The Art of Contrarian Trading: An Intimate Interview with Jason Shapiro
In this episode, the host interviews Jason, a trader, who shares his journey into trading and the ups and downs he experienced along the way. Jason talks about his initial fascination with the market and how he decided to dive in and start trading. He discusses the excitement of being in a bull market and making money, but also the reality of losing it all and realizing he wasn't a genius. Jason shares his learning process, which involved reading books and learning about technical and fundamental analysis. Throughout the interview, he emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and perseverance in the trading world.
[00:00:19] Going long on April's week.
[00:04:52] Super contrarian trading style.
[00:08:29] The importance of having a process.
[00:14:46] High probability of making money.
[00:18:25] Short term trading environment.
[00:19:10] Short term trading failure rate.
[00:25:56] Fundamentals vs. market predictions.
[00:28:01] Squeezing the shorts.
[00:30:42] AI and market edges.
[00:34:22] Making money in politics.
[00:39:22] Developing Your Trading Process.
[00:42:07] Biggest misconception about the market.
[00:45:03] The future of trading.
[00:49:16] Giving back and mental well-being.
Get full access to Diary Of A Trader at diaryofatrader.substack.com/subscribe