Trading Against Hope

Trading Against Hope

Author: Ryan Mallory April 4, 2019 Duration: 12:54

We all know about greed and fear as primary emotions that affect us in our trading decisions, but what about HOPE? Isn't hope a good thing? In life, yes, but in the stock market, absolutely not! Hope will increase our losses and cause us to make the worst of decisions. Simply put there is no place for hope in your trading.


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Hosted by Ryan Mallary, Swing Trading the Stock Market is a straightforward podcast focused on the practical discipline of holding positions for days or weeks to capture price moves. The core philosophy is built on a non-negotiable foundation: consistent risk management is the only path to longevity and success. Episodes delve into the mechanics of this approach, breaking down how to analyze charts, identify potential setups, and, most critically, where and when to exit a trade to preserve capital. The conversation always circles back to the essential rules-prioritizing risk above all else and keeping losses contained-because, as the show emphasizes, protecting your downside is what allows profits to accumulate naturally over time. This isn’t about get-rich-quick schemes or frantic day-trading; it’s a methodical look at navigating market swings with a clear-eyed strategy. Listeners will hear specific analysis, reviews of real trading psychology, and actionable insights aimed at building a more resilient and deliberate process. The tone is direct and encouraging, rooted in the belief that a disciplined framework is accessible to any trader who commits to the fundamentals. For those engaged in the daily grind of the markets, this podcast serves as a regular reminder that in the business of investing, the smartest trade is often the one that prevents a large loss.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Swing Trading the Stock Market
Podcast Episodes
Averaging Into Your Winners [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:45
In this podcast episode, Ryan covers the topic of averaging into your winning trades. Is this a viable strategy that maximizes profits, or does it expand the risk factor at the expense of reward?Be sure to check out my S…
Using Profit Multiples [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:20
In this podcast episode, Ryan talks about how he uses profit multiples for taking profits on his swing-trades, and how not everyone of your trades that are winners will be 2:1 or 3:1 multiples of the amount that you risk…
Should You Buy the Dip? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:38
In this podcast episode, talks about when it is a good time to buy the dip in the stock market and how successfully buying the dip is really predicated on previously selling into strength. In this episode Ryan also dives…
Surviving a Stock Market Crash [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:15
In this podcast episode, Ryan turns his attention to surviving a stock market crash as well as the actions that he has taken to be profitable during the down turn with his trading, and doing so without a heavy emphasis o…
Trading IPO Meme Stocks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:54
In this podcast episode, Ryan tackles the issue of taking meme stock trading and applying it to IPO's and chasing after them to astronomical highs, and why for most people the likely result will be massive losses being i…
Fun Trading Versus Boring Trading [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:17
New traders often burden themselves with the need to make trading fun and exciting, when in reality successful swing trading is all about making it as boring as possible. In this podcast episode, Ryan explains why it is…
Fluid Position Sizes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:26
Is it necessary to have a set position size with every trade that you take as a swing trader? Or can it be based on feelings and that gut instinct as to whether how successful or profitable a swing trade could be perceiv…
Stock Market Correction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:39
It's 2025 and we have for ourselves a stock market correction. I get that some people are calling it a stock market crash already, but that is certainly pre-mature and short-sighted. Let's call it for what it is right no…
Long-Term Investing in a Bear Market [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:04
When it comes to investing in a bear market, done right, we should be hoping for there to be a bear market not attempting to avoid it altogether. And we can do that when we are getting the right entries on our previous i…
Reinvesting Your Gains [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:18
When you have a profitable trade, what do you do with the money that was earned on the swing trade? Do you re-invest it in another new position immediately, or do you cash out the gains for personal use, or perhaps even…