On the Couch with Louise Bedford: Trading Discipline in a Noisy Market

Welcome to the latest episode of On the Couch.In this episode, Henry Jennings sits down with trading mentor and author Louise Bedford – always a popular guest, known for her valuable insights into markets and trading mentality.Louise shares her approach to selling, the importance of discipline, and breaks down what sectors are currently hot – and which ones are ice cold.She is a behavioural finance expert, bestselling author, and seasoned trader with over 30 years of experience. Louise hosts the Talking Trading podcast and is widely regarded as one of Australia's most compelling voices in financial markets, with six books to her name.Chapter Markers0:04 – Welcome And Ground Rules1:49 – Macro Whip-Around: US Vs Australia3:21 – Hot And Cold Sectors Revealed5:01 – Tech's Ice Age And What It Means7:49 – Small Caps, Resources, Materials Opportunities8:53 – Chart Signals: Lithium Standouts10:25 – Managing Big Wins With Thirds13:10 – Stops, ATRs, And Psychology15:22 – Love Affairs With Stocks And Objectivity16:58 – Handling Reporting Season Volatility19:12 – Overtrading, Plans, And The Inner Lunatic21:08 – Using AI As A Trading Mirror23:02 – Agent Mode, Scans, And The Future25:09 – Final Takeaways: Process And Discipline—Marcus Today – Daily Market InsightsMarcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise.If you'd like to go further:Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcastJoin Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offerMT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcastPrinciples – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast—Disclaimer This podcast is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. It is not personal financial advice.