Ask Yourself This KEY Question... | STR 528
The Stock Trading Reality Podcast
Release Date: 05/05/2025
The Trump Tweet. How to Survive! | STR 532
The Stock Trading Reality Podcast
The Trump Tweet. We’re all aware as traders by now how a single press of a button can send the markets into full blow roller coaster mode. We’re also aware of how a press conference about a certain topic can contain an off the cuff remark that, once again, sends the market into full blown roller coaster mode. I’ve been asked enough now the same general question where it makes sense to address it via a podcast. The question goes something like this, “Hey Clay, how do you navigate and manage this type of market where in the blink of an eye, everything goes crazy?!?!”. This is what I...
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Will AI Destroy the Markets and Trading? | STR 531
The Stock Trading Reality Podcast
More and more people are asking about AI and what I think the effects it will have on the markets. It’s not a crazy question at all. Is AI something that is going to wreck the markets and destroy everything we know as traders? Are we going to be eaten alive by its vast intelligence and ability to think way quicker than we are? The core of the question is this: will there be any room for human traders, or are we going to become instinct? Let me give you my thoughts. Spoiler alert, it’s a very simple reply due to some of the simple tools available to all of us in the trading world. Let’s...
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Self Deception. Are You a Victim? | STR 530
The Stock Trading Reality Podcast
There is nothing worse we can do to ourselves as traders and investors than deceive ourselves. Deception can be a tricky thing. Self deception can be an even trickier thing. I wouldn’t say I was shocked by the discovery, but the livestream on YouTube continues to deliver valuable lessons and reminders for us in the trading world. There is quite a bit of self deception occurring and I’m doing my best to put an end to it. I used to fall victim to it as it is something that seems to be totally innocent. The problem is, if you start playing the game you will begin to take yourself down the...
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Small Cap and Low Float Stocks... DANGER! | STR 529
The Stock Trading Reality Podcast
Not a whole lot of money but want the opportunity to grow it fast? Looking for something that moves extremely quickly? Did you stumble upon someone explaining just how much money can be made with these small cap and low float stocks? Listen. I get it. I really do. Like most of us, when we first get started on our trading journey we don’t have a whole lot of capital to work with. Because of this, the logic follows that by trading these types of stocks we’ll be able to create more capital and then maybe we can consider a bit less volatile assets. I recently got a comment on YouTube that...
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Ask Yourself This KEY Question... | STR 528
The Stock Trading Reality Podcast
Do you have the entire context when it comes to risk management? This is a critical skill within the world of trading and one that must be mastered if you want any true chance at success. Perhaps you’re now asking, “How do we determine the entire context for risk?” Well, in all actuality, it revolves around a single question. Once you answer this question, the numbers will drive themselves from there. Without this question however, you won’t be able to proceed forward in any coherent manner. Yes, you’ll be able to proceed and potentially think you are doing a good job, but you...
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This Type of Trading Is... Fake? | STR 527
The Stock Trading Reality Podcast
Hmmmm… is this type of trading fake? That’s what I was recently told and perhaps you’ve heard someone make the same claim. This interaction happened on a live stream which was ideal as I could interact with this person in real time. Did this person bring hardcore evidence to the table to support their claim? Were they able to present a case that did indeed expose this trading strategy as fake? I think it’s worth examining their claims and seeing if they carry with them any merit. My goal with myself and for this podcast is to always seek after efficiency and the truth. If we’re doing...
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Is This Your Problem? It was Mine... | STR 526
The Stock Trading Reality Podcast
Do you find yourself struggling in an area of your trading? You aren’t alone! The world of trading is a constant struggle. Oftentimes, it’s the struggle against all those crazy voices in our head that want us to do really stupid things. Other times, it can be more of a unique struggle that won’t be the same for everyone. In this episode of the podcast, I wanted to take the time to share with you a recent problem and struggle I’ve been experiencing. I also want to discuss what the solution to this problem was and how the solution played out in the real world (no worries, this won’t be...
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Follow This Indicator During Tariff Drama! | STR 525
The Stock Trading Reality Podcast
Unless you went outside, dug a hole, and shoved your head into it.. You know things have gotten pretty wild around the world from an economic standpoint. If you’re anything like me and others know you’re “in the markets”, you know things are getting dramatic when people start texting you with “you ok?”... “what is going on?”.. Etc. We’re in a unique time and I want to point out what I believe to be the most important indicator to keep an eye on. It’s already being talked about in the headlines somewhat, but for any of you who are loyal listeners, you know I’ve talked...
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Another Bad Goal for Traders? | STR 524
The Stock Trading Reality Podcast
One of the more challenging parts of being a trader is figuring out the difference between good goals and bad goals. Unfortunately, this is not always a black-and-white situation where a goal is blatantly bad (or good). If you wonder why day trading failure rates are so high, in my opinion, I would say “goal setting” is one of those core reasons. I realize this sounds a bit backwards. Most of us growing up are taught to set goals, strive for goals, and of course… never give up until the goal is achieved! In so many areas of life, this is a fantastic attitude that will produce great...
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How to Network (PROPERLY) With Other Traders... | STR 523
The Stock Trading Reality Podcast
As I’ve now been live streaming for almost two months now, I’ve gathered many more real time interactions to my “experience database”. Over the years I’ve interacted with plenty of people through customer service emails, YouTube comments, and people joining my communities. There’s something a bit more unique about the live stream as I can, in a sense, have a real time conversation with them. Through this, I’ve noticed a massive problem with traders of all experience levels. I have quickly begun to learn that regardless of the experience level, people do not understand the...
info_outlineDo you have the entire context when it comes to risk management? This is a critical skill within the world of trading and one that must be mastered if you want any true chance at success. Perhaps you’re now asking, “How do we determine the entire context for risk?” Well, in all actuality, it revolves around a single question. Once you answer this question, the numbers will drive themselves from there. Without this question however, you won’t be able to proceed forward in any coherent manner. Yes, you’ll be able to proceed and potentially think you are doing a good job, but you aren’t. I had an interaction with someone on the livestream who stated with confidence they were managing risk and gave me what they were doing. Spoiler Alert, they had a gaping hole in their plans. Let me walk you through this important question you should always be asking yourself as a trader!