Talking with Traders

In this interview, Garth interviews best-selling author and systems trader Laurens Bensdorp. His clinical approach to developing and trading over 50 systems is fascinating. He also shares candid views about trading competitions and trading systems that are freely available for sale on the internet. This is a real, honest interview with somebody who has done the hard yards to come up with hands-off trading systems that deliver consistent returns.

Garth Mackenzie recently befriended a 21 year old film photographer. A common love of 1990’s Mercedes-Benz cars drew them together. This 21-year-old guy is earning well for his age, but suffers from the common naivety around how to manage money. Now 45, Garth was inspired to write a blog article about investing lessons he wished he knew at 21 years old. This blog article was the inspiration behind an interview where Gizelle Willows – founder of Nudging Financial Behaviour – took over the role of host, and Garth became the guest.

Every once in a while it is interesting to interview a guest who is not from the financial industry. A former military man - Peter Taylor shares his fascinating story of how circumstances pushed him (willingly) into full time trading. A bit of capital, an accommodating partner and a hunger for knowledge allowed him to begin a full time trading career that has sustained him for the past 12 years. This story will appeal to many retail traders who are eager to take up trading full time.

Tom Basso was the founder of TrendStat and managed $600 million there before retiring 20 years ago. He featured in Jack Schwager’s book New Market Wizards. He’s authored three books – the most recent of which is All Weather Trader. In this podcast he discusses key elements of his approach to trading in retirement, and how he uses systematic trading strategies to allow him limited screen time, and maximum time to enjoy life.

Frank Cappelleri returns to the podcast for a second appearance. At the start of 2024 he had some much higher targets for the S&P500. Since then the market has rallied over 20% and continues to climb. In this episode we discuss seasonality heading into the US election, and what to do when the market tries to shake you out as it did in August 2024.

With an explosion of interest in options over the past few years, it was a pleasure to talk to somebody who’s passion shines through in the world of options trading. Sean McLaughlin shares his lessons learned in a career spanning 26 years of options trading. This interview is honest, genuine and contains some pearls of wisdom that any aspiring options trader should hear.

Jordan F (as he’s better known) is one of an army of young traders who has taken advantage of the democratisation of trading to make a sustainable living for himself. He’s 23 years old, and makes use of options and futures to leverage the movements in stocks. He had a difficult start to his trading career and admits that impatience to succeed was a root cause of his many blown accounts at the start of his career. Now seven years in, he’s more patient and has identified what works for him. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG is an authorised FSP and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Patrick Munnelly began his career in executive recruitment. After cashing in his chips in that business, he took up trading for a living. In this podcast he shares his story of a devastating loss in his early trading career, and how he managed to turn his fortunes around with the help of a mentor and therapy. He now views trading as a business and trades from the idyllic Spanish island of Mallorca. He’s a Tickmill partner and shares his trades publically on a Tickmill group. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Anthony Crudele is a former S&P500 pit trader. He has 25 years of experience in the market, but that experience has come at a price. In his early 30’s Anthony had a heart attack at his trading desk. This lead to a change of trading approach to seek a way of trading that is somewhat less stressful. This conversation is raw and authentic from somebody who wears the scars that the market dishes out. His advice to young traders: “You have time”. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Anthony Clark has featured as a guest on each of the 4 years that this podcast has been running. We return to get his insights annually as he is the “tallest tree” or perhaps the “only tree” as an analyst in the small and mid-cap space in South Africa. His excellent views are occasionally the subject of criticism by social media keyboard warriors, but Anthony has broad shoulders. In this podcast, we re-visit prior favourites Grindrod, Curro, Stadio and Invicta. We also discuss Renergen that has been brutal for many who bought the stock into the hype in 2021 and 2022. Anthony sees SA mid-cap shares as desperately cheap, but also remains cautious ahead of the 29 May election in South Africa. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

We don’t often cover the world of forex on this podcast, but this week we have Ian Coleman who has been trading forex since he was 18 years old (he’s 54 now). He has many years of forex trading experience that he shares with listeners on this interview. For those who consume these podcasts via YouTube, you’ll be able to see Ian illustrate a typical trade setup on screen. Learn some of his setups with interesting names such as a BAT, CRAB and a Gartley. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

After trading successfully part time, Charlie Burton broke away from a corporate job in 2001 to start trading for a living. He now runs CharlieBurtonTrading.com – a live trading room and mentorship service that caters to other traders. In this podcast we discuss some of the fundamental aspects of trading such as hit rates and risk to reward ratios. A golden nugget from this conversation was where Charlie mentioned that physically verbalising your trade intentions generally results in better accountability for your actions as a trader. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Bruce Main is our go-to guy when it comes to future investment themes. He first alerted listeners to the themes of genomic editing, AI and fintech in 2020. Some of the shares in those industries have been smashed during the high interest rate period of the past two years. However, there are massive bases forming in many of those shares and they are looking poised for a break to the upside. Bruce takes us through the investment case for these futuristic investment themes. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Brian Feroldi is a master at demystifying finance. He is able to take complex concepts and simplify them into a way that makes sense to non-financial professionals. In this podcast, Brian discussed the framework and check list that he goes through when evaluating businesses. This was a punchy discussion with a lot of really valuable wisdom offered by Brian. Newsletter: https://longtermmindset.co/newsletter/ Website - https://longtermmindset.co/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/BrianFeroldi Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/brianferoldi/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianferoldi/ Threads- https://www.threads.net/@brianferoldi Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/brianferoldiyt CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Richard Thomason is not like most of the typical guests on this podcast. He’s not a professional in the financial industry. He has a day job at a business in Cape Town, and is likely relatable to many of the listeners to this podcast. But what makes him unique is the level of success he has had managing how own trading capital through an adherence to a disciplined process. This is Richard’s third appearance on Talking with Traders. After more than two years since our last interview, it was good to catch up with him again.

Steven Goldstein returns as a guest on Talking with Traders for the third time. This time, he’s here to discuss his new books which is an absolute must-read for all traders: Mastering the Mental Game of Trading. This podcast discusses elements of the book, specifically how to enact the Performance Cycle Process, and also how to close the behavioural gap to get closer to achieving what we’re capable of as traders. As always, Steven was captivating to speak to, and full of wisdom. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

The Stock Trader’s Almanac is an annual publication that tracks all sorts of interesting market patterns, seasonality and statistics. It’s been updated and published for 57 years. Jeff Hirsch is the son of founder Yale Hirsch, and has continued the legacy of his father’s work. In this podcast, we discuss some amazing seasonal market patterns – many of which are very simple, yet very effective to follow. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Frank Cappelleri has over 25 years of experience on Wall Street in various capacities from sales trader to desk strategist. He holds both the CFA and CMT designation, making him adept at both fundamental analysis and technical analysis. In this podcast, Frank talks of some of his experience in the markets over nearly 3 decades, and provides some guidance on how he approaches the markets. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Nerina Visser is a well-known ETF expert in South Africa. In this podcast, we discuss a number of new evolutions in the ETF space, including the recent approval of Bitcoin ETFs by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. We also look at how active ETFs and thematic ETFs can be employed by traders and investors alike. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Sara Jorge is an FX trader and trading coach based in Valencia, Spain. She’s also the author of an E-Book called Building the mind-set of a trader. In this podcast, she discusses her method of trading which is focused in a 3-4 hour window each morning, and also discusses all the periphery work that she does behind the scenes to ensure she operates at her best during that 3-4 hour period. We also tackle the question of why there aren’t more women in the trading arena. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

In this episode, Willie Delwiche (CFA, CMT) talks about his high level approach to the market. He’s cautious heading into 2024 and explains why. We discuss technical terms such as breadth thrusts and also discuss how he manages risk in a broader context. We end the discussion with a brief chat about his other passion that gets him away from the screens: urban farming.

When it comes to trading books, few will describe the brutal reality of the ups and downs that traders can go through like David Hales’ book, Cash Rules – Reminiscences of a Day Trader. It’s a real life, raw account of his story as a day trader. It details the story of his roller coaster career, and reads as a cautionary tale for those wanting to get involved in trading. In this podcast, David shares his story in brief, along with some lessons learned along the way. Fortunately, David’s story does have a happy ending and he’s managed to fight back from some very dark, difficult times in his trading career. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Craig Antonie is one of the founders of AnBro Capital Investments and a manager of their Unicorns portfolio. In this podcast, we discuss what a Unicorn is in an investment sense, and how the team at AnBro scans the market for the best companies that meet the definition of a Unicorn. Think Facebook and Tesla. If you could have entered those unicorns early on, you’d have done exceptionally well. The Unicorns portfolio run by AnBro Capital Investments seeks out those companies that have massive future potential, early on. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Anbro Capital Investors have recently launched a new exchange traded product that focusses on the Top 100 global brands by value. This is an innovative product emanating from South Africa, which is totally new and unique on the global stage. We discuss what brand value is, and how the BRNDZ product tracks the biggest global brands. It’s an interesting proposition, and an innovative way to approach investing. It’s also a methodology that has almost doubled the return of the S&P500 over the past 17 years when back tested. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Structured products might not seem like the typical thing to talk about on a trading podcast. But this episode delves into the inner workings of Investec’s latest structured product to understand in the derivatives that go into creating a product with a capital guarantee, and leveraged upside. Brian McMillan has been at the coal face developing these products for two decades. He shares how they work, and why you should consider investing in them – even if you have trader blood running through your veins. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Adam Johnson was a familiar face on Bloomberg TV for many years, including through the financial crisis in 2008. He got to rub shoulders with many high profile guests as a result. He has since evolved to running his own weekly newsletter – Bullseye Brief. This newsletter focuses on companies at the cutting edge of American Ingenuity. The newsletter has recently spawned a money management business, where Adam applies the research he does for the weekly newsletter to an actively managed portfolio. In this interview, we unpack Adam’s approach to identifying the themes, trend and stocks that could be the next big winners in American Ingenuity. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Austin Silver has built a solid business trading and coaching others in how to trade. He follows specific rules that define what he looks for in a trade setup. In this podcast, we discuss his rules for trading, and a host of other things that make him tick. This is a fast paced podcast with a lot of info shared. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Viv Govender has a passion for the latest theme of Artificial Intelligence. He runs a managed portfolio for RandSwiss clients that focusses exclusively on this rapidly growing theme. In this podcast, we discuss the recent developments in AI, as well as what the future looks like for this theme. Viv believes it will be as revolutionary for mankind as the internet and iPhones. We discuss how you can get on board this theme and where the investment opportunities sit. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Dylan Bradfield is pretty vocal on Twitter (X) and shares his trade ideas with his followers regularly. His process for identifying trades is rigorous and very disciplined. In this podcast, Dylan discusses his approach to trading and what criteria he likes to see in place before he executes a trade. It’s a great “how to” guide for the approach he follows. He also tells us more about his current employer – ShareNet – which has recently celebrated 30 years of being in business in South Africa. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Tom Sosnoff has become the go-to guy when it comes to simplifying options trading. He is the founder of the tastylive channel and the tastytrade trading platform. tastytrade was sold to IG in 2021 for $1 billion. Before that Tom founded Thinkorswim which was sold to TD Ameritrade. He was named EY Entrepreneur of the Year in the US Midwest. In this podcast, Tom gives a high level view of his approach to trading, and explains why tastytrade is the best trading platform for options trading. Twitter: @tastyliveshow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tastyliveshow/ Instagram: tastyliveshow https://www.instagram.com/tastyliveshow YouTube: @tastyliveshow https://www.youtube.com/@tastyliveshow Website: https://www.tastylive.com/.

Rob van Eyden’s full time job is head of IG South Africa, but outside of that he is also the author of a recently published book called Badass Trader. It’s Rob’s third book and comes after an illustrious career in financial markets. In this podcast, we talk about the book, about trading principles and about what IG Group is doing to promote longevity and success within their client base of traders. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Welcome to the 7th season of Talking with Traders with Garth Mackenzie

We made it to the end of season 1! In this episode, we recap our discussions on the behavioural biases we’ve discussed so far. We also bring back all of our experts – they had to have the final word, of course! https://nudgingfinancialbehaviour.podbean.com/e/behavioural-biases-unpacked/ You’re in for a treat as they give personal stories of their own financial mistakes and how they fell prey to behavioural biases. It’s really good to know that we’re not alone! Special thank you to everyone who helped put season 1 of the Nudging Financial Behaviour podcast together – especially our sponsors, IG Markets South Africa. Thanks to all of our guests throughout the season. And finally, thank you to everyone who listened. Be sure to subscribe to the channel because we’re coming back next year with season 2! You can also read more on my blog: https://www.nudgingfinancialbehaviour.com/behavioural-biases-unpacked/ Or watch to the video version of this podcast episode: https://youtu.be/6mHIP6LDviY Special thanks to everyone who has helped put this series together: Our sponsors: IG Markets South Africa Producer: Faeron Wheeler of F Creations Music by: Neil Leachman Sound recording and mixing: Giovanni Serci of Soundcast Studios Video and editing: Kyle Wesson Hair and makeup: Ida Webster Set styling: Michelle Murray of Interiors Etc. Voice over: Sizo Mphti

The anchoring bias is a fascinating one, and part of the human psyche that is sometimes quite hard to understand. We get ourselves anchored to pieces of information that may or may not have any bearing on the facts and the decision we need to make. https://nudgingfinancialbehaviour.podbean.com/e/anchoring-bias-episode-9-season-1/ To help unpack anchoring bias and how we can try to be aware of it in our lives, we talk to Louise Bedford. Louise is a best-selling author from Australia, a trading mentor and she hosts her own podcast – Talking Trading. It’s safe to say that Louise knows what she’s talking about on the topic. Useful links: More about our guest Louise Bedford: https://www.tradinggame.com.au/about-us/louise-bedford/ The study done on anchoring: https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/425103?seq=1#metadata_info_tab_contents You can also read more on my blog: https://www.nudgingfinancialbehaviour.com/the-anchored-trader/ Or watch to the video version of this podcast episode: https://youtu.be/P0nRZlu1sFA Special thanks to everyone who has helped put this series together: Our sponsors: IG Markets South Africa Producer: Faeron Wheeler of F Creations Music by: Neil Leachman Sound recording and mixing: Giovanni Serci of Soundcast Studios Video and editing: Kyle Wesson Hair and makeup: Ida Webster Set styling: Michelle Murray of Interiors Etc. Voice over: Sizo Mphti

Welcome to our discussion on the framing effect. This bias is all about giving context to information – something that we require in order to understand the information we’re receiving. The problem with framing is that it can be done maliciously to make a decision that’s not in your favour. If you change the context or the frame surrounding a piece of information, you could easily make a different decision. Our guest for episode 8 is Louis van der Merwe – a certified financial planner and host of his own podcast, Ensombl Advice South Africa. We chat particularly about narrow framing in investments and how important it is to look at your portfolio as a whole rather than each individual share or investment. https://nudgingfinancialbehaviour.podbean.com/e/the-framing-effect-episode-8-season-1/ Useful links: More about Louis van der Merwe and his podcast Ensombl Advice South Africa: https://linktr.ee/louisvdmerwe The full Daniel Kahneman interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kpev-Lb0EAg More on creating frameworks for money decisions: https://www.startribune.com/to-make-better-money-decisions-try-framing-the-issues/307168111/?refresh=true You can also read more on my blog: https://www.nudgingfinancialbehaviour.com/narrow-framing/ Or watch to the video version of this podcast episode: https://youtu.be/RhPYfYHsAmM Special thanks to everyone who has helped put this series together: Our sponsors: IG Markets South Africa Producer: Faeron Wheeler of F Creations Music by: Neil Leachman Sound recording and mixing: Giovanni Serci of Soundcast Studios Video and editing: Kyle Wesson Hair and makeup: Ida Webster Set styling: Michelle Murray of Interiors Etc. Voice over: Sizo Mphti

Confirmation bias plays a massive part in the way we all think and make decisions. In this episode, we’re delving into what this bias actually is and how to recognise it in ourselves. It’s so important to be able to spot confirmation bias at play because we can miss a lot when we aren’t aware of it. https://nudgingfinancialbehaviour.podbean.com/e/confirmation-bias-episode-7-season-1/ To help us get a better understanding of how we all fall prey to confirmation bias, we chat to Rachel Alberts – digital media lead at a top South African retailer. The social media echo chamber effect is a big talking point and shows us just how easy it is to fall into a feedback loop that continually confirms your beliefs. Rachel also gives us some great tips on how to break out of the echo chamber. Useful links: A link to the graph mentioned about cognitive dissonance: https://www.nudgingfinancialbehaviour.com/the-social-media-echo-chamber/#CD Useful tips for beating confirmation bias: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwZj_72Mawk More on the social media echo chamber effect: https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-twitter-echo-chamber-confirmation-bias/ You can also read more on my blog: https://www.nudgingfinancialbehaviour.com/the-social-media-echo-chamber/ Or watch to the video version of this podcast episode: https://youtu.be/g6PTSP1LCRk Special thanks to everyone who has helped put this series together: Our sponsors: IG Markets South Africa Producer: Faeron Wheeler of F Creations Music by: Neil Leachman Sound recording and mixing: Giovanni Serci of Soundcast Studios Video and editing: Kyle Wesson Hair and makeup: Ida Webster Set styling: Michelle Murray of Interiors Etc. Voice over: Sizo Mphti

Overconfidence – that feeling that you can do no wrong and your decisions will always work out for you. This is what we’re unpacking in this episode of the Nudging Financial Behaviour podcast. Overconfidence bias is a tricky one because there can be a fine line between confidence and overconfidence. The problem is, one is good for you and the other can be very harmful. https://nudgingfinancialbehaviour.podbean.com/e/overconfidence-bias-episode-6-season-1/ Our guest in this episode is Professor Philip Fernbach – academic and cognitive scientist at the Leeds School of Business in the University of Colorado, Boulder. Philip is also the co-director of the Center for Research on Consumer Financial Decision Making. He gives us some great insights into overconfidence and how to combat this bias. Useful links: An article on Professor Philip Fernbach’s overconfidence study – https://www.colorado.edu/today/2021/09/07/overconfidence-bad-your-wealth More from Dick Fuld’s testimony on the Lehman Brothers collapse - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yCnvxsWfDY More on that study about lottery tickets - https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/judgment-and-decision-making/article/representativeness-heuristic-and-the-choice-of-lottery-tickets-a-field-experiment/63294E0987CFDF01F565CEDC716B21AC You can also read more on my blog: https://www.nudgingfinancialbehaviour.com/the-overconfident-investor/ Or watch to the video version of this podcast episode: https://youtu.be/K_oyZHHDoBo Special thanks to everyone who has helped put this series together: Our sponsors: IG Markets South Africa Producer: Faeron Wheeler of F Creations Music by: Neil Leachman Sound recording and mixing: Giovanni Serci of Soundcast Studios Video and editing: Kyle Wesson Hair and makeup: Ida Webster Set styling: Michelle Murray of Interiors Etc. Voice over: Sizo Mphti

At last! We’re beginning our discussion on the actual biases that impact our behaviour and decision-making abilities. In this episode, we delve into what biases actually are and explore some psychology around how our brains process information. We thought it would be a good idea to start this discussion around biases with explaining Daniel Kahneman’s concept of System 1 and System 2 thinking. To help with unpacking this, we brought in Dr Daniel Crosby, a psychologist and New York Times best-selling author, as our guest. He’s also the host of his own podcast, called Standard Deviations. https://nudgingfinancialbehaviour.podbean.com/e/system-1-and-system-2-episode-5-season-1/ Useful links: Buy the book - Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman: https://www.takealot.com/thinking-fast-and-slow/PLID19456785 https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Fast-Slow-Daniel-Kahneman/dp/0374533555 A great breakdown of the biases that I refer to regularly when lecturing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqXVAo7dVRU A little more about Dr Daniel Crosby: https://www.standarddeviationspod.com/ https://www.amazon.com/stores/Daniel-Crosby/author/B00O72MW1W?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true You can also read more on my blog: https://www.nudgingfinancialbehaviour.com/system-1-and-system-2/ Or watch to the video version of this podcast episode: https://youtu.be/9qa45_juNS4 Special thanks to everyone who has helped put this series together: Our sponsors: IG Markets South Africa Producer: Faeron Wheeler of F Creations Music by: Neil Leachman Sound recording and mixing: Giovanni Serci of Soundcast Studios Video and editing: Kyle Wesson Hair and makeup: Ida Webster Set styling: Michelle Murray of Interiors Etc. Voice over: Sizo Mphti

We’re wrapping up our discussion on the common pitfalls that land so many of us in financial trouble. In this episode, we look briefly at irrational behaviour – there’ll be a lot more on this in the rest of the season. Then, we unpack risk aversion, lack of motivation and poor planning. https://nudgingfinancialbehaviour.podbean.com/e/have-a-plan-episode-4-season-1/ To help with the unpacking, our guest for the episode is Dirk Groeneveld, a certified financial planner with Client Care. It’s great to get insights from someone who deals with everyday people every day – he really understands how our personalities and our personal history with money can impact how we make decisions about our finances. You can also read more on my blog: https://www.nudgingfinancialbehaviour.com/failing-to-plan-is-planning-to-fail/ Or watch to the video version of this podcast episode: https://youtu.be/721q25ICeak Special thanks to everyone who has helped put this series together: Our sponsors: IG Markets South Africa Producer: Faeron Wheeler of F Creations Music by: Neil Leachman Sound recording and mixing: Giovanni Serci of Soundcast Studios Video and editing: Kyle Wesson Hair and makeup: Ida Webster Set styling: Michelle Murray of Interiors Etc. Voice over: Sizo Mphti

We take a look at three more financial pitfalls in this episode. They are overconsumption or lifestyle creep, debt and insufficient savings. These three often go hand in hand – you get into debt because you’re trying to cover your lifestyle creep, and then you’re too busy focusing on paying off that debt rather than looking at your savings. https://nudgingfinancialbehaviour.podbean.com/e/managing-debt-episode-3-season-1/ Debt spirals can be very scary, and it can be incredibly hard to see your way out of them. That’s why we got Nadia de Weerdt, a registered debt counsellor and Western Cape representative for DCASA, to chat to us about how to handle debt. She also gives some great tips on how to avoid getting into bad debt. Useful links: The Debt Counsellors Association of South Africa (DCASA) - https://www.dcasa.co.za/ The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) - www.FSCA.co.za You can also read more on my blog: https://www.nudgingfinancialbehaviour.com/how-to-manage-your-debt/ Or watch to the video version of this podcast episode: https://youtu.be/5MjfPT8tM8c Special thanks to everyone who has helped put this series together: Our sponsors: IG Markets South Africa Producer: Faeron Wheeler of F Creations Music by: Neil Leachman Sound recording and mixing: Giovanni Serci of Soundcast Studios Video and editing: Kyle Wesson Hair and makeup: Ida Webster Set styling: Michelle Murray of Interiors Etc. Voice over: Sizo Mphti

In this episode, we start our discussion on the most common pitfalls that we all encounter when it comes to managing our money. I’ve dedicated the entire episode to one of the biggest pitfalls there is – financial illiteracy. https://nudgingfinancialbehaviour.podbean.com/e/financial-literacy-episode-2-season-1/ To help you get to grips with the topic, I chat to certified financial planner Wynand Gouws. He works for the award-winning Gradidge Mahura Investments. It’s great to get his perspective on just how pervasive financial illiteracy really is. He works with clients from a wide range of different backgrounds and education levels – and many of them struggle with understanding the basic concepts of financial literacy. If you’re interested in reading more about the studies and reports I mention, you can find them here: http://www.brightrock.co.za/content/downloads/fsbfinancialliteracyinsa.pdf https://businesstech.co.za/news/lifestyle/665081/price-shock-for-south-africa-as-food-inflation-hits-highest-point-in-14-years/ If you’d like to get your hands on Wynand Gouws’ new book To 100 & Beyond, you can find where to buy it here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.co.za/book/100-beyond-how-make-your-money-last-long-you-do/9781776390267 You can also read more on my blog: https://www.nudgingfinancialbehaviour.com/inflation-and-compound-interest/ Or watch to the video version of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@NudgingFinancialBehaviour Special thanks to everyone who has helped put this series together: Our sponsors: IG Markets South Africa Producer: Faeron Wheeler of F Creations Music by: Neil Leachman Sound recording and mixing: Giovanni Serci of Soundcast Studios Video and editing: Kyle Wesson Hair and makeup: Ida Webster Set styling: Michelle Murray of Interiors Etc. Voice over: Sizo Mphti

In this podcast, you’ll learn all about what really impacts the way we make decisions – in particular, decisions about our finances. It’s a deep dive into behavioural finance and how this academic field of study can be applied to everyday money decisions. https://nudgingfinancialbehaviour.podbean.com/e/welcome-to-the-nudging-financial-behaviour-podcast/ In episode one, we’re focusing on getting to know each other and the subject matter. You’ll learn some of my background as an academic and professor at the University of Cape Town. I also run my own company called, you guessed it, Nudging Financial Behaviour. As part of the getting to know you phase, I speak to Rob van Eyden in this episode. Rob is the CEO of IG Markets South Africa, who is also the sponsor for this podcast. I also hit the streets to find out what people know about behavioural biases. You can also read more on my blog: https://www.nudgingfinancialbehaviour.com/behavioural-finance-podcast/ Or watch to the video version of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@NudgingFinancialBehaviour Special thanks to everyone who has helped put this series together: Our sponsors: IG Markets South Africa Producer: Faeron Wheeler of F Creations Music by: Neil Leachman Sound recording and mixing: Giovanni Serci of Soundcast Studios Video and editing: Kyle Wesson Hair and makeup: Ida Webster Set styling: Michelle Murray of Interiors Etc. Voice over: Sizo Mphti

Stephen Hoad is a seasoned trader and founder of The Stop Hunter. He’s worked as a trader at some large global institutions in various capacities which enabled him to “retire” at 37. He’s a member of the Society of Technical Analysts in London and is a lecturer on the STA Diploma course. In this podcast, Stephen tells of his approach to trading and his philosophy around risk management. He also discussed how he achieves balance between trading and living life. As you’ll hear, he lives and breathes trading and is truly passionate about it. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Siam Kidd first appeared on Talking with Traders in 2020. He’s a former air force pilot, turned trader. He’s mostly focussed on trading cryptocurrencies due to their liquidity and high levels of volatility. In this podcast, we discuss how the volatility in crypto has helped and hurt him in the past two years. We also discuss the US Dollar and the intermarket relationship with other risk assets. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

David Keller began his career at Bloomberg in 2000, just when the tech bubble was beginning to burst. He spent 8 years there and then went on to Fidelity as a technical market strategist. He now works as the Chief Market Strategist at StockCharts.com. In this podcast, we discuss how he uses technical analysis as part of a 4-part process to analysing markets. David also studied music and psychology – two surprisingly useful fields that can be applied in financial market analysis. He discusses why. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Alan Edward, better known as The Divergent Trader, appears on the podcast for the second time. In this podcast he delves into the importance of becoming aware of your thinking loops in trading. If you’ve ever found yourself watching every tick on a trade, or examining the chart over and over in the hope that the price might move in your chosen direction, then this podcast will talk to you. He also discusses the importance of having a life outside of trading so that it doesn’t become all-consuming. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

This interview is different from most of the others we’ve done on this podcast. The topic under discussion is trading in carbon credits and carbon allowances. James Heal is the CIO of Transition Net Zero Advisors in London and is an expert on the subject. In this interview, we delve into what carbon credits are, why they exist and where they can be traded. James also gives an understanding of the market dynamics for carbon and why he is bullish on the price of carbon allowances into the rest of the decade. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

I last chatted to Mike Ledwidge in January 2022. Since then a lot has changed in the markets and in his personal life. He has recently become a proud father to a baby boy, and he’s moved to London in the past year, from Cape Town. The market has also changed a lot in that time. When we last spoke in January 2022, the S&P500 was at its all-time high. It’s been in a general bear trend since then. In this interview, I catch up with Mike and discuss how the past year has treated him, and how he has adapted his trading routine to fit in with family life and different macro-economic conditions. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Steve Ward is highly regarded in trading circles for his focus on mental edge coaching. He deals with top institutional and hedge fund traders. Having begun his career in the mental aspects of sports coaching, he transitioned to coaching traders in 2005. He’s written 4 books, the most recent of which is Bullet Proof Trader. He’s also the brains behind the Traders Mind Journal – a regularly updated journal for traders to track their mental process. This interview provided great insights into the mental aspects of trading and is a must listen for anyone interested in getting on top of the mental aspects of trading. Steve Ward has kindly agreed to offer a £5.00 discount on the price of the latest edition of the Traders Mind Journal to listeners of this podcast. If you’d like to take advantage of this, please go to www.thetradersmindjournal.com and enter the discount code TWTPOD5 to get your copy with a £5 discount off the retail price. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

JC Parets is the chief strategist at AllStar Charts. In this podcast, he talks about his approach to markets and to investing in general. He’s an interesting guy with stakes in a variety of business interests outside of the financial markets. We discuss how he manages to position himself on the right side of the exchange of profits and losses in the market. We also talk about his love of wine and his project to create Chateau Fibonacci Cabernet Sauvignon in the Napa Valley. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Axel Rudolph has a long history in the market, having served as an analyst in some of the biggest investment banks in Europe. He’s now an analyst at IG Markets in London. In this podcast, we discuss the three focal points in markets currently: Inflation, Growth and Central Bank Policy. We also talk technical analysis and what type of charting template Axel uses. We also talk about the common mistakes that traders make. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Seleho Tsatsi is an investment analyst at Anchor Capital, with a focus on mining and resources businesses. In this podcast we discuss the drive to bring down global emissions and transition to a greener global economy. We discuss what the investment implications are for this transition and where one can look for opportunities to take advantage of the ambitions for a greener future. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Rajan Dhall has an interesting back story. He began his career as a personal trainer at the gym in the JP Morgan building in London, helping traders and investment specialists with their exercise routines. He received a lot of helpful share recommendations which he acted on. Before long, he was making more off his share trading than he was as a gym instructor. He decided to take up a career as a trader and has never looked back. Today he is the head of trading at Trading College in the UK. In this interview, he shares his insights into how he trades for a living and how he mentors others to do the same. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Nick Van Rensburg joins the Talking with Traders podcast again for a view on what to lookout for in 2023. In this episode, we discuss inflation, interest rates, the US Dollar and what all of these variables mean for asset classes. We also discuss what the possible tail risks are for the year ahead and what to be aware of. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Ross Larter: Trading educator, mentor, coach, author. A realistic portrayal of what it takes to be a trader. Ross Larter has had an interesting journey through a career in human resources at a major mining company, running a private school and now trading and running a trader education and mentoring business. He has written a bestselling book “How to make money on the Stock Exchange” and is currently about to publish his second book on trading. This interview starts slow but gathers momentum. Ross gets into the nitty-gritty of what it takes to be a successful trader, and believes that most people can become successful at trading if they dedicate themselves to the process. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Petri Redlinghuis is well known within the South African trading community. He wears a lot of scars from his two decades in the market, but his tenacity to succeed has seen him move from retail trader to running his own trading firm. In this interview, Petri shares his journey and tells of the trials and tribulations he has faced (and still faces) to navigate his way through the market. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Austin Harrison. Founder of MeansToATrend.com, talking themes to follow on the other side of the bear market Austin Harrison is a regular contributor to the fantastic Daily Chart Report email that goes out to thousands of subscribers every day. His analysis is punchy and smart. With a CFA and a CMT behind his name, Austin is a rare breed of analyst that straddles both fundamental and technical market research. In this podcast, Austin shares his back story, and discusses the current lay of the land for markets, and what themes he’s watching to get involved with on the other side of the current bear market. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Mohammed Nalla is the partner in the Magic Markets duo with the Finance Ghost. They’re a formidable team delivering top quality analysis on global stocks every week via their Magic Markets Premium podcast. In this episode we discuss the current state of the global economy and what Mohammed sees looking ahead. We touched on three stocks that were recently featured in the Magic Markets Premium podcast: Levi-Strauss, Blackrock and Shopify. At the end of the podcast, Garth and Mohammed briefly compare notes on emigration after each leaving South Africa in mid-2019. Garth to the UK, and Mohammed to Canada. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Nick Kunze has a colourful career history in the markets, having worked in various roles in various firms around the globe. In this podcast, we talk about his experience in the markets, what differentiates the most successful traders and investors from the majority, and what his feelings are about where we are in the current bear market environment. A great, flowing interview with some common sense wisdom. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

The Finance Ghost has featured on this podcast previously and he’s always excellent to listen to. In this episode we’ve decided to cross pollinate some of his work from his recent Magic Markets Premium podcasts to give you a taste of three businesses he’s covered: Accenture, Sysco and Ferrari. He also shares some insights on other companies he would look to invest in now given that the market is at depressed levels. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of five books on the stock market. She is a behavioural finance expert with degrees in Psychology and Business. She also runs her own podcast in Australia called Talking Trading. In this episode, we dig into the psychological aspects of trading and discuss how one builds and maintains psychological fitness as a trader. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider

Mark is a founder of OMBA Advisory & Investments in London. He’s a CA and CFA by qualification. He spent 12 years at Goldman Sachs in London where he gained extensive experience in Investment Management. In this podcast, we chat about his views on the current market environment, and on the approach that OMBA takes to invest their clients’ funds in thematic ETF portfolios. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider

We welcome back Anthony Clark for a third time to Talking with Traders. Last year his pick of the interview was Grindrod which has since gained 100% in the subsequent year. In this interview, we discuss Renergen, Invicta, Curro and other small and mid-cap stocks. Listen in to hear his top pick for the next year. He also shares his secret to maintaining his youthful shape and enthusiasm for life! CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider

James Bruce began trading forex after suffering a career ending knee injury. He was contracted to the Sharks rugby team, but turned to trading during his recuperation. He hasn’t looked back. He’s 24 years old and has been trading full time for a living for 2 years. He’s attracted prop firm money and trades a strategy with an 82% hit rate. This is a fast paced interview with a young trader who shows a lot of commitment and dedication to his craft. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider

Irnest Kaplan has been a Top 5 rated analyst in the Computing and Electronics sector for the past seventeen years. In 2022, he was voted the number one analyst in the space. What’s really special about this accolade is that he’s an independent analyst – not part of a big team within a bank or top tier firm. In this interview, we chat about his background, and discuss some of his top picks in the cloud computing sector. Stocks covered include EOH, Reunert, Snowflake, Crowdstrike, Adyen, dLocal and Zoom! CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

This is Nick’s 4th appearance on the podcast. His macro insights are always fascinating and once again he makes for captivating listening. From inflation, to interest rates. China and Taiwan to Russia and Ukraine. There’s a busy calendar of events coming up in the months ahead. We’ve covered it all as we enter the final quarter of 2022. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Julius de Kempenaer has had a colourful career, first in the millitarty and then in markets. He is the man behind a very useful technical tool – Relative Rotation Graphs. This technical tool helps traders to identify early changes in relative strength of stocks, sectors and asset classes. RRG charts were early in identifying red flags in the markets before the sharp drops that have occurred recently in early 2022. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Mark Randall is the co-host of the Alpha-Mind podcast with Steven Goldstein who has been featured on this podcast previously. In this interview, we discuss the various aspects that set the best traders apart from the rest. Mark has a great way with words as you’ll hear in this podcast. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Alan Edward is the man behind the @TraderDivergent Twitter account. He’s a forex day trader who is totally rules driven in his approach to trading. He’s also the author of a new book called The Blueprint to Trading Psychology. In this interview, we chat about his background, his approach to trading and his love of the game of trading. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider..

Chris Gilmour has had an illustrious career on the JSE. Coming from Scotland in 1982, he began a 4 decade career in South Africa working as a research analyst at a variety of stockbroking firms. He’s best known for his writings in the Financial Mail and INCE|Connect and most recently as an advisor at ABSA Stockbrokers until 2017. In this interview, we trace his steps back through his career, and listen to his insights on where we stand in the current market cycle. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider..

Talking with Traders welcomes back macro strategist Nick Van Rensburg. In this episode he shares his thoughts on the war in Ukraine, inflation, the Fed, China Covid lockdowns and much more. As always, he is a fountain of information, but does warn of bumpy times ahead for financial markets. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider..

Simon Brown is nearing three decades in the market. He’s one of the most disciplined traders and investors I’ve met in my career. In this podcast, I welcome him back as a returning guest. We discuss his lazy trading system, and his disciplined approach to long term investing. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider..

Gary Booysen tells of his back story to getting into the financial markets, how he has positioned his business - Rand Swiss – to be a “go-to” for clients wanting a low cost entry to the market, and how trading without the right partner at your side is like trying to play soccer against Real Madrid.

In this episode, we talk charts and what levels we’re seeing on various markets. Focus is on the US and European equity indices, currencies, gold, oil, and soft commodities. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider. https://bit.ly/3uwWJfU

Steven Goldstein returns to the podcast after his first interview in 2020. Garth has been a delegate on Steven’s Trader Performance Trading Programme for the past year. In this episode, Garth chats to Steven about his experience on the Programme, and talks about the first hand benefits of mind-set coaching and being on the Trader Performance Programme. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Kristia Van Heerden moved from JustOnLap last year to take up the role of Global Education Lead at IG Markets. In this role she has a chunky budget to pursue her passion for helping people to become more financially literate. We catch up during a Highveld thunderstorm to talk about what IG Markets is doing to assist their trading clients to become more successful, and what differentiates the successful traders from unsuccessful ones. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

We welcome JP Verster back onto the podcast after nearly two years since we last spoke. It’s been a turbulent time since then and markets remain as schizophrenic as ever right now. We discuss how his funds have performed over 2020 and 2021, and what his outlook is for the years ahead. Also an interesting discussion about why he swung Sasol from a short position to a long position. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

The prior podcast with Nick Van Rensburg in early January was very popular. His macro views are incredibly insightful. A number of risks that he identified in early January have begun to come to fruition. In this podcast I catch up with Nick again and discuss the current war in Ukraine, what it means for markets and a whole lot more. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Equity markets have had a shaky start to 2022 and there are many reasons to suggest this may be just the start of a weak performance environment for years to come. If this is the case, “trading as an asset class” may become a theme that gains traction. In this podcast, I discuss the concept of treating trading as an asset class with Dr Adrian Saville. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

I had my mind blown wide open in this conversation with Murray Legg. Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) have been gaining in popularity in recent months. What are NFTs? Why would you want to own them? Where do you trade them? In this interview, we unpack answers to all of these questions and more. There’s a lot more to NFTs than just digital art. Take a listen to have your mind opened. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

We welcome back Sean Ashton for a follow up interview a year after he first appeared on Talking with Traders. He manages the Sierra Global Fund. In this podcast, we talk about various growth stocks that have been severely beaten down in recent months and are beginning to look attractive. Facebook, Paypal, Teledoc and ROKU feature in this discussion, among others. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

This week sees David Shapiro celebrate his 50th anniversary as a stockbroker on the JSE. In this light-hearted interview, he shares some of his stories of 5 decades on the market. Get to know a bit more about the man behind the voice that has become affectionately known as “South Africa’s favourite stockbroker”. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Mike Ledwidge is one of a rare group of people who “eats what he kills” in the trading arena. He’s a prop trader at Storm Trading in Cape Town. This interview is a no holds barred discussion with a trader who is at the coal face of the markets. He shares what it takes to make a living from trading. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Bruce Main is back for a follow-up interview as we ran out of time to pick his brain in our previous interview. This time he covers ImmunityBio and Renergen. He’s also brought a colleague with him: Willem Van Der Post from Simple Capital. Willem discusses an exciting new concept: Democratised Venture Capital, available to retail investors via a token.

Nick Van Rensburg is an independent macro strategist and trader based in Johannesburg. He consults to a number of hedge funds, family offices and high net worth individuals. In this interview, we take a high level look at the world from a macro perspective. Nick shares his views on the current starting position of the markets as we begin 2022, and unpacks what themes, risks and opportunities are likely to show up in the year ahead. It’s a fascinating discussion with a number of very useful insights to keep in mind for the year ahead. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

In this final episode for 2021, the roles have changed. Richard Thomason proposed interviewing Garth Mackenzie a few weeks ago. The sponsors agreed and so Garth and Richard have swapped seats. Garth becomes the guest on his own podcast and is interviewed by Richard. This interview goes back to what first spawned Garth’s interest in the markets, and talks about his career of 20 years and his approach to trading. Garth also shares a fascinating story of the euphoria and agony of trading witnessed first hand. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

This podcast takes me across the English Channel to France. I discovered Florian Campuzan on Twitter through his well-considered Tweets around trading psychology. An introductory chat convinced me that his story would make him a great guest to welcome to the podcast. I thoroughly enjoyed spending 45 minutes listening to his wisdom and experience around the way he trades. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Richard Thomason works a full time job with a large multinational company in Cape Town. Unlike many of the guests on this podcast, he’s never worked in the investment or trading industry professionally. Yet he achieves brilliant performance on his own portfolio with exceptional discipline and skill. I catch up with Richard a year after our first interview to hear about his year past and what he’s learned to take into the future. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Greg Davies is the head of wealth at Cratos Asset Management. He’s a returning guest to the podcast and discusses the year gone by, cryptocurrencies mining and opportunities he’s seeing to invest locally and abroad. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

The Finance Ghost keeps his identity a secret, but his transparency around investing is no secret. In the past year, he’s taken the Finance Ghost from an afterhours side hustle to a fully-fledged business with a rapidly growing audience. In this podcast, he shares his wisdom around investment themes he’s tracking and the lessons he’s learned from the market over the past year. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Bruce Main is the CEO of Ivy Asset Management. In my first interview with him in 2020, he gave great insight into futuristic investment themes that have played out well in the past year. In this podcast, he returns to the microphone to discuss Tesla, Genetic Editing and Artificial Intelligence investments. It’s a fascinating discussion with a man who is passionate about being an early investor in the technologies that will define the future. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Anthony Clark is our first returning guest to kick off Season 4 of Talking with Traders. Small and Mid-Cap shares have had a cracker year on the JSE since I last spoke to Anthony. All of his previous stock picks from last year have done exceptionally well. In this episode, we chat about the opportunities he’s seeing in the under researched area of the market that he focuses on. He has some smart suggestions as to how regulatory changes could help to revive a dwindling JSE listings environment. We also chat about his handsome new wheels. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

Now into a 9th season, featuring an in-depth insight into Online Trading hosted by Financial Trader, Garth MacKenzie and proudly brought to you by IG, the world leader in online trading. For more info on IG, visit www.ig.com. CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG is an authorised FSP and an over-the-counter derivative provider. #OnlineTrading #Podcast

This episode wraps up some of the most memorable market events of 2020. It also discusses 6 of the most inspiring quotes from guests who appeared on the podcast during the year.

I’m keeping the identity of the Finance Ghost anonymous at his request. He’s a young investor with an impeccable pedigree and track record in common sense investing. His perspectives are unique and insightful. Definitely somebody worth following. In this interview we dig into his perspectives on investing and life. A thoroughly enjoyable discussion to listen to.

Sean Ashton has transitioned from #1 rated analyst, to Chief Investment Officer to global fund manager. He now runs the Mauritius based Sierra Global Fund. In this podcast, he shares his story, his approach to investing and provides some nuggets of thought leadership that are well worth listening to.

Andrew Todd has been my partner at TradersCorner from the outset. His contribution is often unnoticed but hugely significant. We met in a series of strange ways in the early naughties – initially in London in 2002. It was as if some divine force guided us towards each other. We’ve worked together for 15 years and have shared many ups and downs together as our journey through the market has taken various twists and turns. This podcast is a light hearted discussion between two friends and partners who share a joint passion for the markets.

Tom Hougaard is a high stakes trader. He’s been trading for his own account for 11 years after a career with various brokers in the city of London. He came from humble beginnings in Denmark and has pulled himself up by his own bootstraps. He’s a straight shooter. His views are quite different to a number of other traders I’ve interviewed. I found this a very captivating interview. You can also catch this episode on my Youtube Channel on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlRhzghvnY8

I came across Dave Lovegrove by following him on Twitter @TradedWisdom. His Tweets are pure trading psychology gold! He is a psychology graduate and a sports trader in Melbourne. He agreed to an interview. Listen to this podcast to find out about sports trading and how Dave applies his psychology background to this exciting form of trading.