“It is not enough for me to succeed; my friends must fail.” The saying has been attributed to figures as diverse as Genghis Khan and Gore Vidal—two personalities who could hardly be further apart. Yet, whoever first said it captured a sentiment that exists in Australia. Where Americans often celebrate their peers’ achievements with applause,…
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Before the Mentor Program, Michelle Coomey was juggling a lot – big financial pressures, and a major life shift that had her re-examining her priorities. On top of that, her early trading experiences during the Global Financial Crisis left her confidence shaken, and she struggled to regain her footing. The transformation began when Michelle refused…
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Markets seemingly don’t sleep. There’s always another chart to look at, another alert to monitor, another trade idea to stress-test. For the dedicated trader, the temptation is ever-present: stay glued to the screen, stay ahead of the move, stay in control. “A man should hear a little music, read a little poetry, and see a…
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There’s a phrase often repeated in self-help circles: “Comparison is the thief of joy.” For most people, it applies to careers, relationships, or lifestyles. For traders, the phrase cuts even deeper because trading is one of the few pursuits where your profitability is constantly measurable, relentlessly comparable, and often judged by yourself more harshly than…
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In this week’s Market Wrap, Chris Tate breaks down the latest movements on the ASX in the wake of the April tariff shock – and explains how these past events are still creating opportunities for traders today. What you’ll learn in this episode: Crash or Opportunity? Discover which sectors and stocks were hit hardest by…
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Dr Sandra Zeeman had spent decades caring for others as a rural GP. She loved her patients – but by the end of each long day, she was drained. Retirement loomed on the horizon, yet it felt like a scary unknown rather than starting again. “Before I started trading, I couldn’t see a light at…
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Every reporting season, we see the same pattern. A major company posts weaker-than-expected results, and its value plunges; the media quickly blames exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for the turmoil. The argument runs that passive investing has “broken” market discovery. It sounds neat, but it oversimplifies a complex reality. Unfortunately, this is the case with this piece…
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In trading, as in many high-performance fields, it’s easy to get caught up in the scoreboard. On the surface, it appears that the metrics that measure our profitability are the things we should focus exclusively on. Yet, the truth is far more subtle: focusing solely on outcomes is not just misleading—it’s dangerous. Profitability comes from…
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One of the things I find most intriguing about this industry is that often a table, a chart, or a statement is offered, and it’s offered with a context or nuance, and that means there is very little understanding about what is driving what the chart or table. In this episode, I will discuss the…
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