504: Lessons From a Full-Time Trader Running a Multi-Million Fund - Rajan Dhall

504: Lessons From a Full-Time Trader Running a Multi-Million Fund - Rajan Dhall

Author: Etienne Crete April 21, 2025 Duration: 31:23

Lessons From a Full-Time Trader Running a Multi-Million Fund - Rajan Dhall

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.

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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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Hosted by Etienne Crete, the Desire To Trade Podcast | Forex Trading & Interviews with Highly Successful Traders is a deep and practical resource for anyone serious about the foreign exchange market. This isn't about hype or quick tips; it's a focused exploration of the mindset, strategies, and daily habits that separate consistently profitable traders from the rest. Each episode features candid conversations with proven traders from diverse backgrounds, dissecting their real-world experiences, toughest losses, and most valuable breakthroughs. You'll hear detailed discussions on analysis techniques, risk management psychology, and building a sustainable trading business. Etienne guides these interviews with a clear purpose: to extract actionable lessons you can apply directly to your own charts and decision-making process. The podcast operates from a core belief that trading mastery is a skill built through education and disciplined practice, leading to greater independence. Whether you're refining your system or just starting out, these conversations provide the nuanced insights and hard-won wisdom rarely found in textbooks or online forums. Tune in for a straightforward, no-fluff dialogue about what it truly takes to navigate the markets with more confidence and control.
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