504: Lessons From a Full-Time Trader Running a Multi-Million Fund - Rajan Dhall
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Release Date: 04/21/2025
Desire To Trade Podcast | Forex Trading & Interviews with Highly Successful Traders
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In episode 504 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with seasoned trader, Rajan Dhall, who shares lessons as a full-time trader running a multi-million fund. He discusses his trading styles, the importance of discipline, and the psychological aspects of trading.
The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube.
Topics Covered In This Episode
- 00:00 Introduction
- 00:45 Who is Rajan Dhall?
- 01:27 Rajan's trading journey
- 03:04 Similarities between fitness and trading
- 03:57 Day trading vs. swing trading
- 06:15 The zen of day trading: managing stress and emotions
- 09:38 Simplicity in trading: the power of basic strategies
- 10:41 The analyst vs. trader mindset: ego and performance
- 14:42 Building discipline: the key to trading success
- 16:21 Expectations in trading: focusing on the process
- 17:45 Daily routines: setting up for trading success
- 20:06 Managing a trading fund: performance and accountability
- 25:32 Coaching traders: navigating drawdowns and strategies
- 29:17 Where to find Rajan Dhall (link below)
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How to find Rajan Dhall
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