The Day I Knew I’d Make It as a Trader

June 25, 2019
By Jason McIntosh | Founder, Motion Trader This week I’m going to tell you about a defining moment in my career. It involves a trade that would have a lasting influence… a trade that gave me confidence that I’d make it as a trader. Let me set the scene… It was 1999, and gold had […]

The Trade They Said Was Impossible

June 20, 2019
Click here to read transcript or leave a comment I remember it like yesterday… The date was 17 June 1999, and the dealing room was unusually quiet. A big announcement was pending… one that would turn my life and career inside out. You see, my employer — Bankers Trust — was no longer. A takeover […]

Don’t Try This Gutsy Trade Yourself

June 5, 2019
Click here to read transcript or leave a comment Tell me, what’s the best movie line ever? Just about everyone has a favourite, I’m sure you do too. You know, I’ve drawn inspiration from many films over the years. But there was one that had a big influence on my early years as a trader. […]

Your Limits May Be Greater Than You Think

May 29, 2019
Click here to read transcript or leave a comment You know, I often hear people say their trading isn’t progressing. Many have been in the market for years, and wonder if they’ll ever reach the next level. I remember grappling with the same issue early in my career. You may be in the same place […]

Do These Mistakes Put You Off?

May 22, 2019
Click here to read transcript or leave a comment Now, I’m going to say something that may surprise you… it’s probably not what you’d expect an algorithmic trader to say… So here goes… algorithms make mistakes. Yes, you heard that correctly. Just like you and me, algorithms get things wrong. GPS devices are a classic […]