The Trading Coach Podcast
by Akil Stokes
An entertaining blend of professional insights and inspiring stories that cover all aspects of trading, investing, entrepreneurship, and personal development. Join Akil Stokes, a professional trader, entrepreneur, and globally respected trading coach as he delivers new episodes each week.
Episodes
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1386 - Is Your Trading Strategy Actually Profitable? 3 Tests Every Trader Must Pass
How do you know if your trading strategy is good enough to trade with real money? In this episode, we break down 3 critical tests every trader should pass before going live: profitability, maximum drawdown, and performance across different market conditions. Learn which trading metrics matter…
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1385 - From Backtesting to Managing Money: Building a Trading Strategy That Works
What happens when a promising trading strategy meets the real world? In this episode, we explore automated backtesting, finding new trading edges, overcoming execution challenges, and building a track record that could attract investors. Plus, discover how to turn trading performance into your…
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1384- - 5 Central Banks, 1 Big Week: What Forex Traders Need to Know
Five major central banks. One potentially explosive week in the markets. From the Fed and Bank of Canada to the BOJ and ECB, we’re breaking down interest rate expectations, what’s already priced in, and the surprises that could move the markets. Learn what to watch, why currencies don’t always...
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1383 - Should You Grade Your Trades? The Truth About Trade Evaluation
Can you objectively grade your trades? And does doing so actually make you a better trader? We debate the pros, cons, and practical ways to evaluate your performance in this real discussion with 20+ traders. Learn to Trade at www.TierOneTrading.com Your Trading Coach - Akil
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1382 - I Made This Trading Mistake Live… Here's What I Learned
Even experienced traders make mistakes. The difference is what they do next. In this episode, I share a trading mistake I made live, reveal what caused it, and show you how to identify the root cause of your mistakes before they sabotage your results. Learn to Trade at www.TierOneTrading.com Your...
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1381 - Learning More, Trading Worse? 7 Traps That Hold Traders Back
More books. More videos. More strategies. So why aren't you getting better at trading? Let's break down 7 hidden dangers of learning from too many sources at once. From information overload and strategy hopping to analysis paralysis. Discover why consuming more information can actually slow your...
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1380 - Interest Rates Explained: The Hidden Force Driving the Markets
What do interest rates actually do, and why should traders care? Akil breaks down interest rates, inflation, and their impact on Forex, the financial markets, and your everyday life, all without the complicated economics lesson. Simple concepts. Real-world examples. Better market understanding....
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1379 - Strategy the Problem? Or something else holding you back?
Feeling frustrated with your trading strategy? Before you throw it away and start looking for something new, ask yourself one important question: Is your strategy the problem, or is something else holding you back? Learn to Trade at www.TierOneTrading.com Your Trading Coach - Akil
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1378 - The Power of a Second Chance in Trading
What if your first failure in trading wasn’t the end of your story—but simply part of the process? In this episode, Akil shares his own journey of coming back to a strategy that once failed him and why sometimes you don’t need a new strategy—you need a new version of yourself. Plus, an honest...
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1377 - The Hard Truth That Changed My Trading Career
Sometimes, the breakthrough you need starts with a truth you don’t want to hear. Akil shares the defining moment when he finally admitted he was doing things wrong, accepted help, and gained confidence that he could become a successful trader. Learn to Trade at www.TierOneTrading.com Your Trading...
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1376 - Your Most Important Trading Asset Isn’t Your Strategy
Your eyes may be one of your most important trading tools—but traders rarely treat them that way. In today’s episode, we talk about screen time, eye health, and simple ways to protect your vision while spending hours in front of the markets. Support the podcast by leaving it a rating/review Your...
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1375 - Does Your Broker Want You to Lose? The Truth About A-Book & B-Book Brokers
Does your broker actually want you to lose money? In this episode, we break down how brokers work, the difference between A-book, B-book, and hybrid models, and what your broker’s really looking at when handling your trades. No hype. No conspiracy theories. Just the facts traders need to know....
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1374 - The Trading Goal That Made Me WORSE
I thought setting daily profit goals would make me a better trader. Instead, they nearly made me force trades that weren't there. In this episode, I share one of my early trading mistakes and why results-based goals can quietly sabotage your trading. Learn to Trade at www.TierOnerading.com Your...
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1373 - 5 Things Prop Firms Want From Traders (It’s NOT Just Profit)
In this video, I break down 5 expectations professional prop firms have for developing traders and explain why these principles can help ANY trader become more consistent — whether you're trying to join a prop firm, become a full-time trader, or simply improve your trading. 📚BOOKS MENTIONED IN...
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1372 - Trading: Art or Science? The Decision Every Trader Must Make
Are you a mechanical trader, a discretionary trader, or somewhere in between? There’s no “best” approach, only the approach that fits you. In this episode, I break down the art vs. science of trading and share the experiences that shaped the type of trader I ultimately became. Start your 14-Day...
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1371 - More Pairs = More Profit… or More Problems?
How many currency pairs should you actually trade? Is trading more pairs giving you more opportunities to make money or simply more opportunities to become overwhelmed, overtrade, and make mistakes? In this episode, we break down the pros and cons of specializing in a few pairs versus expanding...
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1370 - How News Tricks Traders Into Making Bad Trades
Major news is coming — but the biggest danger may be what you think is going to happen. Learn how market expectations create confirmation bias, bait traders into bad positions, and how to use fundamental news without letting it control your trading decisions.Learn to Trade at…
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1369 - Are You Sabotaging a Winning Strategy?
Sometimes the biggest threat to our trading isn’t the market, it’s us. In this episode, we’ll talk about how to set realistic expectations for live trading without needing to throw away an already profitable trading strategy. Support the show by leaving a RATNG/REVIEW Your Trading Coach - Akil
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1368 - Your Trading Strategy Isn't A Strategy (Here's Why)
In this episode of the Trading Coach Podcast, we break down the difference between trading tactics vs. trading strategies, why simply recognizing a pattern isn't enough, and how multiple market concepts can be combined to create a rules-based trading strategy.www.TierOneTrading.com Your Trading...
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1367 - Is Trading Burning You Out? The Hidden Cost of Doing Too Much
Trader burnout doesn’t always happen because you’re failing—it can happen because you care too much and do too much for too long. In this episode, we break down the warning signs of trader burnout, how it can quietly sabotage your trading, and practical ways to protect your performance, your...
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1366 - Backtested vs. Live Results & Good vs. Bad Missed Trades
In this episode, we break down the real differences between backtesting and live trading, why your live results should be worse than your backtest, and how to tell the difference between a good miss and a bad miss. Learn to Trade at www.TierOneTrading.com Your Trading Coach - Akil
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1365 - The 4 Trading Personalities (Which Are You?)
Two traders can look at the exact same chart, use the exact same strategy, and still get completely different results. Why? Because they aren't the same person.Your personality, relationship with money, tolerance for risk, ego, and definition of success can all influence the decisions you make in...
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1364 - Become a More Productive, Efficient & Creative Trader
What if becoming a better trader has less to do with your strategy—and more to do with how you organize your life? In this episode, we break down how to become more productive, efficient, and creative as a trader by creating better routines, managing your time, reducing distractions, and building...
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1363 - How To Build a Trading Routine That Actually Fits Your Life
Most traders have a strategy. Far fewer have a routine. In this episode, we break down why your daily trading routine can make or break your consistency—and show you how to build one around your schedule, trading style, and life. No 4-hour chart marathons. No complicated schedules. Just a simple,...
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1362 - Can You Pass This Trading Quiz: Good vs. Bad Trading Advice
Some of the most popular trading advice sounds great… but is it actually good advice?In this video, I’m putting 9 pieces of popular trading advice to the test—and you get to play along.REFERENCES📖The Psychology of Trading Losses: Why They Escalate and How to Stop the...
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1361 (Video) - The Retail Trader Advantage: Why You DON'T Want to Trade Like the Banks
Think institutional traders have every advantage? Think again. In this episode, we break down retail vs. institutional trading, how their goals and execution differ, and why being small might actually give you an edge the big players don't have. You don't need to trade like the banks to beat the...
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1361 - The Retail Trader Advantage: Why You DON'T Want to Trade Like the Banks
Think institutional traders have every advantage? Think again. In this episode, we break down retail vs. institutional trading, how their goals and execution differ, and why being small might actually give you an edge the big players don't have. You don't need to trade like the banks to beat the...
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1360 - The Self-Sabotage Cycle and How I Broke It.
What if you’re the biggest thing standing between you and trading success? In this episode, we dive into self-sabotage, why traders repeatedly get in their own way, and the cycle that keeps them from becoming consistently profitable. Akil also shares a personal turning point in his own trading...
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1359 - The Perfect Storm: 3 Catalysts. 1 MASSIVE Market Move.
Bitcoin didn't surge 17% because of ONE headline. Three catalysts collided—and then a $2.7B short squeeze poured gasoline on the fire. Here's how it all connected… Register for our August 28th Launch Party https://tieronetrading.com/renaissance/ Your Trading Coach - Akil
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1358 - Your Trading Strategy May Be Dying… Here’s How to Know
In this video, I break down what strategy decay in trading really looks like, how to distinguish genuine strategy decay from a temporary drawdown, and when you should actually consider changing your trading strategy. 🖊️Sign Up for Our Upcoming Trading Workshop...
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1357 - Why Smart Traders Have MORE Than One Trading Account
One trading account might be exposing you to more risk than you realize. In this episode, I break down 3 powerful reasons to have multiple trading accounts—from keeping different strategies and trading styles from interfering with each other to protecting your capital from risks that have nothing...
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1356 (Shorter Video Version) - I Lost EVERYTHING to a $215 Million Trading Scam… Here’s What I Learned
Imagine doing everything right as a trader… managing your risk, following your strategy, and protecting your capital—only to discover your broker never actually had your money. The Peregrine Financial Group scandal exposed a nearly 20-year fraud involving more than $215 million in stolen customer...
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1356 - $215 MILLION GONE: How One Trading Scam Fooled Everyone
Imagine doing everything right as a trader… managing your risk, following your strategy, and protecting your capital—only to discover your broker never actually had your money. The Peregrine Financial Group scandal exposed a nearly 20-year fraud involving more than $215 million in stolen customer...
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1355 - What If Everything You’ve Heard About Day Trading Is WRONG?
More screen time doesn’t mean more profits. In fact, spending 8, 10, or even 15 hours a day staring at charts could be hurting your trading. In this episode, I break down how many hours you REALLY need to trade, the dangers of overtrading and boredom, and why spending less time in the market…
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1354 - Are You Doing Your Trading Analysis at the WRONG Time?
What if the secret to trading less… is actually preparing more? Most traders see the weekend as their chance to escape the markets. I see it completely differently. After more than a decade of doing my weekly market analysis, I’ve discovered that the time I spend studying the markets on the…
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1353 - The Hidden Reason You're Still Not Consistent (It's NOT Your Strategy)
Most traders think they need a better strategy. The truth? They usually need fewer strategies. In this episode, we uncover the real reason traders stay stuck in the cycle of learning without ever becoming consistently profitable. We discuss why chasing new ideas destroys confidence, how…
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1352 - Most Traders Don't Know This About Forex Trading
Have you ever compared the same currency pair on two different brokers and noticed the prices didn't match? One chart triggered your trade while another didn't. Does that mean one broker is wrong—or your strategy can't be trusted? In this episode, I explain why Forex brokers display different...
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1351 - The Greatest 6 Words in Trading
The best trading advice I ever received wasn't about indicators, chart patterns, or finding the perfect strategy—it was just six words: "Treat your trading like a business." It sounded simple, but it took years to fully understand what it really meant. In this episode, I'll explain why your…
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1350 - The Tiny Decisions That Changed My Trading Forever
The biggest turning points in my trading journey weren't dramatic breakthroughs—they were a handful of small, seemingly insignificant decisions that completely changed the direction of my career. In this episode, I share the choices that made the biggest impact and how making the right small...
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1349 - The Biggest Risk Management Mistake in Trading
In this video, I answer a question from a trader who built a profitable trading strategy—but noticed one of the assets lost money over an entire year. Does that mean the strategy is broken?Along the way, I share the painful trading lesson that cost me $60,000, explain why building a trading...
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1348 - Japan’s $74 Billion Forex Intervention Failed... When Could They Strike Again?
Japan fired a $74 billion warning shot at the forex market—but USD/JPY ignored it. In this episode, we uncover why Japan’s intervention didn’t create a lasting reversal, what’s really driving yen weakness, and the key factor that could determine whether Japan steps back into the market again....
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1347 - Are Larger Profit Targets Actually More Profitable?
Should you aim for bigger profit targets, or is taking smaller, more consistent gains the smarter approach? In this episode, we break down the pros and cons of each, explore why the answer isn't as simple as it seems, and show you how to use data—not emotions—to determine the best profit target…
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1346 - One Strategy vs Multiple Strategies: The Truth About Trader Development
Many traders think the answer to success is learning more strategies, more indicators, and more techniques. But what if that’s actually slowing down your progress? In this episode, I answer a trader’s question about whether it’s better to master one strategy or learn multiple approaches. We’ll...
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1345 - The REAL Reason You Keep Breaking Your Trading Rules
Most traders think breaking their trading rules is a discipline problem... What if they're wrong? In this episode, I reveal the surprising reason so many traders fail to follow even the most objective trading plan—and why the solution may have nothing to do with willpower. We'll dive into the...
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1344 - How Much Screen Time Does a Trader REALLY Need?
Do profitable traders spend all day staring at charts? In this episode, we break down how much screen time you actually need, why more hours don't equal more profits, and how to build a trading routine that fits your strategy—not your emotions. Support the show by leaving a rating/review! Your...
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1343 - The Hardest Market Condition To Trade Through & Why | Trading Psychology Explained
In this episode, I explain how professional traders think during sideways markets, why consolidation isn't automatically bearish or bullish, and the psychological shift that completely changed my trading career. Support the show by leaving a rating & review! Your Trading Coach - Akil
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1342 - Why Trading Gets HARDER As You Make More Money
Most traders think bigger accounts make trading easier. The truth? A strategy that works on a small account will still work on a large one—but as the money grows, so does the psychological pressure. In this episode, we'll uncover the hidden challenge that catches many profitable traders and…
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1341 - The Only 5 Things You Actually Need to Become a Profitable Trader
In this video, I'll break down the **only 5 things you actually need** to build a successful trading career—and chances are, most of them aren't what you expect.Whether you're just starting out or you've been struggling for years, these lessons can save you thousands of dollars, countless hours,...
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1340 - YouTube Growth Tool & A Mistake That Nearly Ended Everything
Most traders believe success comes down to finding the right strategy. But what if the real difference-maker is accountability? In this episode, I break down a form of external accountability & how YouTube can be used as a tool for growth instead of a distraction. Your Trading Coach - Akil
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1339 - Stay In Your Lane... Until It's Your Turn (Keep Your Learning Simple)
It's not money. It's not talent. And it's not your strategy. In this episode, we'll uncover the overlooked ingredient that separates traders who make progress from those who stay stuck, along with practical advice on backtesting, keeping your learning simple, and playing the long game.Freedom...
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An entertaining blend of professional insights and inspiring stories that cover all aspects of trading, investing, entrepreneurship, and personal development. Join Akil Stokes, a professional trader, entrepreneur, and globally respected trading coach as he delivers new episodes each week.
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