Tim Fung

Oleg Vornik

Drew Bilbe

Join us for the part 2 round table discussion, where we chat with our three CEOs Tim Fung (CEO of Airtasker), Oleg Vornik (CEO of DroneShield) and Drew Bilbe (CEO of Nexba). We walk through their start up journeys, company fundamentals, company culture, missions and how resilience, determination and an unshakeable sense of purpose contributed to their global business success.

Confidence in a new perspective - Part 2 with Tim Fung (CEO of Airtasker), Oleg Vornik (CEO of DroneShield) and Drew Bilbe (CEO of Nexba)

Join us as Michael McCarthy sits down with three CEOs who each turned ideas into empires, disrupting the industries they work within along the way. In this episode, we talk to Tim Fung - CEO of Airtasker on creating an outsourced service marketplace, Drew Bilbe - CEO of Nexba and his battle against the Coca-Cola giants with healthy beverage options and Oleg Vornik - CEO of DroneShield on combining world-class engineering and physics to re-invent drone security intelligence. We chat to each CEO separately on their start-up journeys and how resilience, determination and an unshakeable sense of purpose contributed to their global business success. We couldn’t fit all of their stories into one episode - keep an eye out for Part 2, where we bring the CEOs together for a round table discussion on the importance of confidence. Coming soon.

Confidence in a new perspective - Part 1 with Tim Fung (CEO of Airtasker), Oleg Vornik (CEO of DroneShield) and Drew Bilbe (CEO of Nexba)

Mouhammed Choukeir

Join us as CMC Markets UK Chief Market Analyst, Michael Hewson chats to Mouhammed Choukeir – the Deputy CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Kleinwort Hambros.In the first UK-based Artful Trader episode, Michael and Mouhammed discuss the benefits of consistency and using an evidence-based approach to drive results when trading or investing – regardless of short-term market movements.Mouhammed also walks us through his personal experiences in the markets and his thoughts around how data and technology have changed the financial landscape.

Join us as CMC Markets UK Chief Market Analyst, Michael Hewson chats to Mouhammed Choukeir – the Deputy CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Kleinwort Hambros. In the first UK-based Artful Trader episode, Michael and Mouhammed discuss the benefits of consistency and using an evidence-based approach to drive results when trading or investing – regardless of short-term market movements. Mouhammed also walks us through his personal experiences in the markets and his thoughts around how data and technology have changed the financial landscape.

Confidence is in the process with Mouhammed Choukeir

Denise Shull

Denise Shull leverages neuropsychoanalyst and her own experience at the New York Stock Exchange to solve the challenges of mental mistakes, confidence crisis and slumps for Olympic athletes, Wall Street traders and corporate titans. The character, Wendy Rhoades, from US Showtime Billions is based on Denise. We chat to Denise on understanding the ‘how’ and ‘why’ behind emotions and how you can leverage impulse and intuition to overcome setbacks and drive performance.

Confidence is understanding how you're feeling with Denise Shull

Harry Crane

Join us as we talk to Harry, Associate Professor and Chancellor's Excellence Scholar in Statistics Rutgers University USA, who specialises in probability, statistics, logic, and the foundations of complex data analysis. Harry also talks about both the mathematical side and the emotional side of any probabilistic situation, revealing how intuition is just as important as hard numbers and perfect models. Harry also reveals how he used numbers to predict the 2016 US federal election going against the consensus that Hillary Clinton would win.

Confidence is in the numbers with Harry Crane

Pat Rafter

Host Michael McCarthy sits down with Australian tennis legend Pat Rafter, the serve and volley champion. Rafter wrapped up a career in professional tennis as the only Australian athlete with back to back US Open men’s titles. In this interview, Pat talks about his journey to success in overcoming losses, navigating overconfidence and the mental stamina required to maintain his edge over the competition. Pat also talks about the transfer of confidence in swapping volleys for properties to build an impressive portfolio around Australia.

Learning from your losses with Pat Rafter

Dave Floyd

John Netto

Two renowned traders come together in this unique episode of the Artful Trader – Dave Floyd (founder of Aspen Trading) and John Netto (founder of Netto Number).Although the two have a wildly different approach to trading, there are some surprising similarities; both Dave and John attribute their success to preparation, sticking to a trading strategy and trading within their defined level of risk.Join us as we chat through Dave and Johns’ experiences and apply their learnings to your own trading strategy.

Confidence in your worst-case scenario with Dave Floyd and John Netto

Sara Laamanen

Sara Laamanen coaches trading experts and executive CEOs using world-renowned Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT). Sara unlocks the subconscious minds of her clients to reclaim lost confidence by unpicking the root causes of low self-esteem and helping traders to manage the relationship between emotions and its impact on behaviour. Host Michael McCarthy talks with Sara on real-life cases and the impact of RTT on the decision-making process.www.theartfultraderpodcast.com

Sara Laamanen coaches trading experts and executive CEOs using world-renowned Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT). Sara unlocks the subconscious minds of her clients to reclaim lost confidence by unpicking the root causes of low self-esteem and helping traders to manage the relationship between emotions and its impact on behaviour. Host Michael McCarthy talks with Sara on real-life cases and the impact of RTT on the decision-making process.<a href="https://www.cmcmarkets.com/en-au/podcasts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.theartfultraderpodcast.com</a>

Confidence is below the surface with Sara Laamanen

Being a trader takes confidence. In the markets, in your strategy, in your self – in having the confidence to execute that trade. In this unique series, we talk to the experts in their own fields to uncover what gives them the confidence to succeed. We also look at the dangers of overconfidence, and ways in which top performers keep their egos in check.Join us as we uncover confidence and unlock the secrets behind resilience, preparation, determination and growth - and how it can make you a better trader.

Being a trader takes confidence. In the markets, in your strategy, in your self – in having the confidence to execute that trade. In this unique series, we talk to the experts in their own fields to uncover what gives them the confidence to succeed. We also look at the dangers of overconfidence, and ways in which top performers keep their egos in check. Join us as we uncover confidence and unlock the secrets behind resilience, preparation, determination and growth - and how it can make you a better trader.

The Artful Trader - Series 3

If anyone was born to trade it’s John Netto, a cross-asset class trader and author of The Global Macro Edge. In high school he provided the ‘liquidity’ for sports betting. In the Marines he learnt discipline. On the markets, he discovered his super power - versatility. That’s why he’s called the Protean trader. John talks to the Artful Trader about his complex strategies, including the famous Netto Numbers, his love of the game and his recipe for alchemy - outlining how he turns problems into profits.www.theartfultraderpodcast.comJohn Netto Website:  www.proteantrader.comJohn Netto Twitter: @JohnNetto

If anyone was born to trade it’s John Netto, a cross-asset class trader and author of The Global Macro Edge. In high school he provided the ‘liquidity’ for sports betting. In the Marines he learnt discipline. On the markets, he discovered his super power - versatility. That’s why he’s called the Protean trader. John talks to the Artful Trader about his complex strategies, including the famous Netto Numbers, his love of the game and his recipe for alchemy - outlining how he turns problems into profits.<a href="https://www.cmcmarkets.com/en-au/podcasts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.theartfultraderpodcast.com</a>John Netto Website: www.proteantrader.comJohn Netto Twitter: @JohnNetto

Love the trade: How passion gives you the edge with John Netto

Jake Bernstein

Jake Bernstein built his impressive trading career in the Futures market. Over five decades of trading, he’s lived through it all, the booms, the crashes, but always sticking to a strict set of rules and methodologies. Jake was an early adopter of new technology, asking a former college roommate to build him a computer program that could forecast prices in the 70s! He’s shared his secrets to success or ‘rules’ in more than 40 books on trading practices, futures markets and the psychology of trading. In this episode, Jake Bernstein shares his wealth of wisdom with The Artful Trader.www.theartfultraderpodcast.comJake Bernstein website: www.tradefutures.comJake Bernstein email: jakeatmbh@aol.com

Jake Bernstein built his impressive trading career in the Futures market. Over five decades of trading, he’s lived through it all, the booms, the crashes, but always sticking to a strict set of rules and methodologies. Jake was an early adopter of new technology, asking a former college roommate to build him a computer program that could forecast prices in the 70s! He’s shared his secrets to success or ‘rules’ in more than 40 books on trading practices, futures markets and the psychology of trading. In this episode, Jake Bernstein shares his wealth of wisdom with The Artful Trader.<a href="https://www.cmcmarkets.com/en-au/podcasts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.theartfultraderpodcast.com</a>Jake Bernstein website: <a href="http://www.trade-futures.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tradefutures.com</a>Jake Bernstein email: <a>jakeatmbh@aol.com</a>

Back to the Futures: Trading through time with veteran Jake Bernstein

Anas Alhajji

Having grown up on a petrol station, Anas Alhajji feels homesick when he smells gasoline. Now he’s one of the most sought-after energy economists and commentators on the oil markets. Anas Alhajji talks to the Artful Trader about the geo-political events that affect oil prices. Will US sanctions be able to stop Iran from exporting oil and are we headed for another oil crisis? Anas thinks so and has some tips for what traders can do to protect themselves.www.theartfultraderpodcast.comAnas Alhajji Twitter: @anasalhajji

Having grown up on a petrol station, Anas Alhajji feels homesick when he smells gasoline. Now he’s one of the most sought-after energy economists and commentators on the oil markets. Anas Alhajji talks to the Artful Trader about the geo-political events that affect oil prices. Will US sanctions be able to stop Iran from exporting oil and are we headed for another oil crisis? Anas thinks so and has some tips for what traders can do to protect themselves.<a href="http://www.theartfultraderpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.theartfultraderpodcast.com</a>Anas Alhajji Twitter: @anasalhajji

The world is an oil painting: What can we learn from energy expert Anas Alhajji.

Annie Duke

As a champion ex-poker player, Annie Duke turned decision making into an art form. With a background in cognitive psychology, the card table became Annie Duke’s real-time lab where she could study uncertainty, recognise cognitive bias and also win a few million. Annie talks to The Artful Trader about her new book, “Thinking In Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don’t Have All The Facts”, which teaches decision-making skills and explains how to get comfortable with uncertainty.www.theartfultraderpodcast.comAnnie Duke Website: annieduke.comAnnie Duke Twitter: @AnnieDuke

As a champion ex-poker player, Annie Duke turned decision making into an art form. With a background in cognitive psychology, the card table became Annie Duke’s real-time lab where she could study uncertainty, recognise cognitive bias and also win a few million. Annie talks to The Artful Trader about her new book, “Thinking In Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don’t Have All The Facts”, which teaches decision-making skills and explains how to get comfortable with uncertainty.<a href="http://www.theartfultraderpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.theartfultraderpodcast.com</a>Annie Duke Website: <a href="http://annieduke.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">annieduke.com</a>Annie Duke Twitter: @AnnieDuke

Playing the cards you're dealt - the art of decision making with ex poker pro Annie Duke

James Helliwell

Will medical marijuana be the next bitcoin? In this episode - why green is the new black - James Helliwell explains with forensic detail how he profited early by investing in the hardware around medical marijuana. He also talks about how he was able to remove himself from the herd and see the potential and the pitfalls of Bitcoin. As Chief Investment Strategist at the Lex Van Dam Trading Academy and an early adopter, James discusses his need for a vision, a rigorous investigation strategy and a good dose of optimism.www.theartfultraderpodcast.comJames Helliwell Website: https://lexvandam.com/James Helliwell Twitter: @James_LVDTA

Will medical marijuana be the next bitcoin? In this episode - why green is the new black - James Helliwell explains with forensic detail how he profited early by investing in the hardware around medical marijuana. He also talks about how he was able to remove himself from the herd and see the potential and the pitfalls of Bitcoin. As Chief Investment Strategist at the Lex Van Dam Trading Academy and an early adopter, James discusses his need for a vision, a rigorous investigation strategy and a good dose of optimism.<a href="www.theartfultraderpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.theartfultraderpodcast.com</a>James Helliwell Website: <a href="https://lexvandam.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://lexvandam.com/</a>James Helliwell Twitter: @James_LVDTA

Pot luck? Cashing in on medical marijuana markets with James Helliwell

NICK LEESON

In trading and markets, pain is a great teacher. So what does it feel like to lose everything? To bring down a two-centuries old Merchant bank? The Artful Trader’s Michael McCarthy sat down with Nick Leeson, the original rogue trader, whose unchecked risk taking caused the collapse of Barings Bank in the biggest financial scandal of the 20th Century. In this episode, Nick Leeson describes the process of soul searching while in prison, rebuilding his life and how he now shares lessons about risk management to banks and corporations.www.theartfultraderpodcast.comNick Leeson website: https://www.nickleeson.com/Nick Leeson Twitter: @TheNickLeeson

In trading and markets, pain is a great teacher. So what does it feel like to lose everything? To bring down a two-centuries old Merchant bank? The Artful Trader’s Michael McCarthy sat down with Nick Leeson, the original rogue trader, whose unchecked risk taking caused the collapse of Barings Bank in the biggest financial scandal of the 20th Century. In this episode, Nick Leeson describes the process of soul searching while in prison, rebuilding his life and how he now shares lessons about risk management to banks and corporations.<a href="http://www.theartfultraderpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.theartfultraderpodcast.com</a>Nick Leeson website: <a href="https://www.nickleeson.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nickleeson.com/</a>Nick Leeson Twitter: @TheNickLeeson

Losing your Barings -  Lessons from the original rogue trader Nick Leeson

The Artful Trader podcast returns... with even more renowned names from the trading world.In Series 2, we talk to guests including the original rogue trader, Nick Leeson, and ex-poker champion, Annie Duke. Each episode reveals a fascinating story about what drives these experts and how they have shaped the history of trading forever.

The Artful Trader podcast returns... with even more renowned names from the trading <a href="http://world.In" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">world.In</a> Series 2, we talk to guests including the original rogue trader, Nick Leeson, and ex-poker champion, Annie Duke. Each episode reveals a fascinating story about what drives these experts and how they have shaped the history of trading forever.

The Artful Trader - Series 2

Graham O'Brien

Graham O’Brien

20 years ago, computers were being introduced at the Australian Stock Exchange, as the transition from paper slips to digital transactions revolutionised the trading floor.The manager of Equity Derivatives Sales at the Australian Stock Exchange in Sydney, Graham O’Brien, witnessed the transformation of the trading world, and the risks and rewards that come with it. As the rise of algorithmic trading continues, cyber security remains an increasing risk, and a millisecond’s difference in internet speed can be the difference between profit and loss, technology remains at a the forefront of trading organisations and traders’ minds alike. What does the future look like - will artificial intelligence take over? Graham discusses the evolution in the Australian market and where it may be headed next. For more exclusive content go to www.TheArtfulTraderPodcast.com. The Artful Trader is an original podcast series by CMC Markets. Each episode, host Michael McCarthy will interview one of the industry’s greats about their journey to mastering the art of the financial markets. The information in this podcast is general in nature and should not be taken as financial advice. 

20 years ago, computers were being introduced at the Australian Stock Exchange, as the transition from paper slips to digital transactions revolutionised the trading floor.The manager of Equity Derivatives Sales at the Australian Stock Exchange in Sydney, Graham O’Brien, witnessed the transformation of the trading world, and the risks and rewards that come with it. As the rise of algorithmic trading continues, cyber security remains an increasing risk, and a millisecond’s difference in internet speed can be the difference between profit and loss, technology remains at a the forefront of trading organisations and traders’ minds alike. What does the future look like - will artificial intelligence take over? Graham discusses the evolution in the Australian market and where it may be headed next. For more exclusive content go to <a href="http://www.TheArtfulTraderPodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.TheArtfulTraderPodcast.com</a>. The Artful Trader is an original podcast series by CMC Markets. Each episode, host Michael McCarthy will interview one of the industry’s greats about their journey to mastering the art of the financial markets. The information in this podcast is general in nature and should not be taken as financial advice.

Can AI outperform the raw art form of trading with Graham O'Brien

Brett Steenbarger

How are emotions involved in the decision making process of a trader? Do traders set aside their emotions or analyse them to make better decisions? Dr Brett Steenbarger is a psychologist and a performance coach who counsels traders and hedge fund portfolio managers in the US, Europe and Asia. He wrote the first definitive book on The Psychology of Trading, along with The Daily Trading Coach, and his latest offering, Trading Psychology 2.0. He discusses the need for traders to have cognitive flexibility and open-mindedness, and explains why cultivating creativity and a life outside the trading room is essential to the work inside it. For more exclusive content go to www.TheArtfulTraderPodcast.com. The Artful Trader is an original podcast series by CMC Markets. Each episode, host Michael McCarthy will interview one of the industry’s greats about their journey to mastering the art of the financial markets. The information in this podcast is general in nature and should not be taken as financial advice.

How are emotions involved in the decision making process of a trader? Do traders set aside their emotions or analyse them to make better decisions? Dr Brett Steenbarger is a psychologist and a performance coach who counsels traders and hedge fund portfolio managers in the US, Europe and Asia. He wrote the first definitive book on The Psychology of Trading, along with The Daily Trading Coach, and his latest offering, Trading Psychology 2.0. He discusses the need for traders to have cognitive flexibility and open-mindedness, and explains why cultivating creativity and a life outside the trading room is essential to the work inside it. For more exclusive content go to <a href="http://www.TheArtfulTraderPodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.TheArtfulTraderPodcast.com</a>. The Artful Trader is an original podcast series by CMC Markets. Each episode, host Michael McCarthy will interview one of the industry’s greats about their journey to mastering the art of the financial markets. The information in this podcast is general in nature and should not be taken as financial advice.

Applying the science of psychology to the art of trading with Brett Steenbarger

Ticky Fullerton

Why do some global disasters barely cause a ripple on the markets while a small blip can cause them crashing? How dependent are the markets on the 24 hour media cycle? Who better to ask than Ticky Fullerton, one of Australia’s top business journalists and the host of the daily business finance news report on Sky News Business channel called ‘Ticky’. She worked for two decades at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation as a senior finance reporter and investigative reporter for 4corners. The idea behind her hour-long TV finance show is to provide some analysis to the nightly 2 minute finance news, and to investigate further the intersection between business and politics. Ticky talks about breaking news on air and the difference between opinion and fact. For more exclusive content go to www.TheArtfulTraderPodcast.com. The Artful Trader is an original podcast series by CMC Markets. Each episode, host Michael McCarthy will interview one of the industry’s greats about their journey to mastering the art of the financial markets. The information in this podcast is general in nature and should not be taken as financial advice. 

Why do some global disasters barely cause a ripple on the markets while a small blip can cause them crashing? How dependent are the markets on the 24 hour media cycle? Who better to ask than Ticky Fullerton, one of Australia’s top business journalists and the host of the daily business finance news report on Sky News Business channel called ‘Ticky’. She worked for two decades at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation as a senior finance reporter and investigative reporter for 4corners. The idea behind her hour-long TV finance show is to provide some analysis to the nightly 2 minute finance news, and to investigate further the intersection between business and politics. Ticky talks about breaking news on air and the difference between opinion and fact. For more exclusive content go to<a href="http://%20www.TheArtfulTraderPodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www.TheArtfulTraderPodcast.com</a>. The Artful Trader is an original podcast series by CMC Markets. Each episode, host Michael McCarthy will interview one of the industry’s greats about their journey to mastering the art of the financial markets. The information in this podcast is general in nature and should not be taken as financial advice.

The Trading Story. Behind the finance news with Ticky Fullerton

Jack Schwager

How do the masters of the trade become the best, and is there any one thing that they all have in common? Jack Schwager has met and interviewed all the greats in the industry for his Market Wizards series. Jack Schwager started out in the pit, before heading up Futures research for some of Wall Street’s leading firms and becoming partner in the Fortune Group, a London-based hedge fund advisory firm. In this interview, Jack shatters any illusion that his books are a how-to, arguing that the best traders have not copied the techniques and styles of other traders, but developed their own bespoke trading styles. Hear from the expert as he discusses his most valued lessons, and his new project Fund Seeder, with Chief Market Strategist Michael McCarthy.For more exclusive content go to www.TheArtfulTraderPodcast.com. The Artful Trader is an original podcast series by CMC Markets. Each episode, host Michael McCarthy will interview one of the industry’s greats about their journey to mastering the art of the financial markets. The information in this podcast is general in nature and should not be taken as financial advice. 

How do the masters of the trade become the best, and is there any one thing that they all have in common? Jack Schwager has met and interviewed all the greats in the industry for his Market Wizards series. Jack Schwager started out in the pit, before heading up Futures research for some of Wall Street’s leading firms and becoming partner in the Fortune Group, a London-based hedge fund advisory firm. In this interview, Jack shatters any illusion that his books are a how-to, arguing that the best traders have not copied the techniques and styles of other traders, but developed their own bespoke trading styles. Hear from the expert as he discusses his most valued lessons, and his new project Fund Seeder, with Chief Market Strategist Michael McCarthy.For more exclusive content go to <a href="http://www.TheArtfulTraderPodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.TheArtfulTraderPodcast.com</a>. The Artful Trader is an original podcast series by CMC Markets. Each episode, host Michael McCarthy will interview one of the industry’s greats about their journey to mastering the art of the financial markets. The information in this podcast is general in nature and should not be taken as financial advice.

Crafting your own bespoke trading style with Jack Schwager

Fantastic podcast episode with Raoul Pal. Brilliant macro insights.

Brilliant macro insights

Being a trader takes confidence. In the markets, in your strategy, in your self – in having the confidence to execute that trade. In this unique series, we talk to the experts in their own fields to uncover what gives them the confidence to succeed. We also look at the dangers of overconfidence, and ways in which top performers keep their egos in check. Join us as we uncover confidence and unlock the secrets behind resilience, preparation, determination and growth - and how it can make you a better trader.

The Artful Trader

The best podcast episodes of the most interesting stories and things. From skyping someone while they're in space, to tracking down and meeting a telephone scammer in person, to the story of a Galapagos. These episodes will keep you and all your friends entertained and captivated for hours. Learn something new in every episode! Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best Episodes: Interesting Stories & Things

The best podcasts on investing. For anyone interested in the stories in the investing industry, whether it's an interview with Ray Dalio or Ed Thorp to the writer of The Big Short. This topic includes the most fascinating stories from all the best investors. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!