottpulcinitrader.com and as an Instructor at the Scott Pulcini Trader Order Flow Room. Links + Resources:Website: https://scottpulcinitrader.comX (Twitter): https://x.com/scottpulcini Choose commission-free trading or enjoy $0.0005/share commissions on SageTrader Pro for your first month - claim your offer at sagetrader.com/cwt Sponsor of Chat With Traders Podcast:SageTrader: https://sagetrader.comTrade The Pool: http://www.tradethepool.com Time Stamps:Please note: Exact times will vary depending on current ads.

 00:00 I Was The Algorithm Before Algorithms 05:29 Transitioning To Electronic Trading And Finding An Edge 08:54 There Was No Spoofing In My Time 13:06 How Important Is It To Adapt To New Markets? 16:28 The Two Biggest Things That Drive Markets Are Volume And Volatility 19:35 Are People's Stops Being Hunted? 24:30 How Options Flow Manipulates The Futures Market 27:23 What’s Your Confirmation When Entering A Trade? 30:37 Value In Reading The Book Outside CME Data? 32:18 Do You Have A Max Loss? 38:13 What Tilts You These Days? 43:47 Turning Off Your Pnl And Trusting The Process 45:12 Walk Us Through A Trade 50:04 Consistent Risk Or Swing On An A+ Setup? 55:51 Legal Manipulation In Trading? 59:54 What’s Your Advice For Traders? 01:03:26 Does This Edge Apply To Every Market? 01:04:32 What Separates You From Other Traders?
 01:06:48 Where To See Scott Pulcini Trading Disclaimer:Trading in the financial markets involves a risk of loss. Podcast episodes and other content produced by Chat With Traders are for informational or educational purposes only and do not constitute trading or investment recommendations or advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • 335 · Alex Temiz and Bao Nguyen - Why Your Trading Strategy Might Be Wrong for You

    335 · Alex Temiz and Bao Nguyen - Why Your Trading Strategy Might Be Wrong for You
    Oct 28 2026
    Alex Temiz and Bao Nguyen came together to found My Investing Club (MIC) to give traders the direct mentorship and real-time guidance they never had when starting out.

 Alex built his reputation through transparency, consistency, and elite execution, earning over $16 million in verified trading profits after humble beginnings working at Starbucks and selling the rims off his car to fund his first account. Bao, a seasoned market veteran with over 20 years of experience, became famous for his legendary $1.4 million single-day profit on FNMA. After Bao took Alex under his wing, their partnership grew into a shared mission: helping everyday traders navigate the markets through structured processes, risk management, and live mentorship.

 In this live session with Chat With Traders in Orlando, Alex Temiz and Bao Nguyen reveal why your trading strategy might be wrong for you. They pull back the curtain on how to align your execution with your unique personality type, sharing the core principles that keep them profitable while avoiding catastrophic blowups. They break down position sizing, pre-market rules, stock selection disqualifiers, and why taking smaller pieces of big moves beats trying to hit home runs.

 In this episode, we explore: • Why Your Trading Strategy Might Be Wrong for You • Why Alex and Bao founded MIC to provide real mentorship and cure trader loneliness • Pre-planning every trade with Post-it notes (Entry, Exit, Stop, Target) • Stock selection red flags: Low floats, Chinese stocks, ADRs, and hype pivots • Why Day 2 Shorting Beats Fighting Day 1 Momentum • Trading superstitions, routines, and managing psychological anxiety • Finding your sweet spot for account sizing and withdrawing profits consistently About My Investing Club: My Investing Club (MIC) is a stock day-trading education community and coaching platform founded in 2018 by Alex Temiz (co-founder and head mentor) and Bao Nguyen (co-founder). Focused on process-driven trading, risk management, and short-selling small-cap stocks, MIC offers daily live trading sessions hosted on Zoom and Discord/Slack, extensive video curriculum, 1-on-1 mentorship, broker perks with partners like TradeZero, and Alex AI—a 24/7 automated assistant trained on the founders' methodologies. Links + Resources: My Investing Club: https://myinvestingclub.com

 Alex Temiz Twitter (X): https://x.com/AT09_Trader Alex Temiz YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlexTemizMIC Alex Temiz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex_temiz/

 Bao Nguyen Twitter (X): https://x.com/modern_rock

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 Time Stamps: Please note: Exact times will vary depending on current ads. 00:00 Chat With Traders Live in Orlando with My Investing Club 04:27 The Vision Behind MIC: Curing Trader Loneliness & Teaching Fundamentals 10:28 Sizing Down: Why Most Traders Oversize Their Positions 16:18 Stock Selection & Following the Daily Watchlist 22:13 The 4-Step Trade Plan: Entry, Exit, Stop, and Target 24:46 Sizing Down to Widen Stops & Eliminating Fear 29:35 Legacy Orders, Pre-Market Trading & Enforcing Hard Max Losses 36:17 Why Your Trading Strategy Might Be Wrong for You 43:36 Stock Disqualifications & Major Red Flags 48:09 Evolution of the First Red Day Strategy (CAR Trade Analysis) 53:59 Why Day 2 Shorting Beats Fighting Day 1 Momentum 56:11 Multi-Stock Scalping vs. Single-Stock Focus 01:03:13 How to Be the Aggressor in High-Probability Setups
 01:06:59 Trading Superstitions, Feng Shui, and Psychological Calming Tools
 01:12:34 Q&A: How to Set Stop Loss Ranges Without Getting Shaken Out 01:14:54 Q&A: What Keeps Millionaire Traders Motivated to Keep Trading?
 01:19:31 Q&A: Will AI replace human traders in the next 3–5 years? 01:21:54 Q&A: How Much Are You Willing to Risk on an A+ Setup? Trading Disclaimer: Trading in the financial markets involves a risk of loss. Podcast episodes and other content produced by Chat With Traders are for informational or educational purposes only and do not constitute trading or investment recommendations or advice.
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • 334 · Andrew Perry - What $450M Portfolio Manager Learned From Paul Tudor Jones

    334 · Andrew Perry - What $450M Portfolio Manager Learned From Paul Tudor Jones
    Oct 14 2026
    Andrew Perry spent over 35 years at the intersection of institutional macro research and active portfolio management, including five years as a portfolio manager at Tudor Investment Corporation under Paul Tudor Jones. Managing up to $450 million, Andrew developed a disciplined, multi-dimensional framework to understand where global markets are going and how to structure trades with strict risk management. After entering the financial markets during the 1987 crash, Andrew learned firsthand how market regimes and trader psychology shape long-term survival. Today, through Macro Pillars, he distills decades of experience into a structured 5-pillar approach, combining government policy, nontraditional liquidity, monetary mechanics, technicals, and price execution, to help traders separate market noise from real edges. In this conversation, Andrew shares the priceless lessons learned from working alongside legendary trader Paul Tudor Jones, why time horizon and adaptability outweigh being right, and how major market dates (like Treasury funding shifts) create key structural turning points. In this episode, we explore:• What $450M Portfolio Manager Learned From Paul Tudor Jones• Andrew’s entry into markets during the 1987 crash and how it shaped his view of risk• Life inside Tudor Investment Corporation and managing capital at scale• Why winning 55% of the time is enough when risk-reward is properly managed• The 5-part Macro Pillars framework: Policy, Liquidity, Monetary Mechanics, Technicals & Execution• The significance of non-traditional liquidity, Treasury issuance, and key dates• Understanding the Move Index (bond volatility) as a key indicator over the VIX About Andrew Perry:Andrew Perry is an institutional macro portfolio manager with over 35 years of market experience. He previously managed FX risk at Commonwealth Bank of Australia, served as a Portfolio Manager at Tudor Investment Corporation, and held senior trading roles at Nomura. He is the founder of Macro Pillars, a service designed to provide professionals with a rigorous, independent perspective on macro markets and liquidity. Links + Resources:Website: https://macropillars.com/Twitter/X: https://x.com/MacroPillars_Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MacroPillars Free Trial: https://confirmsubscription.com/h/signup/t/CBDE5ADDD9C6BAC5 Sponsor of Chat With Traders Podcast:Trade The Pool: http://www.tradethepool.com Time Stamps:Please note: Exact times will vary depending on current ads.00:00 What a $450M Portfolio Manager Learned From Paul Tudor Jones 06:04 How Your Background Influences the Way You Trade
 11:47 Winning 55% of the Time vs. Cutting Losses and Letting Winners Run 16:26 Managing an Internal Hedge Fund with $50 Million in Capital
 21:40 Why Time Horizon Matters and Matching Risk Parameters
 28:28 Why Being a One-Dimensional Trader Leads to Failure
 31:50 Overview of the 5 Macro Pillars Framework
 38:18 What Is the Difference Between Good and Bad QE?
 43:57 Why the Move Index Is So Important
 51:39 Why Starting a Career with a Big Win Can Be Bad News for Traders 44:56 Key Takeaways from Treasury Bond Announcements and Issuance 01:01:05 Memorable Stories and Hard Lessons Over a 35-Year Career 01:06:32 Adapting to Market Shifts When Other Traders Refuse to Change
 01:10:36 Why Many People Enter Trading for Freedom and the Reality 01:13:17 Crucial Advice for Beginner Traders
 01:14:00 Where to Find Andrew Perry and Access a Free Trial of Macro Pillars Trading Disclaimer: Trading in the financial markets involves a risk of loss. Podcast episodes and other content produced by Chat With Traders are for informational or educational purposes only and do not constitute trading or investment recommendations or advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 20 mins
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