187: Josh Evans – My First Year Trading Full-Time...
Summary
In this episode, Josh Evans recounts his path to becoming a full-time intraday trader, beginning with his career as a radiographer and an inheritance that sparked his interest in the market. He discusses his early wins during the lithium boom, the pivotal role of a cancer diagnosis in accelerating his transition, and the practical preparations for trading from home. Josh also shares the unexpected challenges and a significant drawdown he faced, how he overcame self-doubt by setting checkpoints, and the impactful advice that reshaped his trading approach. He explains his scalping style on ASX equities, emphasizing order flow analysis, and outlines his commitment to consistent journaling and adapting to changing market conditions.Episode description
I recently had an idea, I thought it may be an interesting exercise to have a few less-experienced traders on the show. On Twitter, I wrote that I’d like to chat with someone who:
1. Has just completed their 1st year of full-time trading
2. Started with a minimum of $20,000
3. Is or isn’t profitable (not important), as long as he/she is taking deliberate action to improve
From this tweet I received many DM’s for consideration, and after filtering through them, I’ve asked several people who fit this general description to share their experiences on the podcast…
The first cab off the rank is Josh Evans; 30-something years of age, living in Melbourne (Australia), and actively trading ASX equities.
This conversation with Josh follows his progression from newbie investor to intraday trader—including his motivation and preparation for going full-time. A few specific things which have helped Josh to get his equity curve pointing in the right direction. Plus, deliberate processes Josh has implemented for improvement, one piece of advice he received that made a difference, and that’s not all!
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