Guest:
Larry Benedict
Owner of The Opportunistic Trader
Record Date: 9/17/18
httpss://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydvzKlK1-6o&feature=youtu.be
Listen on —> iTunes
Listen on —> SoundCloud
Topics:
- Scalping
- Developing a Skill Set to Becoming a Consistent Trader
- Adapting Your Process as Markets Change
- Futures Traders Using Option Analysis
- Pre-Trade Preparation & Position Sizing
- Entry & Exit Strategy
- Trading Psychology
Rapid Fire:
Q. What Trader has influenced your life the most and why?
A. Larry Lovecchio
Q. What was one of the hardest things you’ve had to overcome in trading?
A. Mentally handling losing
Q. How has your trading process evolved over the years?
A. Becoming more patient
Q. What is one attribute that you believe every trader should have?
A. aggressiveness, but humility
Q. Favorite Book About Trading?
A. Reminiscence of a Stock Operator
Q. Favorite Movie or TV Show About Trading?
A. Trading Places
Q. What’s the best advice you’ve received about Trading?
A. Be patient, wait to see the ball like it’s a big softball and then take advantage rip it into the outfield over the fence
Q. If you can give a piece of advice to the younger you, what would it be?
A. Be more patient
Q. Favorite thing to do when not trading?
A. Spending time with family
Guest Resources:
If you enjoy this interview with Larry & the topics discussed — be sure to listen to these other episodes with Merritt Black & Jim Dalton.
Context Is King — Merritt Black
No Two Traders are the Same — Jim Dalton
