Trading as a way of life: Jihan Bowes Little at TEDxASL

Jihan Bowes-Little is a California-born writer, recording artist, and professional risk-taker. He began his career as a Trader at Goldman Sachs and is now a Portfolio Manager for Bluecrest Capital. Simultaneously, he launched a career as a Hip-Hop and Spoken Word artist, signing to Warner Music earlier this year. His recently completed first novel, 'The Trade', chronicles his unusual and colourful double-life. He lives in London, where he also founded Roark Entertainment, an Investment and Advisory firm for Artists and Creative Entrepreneurs.
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[@WallStreet_Wannabe]

Those of us who trade the Markets day in and day out understand what he’s talking about. If you decide to learn about the markets and learn how to trade them it will be the hardest thing you will do in life... you are your own worst enemy! But once that lightbulb goes off... your life will never be the same. The freedom it will give you is well worth the sleepless nights looking at charts and checking futures... the erratic emotions are unlike any other. I will never keep a normal 9to5. It’s not the PnL that drives me... it’s being a better trader and honing my craft!

[@WallStreet_Wannabe]

Sure

[@MrVix100]

@@phillychee440 hello man. Can I chip in?

[@Robi-tt8ny]

count me in

[@mitchellwilliams1454]

This just popped up for me as a recommended video, and this as the first comment. It's been 3 years now. How are you all looking in terms of profitability and progress? Just curious.....

[@rretro2042]

@mitchellwilliams1454 if they got successful you'll never get a reply because you know, now they would be to busy with success to respond to you

[@borys444]

This man speaks of the forgotten indicator which is the most powerful tool any trader will find: THE MIND. Trading is entirely based on the never ending goal for attaining self mastery. The individuals thought and lifestyle process is a simple reflection on its 2nd party which happens to be ur p/l (a statistical way to judge past/present outcome). The overall message to take home is to quiet the mind in order to ensure a higher probability in maximizing edge and finding readiness within yourself...best of luck to all traders going into 2018.

[@williamjames2026]

How can i learn it

[@clintonjerry7910]

Lewis aron coach trading community is teaching newbies how to trade on the web

[@ericwhitfield8636]

“when you see the fear, run to it” GREAT LINE!

[@vijityadav13]

The way he talks is just so fun to listen to 😀, He totally owned the stage

[@nigelskinner2442]

Cutting losses when things go against you, and maximising wins is really the key as you say.

[@SmilingAngelina]

Except, he didn't.

[@edwardkowalski8125]

You don’t even need to maximize gains all you have to do is have an edge of 70/30 or 75/25 and keep your losing trades under control

[@Maver1ck101]

@@edwardkowalski8125 Edward, what do you mean by having an edge of 70/30? Are you talking about having a win rate of 70%?

[@ebenezerokinedo1748]

Without even trying he killed it. He knows what he's talking about

[@nadyike]

There is profound wisdom in his simplicity of explaining contrarian thinking

[@tinyearthcreations2754]

Why does this not have a million views?! One of the best talks! Amazing.

[@vanthienvo7958]

Because 95% people lose money :))

[@rombusworkmoney22]

What have you learned from this speech?

[@FilippoCordioli]

one of the most realistic and inspiring trading talk I've ever heard. Thank you Jihan

[@BWT599]

To all the haters, you're probably not in the stage of trading this guy is speaking to. He's not necessarily targeting the noob trader, but as a second year trader his presentation really reinforced a lot of the key concepts I'm trying to develop, specifically as a trader who trades the trader (just like the book).

[@michaeldouglastv6641]

I use trading psychology videos from KZbin in my class every Monday. Today's will be special because I'm definitely playing this 🔥 🔥 🔥 👏🏿👏🏿

[@rickm4829]

That was awesome! As a trader my self I hear that!!

[@cxaservices8376]

This is quite interesting and informative, But most trader's fail because they give up quick it takes time, patient and lot's of trading experience to become a profitable trader, An alternative seek guidance from some pro trader's and more to avoid loses of funds.

[@cxaservices8376]

In all my years of trading and research the most valuable insight was getting in touch with a pro trader Briggs Donald and ever since i started investing with him have been making cool profits like never before, will recommend him as one of the best trader have come across due to my experience with him.

[@cxaservices8376]

I'm not bragging a trial will definitely prove, you can reach him via mail at

[@ariadnacebrian4171]

what a flourishing coincidence so you invested with Briggs Donald also? this man is really dominating the trading zone and making things easy for his investors, keep the good woks sir.

[@wilsonjohn1399]

This is exactly how i got recommendation about him and gave a trial though i was a bit skeptical at first, but after i made $7k as my first profit i can boldly say he's the real deal with profitable strategies.

[@siegelmc9061]

Due to my experience with him, He understands the market movements and knows when exactly to call/put with this, risk rate and loss rate has totally been less. Never met him in person, but work with him for a month and you'll be able to tell he's a genius and a goal getter. Never met a better mentor and philanthropist like Mr. Briggs Donald, keep the good works sir.

[@lucreziamorganti9115]

Great message, and deep wiseness!! Trading just reflects you life attitude and what you truly believe. Congratulations 👏👏

[@PauloSousa-wf6mg]

So freaking awesome this presentation!!! Thank you for the perfect mix of knowledge and art! Cheers!

[@andrewlebbos9087]

Amazing perspective and concepts

[@davidbee2785]

Outstanding. Thank you.

[@tastytravel1]

Market - Stock going up in intraday Me - Let m book even book 1% profit and don’t let evaporate the profits. Market - Stock is going down in intraday. Me - Ahh, i cannot be wrong, it will go up by the end of the day. Let it slip down even to 10%. Consequences - High depression

[@mdah3679]

thanks Jihan Bowes

[@professionaltraderclub2366]

I love this man.

[@movementpk1]

Straight baller. Just like your game- you could go left and right in the same possesion and seperate yourself from anybody tryin to stop you.! Not a bad jumper either. So badass jihan! Coach kosta

[@vadimo8]

Incredible talent, watch out for Jihan (aka Metis), great lecture and spoken words delivery.

[@mbrunocondello]

Brilliant!! Thank you 😊

[@tinyearthcreations2754]

Had to watch this again. So amazing!

[@wadatmusik2859]

Yes, it was so elementary that I had to watch it again to see what I missed.

[@mukeshpandya4171]

While speaking he was nervous once he went on point 3 "listen to your heart' and quitting, bang he just rocked... good job.

[@guitpizz]

I find buying low and selling high way to risky. Part of my risk management is to stay out of the market most of the week and go for a quick elevator down ride going short. I find that 2 or 3 belong red candle can undo several days or even weeks of trading. I trust panic way more than greed.

[@abalaji9143]

Good one

[@earncryptoz]

Thank you for sharing this remarkable video ♥️♥️♥️

[@huawei69]

this guys a genius, buy low sell high !

[@arnibah]

What he said went over your head.

[@CM_Burns]

or short sell high, buy low!

[@mayanksaini4449]

ohhh now i think i can earn a lot of money in stock market unlike most people who loses their money like 85-90 % of the time

[@athnuachan119]

You'd be surprised how many people were buying Bitcoin at 19/20k

[@lindaoliver2649]

Trade what happens not what you expect to happen

[@IvanTerreroDDS]

+maria cecilia so me the mulla

[@malekzalfana9940]

​@@mariacecilia-zv2ls sca__ guess which letter comes after

[@timesmotivation7802]

The truest statement to trading I've heard so far!

[@Lyr1cal236]

Yea I agree. as a person who knew nothing about trading I found this an interesting introduction. And the poem was AMAZING! Bravo!!

[@ilhammahmoud9453]

thank you so much ♥️♥️♥️👍

[@MRGCMNYC]

Not very technical...but I found his words to be inspirational and enlightening for some reason... #goodvibes

[@alexb2873]

Trading is psychology

[@Rsinis]

Amazing

[@schambachemmanuel2470]

Beautiful.

[@ameerhamza3481]

Thanks

[@forthenotsospiritual7155]

So many trades I bailed out last minute for a loss out of fear for it to double or triple in price.

[@happilydivorced3235]

I feel you😂

[@simona1365]

YES!!!

[@khumbulanisakhile1731]

Wow thank you, sir that was great.

[@pjdmoneymantrading2858]

Don't hate this guy. After all the technical and fundamental analysis, it comes down to what he is talking about which is largely psychology and self believe. As he stated, there is no fail proof strategy, its how YOU see the market.

[@intradaytrader5703]

Well, that was inspiring

[@phillychee440]

this video only gives you value if you have been through the pain and joy enough in trading along with countless self-reviewing, trade-reviewing iterations. otherwise, it's close to useless to the avg joe because it's so deep and vague at the same time.

[@keithmulye]

One of the best trading psychology videos out there

[@rishabhisthename]

Beautiful

[@msnpassjan2004]

@5:25 Position sizing is the key to outsized returns.

[@Caffeind-og8qh]

I only just started learning trading a year ago. And I agree

[@forthenotsospiritual7155]

Great!

[@Dee84ify]

Powerful

[@1908goose]

Brother you speak what I know but cannot say. Traders voice...I am you.

[@srinivasmaheedhar4118]

Good one!

[@bigploppetal4225]

He was my classmate

[@justjojo9867]

i must disagree never risk more consistency is key as long as the edge is in your favour

[@jameswood4535]

Wow! I think in some ways I have been on a parallel path. Love to meet this person sometime.

[@czg2012]

Buy hip, sell hop!

[@wolfofwallstreet6190]

😁

[@lombardo141]

This talk needs to be longer...

[@curioustrades]

Love this Video! Again everyone want to be great! Until it takes what greatness requires! Keep going. You will fail at some point. I've blown up two accounts. Learn from those early struggles. I assure you then end will be worth it. Failure is temporary. I'll leave you with this. Focus on 3 Vital elements of trading. 3 Leg Stool. Effective Trading System, Sound Psycholgy, and Effective Risk Managment Plan! Happy Trading.

[@stevesolislascano6743]

se agradece un mundo si se traduce a español

[@hasantao]

The second rule is a recepie for disaster. Control risk first. Buy high and sell higher. That changed my trading. I never buy low.

[@Aman1012]

Doesn't really say much but seems like a nice guy. From my experience at GS in London.

[@hanso3290]

It's a hard talk for people who don't have experience to really appreciate, but it's good nonetheless.

[@scottmacc8129]

Dope.

[@sigmundjung936]

The last line caught me

[@sridharsrigiriraju4583]

"you can choose both"

[@nayanmipun6784]

mar 30, 2016, So how did he entered the markets in the trading company without knowing any thing about trading?

[@mixoh]

There is no secret sauce. The only secret one looks for is already with in, it just takes time and willingness to change to unveil that self.

[@GP-qb9hi]

The only advice I can give you is: good trades are obvious. Don't invent a reason to trade.

[@sultanmirza182]

Cool

[@akashpantha]

🔥

[@thechesshistorian]

That poem was kinda fire though

[@sellnextday4650]

why? what was fire about it? hipppe deeee hop.. we don't stop.. lol he turned a professional speech into a "rhyme" for what? why? goto a bar and speak the poems wrong setting.. nice jazz club with him jamming would e cool

[@iwannagetlit]

🔥🥂

[@ekesaderrick8916]

This is so wrong, you don't need to trade a larger risk to win big, you will be wiped out! Edge is finding a strategy where your wins are much larger than your losses while risking the same amount. It's risk to reward.

[@edwardkowalski8125]

Right or if you have a 75/25 edge you risk the same amount and keep your losses under control if you do this you can return 35-70% a year on capital and your wins don’t even need to be bigger than your losses you just have to get out at your loss hard stop

[@lomochauhai]

HODL!

[@harness84_29]

Bro the rsi on any 4 hour chart is all the training you need.

[@jasonambrose99]

👏👏👏👏

[@kotyto]

There is no "edge", only here and now :-)

[@kotyto]

***** I am earning a lot more than that :-)

[@Sam-ue4rv]

If it was that easy everyone would be doing it. (DEBUNKED) 1. Not everyone knows about it. 2. Not everyone will do it

[@kingmike40]

How is a roulette wheel 50-50? More like 36 to 1.

[@Crypto_Forex_Journals]

as a non native english listener this guy just randomly rap ing

[@Daniel-ju3ku]

Did he just say to not cut your losses short?!?

[@personalperspective]

If you are looking for trading insight, imo look elsewhere. tedx talks seem to be more and more generic. To sum this one up: markets cannot be changed and cannot be influenced; 1) know your edge, know when to bet big to win big, 2) buy low, sell high 3) be yourself. oh, and you can hear his impromptu rap. Not saying he's bad. Just didn't seem very informational or instructional overall for "trading as a way of life"

[@richardscribner5692]

Hey, come on, plus and whatsApp through the cell phone number

[@richardscribner5692]

1$ 27, 64 and 15 & 0340 for more key information

[@Xennox2]

He turned in to emininem

[@abdulmusawwir6769]

Markets function because there is no one right way to trade

[@popiagoreng2591]

Pray for me to become succesful trader

[@SantoshKumarsp57]

he got into Goldman Sachs for a trading job without knowing about Markets.... I want to apply for GS... only for its relaxed recruiting process....:)

[@brandonzamani8344]

jealous of anyone watching this for the firt time

[@rombusworkmoney22]

Some traders have win rate around 70 to 90%.

[@wrepresent]

I hope you realize win rate doesn't matter right? If you win 90% small but loss big on 10% you will be out of the market broke? Think deep. I learn this the hard way. my rate now is between 40-50 but profitable because I am willing to take small losses which losers my win rate but trying to avoid big losses.

[@rombusworkmoney22]

@@wrepresent your hope is unjustified because if had shared your belief, I wouldn't have written what I wrote about win rate. Your further assumption about poor risk to reward ratio is baseless. It is you who needs to think more deeply! :)

[@penghunter4565]

Losers bet more while their on losing streaks, winners bet more when their on winning streaks

[@pankajchandwani21]

just short strangle weekly and let time and savings make you rich

[@devarly]

Real deal rapper trader😂😂😂

[@bigrob1887]

If i had a dollar for every trading video that was incredibly vague....

[@benwarnock]

This was good until it went all weird an poetic

[@SmilingAngelina]

LOL LOL LOL

[@noncents2664]

i agree. i dont understand that

[@penghunter4565]

Bet more

[@michaelcooper2559]

When in a bad trade, your like a trapped animal that has to chew its leg off to escape

[@walimuhammad6137]

i dont understand the rap

[@edwardkowalski8125]

Neither did I lol

[@justindsalinas]

sounds like he did some acid on a good trading day

[@andreasultimate9978]

U forgot to mention LOTS of people lose their money here!

[@esteban5361]

That’s life too

[@yakkyuu12]

This was VERY generic and can be found in most behavioral trading books and many trading books. Move on.

[@zv2200]

+yakkyuu12 Well aren't you lucky for not having to pay for a book then

[@bpb317]

I was with him till he tried to rap.

[@trs_4612]

what the?

[@pdlegend6829]

Wow...a BSer that rhymes .. How original

[@youthanek]

people are obviously more impressed in his rapping than his trading skills of which he has none.