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Home » How the Pros Double Their Money With Stocks Without Gambling

How the Pros Double Their Money With Stocks Without Gambling

June 24, 2025 by Nick Sasaki Leave a Comment

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Steve Burns:

Welcome.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the noise of financial media, or if you’ve second-guessed every trade wondering if you're doing it right — you're not alone.

The truth is, successful trading isn’t about predicting the next Tesla or riding a meme stock to the moon. It’s about having a system — a set of rules you can follow with confidence, in good markets and bad.

This series isn’t about fantasy returns or fast money.

It’s about how real traders, with real discipline, have grown their accounts 20–50% a year using repeatable processes. You’ll hear from people who’ve turned $50K into seven figures — not by gambling, but by following proven methods. They’re not guessing. They’re not chasing. They’re executing.

If you’re serious about doubling your money with stocks the right way — without losing sleep or blowing up your account — this is your roadmap.

Take notes. Study what works. And remember: You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be consistent.

Let’s begin.

 (Note: This is an imaginary conversation, a creative exploration of an idea, and not a real speech or event.)

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Table of Contents
Topic 1: How Smart Traders Double Their Money Without Gambling
Topic 2: The 25% Mindset — How to Compound Intelligently Without Losing Sleep
Topic 3: Finding 10X Stocks Before They Explode
Topic 4: Timing the Market — When to Sit Out, When to Go All In
Topic 5: Building a Repeatable System — So You’re Not Guessing Anymore
Final Thoughts by Steve Burns

Topic 1: How Smart Traders Double Their Money Without Gambling

Moderator: Welcome, everyone. Today we’re pulling back the curtain on something every ambitious investor wants to know: How do you double your money — safely — without gambling or guessing? Whether you’re starting with $50K or managing $500K, we’re going deep into what separates lucky runs from repeatable gains. Let's start with this:

First Question:

What’s the first major mindset shift someone needs to make to scale from small wins to real portfolio growth — say, 20–50% per year?

Chris Camillo:
Stop thinking like Wall Street. Most retail investors wait for CNBC to bless a trend. I made my first millions by identifying cultural shifts before they showed up in earnings. Think Crocs, Peloton, even trends like hard seltzer. When I saw real people adopting them, I invested — not based on charts, but based on human behavior. The mindset shift is this: You’re not a follower anymore. You’re a trend hunter.

Kathy Donnelly:
It’s about patience and pattern recognition. When I started using the Lifecycle Trade method, I realized the biggest winners all behaved similarly early on. IPOs that go through base-building, shakeouts, and then explode — they follow a rhythm. The shift is to stop chasing and start tracking. If you miss the first move, wait. The second base is often even better.

Mark Minervini:
You must treat this like a business, not a hobby. That means knowing your edge, defining your risk on every trade, and mastering execution. Most traders think in trades — pros think in systems. Your first major shift is realizing this game rewards the disciplined, not the brave.

Steve Burns:
I tell people to forget about making money at first. Focus on not losing money. Build the habit of exiting losers quickly, and suddenly your winners have room to grow. That’s when the magic happens. If you make 3x your losses and only win 50% of the time, you’re in the top 5% already.

Brian Shannon:
You need to learn to read ownership. Anchored VWAP shows you where buyers are winning or losing. Price is truth. If you’re buying where the institutions are stuck underwater, you’re on the wrong side. Once you start following where the volume is anchored, you’re not gambling anymore — you’re aligning with power.

Second Question:

Once someone has $50K–$500K, how should they think differently about position sizing and risk management?

Mark Minervini:
The #1 mistake is over-positioning. Just because you have more money doesn’t mean you should risk more. I still rarely risk more than 0.2–0.5% of capital on any one trade. If you take 5–10% drawdowns emotionally, you’re overexposed. With a half-million account, you need to think like a sniper, not a shotgunner.

Brian Shannon:
People obsess over “how much to risk” but forget to ask, what’s the market condition? You size positions based on volatility and clarity. A clean breakout in a trending market? Sure, go a little heavier. But if we’re chopping sideways, even a $500K account should be in cash or micro-sized entries.

Steve Burns:
Scaling doesn’t mean doubling down. It means adding only when right. I love pyramiding into winners — but never into losers. Start small, let the market prove you right, and only then do you add. That applies if you're trading $50K or $500K.

Kathy Donnelly:
I use staged entries. When I see a growth stock forming a base, I buy a small starter. If it breaks out on volume, I add. If it holds that level and forms a new base, I add again. This method keeps me from going all-in too early and gives me multiple chances to be right.

Chris Camillo:
I’ll be honest — I often go big when I have high conviction. But conviction has to come from data, not emotion. When I saw TikTok exploding during COVID, I was already buying companies tied to that ecosystem — ad tech, gaming, e-commerce. I size up when the real-world story is so clear it’s screaming.

Third Question:

What’s one thing an investor can start doing this week to get closer to consistent, compounding returns?

Kathy Donnelly:
Build a watchlist — but not of hot stocks. Focus on young IPOs or fresh leaders with strong earnings. Study their bases, their behavior after earnings. Start tracking just 5 names. Learn their rhythm like a dance partner.

Steve Burns:
Write a rulebook. Seriously. Most people lose money not because they’re wrong, but because they’re inconsistent. Have a rule for entry, a rule for exit, and a rule for risk. Even three basic rules can make you 10x better overnight.

Brian Shannon:
Overlay Anchored VWAP on your charts. Start learning where the “battle lines” are. If a stock is trending above its VWAP anchored to a major low or earnings gap, it’s likely controlled by buyers. That single tool can change your timing forever.

Mark Minervini:
Log your trades. You can’t improve what you don’t measure. Every time you enter or exit, record the reason. After 10–20 trades, you’ll see your edge — or lack of it — in black and white.

Chris Camillo:
Look around your world — not the news. Ask: what’s everyone suddenly talking about? What products are your kids obsessed with? What apps can’t your friends stop using? Write those down. This is where 10X trades begin — before Wall Street even notices.

Closing Thoughts from the Moderator:

Whether you're starting with $50K or managing half a million, today’s insights share one core truth: success comes from structure, not guesswork. Each of these experts built their wealth by refining their process — not chasing luck. So start this week with a rule, a tool, or a tighter stop. That’s how the real compounding begins.

Topic 2: The 25% Mindset — How to Compound Intelligently Without Losing Sleep

Moderator:
Let’s be honest — anyone can get lucky once. But how do you grow your portfolio by 20%, 30%, even 50% a year consistently — and sleep well at night? That’s the real game. So today we’re diving into the mindset, structure, and emotional habits that fuel compounding without chaos.

First Question:

What’s the biggest mental shift someone needs to make to go from hoping for big wins to steadily compounding their capital year after year?

Phil Town:
You’ve got to treat the market like a business partner, not a casino. For Rule #1 investors, we buy companies we’d be proud to own forever — and at a discount. That’s what gives you sleep-at-night confidence. The mental shift is this: Don’t just invest in stocks. Invest in businesses you understand.

Chris Camillo:
Stop chasing tickers and start chasing real-world shifts. My compounding doesn’t come from a steady drip — it comes from spotting moments of asymmetric opportunity. But I don’t overtrade. I sit in cash, then pounce when I see the edge. Mental discipline is knowing the difference between quiet and boring.

Dan Fitzpatrick:
The mental shift is letting go of the scoreboard. Don’t obsess over daily P&L. Your job is to follow your process and execute well. If you keep losses small and wins big, compounding takes care of itself. But the minute your self-worth is tied to your account balance, you’re toast.

TraderLion (Richard Moglen):
You have to think in quarters and years, not days. That means holding strong names through noise. I track leadership names with strong earnings, then ride the wave. The shift is to stop needing every trade to work fast. Give great stocks room to move.

Linda Raschke:
You must fall in love with consistency, not excitement. I always say: boring is beautiful. A clean routine, the same setups, the same risk control — that’s how real traders grow their capital. When you stop needing the market to thrill you, it starts to reward you.

Second Question:

What’s one concrete strategy or habit that supports 20–50% annual growth without taking on reckless risk?

Dan Fitzpatrick:
One habit? Journal every trade. Write down what you saw, what you felt, why you acted. Then review it weekly. You’ll be shocked how often emotion creeps in — and how quickly you can correct it once it’s written down.

Linda Raschke:
I work in playbooks. Before the market opens, I already know what kind of day it might be — trend, range, news. Then I have setups ready for each. That one habit saves me from reacting emotionally. Planning is the antidote to fear.

TraderLion (Richard Moglen):
I screen for stocks with triple-digit earnings growth, strong RS ratings, and tight price action near key moving averages. It’s not about magic — it’s about filtering for quality. That keeps me in the names that institutions are accumulating.

Chris Camillo:
My strategy is to stay out of the market until I see a massive cultural or consumer signal. Then I do deep research on which companies are most exposed to that trend. I might only trade 5–10 times a year, but they’re big, high-conviction bets. Focus beats frequency.

Phil Town:
Use the MOS — Margin of Safety. Never buy a stock unless it’s 50% below its true value. That’s your cushion. It lets you be patient, even if the market dips. With compounding, downside protection is the real superpower.

Third Question:

What do you recommend to someone who wants to improve their consistency starting this week — no fluff, just action?

Linda Raschke:
Set a maximum number of trades per week. Limit yourself. That forces you to only take your best setups. You’ll reduce emotional burnout and increase your hit rate.

Dan Fitzpatrick:
Wake up 15 minutes earlier and do one thing: pre-market prep. Look at your watchlist, set your alerts, decide your zones. This 15-minute habit can change your trading forever.

Phil Town:
Make a checklist for each investment: Do I understand the business? Does it have a moat? Is management trustworthy? Is it on sale? If you can’t say yes to all four, walk away. That’s how you stay consistent and compound long-term.

Chris Camillo:
Cut your news feed. It’s noise. Instead, spend that time researching how people are behaving. Look at TikTok trends, Amazon rankings, app store charts. The market’s next move is usually hiding in plain sight.

TraderLion (Richard Moglen):
Create a leaderboard of your top 10 stocks — the ones with elite technical and fundamental traits. Every day, watch how they act. This will train your eye to spot strength, not just movement. Consistency starts with what you focus on.

Closing Thoughts from the Moderator:

Every speaker here echoed a common truth: you don’t need chaos to grow fast. You need clarity. Whether it’s a rulebook, a prep routine, or a high-conviction watchlist — systems win, emotion loses. If you want to make 25% a year, start with one habit that takes you off autopilot. Then do it again tomorrow.

Topic 3: Finding 10X Stocks Before They Explode

Moderator:
Big wins aren’t just luck — they’re a combination of preparation, timing, and knowing where to look. Today, we’re uncovering how professionals find those rare stocks that can deliver 5X… even 10X returns. Whether you're a trend-hunter, a pattern-reader, or a fundamental scout — there’s a method behind the magic.

First Question:

What are the earliest signs you look for when hunting a stock that could become a 10X winner?

Chris Camillo:
I look for what real people are doing before Wall Street sees it. If my friends, neighbors, or kids are obsessed with something, I dig into who profits from that. Peloton, Celsius, Crocs — these weren’t financial stories at first. They were behavioral shifts. The moment I feel like everyone around me is using something, I go looking for the company behind it.

Beth Kindig:
I’m laser-focused on disruptive tech — but not just any tech. I look for companies with unique data advantage or architecture that incumbents can’t copy easily. Think: Nvidia’s CUDA, Palantir’s Gotham, or Snowflake’s data layer. 10X returns come from defensibility. Once I find that edge, I wait for the market to start catching on.

Mark Minervini:
Price always tips the hand. If a stock is forming a tight base after a massive run, I pay attention. But the real early sign is fundamentals. Explosive earnings, margin expansion, and triple-digit sales growth — that’s the soil. Technical breakouts just confirm the story. The seed of a 10X move is planted months before the chart screams.

Evan Medeiros:
Volume. Quiet, persistent volume increases during consolidation are my first clue. That tells me institutions are accumulating while retail is sleeping. Combine that with a strong sector and clean chart structure, and I start paying attention. The explosion always follows accumulation.

Anne-Marie Baiynd:
Look at the narrative. If Wall Street analysts don’t get it yet, but the market is nibbling, that’s gold. You want the story no one’s quite figured out — but that the market is starting to price in. I also look for alignment between narrative, price, and macro tailwinds.

Second Question:

How do you confirm whether a potential big winner is worth acting on now, not just watching forever?

Mark Minervini:
You confirm with momentum + structure. A breakout from a tight volatility contraction, on volume, after strong earnings — that’s go time. But you must pair that with your personal risk tolerance. The stock might be perfect — but your timing has to match your discipline.

Anne-Marie Baiynd:
I use timeframes. If the weekly and daily align, I’m in. But I don’t rush in all at once. I scale in with precision. Confirmation is when price acts right after a breakout — strong closes, low pullbacks, fast recoveries. That’s the market saying, “I believe in this story.”

Beth Kindig:
If the tech has early adoption, strong developer support, and is solving a high-value problem, I move in stages. I confirm by tracking key metrics — revenue acceleration, customer growth, and retention. If all three trend up before media hype, it's likely legit.

Evan Medeiros:
I look for relative strength versus peers and the broader market. If it's leading during corrections or sideways markets, that’s major. You don’t want to be in a name that needs perfect conditions to grow — you want the one breaking out when others aren't.

Chris Camillo:
I buy when the cultural trend is peaking in awareness but the stock hasn’t moved yet. Timing is everything. You don’t want to be early and wait six months, but you don’t want to be late either. If I hear about it on a podcast but my neighbors still don’t know, that’s my sweet spot.

Third Question:

What’s one thing someone can do this month to start finding explosive stock ideas earlier than everyone else?

Beth Kindig:
Follow early-stage funding rounds. Many 10X stories begin in the private sector. Read tech blogs, listen to developer podcasts, and watch who’s hiring aggressively. You’ll spot themes long before they go public.

Mark Minervini:
Study the 10 biggest winners of the last 5 years. Dissect what they looked like before they broke out. Build a playbook of repeatable characteristics. If you do this homework, the next winner won’t feel like a surprise — it’ll feel familiar.

Chris Camillo:
Go analog. Spend time in malls, app stores, TikTok, restaurants. What’s taking off in the real world? Then reverse-engineer: who makes it, sells it, supports it? Most people wait for analysts — you can front-run them by being a curious consumer.

Evan Medeiros:
Start running volume scans for stocks building tight bases with 30–60 days of accumulation. Look for compression in volatility and spikes in relative volume. This tells you where the pressure is building before it explodes.

Anne-Marie Baiynd:
Read earnings transcripts — not just the numbers, but the tone. Are they excited? Cautious? Downplaying growth? Often, CEOs will give away clues with their language before the Street catches on. Train your ear like a poker player watching tells.

Closing Thoughts from the Moderator:

Finding 10X stocks isn’t about magic. It’s about seeing what others aren’t looking at yet — and having a system that tells you when to move. Whether it’s social signals, institutional volume, tech fundamentals, or clean price action, the common thread is anticipation with conviction. Track the leaders. Follow the edges. And move when the market confirms your thesis — not your hopes.

Topic 4: Timing the Market — When to Sit Out, When to Go All In

Moderator:
We all hear it: “Time in the market beats timing the market.” But in reality, top traders do time their entries — they just do it with precision. Today, we’re asking five pros: how do you know when it’s time to sit out and protect capital... and when it’s time to strike with conviction?

First Question:

What are the top signals you personally look for to know when to stay in cash or reduce risk?

Oliver Kell:
I track distribution days and failed breakouts. When strong setups start to fail and volume spikes on down days, that’s a sign institutions are pulling out. I also look at the character of price action — is it clean or choppy? If it's choppy, I step back. No need to bleed out in a messy tape.

JC Parets:
Price. Is the trend broken? That’s it. If the index is below its 200-day moving average and breadth is deteriorating, I’m out. I’m not here to “buy value” on the way down. If the trend is down, risk is up. Cash is a position.

Dan Zanger:
I look at leading stocks. If the leaders are falling apart, the rest will follow. In my big runs, I was in cash for months at a time. The key is to avoid trying to be a hero. If the charts are ugly, your only job is to protect capital and wait for clarity.

Kathy Donnelly:
We track the lifecycle of growth stocks. If leaders are deep in late-stage bases or breaking down completely, it’s time to exit. Also, when volume dries up and setups disappear, that’s a signal the market is in digestion or correction. I’d rather be on the sidelines than fighting chop.

Brian Lund:
When you want to trade every day but your setups aren’t triggering, that’s a danger sign. I have rules for no-trade days. If there's no edge, I stay flat. It’s not about what the market is doing — it's about whether my system is working in current conditions.

Second Question:

When the market turns, how do you know it's time to go big — and not just dip a toe in?

JC Parets:
Rotation tells you. You’ll see strength in new sectors before indexes reflect it. If financials, industrials, or tech starts breaking out while sentiment is still bearish — that's your clue. When price breaks out above resistance and stays, it’s go time.

Kathy Donnelly:
I look for multiple leading names breaking out of fresh bases on volume. One breakout is noise. Five? That’s a new trend. Also, I look for IPOs surging — they’re early-cycle leaders. That tells me it’s time to re-engage with size.

Brian Lund:
A change in volatility structure. When fear is high but selling volume dries up — and price starts building higher lows — that’s accumulation. When I see my best setups triggering cleanly, I start pressing. The difference is in how clean the trades become.

Oliver Kell:
I watch for explosive moves on earnings from leading growth names. That tells me funds are hungry again. If I’m seeing high RS stocks gapping up and holding, I know buyers are back. Then I build a small position and add quickly as the market proves itself.

Dan Zanger:
Volume precedes price. The best runs of my life started when I noticed big volume coming into select stocks before the index turned. I don’t wait for the headlines. If I see a breakout with explosive volume and clean follow-through, I hit it hard.

Third Question:

What’s one rule or habit that helps you avoid getting chopped up during sideways or uncertain markets?

Brian Lund:
I limit my trades and reduce position size. When markets get sloppy, so does your edge. I trade lighter, set tighter stops, and only take A+ setups. If I get chopped twice, I stop trading for the week. Simple.

Kathy Donnelly:
We narrow our focus. Instead of tracking 30 names, we cut down to the top 5 or 10. If none of them are acting right, we don’t trade. Also, I keep cash as a default. In choppy markets, cash is not missing out — it’s winning.

Oliver Kell:
I track my win rate and R-multiples. If my win rate drops below 40% or my average gain shrinks, I know I’m out of sync. I stop trading, review my journal, and reset. Market conditions change — your activity should too.

Dan Zanger:
I don’t touch small caps or speculative stuff in chop. I focus on the cleanest large-cap names and only act when volume confirms. Most people get chopped because they force trades that aren’t there. Learn to do nothing and you'll outperform most traders.

JC Parets:
When in doubt, zoom out. Is the bigger trend intact? Is the base clean or noisy? Are we seeing new highs or just bouncing off lows? I don’t fight the tape. If the bigger structure is unclear, I keep my powder dry.

Closing Thoughts from the Moderator:

The pros agree: you don’t need to be in the market all the time — you need to be in the right market. Cash isn’t fear — it’s precision. When you wait for clear signals, strength in leadership, and tight setups, that’s when you go big. Until then, the best trade may be no trade at all.

Topic 5: Building a Repeatable System — So You’re Not Guessing Anymore

Moderator:
Anyone can win on a lucky trade. But the top investors — the ones who grow their accounts steadily — aren’t guessing. They have systems. Today we’re asking five experts how to build a process so solid, you don’t wake up every day wondering what to do next.

First Question:

What’s the foundation of a system that allows you to trade or invest with confidence, not confusion?

Mark Minervini:
It starts with a proven methodology and strict risk controls. My SEPA system is built around three pillars: fundamentals, technicals, and timing. Every trade has a reason, a plan, and a stop. Without that structure, you’re reacting — not executing. A system gives you the discipline to say no when it’s not right.

Oliver Kell:
For me, journaling is the foundation. I document everything — my entry, exit, emotions, market conditions. After 100 trades, you start to see your real edge. Without data, you’re trading blind. My system isn’t static — it evolves with feedback from my own behavior.

Steve Burns:
Keep it simple. Entry signal. Exit signal. Position sizing. That’s it. The simpler the rules, the easier they are to follow. Complexity breaks down under pressure. My edge is in consistency, not complexity. Every system should answer: When do I get in? When do I get out? How much do I risk?

Mike Webster:
It’s not just about the trades — it’s about who you are as a trader. Your system must fit your personality. I’ve seen great systems fail in the wrong hands. If you hate holding overnight, don’t swing trade. If you love fundamentals, build that in. Fit your system to your strengths, or it won’t last.

Jesse Felder:
I start with macro filters — broad economic trends — then look for fundamental value and technical confirmation. My system is repeatable because it blends top-down awareness with bottom-up stock picking. A system must be adaptable, but rules-based. Emotion has no seat at the table.

Second Question:

Once you have a basic strategy, what’s the most important habit to turn it into a reliable, long-term process?

Steve Burns:
Track your trades. Not just the results — the reasons. Write down your setup, your risk, your exit plan. Then review it weekly. Most traders fail not because their system is bad — but because they don’t follow it. Accountability turns a strategy into a system.

Oliver Kell:
Daily routine. You need a pre-market checklist, a mid-day market check, and an end-of-day review. I run scans, mark key levels, prep my watchlist. When the market opens, I already know what I’m looking for. Routine reduces stress. It’s your anchor.

Mike Webster:
Do post-trade reviews. Did you follow your rules? Did you size correctly? Did you cut fast? Every day is a feedback loop. I grade myself — not on profit, but on execution. If I followed my process, I won — even if the trade lost.

Jesse Felder:
Don’t just look at charts — read balance sheets, listen to earnings calls. Over time, you’ll develop a feel for quality. The habit is this: do the work. The more reps you put in, the sharper your instincts. That’s how you separate noise from signal.

Mark Minervini:
Set guardrails. I have max risk per trade, max drawdown per month, and a rule for when to stop trading if I’m out of sync. That structure protects me from myself. A good habit is not just what you do — it’s what you refuse to do.

Third Question:

What’s one thing someone can implement this week to begin systematizing their trading or investing?

Jesse Felder:
Write your mission statement. What’s your goal? What’s your risk tolerance? What kind of investor are you? This one page will help guide every system decision you make. Without purpose, you’ll be chasing random strategies forever.

Steve Burns:
Create a checklist for your next trade. Even if it’s just five yes/no questions — like: “Is it in an uptrend?” “Is volume rising?” “Am I risking less than 1%?” — that small shift moves you from emotional to objective.

Mike Webster:
Pick one setup and master it. Don’t chase every breakout, every strategy. Pick one pattern — maybe a base breakout, an earnings gap, whatever fits you — and study 100 examples of it. Systemization begins with focus.

Mark Minervini:
Audit your last 10 trades. Ask: Did I follow my rules? Did I cut losers fast? Did I size correctly? That mini-autopsy will show you where your system is already working — and where it’s leaking.

Oliver Kell:
Build a habit tracker. Just like fitness or diet. Track your rules followed, your prep completed, your risk levels respected. System success is 80% behavior. Measure what matters — and improve it, one habit at a time.

Closing Thoughts from the Moderator:

Great traders don’t just have a strategy — they have a system. One that works in real markets, fits their psychology, and evolves through feedback. Whether it’s a checklist, a journal, or a pre-market ritual, what matters is consistency. Because once your system is working, you’re no longer reacting to the market — the market is reacting to you.

Final Thoughts by Steve Burns

After hearing from these traders, one thing should be clear:

The market rewards structure, not emotion. It rewards systems, not hope.

Whether it was spotting 10X stocks early, sitting out when the market turned, or building a repeatable edge — every pro here followed a plan. Not always the same plan. But their plan. And they stuck to it.

So if you’re walking away with one big idea, let it be this:

“Find your edge. Write your rules. Respect your risk.”

Start small. Track your trades. Refine as you go. Because wealth isn’t built on one perfect trade — it’s built one solid decision at a time.

You can double your money. Not by luck, but by doing what works, and doing it again tomorrow.

Stay focused. Stay disciplined. And stay in the game.

Short Bios:

Mark Minervini is a U.S. Investing Champion and author of Trade Like a Stock Market Wizard. He’s known for his SEPA strategy, which combines fundamentals and technicals with strict risk control to deliver consistent, high-performance results.

Kathy Donnelly is a growth stock trader and co-author of The Lifecycle Trade. She specializes in identifying institutional behavior in young IPOs and has decades of experience trading with a data-driven approach.

Oliver Kell won the 2020 U.S. Investing Championship with a 941% return. His trading style focuses on aggressive yet disciplined entries using tight risk control and high relative strength.

Brian Shannon is the creator of Anchored VWAP and author of Technical Analysis Using Multiple Timeframes. He’s a leading voice on identifying institutional footprints through price and volume behavior.

Steve Burns is a trader, author, and educator behind NewTraderU. Known for his simple, rule-based approach, he’s helped thousands of traders develop consistent, low-stress systems.

Chris Camillo is a self-directed investor who turned $20,000 into over $2 million using a unique “social arbitrage” strategy based on real-world consumer trends — without relying on technical charts.

Phil Town is a former hedge fund manager and bestselling author of Rule #1. He teaches value investing with a strong focus on buying great companies at a discount and using the power of compounding.

Dan Fitzpatrick is a seasoned trader and founder of Stock Market Mentor. He’s known for translating complex market movements into practical, understandable strategies for retail traders.

TraderLion (Richard Moglen) is a growth trader and educator with a focus on earnings, technical setups, and psychological resilience. He teaches traders how to spot and ride new market leaders.

Linda Raschke is a veteran trader and co-author of Street Smarts. With decades of experience in professional trading, she emphasizes consistency, preparation, and mental discipline in every market.

Beth Kindig is a tech equity analyst and founder of the I/O Fund. She’s known for early, high-conviction calls on disruptive tech stocks like Nvidia, The Trade Desk, and CrowdStrike.

Evan Medeiros is the founder of The Trade Risk and a technical trader focused on momentum, clean chart patterns, and risk-adjusted entries using algorithmic scanning tools.

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