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The Fitz Factor
by Dan Fitzpatrick
Dan Fitzpatrick, The Stock Market Mentor, and CNBC, Fox Business, and Investors Business Daily commentator who was quoted as the ‘Stock Picking Sherlock Holmes. Dan talks about life, trading, wealth, passions, and good old money. Get more Dan at http://www.stockmarketmentor.com
Episodes
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Track It or Blow It: Why Great Traders Measure Everything
In this episode, Dan dives into the real edge that separates pros from amateurs: tracking. Whether it's your fitness, sleep, screen time—or your trades—if you don't measure it, you can't improve it. Dan breaks down how consistent tracking leads to better performance, the concept of trading...
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Forget Predictions — Master Rules-Based Trading
In this episode, Dan tears apart one of the biggest myths in trading — the power of predictions. Spoiler: the market doesn't care what you think. Instead, he shows you why preparation always beats prediction, why mindset matters more than your setup, and why rules-based trading is the real edge…
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NFL Draft Qualities That Make Great Traders Too
In this episode, Dan draws powerful lessons from an unexpected place—the NFL Draft. While watching with a former pro player, Dan realized that the same five traits NFL teams seek in players—performance under pressure, work ethic, adaptability, humility, and durability—are exactly what separate...
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The Market's an Idiot… And Still Smarter Than You
The market doesn't care how smart you are, and it definitely doesn't care what you think is "fair." In this episode, Dan breaks down the cold truth about why your opinion doesn't move prices, and why trading without rules is a guaranteed way to wreck your account. Key Takeaways: You Don't Get a...
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Top Trading Mistakes That Destroy Accounts & How to Fix Them
Every trader makes mistakes, but the best ones learn from them. In this episode, Dan Fitzpatrick breaks down why discipline and risk management are the real keys to long-term success. From avoiding account-killing losses to knowing when to adapt your strategy, this session will change how you…
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The #1 Skill Every Trader Needs: Mastering Losses
Losses are inevitable in trading—but how you handle them determines your success. In this episode, Dan Fitzpatrick breaks down why accepting and managing losses is the key to long-term profitability and how discipline separates great traders from those who blow up their accounts. Key Takeaways:...
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2 Quick Fixes for Better Trading | Fitz Factor Podcast
Dan and Scott are back with 2 things you can do to vastly improve your trading performance not just for today or this week but for the entire year. Track Your Trades: https://tradetrak.com/ Follow Dan and Scott on Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/DanFitzpatrick http://www.Twitter.com/Scottrades
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When Billionaires Sell (Should We Be Concerned?) | Fitz Factor Podcast
In this episode of Fitzfactor, Dan and Scott examine what it means when billionaires like Warren Buffett or Jeff Bezos sell large amounts of stock. They discuss whether these moves should influence your trading strategy and how to interpret market reactions. Tune in to learn how to navigate these...
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Trading Through A Binary Event | Fitz Factor Podcast
In this episode of Fitzfactor, Dan and Scott delve into the complexities of trading through binary events like elections, earnings, or economic reports. They discuss strategies to minimize risk, avoid gambling, and trade with confidence after the event unfolds. Learn how to navigate these...
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How To Handle A Hot Stock | Fitz Factor Podcast
In this episode, Dan and Scott tackle the intricacies of managing a hot stock. They discuss essential strategies like using stops, volume-weighted averages, and a steady mindset to capitalize on rapid gains without getting overwhelmed. Tune in to gain insights on keeping emotions in check and...
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Trading in a WOW Environment | Fitz Factor Podcast
In this episode, Dan and Scott explore Trading in a WOW environment focusing on the concept of climbing the "wall of worry" and its impact on market dynamics. They dive into how traders can leverage institutional strategies to thrive amid market uncertainty, sharing insights on staying ahead in...
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Making Money Is a Consequence of Trading Well | Fitz Factor Podcast
In this episode, Dan and Scott dive deep into one of the biggest switches you can make as a trader: going from aiming to make money to aiming to trade well. When you make that switch, you set yourself up for better results and better mental habits. Find out why inside. Follow Dan and Scott on...
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Pay Yourself | Fitz Factor Podcast
In this episode of the Fitz Factor, Dan and Scott dive deep into one of the most important parts of trading - paying yourself out. As a trader, it's often hard to decide exactly when to get paid, and to figure out how to pay yourself without damaging your positions. Ready for the Stock Market...
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Keep A Clean Desk | Fitz Factor Podcast
In this episode of the Fitz Factor Podcast Dan talks about the connection between Mental Health and Success in Trading. The two are more important than you probably realize. If you're going through a storm, you likely won't be able to achieve the results you desire, so before you put your money…
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Mentorship & Mastery | Fitz Factor Podcast
In this episode Dan Fitzpatrick emphasizes the importance of seeking out mentors and learning from them. Follow Dan and Scott on Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/DanFitzpatrick http://www.Twitter.com/Scottrades If you're interested in more of this kind of in-depth analysis, become a member of…
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Trading Is A Series of Misses | Fitz Factor
In this episode of Fitz Factor Dan and Scott touch on the Federal Reserve and who is really driving this market. They also talk about following financial pundits on television and how it's easy to be an armchair stock quarterback but real trading is much more difficult. Dan also emphasizes the...
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Good Trading Should Hurt Your Back | Fitz Factor
In this episode Dan Fitzpatrick argues against anticipating worst-case scenarios in the market. He dives deeply into the difference between good trading habits and anticipating when a stock might move or when a recession might happen. Dan explains his trading strategy and buying stocks when…
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Trading Mechanics and Mindset Alignment
In this episode Dan and Scott emphasize the importance of understanding the mechanics of trading and creating good habits, rather than just relying on stock picks to make money. Follow Dan and Scott on Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/DanFitzpatrick http://www.Twitter.com/Scottrades If you're...
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Time to Sober Up!
In this episode of Fitz Factor, Dan gives you a quick reminder to staying focused. In a world where 1000s of tickers are at your fingertips it's important to develop the ability to stay locked in on something for a longer period of time as long as that thing is rewarding you. Don't get drunk on...
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You Can Be Right And Make Money!
The old adage of "Do You Want to Be Right or Do You Want to Make Money?" is usually true but in this episode Dan reminds you there's a sweet spot where you can actually do both. Follow Dan and Scott on Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/DanFitzpatrick http://www.Twitter.com/Scottrades If you're...
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Understanding Your Trading Spectrum
In this Episode Dan Fitzpatrick and Scott McGregor discuss the importance of continuous improvement in trading, with a focus on small, incremental changes rather than radical transformations. They also talk about how to prioritize learning from others and incorporating useful insights into your...
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Trading, entrepreneurship, and humility.
In this episode, Dan and Scott share their insights on why tracking performance is crucial for successful trading. They explain how to use data and metrics to evaluate your trading results and improve your decision-making. They also discuss how to balance confidence and humility in your trading...
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Trading & Summer Vacation
In a recent StockMarketMentor.com Webinar, a member asked Dan how he handles Trading Positions while on Vacation. His answer may surprise you! Follow Dan and Scott on Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/DanFitzpatrick http://www.Twitter.com/Scottrades If you're interested in more of this kind of...
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Trade Review: ARKK | Fitz Factor Podcast
To continuously improve, reviewing successful and unsuccessful trades is essential. Take a closer look at one of our Active Trades on $ARKK at http://StockMarketMentor.com For the Video of this Podcast go to: https://youtu.be/u_hwbpkGWxw Follow Dan on Twitter…
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Are you Overtrading?
Overtrading is the cousin of Emotional Control. In this episode, Dan shares how he avoids this common problem that can hurt your profits or increase your losses. Learn how to stick to your trade plan and manage your emotions when the stock market moves up, down, or does something unpredictable.…
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Avoiding Overconfidence when things are working well.
Trading can make you feel like a real genius sometimes, in our experience that's usually the time when you should be taking profits or at the very least adjusting your Stop-Loss. In this episode, Dan talks about how to remain self-aware when you see that green in your account. Follow Dan on...
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The Importance of Spending Quiet Time and Narrowing Your Trading Focus.
The weakest link in your trading chain is you. Are you Patient or Impatient today? Are you Trading your feelings? These are some of the common dilemmas that traders face every day. In this episode, Dan shares his insights on quiet contemplation and how he evaluates his decisions and actions…
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Control The Controllables | Fitz Factor Podcast
When you define your risk for each trade, you take control of what seems to be an uncontrollable situation. In this episode of Fitz Factor, Dan takes you through the things you can do to become a professional trader who does more than Hope and Pray that your trade works out. Follow Dan and Scott…
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Emotional Control when Trading
Trading requires specific challenges to be overcome. Over-Trading, Lack of Emotional Control, and Keeping up with Market changes all play a part when trying to execute your plan. Trading is Emotional for 2 Reasons: it involves Money & Ego. Dan explains how he's overcome these aspects and the...
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The Importance of Timeframe and Strategy.
In this episode, Dan and Scott analyze how the Russia news over the weekend affected the market. Dan shares his insights on how to avoid emotional bias in your trading decisions, how to adopt different perspectives to understand reality better, and how to use chart Time Frames effectively to...
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Trading, Creating Value & Staying Focused
In this episode Dan Fitzpatrick and Scott McGregor discuss the Balance of Mentoring Traders and trading their own accounts, how when you start to feel really smart it's probably time to sell something and Dan shares a story about Creating Value and Capitalizing on Opportunity. They also talk…
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Post June Fed Meeting: Has Anything Really Changed?
After the Fed's pause yesterday, combined with a "We are not done. Really, we aren't done" statement by Powell, the market is pausing just a bit to get everything sorted out. All things considered--and there are a lot of things to consider--yesterday's action was pretty tame. Dan Fitzpatrick asks...
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Fed Decision: Pop or Drop?
Dan Fitzpatrick of StockMarketMentor.com gives his thoughts about the market and trading leading up to the latest Fed Interest Rate Decision. If you're interested in more of this kind of in-depth analysis, I recommend you become a member of Stock Market Mentor. Your first 14 days are only $7.00....
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Stop Your Negative Self Talk | Fitz Factor
Dan sent out a note to StockMarketMentor.com members recently about Self-Talk and wanted to share it with you as well. We only succeed as far as our minds let us. Use your self-talk as positive reinforcement and not a club to beat yourself with. If you're interested in more of this kind of…
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Use Your Trading Assistant | Fitz Factor
Dan has a pro tip about simplifying your trading computer setup and using the tools you have in front of you. If you're interested in more of this kind of in-depth analysis I recommend you become a member of Stock Market Mentor. Your first 14 days are only $7.00. Use this link to get started:...
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Don't Just Do It. Make A Plan First.
In my weekly webinar with our members at StockMarketMentor.com I talked about some things relative to what I did this last week, where I went back to Florida to do a race car driving experience with a buddy of mine, Mark Minervini, and several others. It just got me thinking about things that I...
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Recovering from Account Disaster
In a recent StockMarketMentor.com webinar, Dan had a question from a member who had blown up an account in 2022 and struggled to get traction this year. Here's what Dan had to say, coming from his own experience.
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SVB Collapse: Canaries, Cockroaches and the Fed
Here's a breakdown of the SVB Collapse and where we might need to go next. If you're interested in more of this kind of in-depth analysis I recommend you become a member of Stock Market Mentor. Your first 30 days are only $7.00. Use this link to get started:...
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Your Path to Success
The market has been more of a 59 Minute Trading environment and less rewarding for Trend Following. As traders, most times we are actually not fighting the market but battling against ourselves. Dan Fitzpatrick explains how you need more than just discipline to succeed in trading, you also need…
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True Confessions of a Trader
This market can be tough on undisciplined or enthusiastic traders. Traders gotta trade! Right? Well, there's more to trading than buying and selling. A LOT more. I've put together some thoughts on the most important aspects of trading that most traders never consider. I think this is really...
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What does Elon's Deal mean for Tesla?
Elon just struck a deal with the government to share the wealth of electricity with others. What does this mean for you, your EV, and the stock?
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Time Management is Trade Management
Dan talks about Good Trade Management and what professional traders do to Maximize their time.
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How to Avoid the FOMO Climax
Dan covers the recent rise and FOMO many traders had as they chased the move in AI Stocks.
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Trade That Stock: Tesla
Dan, Scott and Rocky recorded a new Podcast called "Trade That Stock"! The idea is to look at 1 Stock and multiple ways to trade it or not trade it at all. Today we're looking at Tesla.
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Keeping It Simple
In this piece to StockMarketMentor.com members Dan gets candid about keeping things simple in your life and in trading.
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A Gift To Yourself (Books to Read)
Dan Fitzpatrick gives you a list of his favorite trading books and also some advice about when it's time to put them down and get to work.
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Dan Fitzpatrick: Trading Thoughts
Dan gets personal and talks about Life, Trading in this Enviorment and Building the Right Watchlist.
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My Take on Tesla
Dan Fitzpatrick gives you a lot to think about when it comes to Tesla.
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Momentum of Expectation in the Stock Market
The stock market today and the dynamics that affect you in what you are going to do with it. Today we discuss how this affects you, your business, investors, inflation and more.
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Steve D Sims
Steve D Sims interviewed me recently on his podcast, The Art of Making Things Happen. We talked about Life, progress, passion and knowing when to quit. Listen to this episode to see what we got up to.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Dan Fitzpatrick, The Stock Market Mentor, and CNBC, Fox Business, and Investors Business Daily commentator who was quoted as the ‘Stock Picking Sherlock Holmes. Dan talks about life, trading, wealth, passions, and good old money. Get more Dan at http://www.stockmarketmentor.com
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Dan Fitzpatrick, The Stock Market Mentor, and CNBC, Fox Business, and Investors Business Daily commentator who was quoted as the ‘Stock Picking Sherlock Holmes. Dan talks about life, trading, wealth, passions, and good old money. Get more Dan at http://www.stockmarketmentor.com
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