Elite Trader: Managing $25 Million at Just 25 Years Old - Ted Zhang

If you enjoy these conversations, please follow the podcast and leave a rating on Spotify. It helps us reach more traders and continue bringing you the best guests in the industry.____________________________________On this episode of Words of Rizdom which was recorded on 21st November 2025 we are joined by Ted Zhang. We dive into the mindset and discipline behind elite performance, told through the perspective of a 25-year-old trader co-managing over $20 million. The conversation frames trading, and life, as a long-term game, where mistakes are not failures but essential feedback. Alongside lessons from elite athletes, authors, and trading industry professionals, the episode emphasises the importance of studying historical market data to understand patterns, probabilities, and context, using the past as a guide, not a crutch. We hope you enjoy this episode.____________________________________Join The Chart Fanatics FREE Discord Community for Exclusive Discounts, Giveaways, Live Events & More 👉 https://discord.gg/chartfanatics____________________________________SUBSCRIBE to Chart Fanatics Live NOW 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@chartfanaticslive____________________________________SUBSCRIBE NOW & Like this video to help us continue to bring the best verified traders in the world. turn on notifications to never miss a new video, we post new episodes EVERY Thursday 3pm GMT/ 10am EST with verified traders.____________________________________Use Code "RIZ" for 20% OFF ALL Challenges 👉 https://link.alpha-futures.com/k9V5AzUse the Best Trading Journal Use Code “RIZ10” for 10% Off or Code “WOR” for 20% off 👉 https://refer.tradezella.com/rizUse Code "RIZ" for 20% OFF ALL Challenges 👉 https://link.alphacapitalgroup.uk/eq7m8XUse Code "PFT" for the BEST Discounts on ALL Prop Firms Listed 👉 https://propfirmtrader.com/ Join the Market Journal community for weekly direct market insights for FREE 👉 https://www.market-journal.comFree Telegram Community! 👉🏽 https://t.me/pocketsofrizdomConnect with our guests:https://x.com/[email protected]://revereasset.comhttps://x.com/revereassethttps://www.instagram.com/revereassethttps://www.tiktok.com/@revere_assethttps://youtube.com/@revereassetConnect with Words of Rizdom: https://instagram.com/wordsofrizdomhttps://x.com/wordsofrizdom https://www.instagram.com/realriziqbalTimestamps:00:00 Managing $25 Million at 25 Years Old05:00 The Power of Real Market Experience10:00 Ted's Unconventional Path to Asset Management17:00 Networking, Personal Brand & Breaking Into the Industry25:00 Early Trading Journey & Lessons from Failure41:00 Managing Client Money vs. Personal Accounts47:00 Portfolio Construction, Capital Allocation & Benchmarks54:00 Trading Strategy, Timeframes & Sector Focus01:00:00 Risk Management, Position Sizing & Trade Exits01:07:00 Market Cycles & Learning from History01:13:00 Trading Environment: Teamwork, Feedback & Routine01:21:00 Habit Building, Mental Resilience & Self-Improvement01:29:00 Overcoming Drawdowns: Evolution as a Trader01:36:00 Theme Investing & Identifying Market Trends01:44:00 Stage Analysis & Timeless Market Principles01:52:00 Learning from the Greats: Books, Routine & Growth Mindset02:01:00 Success Principles, Philosophy & Last WordsDisclaimer:The content on Words of Rizdom is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment or trading advice. I am not a licensed financial advisor, and the strategies, opinions, and commentary shared are based on personal experience of the respective guests. We are not personally affiliated with any of the guests featured in our episodes. The views expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or endorsements of Words of Rizdom.