Topics:
- Starting as a Runner after LIFFE went Electronic
- Trading Oil & Gas Markets
- Scalper to Global Macro Trader
- Trading Macro Themes
- Top Macro Themes Ryan is seeing right now
Guest:
Ryan Paisey
Owner of Priapus IQ
Ryan’s Resources
Rapid Fire ?
Q. What Trader has influenced your career the most and why?
A. Adam Nash – Nothing to do with his style of trading, just the way he handles himself in life and friendship
Q. What was one of the hardest things for you to overcome in Trading?
A. Looking long-term
Q. How has your trading process evolved over the years?
A. Completely changed, gone from scalping ticking in energy markets to now building up themes for where the world is heading and finding value plays that fit those themes
Q. What is one attribute that you believe every trader should have?
A. Discipline is the obvious answer but I also believe a trader needs be accepting of him or herself
Q. Favorite Book about Trading?
A. Market Wizards, like you first girlfriend, not the hottest bird you’ve been with but the one that you remember.
Q. If you had to pick a profession other than trading, what would it be?
A. Nearly joined the RAF out of college but now it would be something outside, game keeper on a huge estate would suit me.. Or a stripper.
Q. What’s the best advice you received about Trading?
A. Capital preservation.
Q. If you can give a piece of advice to the younger you about trading, what would it be?
A. Don’t believe the hype
Q. If you had to elevator pitch me your edge trading, what would you say?
A. Well, no longer really trading, I’m all about providing others with no BS information in an accessible manner so I’d tell you to listen to what I have to say.
Q. Favorite thing to do when not watching the markets?
A. Used to be fishing but now just the usual hanging out with friends and family
If you enjoyed this interview be sure to listen to these other episodes:
Trading Psychology – Denise Shull
Confident Carefree Fearless Focused – Matt PAX Kenah
