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The STAR Trading Podcast

The STAR Trading Podcast

Written by: Lewis Crompton
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Welcome to the Star Trading Podcast - hosted by Lewis Crompton and Sophie Foote. Lewis has been trading financial markets for over 10 years and has taught thousands of people how to stay safe and get profitable through trading. Sophie is a beginner trader - come and chat trading with us, follow Sophie's learning journey and hear words of wisdom from Lewis - and we always finish with a surprise snack!


Trade safe, invest smart, grow together.


Join one of our upcoming masterclasses at https://startradingnow.com/events/the-startrading-masterclass/


Learn more at https://startradingnow.com

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Episodes
  • What Happens After You Master Trading?

    What Happens After You Master Trading?
    Dec 12 2025
    In the final episode of Season 3 of the STARTrading podcast, Lewis and Sophie sit down to reflect on what happens after you’ve learned to trade. They talk about the real-life impact of trading on freedom, lifestyle and choices, as well as what doors it can open next in terms of money, time and opportunities. There’s honest chat, a few personal stories, some unexpected tangents (including art and snacks!), and a big focus on what’s possible once you’ve followed the STARTrading method and started to see results.

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    18 mins
  • We answer your questions

    We answer your questions
    Dec 5 2025

    In this fun Q&A episode, Lewis and Sophie answer questions sent in by the STARTrading community on Instagram. They dive into practical topics like how to grow a small £500 trading account using compound interest, smart account-scaling methods, and the importance of building confidence and consistency before increasing capital. They also share the story of how they first met, some behind-the-scenes memories, and how trading has transformed their everyday lives — from escaping the 9–5 to creating morning routines, more freedom, and greater financial peace.


    The episode ends with a light-hearted chat, a few laughs, and their signature “snack review.” It’s a relaxed, honest conversation packed with useful insights for new and aspiring traders, plus plenty of personality from both hosts.

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    10 mins
  • How is Trading Tax free in the UK? And what about other countries?

    How is Trading Tax free in the UK? And what about other countries?
    Dec 1 2025
    In this episode of the STARTrading Podcast, Lewis and Sophie dive into how trading can be tax-free in the UK and what taxation looks like in other countries. Lewis is clear he’s not anti-tax, but anti over-taxation and the mismanagement of public money, and explains that UK traders can legally trade tax-free either through certain ISAs (within annual limits) or, more powerfully, via spread betting accounts where you don’t own the underlying asset, so profits are treated as gambling and not taxed. They highlight that this tax-free treatment applies to personal accounts rather than company accounts, that there’s a grey area if trading becomes your only income, and strongly encourage listeners to speak to a tax advisor about their own situation. They also touch on how different countries tax trading (often via capital gains after a tax-free allowance), how some places offer low or zero tax with the right structures, and why the main focus should always be learning the skill of trading first, with tax efficiency as an added advantage. Throughout, they link trading back to freedom, choice of where and how to live, and the idea that for most people in their community, trading is a powerful, often tax-efficient side income alongside their normal job or business.

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    13 mins
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