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In this episode, hosts Luke and Ronnie welcome AI enthusiast Jerome Johnson to explore how traders can harness artificial intelligence as their personal trading coach. Discover how to create your own team of AI specialists - from "Risk Rachel" to "Growth Gary" - that can analyze your trading patterns, challenge your decisions, and help improve your performance. Learn practical applications using tools like Perplexity and Claude, from researching market events in real-time to identifying hidden patterns in your trading history. The trio demonstrates how AI is democratizing capabilities once reserved for institutional traders, while addressing the risks and showing...

In this episode, hosts Luke and Ronni explore how traders can leverage free AI tools like Claude and Perplexity to gain institutional-grade capabilities without the hefty price tag. They demonstrate how Perplexity excels at market data and research, while Claude specialises in reasoning and portfolio analysis.

We share practical examples of creating watchlists, optimising portfolios, and managing risk using these platforms. They highlight Deloitte research showing AI-powered risk assessment has reduced portfolio drawdowns by 15% for professional funds.

This practical guide offers actionable insights for both beginners and experienced investors...

In this episode the Talking Shop crew discuss The Psychology of Stop Losses and Why Successful Traders Use Them and Others Don't.

Luke Moore and Ronni Agnig demonstrate how proper stop-loss implementation can significantly reduce trading losses, improve risk management, and help retail traders develop emotional discipline - ultimately leading to more consistent profitability. 

Key Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction to Stop Losses

00:02:12 What is a Stop Loss Mechanically?

00:03:31 Understanding Market Orders and Slippage

00:04:56 Guaranteed Stop Losses Explained

00:06:41 Real Trading Experiences with S...

In this candid episode, the Talking Shop crew discuss the market volatility of April 2025 following President Trump's tariff announcements. They share their personal trading experiences during a "therapy session" for traders facing unprecedented market swings.

Key Timestamps:

00:27:07: Introduction to the "Talking Shop Therapy Session"

02:10:03: Initial tariff announcement and market reaction

08:19:20: Sunday night market crash

12:59:04: Margin increases and risk management

19:41:21: Pete's "Disneyland disaster" trading story

24:30:07: "Walk Back Wednesday" and 12% market recovery

28:21:16: How the bond market forced policy changes

36:16:14: Sector...

Hosts Luke Moore, Sean Power, and Pete Ward break down the five most common mistakes retail traders make and share practical solutions to avoid them. Drawing from their extensive experience, they discuss poor risk management, overtrading, emotional biases, lack of trading plans, and unrealistic expectations.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction and overview

01:42 - Why traders make mistakes and how awareness helps

03:52 - Mistake #1: Poor risk management and position sizing

07:27 - Research on percentage-based stops

09:12 - Psychology of chasing losses

10:36 - Mistake #2: Overtrading and transaction...

In this episode the boys discuss the challenging strategy of buying market dips. They share personal trading experiences, break down mathematical models from JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs, and explore key indicators for identifying market bottoms.  

Timestamps 

00:00 Introduction 

02:06 Definition of "buying the dip" and challenges of timing market bottoms 

04:52 Personal trading experiences with buying dips (Novo Nordisk, Carnival, Rolls-Royce) 

09:11 Discussion on patience and conviction needed during market recoveries 

12:18 JP Morgan's phased accumulation model for scaling into positions during drops 

16:00 Goldman...

Luke Moore and Peter Ward are joined by special guest Axel Rudolph, IG's Senior Technical Analyst and former chair of the Society of Technical Analysts. They dive deep into what may be the most overlooked yet critical aspect of successful trading: position sizing. Discover why even experienced traders can blow up their accounts, how to adapt your strategy during volatile markets, and practical approaches to risk management that could increase your staying power. 

Timestamps 

00:00 Intro 

02:37 Core theme: "It all boils down to risk and position sizing" 

05...

In this episode Luke, Pete, and Ronni share essential insights into creating and maintaining an effective trading plan.

They discuss why having a systematic approach is crucial for trading success and how to avoid common pitfalls. 

Key Timestamps:

00:00 - Opening

01:37 - Introduction on trading plans and acting with intent

08:01 - Discussion on finding balance between research and taking action

12:01 - Key insights about probability and risk management

17:32 - Deep dive into trading journals

25:00 - I...

In this episode of Talking Shop with IG, hosts Luke, Sean, and guest Ronni dive deep into the psychological aspects of trading, focusing on three major cognitive biases that can make or break a trader's success.

Key Timestamps:

00:02:19 - Introduction to trading biases and their impact

00:03:17 - How traders often enter markets with inherent biases

00:04:00 - Introduction to three main types of bias: confirmation bias, gambler's fallacy, and loss aversion

00:11:14 - Real-world example of confirmation bias using Tesla stock

00:19:15 - Deep...

In this eye-opening episode of Talking Shop, Luke, Pete, and Sean dive deep into trade analysis and the mathematics and psychology of successful trading. With over 45 years of combined trading experience, the hosts break down essential concepts like risk management, win ratios, and position sizing. Learn why even legendary traders like Ray Dalio and Stanley Druckenmiller don't win as many trades as you think.

Key Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction and welcome to the new season

00:02:03 - Introducing "Trade Craft" series and hosts' combined trading experience

00:04:26 - Deep dive into...

The boys return for a new special, joined by Joe Little, HSBC Asset Management chief investment strategist, as they look ahead to what investors can expect from 2025, the markets to watch and the moments that matter.

It has been a year of volatility with elections, interest rates, AI, geo-politics to name just a few headliners – but what will 2025 offer? IG’s star analysts Chris Beauchamp, Axel Rudolph, Angeline Ong and Rich McDonald sit down to look at the details

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The Talking Shop team return to close the year with a preview special. Joined by Trade Live with IG’s Rich McDonald, the guys look at what banks predicted for 2024, how close they came to being correct and importantly what they expect to happen in 2025 through stocks, markets, indices, FX and commodities.

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All of the news, views and market moves as the week builds up ahead of the Christmas lull.

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Profe...

The deadly duo return to look back on an action-packed 2024 which has featured heavily interest rates, Donald Trump, NVIDIA, Bitcoin and much more…

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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your mone...

A busy week comes ahead of the Christmas wind-down and we have news on Bitcoin, The Fed, Bank of England, the Post Office, Broadcom and much more…

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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk...

A busy went to the week on Pre-Market Pulse as we look at areas to watch this Friday, with UK inflation, European interest rates and US jobs data at the forefront.

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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can afford to...

News, views and market news from around the world including US inflation, gold and oil moves and Adobe headlining earnings

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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. 

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The tech sector was in the headlines again - this time with NVIDIA shares on the retreat as China made their move. We have all that and more in today's news wrap.

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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can af...

Have you wondered how to make the first steps into investing? What are the biggest mistakes new investors make? Chris Beauchamp is joined by IG and investing newbie Queen Lampo to guide you through the pitfalls.

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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work an...

We have all the news, views and market moves ahead of a big week leading into Christmas.

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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. 

Professional clien...

The week closes with arguably the most important data point – Non-Farm Payrolls. Will the US economy come up good as the effect of Donald Trump returning to office takes shape?

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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can afford to take...

It has been another wild week for markets with politics taking centre stage – but now Crypto is on the scene too.

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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. 

00:00 – Introduction

02:10- A busy November

3:01 - What is the Santa Rally?

8:20 – Thanksgiving and Black Friday reaction

20:30 – How to position ahead of the Santa Rally

26:03 - The AI sector and stocks

29:32 - Retailer’s time to shine?

33:02 - The year of Crypto

33:50 - When does the Santa Rally start

34:11 - Santa Rally quiz

41:05 – Margin Call

The Talking Shop team are back with a Santa Rally special – what is it? How does it work? Which markets could move?<...

Investing with Beauchamp and Bright is back – sort of. As Aaron Bright galivants around South America on holiday, Chris Beauchamp is joined by Trade Live with IG’s very own Rich McDonald who tells his story of first getting into the world of investing and lessons he has learned.

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It was a busy start to the week, particularly in the US, but will Europe take centre stage today?

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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. 

Storm Bert has left Chris Beauchamp stranded at home so a first remote podcast features all things dividends, a tricky quiz and best and worst investing memories

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A busy week kicks off with mixed news in indices but we look at the markets to watch throughout the day

 

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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the hi...

The week is not over yet as we scour the Friday markets after what has been a crazy week in the markets around the world.

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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can...

A busy evening of earnings in the US, with NVIDIA the headline act. But what happened and why?  

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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of lo...

No doubt NVDIA takes the headlines today – but we also have news on Ukraine – Russia tension, UK CPI and other US earnings

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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the...

A number of key earnings in the States, steel sector worries and US indices moves are on the agenda today

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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. 

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Beauchamp and Bright return, with guest Anthony Ginsberg, as they look at niche index’s, Ukraine and Russia tension timings and Donald Trump’s long term targets.

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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losi...

Another busy week ahead and we outline how the markets are looking on Monday morning – from Asia, Europe and the US – it looks set to be a quieter day before the week bounces into life tomorrow.

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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether...

00:00 Intro

01:00 What is FOMO in finance?

4:24 You can’t be involved with everything!

6:40: The issues with FOMO

15:52  NVIDIA – what happens now?

25:01 Options strategies

38:18 Margin call

Sara, Luke, Sean and Pete return to chat all things FOMO. The team break down the moves they have missed out on, client mistakes and the current climate around possible FOMO stocks amid extreme volatility since the US Election and earnings season.  

Email ask@ig.com with any questions or topics for discussion and state Ta...

The week really gets going today with some UK and US data points and earnings from across the pond – stay on top of the markets to watch with Pre-Market Pulse

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The pair return, joined by Lukas Ahnert, Senior Passive Product Specialist, to break down how the markets have moved since the US Election and more importantly what comes now with Donald Trump returning to the White House…

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A new week and fresh market moves have already appeared – with Bitcoin, US Dollar and Walt Disney already taking the headlines. We run through the Monday news, what areas to watch and layout the rest of the week ahead.

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Happy Friday and welcome to Pre-Market Pulse – it has been quite the week of data with the US Election, Federal Reserve, Bank of England and earnings season all moving the markets. We pick out the headlines from overnight and what to watch today ahead of a well deserved break this weekend.

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The dust is settling on a wild US Election results day across the world – with stocks and markets volatility creating investor opportunities. We look at the main moves as well the day ahead featuring the Bank of England, Federal Reserve, US Earnings and Eurozone numbers

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