1312 - The 3-Step System to Build a Profitable Trading Strategy
In this episode, Akil Stokes walks listeners through a three‑phase framework for building a profitable trading strategy—Learn, Test, Refine—using a listener’s question about sample size and win rates as a case study. He stresses the importance of mastering basic technical analysis, choosing a strategy that matches one’s skill level, lifestyle, and personal affinity, and then rigorously back‑testing it over at least 100 trades or a multi‑year period to capture varied market conditions. Stokes explains that while a 60‑trade sample can offer some insight, a larger sample (≈100 trades) provides greater statistical confidence, especially for low‑frequency systems. Finally, he likens strategy optimization to fine‑tuning a Formula One car, highlighting that continual refinement is essential for maintaining an edge.
1306 - The Mindset Shift That Changed My Trading Career Forever
In this episode, host Kiel Stokes tackles the pervasive negative perception of trading by dissecting five common myths—high failure rates, gambling stigma, scams, behavioral biases, and envy—and explains how they undermine confidence. He shares his personal turning point, describing how...
1298 - The Hidden Scripts Sabotaging Your Trading (Before You Even Start)
In this episode, host Akil Stokes explores how subconscious "cognitive scripts"—mental shortcuts formed by early experiences—can sabotage traders before they even start. He outlines two key scripts: the "sequel script," where past beliefs about money (e.g., that money is evil...
1293 - Trailing Stops 101: The Secret to Protecting Profits & Cutting Losses
In this episode, host Kiel Stokes breaks down trailing stops—a risk‑management tool for protecting profits and limiting losses—explaining three main approaches: profit/movement‑based stops, price‑action‑based stops, and indicator‑based stops such as the Parabolic SAR. He demonstrates each method with live chart...