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Chat With Traders

Chat With Traders

Written by: Kevin Avery
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Chat With Traders is your key to the minds of trading's elite performers. Start listening to learn how a diverse mix of traders went from zero to hero, how they successfully trade markets today, and get their best tips 'n pointers for profitable performance, plus much more. Note: You are responsible for your own trading decisions—this is not financial advice.https://chatwithtraders.com/ Economics Personal Finance
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  • 334 · Andrew Perry - What $450M Portfolio Manager Learned From Paul Tudor Jones

    334 · Andrew Perry - What $450M Portfolio Manager Learned From Paul Tudor Jones
    Oct 14 2026
    Andrew Perry spent over 35 years at the intersection of institutional macro research and active portfolio management, including five years as a portfolio manager at Tudor Investment Corporation under Paul Tudor Jones. Managing up to $450 million, Andrew developed a disciplined, multi-dimensional framework to understand where global markets are going and how to structure trades with strict risk management. After entering the financial markets during the 1987 crash, Andrew learned firsthand how market regimes and trader psychology shape long-term survival. Today, through Macro Pillars, he distills decades of experience into a structured 5-pillar approach, combining government policy, nontraditional liquidity, monetary mechanics, technicals, and price execution, to help traders separate market noise from real edges. In this conversation, Andrew shares the priceless lessons learned from working alongside legendary trader Paul Tudor Jones, why time horizon and adaptability outweigh being right, and how major market dates (like Treasury funding shifts) create key structural turning points. In this episode, we explore:• What $450M Portfolio Manager Learned From Paul Tudor Jones• Andrew’s entry into markets during the 1987 crash and how it shaped his view of risk• Life inside Tudor Investment Corporation and managing capital at scale• Why winning 55% of the time is enough when risk-reward is properly managed• The 5-part Macro Pillars framework: Policy, Liquidity, Monetary Mechanics, Technicals & Execution• The significance of non-traditional liquidity, Treasury issuance, and key dates• Understanding the Move Index (bond volatility) as a key indicator over the VIX About Andrew Perry:Andrew Perry is an institutional macro portfolio manager with over 35 years of market experience. He previously managed FX risk at Commonwealth Bank of Australia, served as a Portfolio Manager at Tudor Investment Corporation, and held senior trading roles at Nomura. He is the founder of Macro Pillars, a service designed to provide professionals with a rigorous, independent perspective on macro markets and liquidity. Links + Resources:Website: https://macropillars.com/Twitter/X: https://x.com/MacroPillars_Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MacroPillars Free Trial: https://confirmsubscription.com/h/signup/t/CBDE5ADDD9C6BAC5 Sponsor of Chat With Traders Podcast:Trade The Pool: http://www.tradethepool.com Time Stamps:Please note: Exact times will vary depending on current ads.00:00 What a $450M Portfolio Manager Learned From Paul Tudor Jones 06:04 How Your Background Influences the Way You Trade
 11:47 Winning 55% of the Time vs. Cutting Losses and Letting Winners Run 16:26 Managing an Internal Hedge Fund with $50 Million in Capital
 21:40 Why Time Horizon Matters and Matching Risk Parameters
 28:28 Why Being a One-Dimensional Trader Leads to Failure
 31:50 Overview of the 5 Macro Pillars Framework
 38:18 What Is the Difference Between Good and Bad QE?
 43:57 Why the Move Index Is So Important
 51:39 Why Starting a Career with a Big Win Can Be Bad News for Traders 44:56 Key Takeaways from Treasury Bond Announcements and Issuance 01:01:05 Memorable Stories and Hard Lessons Over a 35-Year Career 01:06:32 Adapting to Market Shifts When Other Traders Refuse to Change
 01:10:36 Why Many People Enter Trading for Freedom and the Reality 01:13:17 Crucial Advice for Beginner Traders
 01:14:00 Where to Find Andrew Perry and Access a Free Trial of Macro Pillars Trading Disclaimer: Trading in the financial markets involves a risk of loss. Podcast episodes and other content produced by Chat With Traders are for informational or educational purposes only and do not constitute trading or investment recommendations or advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • 333 · Tim Furey - Why Defense, Not Offense, Makes You a Profitable Trader

    333 · Tim Furey - Why Defense, Not Offense, Makes You a Profitable Trader
    Sep 30 2026
    Tim Furey went from surviving the high-intensity floor trading pits of the Chicago Board of Trade to surviving a near-fatal medical emergency, ultimately building TradeView Markets into a global financial brokerage.After getting his start as Merrill Lynch's youngest commodity broker hire in nearly four decades, Tim risked everything to move to Chicago and learn the craft of floor trading. Through grueling pit battles, he learned the ultimate lesson in market survival: mastering defense and managing risk above all else. Years later, while running his firm and raising a family, Tim survived a sudden medical crisis where doctors gave him a 5% chance of living, an experience that further cemented his relentless drive, resilience, and vision as a leader.In this conversation, Tim breaks down his "hungry dogs run faster" mindset, the lost art of pit trading, why defense creates offense in the markets, and how he turned adversity into fuel to build a global financial services brand. In this episode, we explore:• Lessons learned from legendary mentor Jeff Stoutland ("Hungry dogs run faster")• Becoming Merrill Lynch’s youngest commodity broker hire in nearly 40 years• Survival in the Chicago Board of Trade pits and the concept of the "power of the lean"• Why risk management and learning how to lose are the keys to long-term trading survival• Transitioning from prop trading to launching TradeView Markets• How a near-fatal medical emergency and a 5% chance of survival reshaped his life and mindset About Tim Furey:Tim Furey is the Founder and CEO of TradeView Markets, a global multi-asset brokerage serving traders worldwide. Beginning his career in Merrill Lynch’s Futures Division, Tim went on to trade on the floors of the Chicago Board of Trade before transitioning to proprietary trading and entrepreneurship. Known for his resilient leadership and commitment to continuous improvement, Tim leads TradeView Markets while actively supporting amateur sports initiatives, including women's rugby in the Cayman Islands. Links + Resources:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timfurey/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timfurey.ceo/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timfureyofficial/Website: https://www.tradeviewmarkets.com/en/

 Tim’s Book Recommendations:How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0671027034Reminiscences of a Stock Operator by Edwin Lefèvre: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0471059706The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0671646788Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1585424331The Education of a Bodybuilder by Arnold Schwarzenegger: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0671797484 Sponsor of Chat With Traders Podcast:Trade The Pool: http://www.tradethepool.com
 Time Stamps:Please note: Exact times will vary depending on current ads. 00:00 Why Defense, Not Offense, Makes You a Profitable Trader 04:10 The Mindset You Need To Have 08:06 Talking About My Mentors “Hungry Dogs Run Faster” 12:38 How Do You Stay Hungry When Your In Success16:58 Being A Trader In Chicago Board Of Trade21:11 The Power Of The Lean26:06 Defense Turn Into Offense31:23 The Trader’s Gut33:48 Starting Tradeview Markets35:46 My First Ever Trade In High School41:10 What Do You See In Traders That Make Them Last?45:31 Which Markets Has The Highest Success?50:44 How Do You Identify Top Performers?55:23 Going Into A Coma01:04:03 Giving Back To People01:06:51 What’s One Of Your Best Trade?01:08:45 Your Worst Trade?01:10:05 What Advice Do You Give To Traders?01:13:49 Book You Recommend To Traders01:16:26 What Lesson I’ve Learned In Trading01:17:29 Where Can Traders Find You? Trading Disclaimer:Trading in the financial markets involves a risk of loss. Podcast episodes and other content produced by Chat With Traders are for informational or educational purposes only and do not constitute trading or investment recommendations or advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • 332 · Steve Nison - The Man Who Introduced Candlestick Charting to the West

    332 · Steve Nison - The Man Who Introduced Candlestick Charting to the West
    Sep 16 2026
    Steve Nison came to Wall Street as a technical analyst in the late 1980s, discovered an obscure Japanese charting methodology, and spent years translating rare texts to introduce candlestick charting to the Western world.Through his landmark research, bestselling books, and institutional training at major firms like Merrill Lynch and Daiwa Securities, Steve opened the eyes of global investors to the power of price action and market psychology. Today, candlestick charts are the universal standard across virtually every financial trading platform in the world.In this conversation, Steve pulls back the curtain on how candlesticks first arrived in the West, sharing the cultural and military roots of candlestick patterns, market psychology, and his foundational Trading Triad framework. In this episode, we explore:• How Steve Nison introduced Japanese candlestick charting to the Western world• Discovering candlesticks at Merrill Lynch through a Japanese broker and early Bloomberg charts• Translating 13+ rare Japanese books and working with Japanese technical organizationsy• Why candlesticks complement rather than replace traditional Western technical analysis• The mechanics behind his "Trading Triad" approach• Steve’s reflection on how candlesticks became the global charting standard• Advice for the next generation of traders pulling up candlestick charts today About Steve Nison:Steve Nison, CMT, is the founder and president of Candlecharts.com and is widely regarded as the authority who introduced Japanese candlestick charting to the Western world. He authored the landmark classic Japanese Candlestick Charting Techniques, which has been translated into 21 languages and fundamentally changed technical analysis across global financial markets. Over his 30+ year career, Steve has advised top institutional financial firms including Fidelity, J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, NYSE, and NASDAQ market makers and has presented by request at the World Bank and the Federal Reserve.

Links + Resources:Get Free Candlestick Resources, a Free Consultation Call, and a $20 Gift towards your first program: https://www.candlecharts.com/welcomeWebsite: https://www.candlecharts.comX (Twitter): https://x.com/candlecharts Sponsor of Chat With Traders Podcast:Trade The Pool: http://www.tradethepool.com Time Stamps:Please note: Exact times will vary depending on current ads. 
 00:00 The Pioneer Who Brought Candlesticks to the West
 07:42 A Japanese Broker and a Chart Book
 08:35 Translating Rare Japanese Texts & Working with Japanese Analysts
 10:22 Making Recommendations Based on Candles
 13:46 Why Were You the First?
 15:02 Military and Cultural History Behind Candlesticks
 19:08 The Story Behind Discovering Price Windows
 22:19 Everybody's Using Candlesticks
 25:39 Dealing with Institutional Clients
 28:14 The Lucky Number Three
 31:19 Common Misconceptions Traders Have About Candlestick Patterns
 32:36 The Trading Triad
 36:34 An Ounce of Emotion Can Be Worth a Pound of Facts
 41:01 Reflecting on the Global Shift to Candlestick Charting
 41:55 Essential Advice for the Next Generation of Traders
 42:48 Where to Learn More About Steve Nison & Candlecharts Trading Disclaimer: Trading in the financial markets involves a risk of loss. Podcast episodes and other content produced by Chat With Traders are for informational or educational purposes only and do not constitute trading or investment recommendations or advice. 
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    48 mins
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