Rebel Traders™ Podcast - Stock Market Trading Strategies, Insights & Analysis with Sean Donahoe & Phil Newton

We are living in interesting times and with the market turmoil and every talking head panicking like crazy, we're showing you how to take a step back while others lose their minds. So, come join us for this bonus episode and see how what is happening with the Coronavirus could have an impact on your portfolio and how to navigate these waters...

With travel restrictions being implemented, countries on lockdown and a shortage of toilet paper and purell it seems that the Corona Virus is rippling across the markets and fear is gripping hard. In this week's Rebel Traders, Sean and Phil cut through the noise and show you how to get stability in your portfolio while the markets go crazy. Not only that, they show you how to find the opportunities that are reaping the rewards.

Talking heads talking themselves into the corner once more. We're looking left on the charts to similar points in history and coming up with conditional courses of action. With the Biden Bounce and Corona Virus fears easing there is a lot of opportunity as we take the 30,000 ft view and analyze where we are going to scoop profits in these turbulent times.

There's a reason we focus on the numbers and not the talking heads. We've been talking about the mounting pressure on the markets and that they need to blow off some steam. So, in this week's show, Sean and Phil break down what's going on, why the markets are flailing around and how fear and knee-jerk reactions are forcing the markets down. BS-a-plenty in the financial press but the Rebel Traders cut through the noise.

In this week's Rebel Traders, Sean and Phil are looking at how and why you may want to get back into a trade and why you should never cry over spilled milk. With everything that is happening in the markets, they pick apart some of their own trades and missed opportunities that presented NEW opportunities. Sean and Phil share the good, the bad and the downed right ugly to examine the emotional side, the mindset and the actual strategies that keep your trading production-line smooth.

In this week's show, we break down what the number one rule for trading is and why the method for trading we advocate is so darned powerful (and more importantly, consistent, predictable and doesn't waste time) We also dive into the current turbulent markets as they reach all-time highs once more, discuss the Coronavirus and its impact on the markets and why our eyes are shifting to oil...

Do you know when The markets will flop n drop - or when they will flip n rip? Today we're going to explore the ups n downs of the markets, specifically that disco inferno moment - the turn baby turn.

Do you know when the markets will flop n drop? Well, with the turbulence in the markets there is a range of interesting opportunities and in this week's show, Sean and Phil go off the rails and WAY off-script as they dive into some golden opportunities they spotted LIVE. So, with the show notes out of the window, they rip through some great trades they found live and pre-market and share what's tickling the Rebel Trader radar.

In this week's Rebel Traders, Sean and Phil show you the critical factors to adding your own unique blend of herbs and spices to your trading and how you can leverage strategies to create your very own flavor. Not only that, Sean digs into the meteoric 190% gain in Tesla since June and how this has hurt the short sellers (to the tune of $2.8 Billion in 2019 and around the same in just the first 20 days of 2020.

The markets are soaring, the economy seems unstoppable and every trader is feeling like Elton John singing "I'm a Rocket Man!". So, are we "Crashing Upwards?" (Dumb expression!), are we in a Bubble? Sean and Phil break it down in this week's Rebel Traders Podcast and look at the markets with their usual flair and get to the heart of the matte

In 1951 something monumental happened. A man screamed and he screamed good. What happened next laid the foundation for a legend in the sound industry. Now, you may be asking what the hell does this have to do with trading? Well, Sean and Phil break it down with their usual Rebel Trader reverence and also dive into what's happening with a very volatile start to the year...

It's that most wonderful time of year again where the talking heads lose their minds over a chubby fictional character and that can cause the markets to rally in the last week of the year. Is there going to be a Christmas rally? Are the bulls going to get a lump of coal? Or... is it all a pile of bear? No matter what happens, the main thing is, Phil is going to fly solo like a reindeer on a soapbox while Sean's away.

Ok, ladies and gentlemen, get ready because there are plenty of soap-box moments in this week's show. Phil puts on his "Ranty-Pants" and let's loose on a few misconceptions that are all too common in the trading world and (as the voice of reason) Sean brings it back down to earth with a thump. They break down why the power of good traders is NOT in the top-secret-indicators, the 30+ consolidation patterns that you remember or secret handshakes between traders "In the know" but in managing the trades.

What do Cobra's, Rat's and Sparrow's have in common and what the heck does it have to do with trading? Well, in this week's Rebel Traders Podcast, Sean and Phil reveal some interesting lessons from history that show why not planning for the future can have serious repercussions and unexpected outcomes… So, take a little trip back in history and see how having a cunning plan can have not so amazing results that show, that unless you think a few steps ahead and plan for contingencies, you can make things far worse than they are right now…

In this week's show, we are NOT channeling Freddie Mercury (Well maybe a little, Sean can't resist) but we are looking at how the past influences the future and how what is speculated today could be reality tomorrow. We go through a few interesting examples and show how this all relates to trading and could help you find a strategic edge and allow you to look like the smartest person in the room. So, rock on Merlin, let's take a peek behind the virtual curtain as the Rebel Traders light it up once again...

That's right folks, that braying noise you can hear is not Sean, who is once again hogtied in the barn… No, it really is, of course, a donkey in the distance looking at us defiantly. Why? Well, all will become clear shortly as we dive in a little deeper and discover what donkeys have to do with trading and why Phil is trying to sneak up on the little bugger with a pin. Also, we will be looking briefly at a few charts and sticking a wet finger in the financial air to see which way the wind is blowing this week.

From not so prepared kings fighting off enemy hordes of vikings to Roman empires who messed it all up… History can teach us a LOT but when we Sean and Phil are asked "Is there going to be another crash"… They have a rather interesting and detailed view. So, strap in, hold on tight, put the stewardess back in an upright position and tune in as Sean and Phil pull a wee bit of a Bill and Ted and go on a bit of a bogus journey…

This week, we are going to be looking at things that go bump in the night, twilight light tweets that make the markets howl and sean growl. Those full moon magics that make mischief. We're also spelling wizard with two ZZ's and most importantly we will also be answering the questions "...does a wizards staff really have a knob on the end?..."

In this week's show, Phil has returned with his inflatable Pink-Flamingo (Seriously!) - And Sean and Phil are back in the saddle with their wry look at the markets. This week they are looking at the contractions of the main markets and how this could be the start of something interesting to keep an eye on. Not only that, they look at how to course correct yourself when you start having doubts and how you can get back on track...

This week we stuffed Phil in a suitcase and shipped him off to Spain for a much-needed vacation (Inflatable Pink Flamingo and all). So, Sean is in the studio flying solo and he's going to take a wry look at some current and upcoming situations and events that could affect and are affecting the markets right now. From an embattled Facebook Libra (Did we see THAT one coming) to Hong Kong protests, Brexit deals and an extra $29BN hidden under a countries mattress. It's all in here this week and Sean is going to pull it apart, put it under the microscope and show you exactly what's going on.

In last week's show, we looked at some bad investment apples. Stocks that just stank up the place and were a cluster (insert expletive) of epic proportions. So, this week, we're turning the tables and looking at some companies that have taken off like a rocket over the last few years and have done some amazing things. So, strap in and get ready for the moon shot baby. It's going to be a bumpy and fun ride as the Rebel Traders break it all down once again and show you where the opportunities in the markets are.

You've heard it said time and again, "the trend is your friend!" - However, sometimes, there's a little more behind the story. In this week's Rebel Traders Podcast, Sean and Phil go behind the scenes and pull back the curtains to reveal what happens when companies make some REALLY bad decisions. From energy to pharmaceutical, and everything in between, these are some of the stories behind some famous (and little known) companies that truly screwed the pooch.

Cause and effect is a relationship between events, where one is the result of the other. Ok, scrap the textbook explanation, it's why stuff happens in the markets. Remember, there is a HUGE distinction between action and reaction. In this week's show, we dive into where people are looking for the cause after the effect happened or pointing at coincidences and looking for a correlation. it's all smoke and mirrors unless you have Rebel Traders show you how to cut through the BS and get to the facts...

This week we have THE single most tenuous link to Christmas and THE best Christmas movie ever which also happens to be from the 80's... (No surprise for the Rebel Traders!). However, before we go all John McClaine, (Big Hint!) there are a few things causing some shock-waves in the markets. Nakatomi tower is where we focus our attention as Sean and Phil cast their eye over the scene and decide which targets to take down.

Its time to stop into the action and limit out for a rare solo adventure while sean does the international jet setting.

Did they fudge the numbers? Say it ain't so! In this week's Rebel Traders Podcast, Sean and Phil break down a shocking report and the implications it has for your trading (and how to mitigate that risk) So, strap in, get ready and discover why you shouldn't always believe what you are told, even if it's printed in black and white.

As the yield curves invert and the markets react like a windsock to every gust of wind from the talking heads, Sean and Phil yank the yolk and flip the Rebel Trader F-14 Tomcat into a 4G inverted dive and maintain foreign relations by flipping the markets the bird. I am sure Phil got a Polaroid of it somewhere. Now thankfully they are great traders so you don't have to worry about them making a living as singers. So, buckle up, as the Rebel Traders race into the clouds into a target-rich environment... Just a walk in the park.

in this week's show, we break down a full Case Study and strategy that forms the core of many of our personal trading strategies. In fact, this specific strategy is responsible for many successful trades. However, there's more to this mechanical strategy than meets the eye and, while we break it down step-by-step, if you want us to help you put it into practice, just ask...

Double entendres and puns will be flying this week on the Rebel Traders podcast as we discuss what happens when you hesitate on your trades and pull out too early. Sean cringed as Phil wrote the notes for this week's show and you can be sure there will be more than a few laughs along the way. So, strap in, get ready and brace yourself, this could be an interesting ride… (God, even innocent phrases become unintentional puns!)

Did you miss a trade, a prime opportunity that could have yielded great returns? Did you get frustrated at the returns you could have got but feel like you lost it? Well, in this week's Rebel Traders podcast, we show you how to not only get over the lost trade but how to actually take advantage of the situation. We'll show you turn "What if's?" into "What's next?". Not only that, but we also get into what's happening right now with the escalation of the trade disputes with China.

There are some strange things that happen in the trading world and, when large sums of money are involved, it's just plain amazing how crazy things can get. So, in this weeks show, Sean and Phil are going to peel back the curtains on some of the unusual but true stories from their years of trading. You may need to sit down for this one...

In this week's show we get a little philosophical and explore an old concept called "Pascal's Wager" to show you how this ties in to the markets and how this started the whole thought process around probability theory. So, even as Sean and Phil go a little nerdy, they'll show you how this relates to your trading and the principals of a Rebel Trader. So, come with us as we dive down this rabbit hole and explore these concepts a little deeper.

In this week's show we get a little philosophical and explore an old concept called "Pascal's Wager" to show you how this ties in to the markets and how this started the whole thought process around probability theory. So, even as Sean and Phil go a little nerdy, they'll show you how this relates to your trading and the principals of a Rebel Trader. So, come with us as we dive down this rabbit hole and explore these concepts a little deeper.

Long term success in trading has - quite literally - nothing to do with the method or process that you use it's all about your mindset. So, in this week's show we dive into the mindset of successful traders interspersed with a few surprising tales from the pit to highlight how weird and wonderful the world of trading can be. We'll be talking about everything from literal tin-foil hats, strange routines, and the fine line between eccentric and bat-shit-crazy.

Follow the Rebel Traders down the yellow brick road into the Emerald City and see EXACTLY what is going on BEHIND the curtain and see what all the complex levers and pullys actually do. In fact, you may be surprised to see that there isn't really anything complicated. In fact, Sean and Phil are going to show you how they are mostly done with their trading in the first 20 minutes of the trading day and how they make the rest of the day their own with a streamlined production-line process.

As the spotlight intensifies on Facebook's plans for its new crypto currency, we cut through the noise to evaluate the real story and plans to separate the hype from the reality. With international regulators casting doubt and many large companies having significant buy-ins at the ground floor. All eyes are on Facebook to see how they plan to dominate the crypto-world.

Cycles and trends can be your friend and in this week's show, we dive into what is fiction, what is fact and what happens when you layer on a few smart strategies on top of the REAL numbers and opportunities. Not only that, we give a first look at the new LIBRA coin and Facebook's official foray into the world of Crypto-Currency and why this FINALLY makes crypto-currency a little more interesting and a lot more legitimate as a real potential currency.

If you turn on the news you are bombarded with rhetoric, opinion, talking heads, egos and it's hard to actually get to the FACTS. The same goes for a lot of supposed "Financial" media whether it's broadcast or print, the waters are easily muddied and you have to jump through a lot of hoops to get the actual data. So, in this week's show, we're going to dig in, cut through the noise and get to the heart of the matter. So, hold the front page, Sean and Phil are going to break it down Rebel Trader style...

The Crypto bulls continue to slowly crawl out of their caves and crypto-junkies get their hopium fix, filling social media with their favorite memes. In this weeks show, Sean turns the tables on Phil and actually examines the case FOR crypto and shines a wee bit of light on the maturity and evolution of crypto. They take a look at the post-bubble markets, the technology under the hood, the regulatory scrutiny and the ever present hype-merchants looking to cash in on the resurgence of interest. Buckle up buttercup, it's going to be a wild one!

Experience is something that comes over time. However, it's a critical aspect of trading, to recognize key patterns, shifts in sentiment, market tops and bottoms, emerging trends. Sure, you can be book smart when it comes to the markets but there is no replacement for RAW in the trenches experience. So, in this week's show, Sean and Phil show a fast-track way they show students how to accelerate the learning process and gain real-time experience.

It's time to jump in our trusty De Lorean, hit 88 and go back to the start as we celebrate 100 episodes of awesomeness and redefining the Retail Training world with the Rebel Traders, Sean and Phil, as well look back over the last 100 episodes of insight's, strategies, overviews and more than a wee bit of mayhem. We're going to cover everything from crypto-mania, IPO's, trade wars, called tops and pinched bottoms, more than a few 80s movie references and so much more...

One of the biggest challenges for retail traders is being consistent with their trading. Often, they inject too much discretion into their trading only to have it break their strategy and biases creep in to throw their returns off course. So, in this week's show, Sean and Phil break down the 5 critical rules you need to have in your trading plan to create a true production line trading process that eliminates emotion and allows you to generate those predictable consistent returns of a Rebel Trader.

In this week's show, Sean and Phil are behind the bar pouring very generous measures as they talk trading and why trading is very much like a Martini if you look at it the right way... Just like Tom Cruise in the 80's movie "Cocktail" (or so they would have us believe, not sure who the hell they think they are kidding!) they are shaking up a storm and have a few ways to keep your trading successful yet simple...

Often, we think "If only I knew then what I know now, things would be different." Well, if you could jump in a De Lorean, hit 88 and go back in time to meet a younger version of yourself, what would you do differently in your trading? In this week's show, Bill and Ted (Aka Sean and Phil) do the same thing and ask themselves, "What if we could, what would we do?" And the answers may surprise you. So, come join us as we dive into a few "What if's" and insights that may help you where YOU are right now...

One of the popular pundit go-to statements are the fabled "Black Swan" events. The mysterious, unexpected and disastrous events that get all the attention and suck the air from any room full of traders faster than an airlock on a spaceship. So, in this week's show, Sean and Phil get on a wee bit of a soapbox and break down what a REAL black swan event is, why most of what you hear is bull and the other half is all… Well, you get the idea…

One of the biggest problems for retail traders is the ability to get paid consistently from their trading. It's the inability to turn trading knowledge and experience into predictable revenue that is one of the leading causes of traders failing. So, in this week's podcast, Sean and Phil show you how to actually get paid from your trades and how to turn the business of trading into a profitable, predictable and rewarding enterprise.

The markets ebb and flow and sometimes after a sharp move, all eyes are on levels of interest waiting to see if they break through or reverse course. We watch for these changes like a hawk to see if something new is developing or if it's just business as usual. So, in this week's show, Sean and Phil outline exactly what they are looking for in a perfect reversal, how they read the turn and how they moonwalk with the markets to secure some nice profitable trades...

There comes a time in every traders life when the big brown stuff hits the rapidly rotating air pusher and things just seem like nothing can go right. It happens to every retail trader at some time during their career. The question is, what are you going to do about it and how are you going to clean up the mess. Well, in this week's Rebel Trader's Podcast, Sean and Phil walk through how to tackle this from a few different angles that can help you get your trading back on track...

A dull market can kill a retail traders quicker than a gazelle being brought down by a lion. It is contrary to the popular view point and has never been more true despite it because of the insatiable need to "trade" or "be right" by the retail trader. What is more likely is that a dull market will tempt people into more risky decisions in the search for fast profits. So, in this week's show, Sean and Phil break down why they LOVE uncertainty and why it's one of the core things they look for...

There is a HUGE difference between being an AVERAGE retail trader and being an AVERAGE Rebel Trader. Why? Because it's all about the numbers and the long-term returns. So, in this week's show, Sean and Phil change the perspective and take a step back to look at the forest rather than the trees. While most retail traders are only focused on the returns of the next trade they show you to focus on the average...