The TraderLion Podcast

Tito Adhikary, a Harvard-trained cancer biologist turned options trader who grew ~$48K into over $1M, shares his roller-coaster journey. He talks about rebuilding from massive losses, his three-pillar trade framework (right stock, right sector, right market), detailed options tactics like strike/IV selection and debit spreads vs naked calls, and several high-volatility trades that defined his performance.

Phil Goedeker, a full-time trader with 20+ years who turned $5K into multimillions, shares his journey from early losses to a parabolic short edge. He discusses extreme risk management, wiring out profits, pyramiding into winners, cutting low-quality trades, and how he scans for high-probability parabolic reversals like SMCI and MSTR.

Ty Rajnus, a day trader and systematic short-seller who ran Rajnus Capital and posted a 382% return, explains his backtested, data-first approach to micro- and nano-cap shorts. He discusses screening premarket spikes, liquidity transitions, dilution and locate risks, sizing from historical drawdowns, and why wide stops, avoiding T12s, and multi-strategy diversification matter.

Steve McIntosh, founder of Nighthawk Capital Management and 2025 top performer, built startups before mastering swing trading. He describes his switch from day trading after big losses, the 'trading is a business' mindset, tight stops and position sizing, favored setups like breakouts and undercut reclaim, using VIX timing, and walks through many real trades including Bloom Energy, Palantir, and SanDisk.

Ted Zhang, a 25-year-old portfolio manager who turned gig-economy cash into a $30M trading portfolio, shares his rise from pre-dental student to thematic momentum trader. He discusses his modified CAN SLIM “Magic Elixir,” systematic journaling and screening, position sizing and risk limits for client capital, and detailed bar-by-bar trade walkthroughs across themes like memory, metals, and rare earths.

Chris Flanders, a top-performing swing trader and former pro poker player, shares his approach that produced huge verified returns. He breaks down episodic pivots, pyramiding into winners, strict 5% monthly drawdown rules, and why he sizes up winners while cutting losers fast. Hear candid reviews of oversized losses and how journaling, trend identification, and position management transformed his performance.

Martin Luk, 2025 US Investing Championship top performer and swing trader, built a pullback-focused, tight-stop system that turned a small account into huge gains. He discusses shifting from breakouts to first-pullback entries, anchored VWAP and EMAs as core tools, and how strict stops, position sizing, and real trade post-mortems shaped his dramatic run and painful drawdowns.

Clement Ang, a professional trader who posted 150%+ returns in the 2025 US Investing Championship, shares his trading system and recovery story. He explains his 5% monthly drawdown rule, progressive exposure scaling, and how he rebuilt discipline after a huge drawdown. He also discusses his hybrid setup approach, execution limits for 2026, and routine-driven time-zone advantages.

In this discussion, Roy Mattox, Chief Market Strategist, and Wesley Mattox, Chief Technical Strategist, share expert strategies for timing investments. They delve into market cycles and the significance of both technical and fundamental analysis. Key topics include identifying bullish signals using moving averages, crucial indicators from historical recoveries, and specific stocks poised for growth. The duo emphasizes a well-rounded approach to investing, advocating for patience and active community engagement to maximize returns.

📘 Get your FREE 115-page Ultimate Trading Guide: https://go.traderlion.com/uinsN🔍 Next-Generation Stock Screener: https://go.traderlion.com/uinsM🦁 Follow us on Twitter/X: https://go.traderlion.com/uinsK📈 TraderLion Masterclass Courses: https://go.traderlion.com/uinsGLearn 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