Episode Details

"These Principles Can Make Any Trader Successful"

In episode 260 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I sit down for a trader interview with full-time systematic trader Brent Penfold. Brent began trading when he joined Bank America as a trainee dealer in December 1983. It didn't take much time for him to become fascinated with the markets. These days, apart from trading over 30 markets across 8 market sectors covering commodities, indices, and currency futures Brent is an advisor to wholesale clients. What's most interesting about his trading style is that he is usually done trading by 9:30 am and has the rest of the day to concentrate on his research.

Watch: Previous interview with Brent Penfold

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In This Episode, You'll Learn...

• What has happened in Bent's life since his last interview 00:40
• What Brent's new book brings to the table to help traders improve 03:10
• How Brent managed to make his trading in a way that gives him freedom 06:11
• What would Brent recommend traders who want to become more systematic 08:11
• How much evidence does a trader require to trade a systematic strategy 11:46
• How to handle ideas that don't work and find what works 17:58
• The importance of knowing your Risk of Ruin 19:42
• Why a small % risk of ruin can be a big issue for traders 24:40
• What it takes to become a good loser in trading 25:10
• What is a key principle of trading that is rarely talked about - Humility - 27:32
• "The worst thing that can happen to a trader is instant success" 30:02
• Where to find Brent Penfold 31:29
• And much more!

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Resources Mentioned

• The Universal Principles Of Successful Trading book (recommended)

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