What separates an experienced investor from everyone else? It may not be the ability to be right more often. It may be knowing what to do when they're wrong.

In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford speaks with Wall Street veteran and professional portfolio manager Jay Hatfield about trading psychology, risk management, investment conviction and decision-making under uncertainty.

Jay has more than 30 years of experience across Wall Street investment banking, hedge funds and professional money management. Today, his firm, Infrastructure Capital Advisors, manages more than $4 billion in assets.

Louise and Jay explore one of the hardest questions in trading and investing: When the market moves against you, how do you know whether you're early or simply wrong?

They discuss how professional fund managers manage risk, what stops investment conviction from becoming stubbornness, how professionals respond to a series of poor decisions, and how managing billions of dollars changes your approach to uncertainty.

You'll discover:

• How professional investors think about being wrong
• How to distinguish between being early and being wrong
• When investment conviction becomes dangerous
• How professional portfolio managers manage risk
• What retail traders misunderstand about institutional investing
• How experienced investors respond to poor decisions
• What Jay's biggest investing mistakes taught him
• Why changing your mind can be a strength rather than a weakness
• What decades on Wall Street have changed about Jay's approach to investing
• Why successful trading isn't dependent on being right all the time

Whether you're a share trader, investor or someone interested in trading psychology and professional risk management, this conversation offers a rare look at what happens when decades of experience meet an uncertain market.

The goal isn't to eliminate being wrong. It's to become better at what you do next.

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For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.

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You know your trading rules. You've written your Trading Plan. You know where your stop should go and how much you should risk.

So why do you still break your own rules when money is on the line?

In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford speaks with Wall Street veteran and mental performance coach Evan Marks about one of the biggest challenges in trading psychology: the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it.

With 25 years of experience in trading and market psychology, Evan explores why traders abandon their trading plans, cut profitable trades too early, hold losing trades too long and repeat behaviours they already know are hurting their results.

Louise and Evan discuss the difference between intuition and impulsivity, why awareness alone may not change trading behaviour, how fear, ego, identity and previous experiences can influence decision-making, and what happens psychologically after a series of losing trades.

They also challenge the familiar advice to "take emotion out of trading" and explore what traders can practise away from the market to improve discipline and execution when real money is at risk.

You'll discover:

• Why traders break their own trading rules
• The psychology behind poor trading discipline
• Why knowing your mistake doesn't necessarily stop you repeating it
• Why traders cut profits early and hold losses
• Impulsive trading versus genuine intuition
• How previous trades can influence your next decision
• Whether professional and retail traders struggle with similar psychological patterns
• How to improve trading execution under pressure
• Whether removing emotion from trading is actually realistic

Good trading isn't only about having good rules.

You also need to follow them when it matters.

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How much longer are you willing to let uncertainty rule your trades? Every day without a plan is another day of missed profits.
My Trading Made Simple course gives you the structure, the confidence, and the strategies to finally take control. It’s free at tradinggame.com.au. Grab it today — don’t let the markets keep pushing you around.

Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities.

For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.

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What's Hot, What's Not... and What's About to Crack? | ASX & US Markets

Is the Australian sharemarket flashing warning signs while US stocks continue to outperform? Which ASX sectors are hot, which are cold, and is the AI boom creating a dangerous sense of complacency?

In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford joins veteran Australian market strategist Henry Jennings to discuss current sharemarket conditions, sector rotation, the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100 and the psychology of investing in uncertain markets.

Louise explains why low volatility doesn't necessarily mean low risk, why the strongest opportunities aren't always found in the cheapest shares, and why a trading plan is essential when markets become unpredictable.

They also discuss AI stock valuations, speculative bubbles, portfolio concentration, position sizing, holding cash, market volatility and whether women have a behavioural advantage in investing.

Key takeaways: Australian sharemarket trends, hot and cold ASX sectors, US market outperformance, AI bubble concerns, trading psychology, portfolio diversification, risk management and the value of staying disciplined.

For anyone interested in ASX trading, Australian shares, technical analysis, market trends, US stocks, trading psychology or long-term investing, this episode offers a practical perspective on navigating markets without relying on predictions.

"I don't trade my opinions. I trade what the market is actually doing."

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For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.

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You’ve built it. You’ve protected it. But will your family know where it is, who gets it - and how to access it?

What happens to your shares, brokerage accounts, superannuation and investment portfolio when you die?

Having a will might seem like the obvious answer. But estate planning for traders and investors can become considerably more complicated when assets are held through superannuation, companies, trusts, brokerage platforms and digital accounts.

And even when your family is legally entitled to your assets, there's another problem: can they actually find and access them?

In this special episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford brings together two experts to explore both sides of protecting your financial legacy.

Melbourne lawyer and estate-planning specialist Tina Garg explains what can happen to your investment assets after death, why the way assets are owned matters, what your will may not cover, and what traders and investors can do now to make transferring wealth easier for their families.

Then cybersecurity expert and "good guy hacker" Robert Siciliano explores digital estate planning - including passwords, two-factor authentication, password managers, mobile phones, online financial accounts and cryptocurrency.

You'll discover how to keep your financial life secure while you're alive without accidentally making your wealth inaccessible to the people you leave behind.

Because protecting wealth isn't only about managing risk while you're alive.

It's also about making sure the wealth you've built can ultimately do what you wanted it to do.

Topics include: estate planning for investors, what happens to shares when you die, brokerage accounts after death, wills and investments, superannuation, companies and trusts, digital estate planning, password security, two-factor authentication, cryptocurrency inheritance, cybersecurity and protecting your financial legacy.

This episode contains general educational information only and does not take into account your individual circumstances. Seek appropriate professional advice for your own situation.

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Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities.

For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.

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Everyone notices the freedom of full-time trading. 

Few notice the years of discipline that built it. 

In this encore episode, former nurse Helen Jones reveals how consistency, resilience and a sustainable process changed the direction of her life.

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For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.

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Bear markets are inevitable in the sharemarket - but the next one may look very different from the last. In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford explains why many investors prepare for the wrong type of crisis and how traders can stay calm, disciplined, and strategic when markets turn volatile.

Louise explores how structural shifts - including higher interest rates, the rise of ETFs and passive investing, and faster information flow - are changing the way bear markets unfold in the Australian sharemarket.

She also shares a powerful trading psychology lesson from a real trader whose fear of short-term losses was quietly costing him tens of thousands of dollars, despite having a solid trading strategy.

If you trade the ASX or want to strengthen your risk management and trading discipline, this episode will help you approach market downturns with far more clarity and confidence.

In this episode:

• Why the next bear market may surprise investors
• How ETFs and passive investing are changing market behaviour
• Why traders sometimes take losses personally
• How premature exits destroy trading expectancy
• A powerful mindset shift that improves trading consistency

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Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities.

For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.

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Your Financial DNA: Why You Keep Making the Same Investing Mistakes

Why do smart investors keep making the same investing mistakes?

In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford sits down with behavioural finance pioneer Hugh Massie to explore why understanding your own Financial DNA may be more valuable than finding the perfect investing strategy.

Most traders and investors spend years studying technical analysis, chart patterns and market news.

But according to Hugh, your greatest edge isn't predicting markets.

It's understanding yourself.

Together, they discuss why markets reveal fear and greed instead of creating them, why two investors can respond completely differently to identical information, and how behavioural finance can improve trading psychology, investing discipline and long-term wealth creation.

Key Takeaways

• Discover why intelligent investors often repeat the same mistakes - and how to break the cycle.
• Learn what Financial DNA is and how it influences every investing decision you make.
• Understand why markets don't create fear or greed; they simply reveal what's already within you.
• Find out why two investors can see the same opportunity yet make completely different decisions.
• See how greater self-awareness can lead to more consistent investing and better long-term results.

If you're interested in trading psychology, behavioural finance, investor psychology, ASX investing, Australian sharemarket investing, trading discipline, emotional investing or building long-term wealth, this episode is packed with practical insights.

Because your greatest investment edge may already be inside you.

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Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities.

For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.

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Most traders believe success comes from predicting the market.

Professional traders know that consistency comes from structure, not forecasts.

In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford is joined by professional trader and trading coach Ross Maxwell to explain why high-probability trading has nothing to do with being right — and everything to do with risk, behaviour, and repeatable decision-making.

Drawing on more than 20 years of experience across global markets, Ross breaks down how professional traders identify high-probability areas, manage risk before reward, and stay consistent without relying on opinions or predictions.

You’ll learn:

• Why prediction undermines trading consistency
• What 'high probability' really means in professional trading
• How risk management creates clarity and confidence
• Why repetitive market behaviour matters more than forecasts

This episode is for traders who want fewer emotional swings, clearer decisions, and a more professional approach to trading the Australian and global sharemarkets.

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How much longer are you willing to let uncertainty rule your trades? Every day without a plan is another day of missed profits.
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Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities.

For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.

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Why do some investors remain calm during market volatility while others constantly react to every price movement?

In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford interviews Jonathan Nurick about the psychology behind dividend investing and why focusing on dividend growth instead of daily share prices may help investors make better long-term decisions.

Together they explore dividend investing, behavioural finance, investor psychology, long-term wealth creation and why emotional feedback often matters more than market predictions.

Key Takeaways

• Why watching share prices can damage investing behaviour

• The psychology behind dividend investing

• Behavioural finance and emotional investing

• Dividend growth versus share price growth

• Building wealth through consistency rather than excitement

If you're interested in dividend investing, trading psychology, investor psychology, behavioural finance, Australian sharemarket investing, ASX investing or building long-term wealth, this episode offers a fresh perspective that could change the way you invest.

Because your greatest investment advantage may come from changing what you pay attention to.

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How much longer are you willing to let uncertainty rule your trades? Every day without a plan is another day of missed profits.
My Trading Made Simple course gives you the structure, the confidence, and the strategies to finally take control. It’s free at tradinggame.com.au. Grab it today — don’t let the markets keep pushing you around.

Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities.

For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.

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Why do intelligent investors repeatedly make irrational decisions with their money?

In this special simulcast episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford and Australian property investment expert Michael Yardney explore the cognitive biases that quietly influence traders, property investors and long-term investors alike.

Together, they unpack five powerful behavioural biases:

• Confirmation bias
• Loss aversion
• Recency bias
• Anchoring
• Overconfidence

Why do traders ignore information that contradicts their position? 

Why are small losses so difficult to accept? Why do investors assume recent market conditions will continue? Why do we become emotionally attached to old prices? And why can a winning streak actually make an investor more dangerous?

Louise and Michael compare trading psychology with property investor psychology and reveal why the same behavioural mistakes appear across completely different asset classes.

You'll also discover why predefined rules, risk management, record keeping and a strong investment process can help protect you from decisions driven by emotion.

If you're interested in trading psychology, behavioural finance, investor psychology, ASX trading, Australian sharemarket investing, property investing, cognitive biases, risk management or long-term wealth creation, this episode offers practical insights into the psychology behind investment decisions.

Because while the investment might change, the psychology doesn't.

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How much longer are you willing to let uncertainty rule your trades? Every day without a plan is another day of missed profits.
My Trading Made Simple course gives you the structure, the confidence, and the strategies to finally take control. It’s free at tradinggame.com.au. Grab it today — don’t let the markets keep pushing you around.

Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities.

For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.

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Most traders don’t fail because of bad charts.
They fail because of the beliefs driving their decisions.

In this solo episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford breaks down the five mindset shifts that separate inconsistent traders from those who trade with clarity, discipline, and confidence.

This isn’t motivational talk. It’s practical trading psychology - the kind that directly affects risk management, execution, and long-term results.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The phrases traders use that quietly sabotage performance - and what to say instead
• Why “I don’t have time” is a belief problem, not a scheduling problem
• How language shapes trading behaviour and risk decisions
• Why confidence only comes after action
• The powerful '80-year-old question' that cuts through fear and hesitation

Louise also explains positive arbitrage - why investing in the right education creates a permanent upgrade in how you think, decide, and trade.

If you’re frustrated by inconsistency, second-guessing, or stalled progress, this episode will help you reset how you approach trading - calmly, deliberately, and with structure.

Talking Trading is the podcast for time-poor Australian traders who want clarity, structure, and better decisions in the sharemarket.

Visit www.talkingtrading.com.au for more resources.

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How much longer are you willing to let uncertainty rule your trades? Every day without a plan is another day of missed profits.
My Trading Made Simple course gives you the structure, the confidence, and the strategies to finally take control. It’s free at tradinggame.com.au. Grab it today — don’t let the markets keep pushing you around.

Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities.

For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.

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