Risk, Rules, and Resilience: How Championship Traders Think

Risk, Rules, and Resilience: How Championship Traders Think

Author: Created by best-selling author and trader - Louise Bedford March 31, 2026 Duration: 40:03
Today’s guest is Vibha Jha, a two-time runner-up in the US Investing Championship, who once experienced a crushing 70% loss in a particular position. Now she achieves triple-digit returns by trading leveraged ETFs like TQQQ. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by volatile markets, doubted your rules, or let emotions derail your trades – this episode is for you. Here are 3 reasons to stick around for the full show: You’ll hear how Vibha rebuilt after a huge early setback – and the exact steps she ...

For anyone feeling a bit lost in the noise of the Australian sharemarket, Talking Trading offers a grounded conversation. Created by best-selling author and trader Louise Bedford, this isn't about hype or frantic predictions. Instead, it's a weekly resource focused on building sustainable strategies and the crucial mental framework needed to execute them. You'll hear discussions that blend market mechanics with trading psychology, aiming to replace guesswork with a more structured and calm methodology. The idea is to move away from that exhausting cycle of watching screens all day and reacting to every flicker. Whether you're just starting out or you've been at it for a while but find your effort isn't translating into consistent results, this podcast digs into the practicalities. Episodes explore specific Australian market opportunities, risk management techniques, and the often-overlooked emotional discipline required to stick to a plan. It's about developing a repeatable approach that fits into a real life, giving you the clarity and confidence to make decisions without the second-guessing. Tune in for honest insights from Louise Bedford's experience, designed to help you navigate the markets with a clearer head and a more focused strategy.
Author: Language: en-au Episodes: 50

Talking Trading | Australian Sharemarket Strategies, Education & Trading Psychology
Podcast Episodes
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Duration: 33:10
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Duration: 18:10
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The 7 Traders Who Changed My Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:51
After 36 years trading the markets, which traders and mentors still influence Louise Bedford today? In this personal solo episode of Talking Trading, Louise reveals the seven people who transformed the way she thinks abo…
Why Your Process Matters More Than Your Predictions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:15
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