Markets & Mindsets. Most trading content is about charts and setups. Markets & Mindsets is about something more important: you.
Hosted by Isar Bhattacharjee, Paul Cooper & Emma Binns: this is the podcast that flips the lens from the trade to the trader. Each week, real traders and investors join as guests, send voice notes, or call in to unpack the psychological side of the markets: the confidence, discipline, and mindset that actually separate consistent performers from everyone else.
Boredom trades. Revenge trading. FOMO. Overtrading. Sticking to a plan when everything in you wants to break it. These are the conversations most trading content skips and the ones that make the biggest difference to long-term success. No jargon. No shame. Just honest, direct conversation about the mental game of trading and investing. The hosts share practical ways to trade smarter, safer, and with a better relationship to the markets. New episodes every Monday and Wednesday.
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How Much Should You Risk?
Épisode 14
mercredi 26 août 2026 • Durée 20:16
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How much of your income should you invest when you are just getting started, without leaving yourself short when life gets expensive?
In our final episode of the Markets and Mindsets series, the team are joined by Finn, a newer investor with some experience in smaller cryptocurrencies who wants to understand how much to invest in relation to his income and wider finances.
The conversation explores why there is no universal percentage that works for everyone, and why time horizon, liquidity needs and life stage should shape the decision. The team discuss the importance of keeping a savings buffer, starting early, investing regularly and avoiding situations where you may be forced to sell during a market downturn.
They also examine the balance between enjoying money today and preparing for future costs, the value of tax-efficient accounts and employer pension contributions, and how diversification and regular investing can reduce the pressure of trying to time the market.
In this episode:
Why time horizon, life stage and liquidity needs should determine how much you invest
Why starting early can make small, regular contributions meaningful through compounding
How automating investments can build discipline and reduce emotional decision-making
Why maintaining a cash buffer helps prevent forced selling during a downturn
How crypto volatility can distort expectations of risk in other markets
Why housing costs and the cost of living make fixed investment percentages unrealistic
How ISAs, LISAs and workplace pensions can improve long-term outcomes
How to balance enjoying money today with future financial goals and expenses
Why diversification matters when indexes are concentrated in a few companies or sectors
Why waiting for the perfect entry point can cost returns, and regular contributions can make downturns easier
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction: Knowing Your Risk
01:17 – Meet Finn: How Much Should a Beginner Invest?
02:10 – Time Horizons, Liquidity and Life Stage
03:51 – Starting Early and the Power of Compounding
04:36 – Regular Investing and Automating the Habit
06:26 – Keeping a Buffer and Avoiding Forced Selling
09:10 – ISAs, LISAs, Pensions and Tax-Efficient Investing
12:06 – Balancing Money Today with Future Financial Goals
16:29 – Market Timing, Diversification and S&P 500 Concentration
19:37 – Final Takeaways
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Are You Trading for Thrills or Returns?
Épisode 13
lundi 24 août 2026 • Durée 20:24
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How much risk can you genuinely afford to take and how much loss can you emotionally tolerate?
In Episode 13 of Markets and Mindsets, the team is joined by Jimmy, an investor with around a decade of experience who is beginning to explore more active trading, technical analysis and a more structured approach to the markets.
Jimmy shares his enjoyment of gambling and risk-taking, and asks how to preserve the fun of trading without getting carried away. The conversation explores the difference between risk capacity and risk tolerance, why a widely quoted percentage is not automatically the right target, and how position sizing should reflect both your wider finances and your emotional response to loss.
The team also examines the difference between trading for recreation and trading for return, why being right can feel as rewarding as making money, and how community, transparency and a supportive process can turn short-term excitement into more sustainable motivation.
In this episode:
Why understanding risk is essential to both trading success and enjoyment
How life stage, liquidity needs and the cost of living can affect risk decisions
The difference between risk capacity and risk tolerance
Why a commonly quoted 2% risk limit is a ceiling rather than a target
How to translate percentages into a real monetary loss you can understand
Why trading for recreation requires a different mindset from trading for return
How limiting account funding and position size can keep recreational trading controlled
Why return-focused trading requires a repeatable process and careful review
Who Can You Trust Online?
Épisode 4
mercredi 22 juillet 2026 • Durée 27:00
From viral trading tips to AI-generated success stories, social media has transformed the way many people discover investing ideas. But how do you separate genuine insight from clickbait?
In Episode 4 of Markets and Mindsets, Emma and Paul are joined by Luke to explore the opportunities and dangers of learning about investing online. They discuss the rise of trading influencers, why hindsight can create unrealistic expectations, and how building a trusted community can help you become a more confident investor. Whether you learn through online groups or face-to-face conversations, the episode highlights why developing your own process will always matter more than following someone else's.
Why social media often highlights winners while ignoring losers
How hindsight bias creates unrealistic investing expectations
The risks of trading advice from influencers and online "gurus"
Why transparency matters when evaluating trading content
How to use social media as research, not investment advice
The importance of taking ownership of your trading decisions
Why community can improve both learning and trading psychology
The differences between learning online and in-person
How trading alone can affect confidence, emotions and decision-making
Practical advice for finding trustworthy support as a developing trader
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When Should You Take Profit?
Épisode 3
lundi 20 juillet 2026 • Durée 17:19
Why do so many investors sell their winning trades too soon, while holding onto losing positions for far too long? In Episode 3 of Markets and Mindsets, the team are joined by experienced trader David to explore one of the most common psychological traps in investing: knowing when to let your winners run.
From managing emotions after a string of losses to building trading strategies that remove impulsive decision-making, this episode dives into the habits that separate disciplined investors from emotional ones. Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, the conversation offers practical techniques to help you build confidence, trust your process and make better decisions over the long term.
In this episode:
Why investors often cut winning trades too early
The psychology behind holding onto losing positions
How previous losses can influence future decisions
Why position sizing can reduce emotional decision-making
The importance of defining your exit strategy before entering a trade
How stop losses and profit targets can help build discipline
Why journaling your trades improves long-term performance
How experienced traders recover after difficult periods
The role routines and mindset play in better decision-making
Why successful investing is about consistency, not perfection
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction 01:14 – David's trading dilemma: exiting winners too early 02:36 – Why investors bank profits too quickly 05:12 – Stop losses, scaling out and protecting gains 06:16 – Do experienced traders ever stop struggling? 07:35 – Trading journals and building a strategy 09:04 – Position sizing and managing emotions 11:34 – Learning without reinforcing bad habits 13:32 – Practical ways to build better trading discipline 15:58 – Creating routines for better decisions 16:38 – Final thoughts
Is FOMO Ever Healthy?
Épisode 2
mercredi 15 juillet 2026 • Durée 32:52
When does taking a calculated investment risk become gambling? In Episode 2 of Markets and Mindsets, the team are joined by Jack to explore one of the most common challenges investors face: separating disciplined decision-making from emotional investing.
Together, they unpack the psychology behind FOMO, confirmation bias and impulsive trading, discussing how our emotions can influence everything from stock selection to knowing when to sell. Through honest reflections and practical advice, the conversation highlights why having a process matters far more than trying to predict every market move.
In this episode:
The difference between healthy and unhealthy FOMO
Why missing an opportunity doesn't mean you've failed
How confirmation bias can influence your investment decisions
The dangers of impulse trading and chasing market hype
Why taking responsibility for every trade is essential
The value of trading journals, voice notes and reviewing your decisions
How to define your risk before entering a position
The debate between technical analysis and long-term investing
Why conviction matters, but so does knowing when to change your mind
Practical ways to build better investing habits and avoid emotional decision-making
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction 01:03 – Jack's investing journey and the question of healthy vs unhealthy FOMO 04:18 – Why missing a trade is part of investing 07:09 – Conviction, hype and investing in AI stocks 12:07 – Confirmation bias and knowing when to sell 16:45 – Trading journals and creating accountability 23:42 – Investing, gambling and avoiding impulse trades 29:37 – Long-term investing vs technical analysis 37:05 – Managing drawdowns and defining your risk 43:20 – Final lessons on discipline and decision-making
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How to Tell Real Opportunity from FOMO
Épisode 1
lundi 13 juillet 2026 • Durée 18:14
Ever watched an investment surge and wondered if you've already missed your chance? In the first episode of Markets and Mindsets, the team are joined by Emma to unpack one of the biggest psychological challenges investors face: knowing the difference between genuine opportunity and fear of missing out.
Drawing on Emma's own investing experiences, the conversation explores how emotions can shape our decision-making, why social media hype isn't always a reliable signal, and the practical habits that can help investors stay disciplined when markets move quickly. From momentum trades and trading journals to position sizing and managing risk, this episode is packed with actionable insights for anyone looking to become a more confident investor.
In this episode:
Why FOMO can lead investors into poor investment decisions
How to distinguish genuine market opportunities from social media hype
What drives momentum trades in markets like gold and silver
Why it's important to have an exit plan before entering a position
Practical ways to remove emotion from your investing decisions
How stop losses, alerts and position sizing can help manage risk
Why experienced traders keep journals, and how voice notes can be an effective alternative
Lessons learned from real trades in gold, silver and oil
Why choosing not to trade can sometimes be the smartest decision
How mistakes can become one of the most valuable parts of your investing journey
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction 01:01 – Emma's investing journey and the challenge of FOMO 02:17 – Opportunity vs hype: knowing when you've missed the move 03:18 – Social media, algorithms and investment decisions 05:16 – Building rules before placing a trade 06:37 – Stop losses, alerts and managing risk 07:47 – Trading journals and reviewing your decisions 11:15 – Lessons from gold, silver and oil trades 15:04 – Why sometimes the best trade is no trade at all17:44 – Final thoughts
Markets and Mindsets Trailer
samedi 11 juillet 2026 • Durée 00:31
Markets & Mindsets. Most trading content is about charts and setups. Markets & Mindsets is about something more important: you.
Hosted by Isar Bhattacharjee, Paul Cooper & Emma Binns: this is the podcast that flips the lens from the trade to the trader. Each week, real traders and investors join as guests, send voice notes, or call in to unpack the psychological side of the markets: the confidence, discipline, and mindset that actually separate consistent performers from everyone else.
Boredom trades. Revenge trading. FOMO. Overtrading. Sticking to a plan when everything in you wants to break it. These are the conversations most trading content skips and the ones that make the biggest difference to long-term success. No jargon. No shame. Just honest, direct conversation about the mental game of trading and investing. The hosts share practical ways to trade smarter, safer, and with a better relationship to the markets. New episodes every Monday and Wednesday.
Can Stress Make You a Better Trader?
Épisode 12
mercredi 19 août 2026 • Durée 42:43
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What is trading doing to your body, not just your portfolio?
In Episode 12 of Markets and Mindsets, the team are joined by Rich, a former international athlete and professional trader with two decades of experience across market-making, hedge funds and emerging markets.
Rich reflects on the physical and psychological toll of trading through major market events, including the financial crisis, the Swiss franc de-pegging and periods of extreme volatility. The conversation explores the difference between short, sharp bursts of adrenaline and the longer-lasting build-up of cortisol, and how both can influence decision-making, focus, sleep and behaviour.
The team also discusses when stress can improve performance, why routine and a documented process can reduce pressure, and the practical warning signs that trading may be taking over your life. From diet, exercise and sleep to position sizing, time away from the screen and stress-testing your portfolio, the episode examines how traders can protect their health while continuing to engage with the markets they love.
In this episode:
The physical and psychological toll that trading can place on the body
The difference between adrenaline and cortisol
Why adrenaline narrows attention and encourages faster decisions
Why prolonged stress can cause cortisol to build up over time
How stress can sometimes support flow, focus and faster execution
The four steps for turning stress into a performance aid
How routines and documented processes can reduce uncertainty
How cold water and stepping away from the screen can help create a reset
How to Stop Chasing Your Losses?
Épisode 11
lundi 17 août 2026 • Durée 37:09
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How do you keep trusting your process when several trades in a row go against you, and every instinct tells you to win the money back?
In Episode 11 of Markets and Mindsets, the team are joined by Luke, who has spent 13 years working closely with active traders and has experienced his own shift from short-term, instinctive trades towards a more structured approach built around the S&P 500, position sizing and risk management.
Luke shares the emotional pull that follows a losing streak, even when the strategy and risk controls are behaving exactly as expected. The conversation explores why losses feel more powerful than gains, how fight-or-flight responses can trigger revenge trading, and why a good process can still produce a bad outcome.
From reducing position size and creating clear trading rules to changing your physical environment, speaking to other traders and protecting your sleep, the episode offers practical ways to reset, avoid paralysis and make the next decision on its own merits.
In this episode:
How a string of stopped-out trades can challenge confidence in a good process
Why losses often feel more painful than equivalent gains feel rewarding
Why anxiety can push traders towards overactivity and revenge trading
How reducing position size after a losing streak can limit emotional pressure
Why a morning routine and market plan can support slower, clearer thinking
How to leave yesterday’s result behind while still learning from it
The difference between a good process with a bad outcome and a genuinely bad process
Why trading can become isolating and how conversation creates useful challenge
How to Avoid Taking the Market Personally?
Épisode 10
mercredi 12 août 2026 • Durée 18:39
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When a trade goes against you, how do you tell the difference between rational conviction and an emotional attempt to win the money back?
In Episode 10 of Markets and Mindsets, Paul, Emma and Isar are joined by Andy, an experienced investor and trader with a background in equities, options and higher-risk strategies. Together, they explore why losses often feel more powerful than gains and how those emotions can shape the decisions that follow.
Andy shares how losing positions can leave him feeling sad rather than angry, why he sometimes steps back from options when markets turn against him, and how strong conviction can lead him to add to a falling position. The team examine where thoughtful reassessment ends and revenge trading begins.
The conversation also explores portfolio concentration, position sizing, the emotional rush of short-term trading, the influence of market-moving news and why self-awareness is essential when deciding whether the facts still support a trade, or whether emotion has taken over.
In this episode:
Why losses tend to feel more powerful than equivalent gains
How loss can trigger overtrading, paralysis or revenge trading
Why reviewing a loss can become a valuable learning tool
How different traders experience and express trading emotions
Why sadness can be as important to recognise as anger or frustration
The difference between long-term investing and shorter-term trading psychology
How portfolio concentration can amplify emotional swings
Why position sizing and risk limits matter when conviction is high
Why the consequences of a loss matter more than the number alone
Why stepping away is the right choice when trading stops feeling sustainable
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction: Knowing Your Risk
01:20 – Meet Jimmy: Investing, Trading and Risk-Taking
02:11 – Gambling, Enjoyment and the Appeal of Risk
04:18 – Risk Capacity and Risk Tolerance
05:30 – Why 2% Is Not a Target
06:20 – What Are You Optimising For?
07:13 – Recreational Trading vs Return-Focused Trading
10:51 – Why Position Size Shapes the Emotional Response
12:31 – Thinking About the Consequences of a Loss
19:10 – When to Step Away
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Markets and Mindsets
This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only. The content presented is not intended as personal investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any particular securities or investments.
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This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only. The content presented is not intended as personal investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any particular securities or investments. All discussions regarding the model portfolio are illustrative and for educational purposes. Your capital is at risk. The value of shares, ETFs and ETCs can fall as well as rise, which could mean getting back less than you originally put in.
The importance of diet, exercise and sleep for trading performance
How position sizing should change with volatility and emotional state
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction: What Trading Does to Your Body
06:16 – Adrenaline vs Cortisol
08:11 – How Adrenaline Changes Vision and Decision-Making
11:24 – How Cortisol Builds Up Over Time
14:52 – Using Stress to Enhance Performance
20:23 – Documenting Your Trading Playbook
24:18 – Memory, Stress and the Value of a Trading Journal
26:00 – Diet, Exercise and Sleep
32:27 – Position Sizing for Volatility and Emotional State
35:41 – Warning Signs That Trading Is Taking Over
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Why position size and stop placement should reflect the market’s volatility
Why standardised position sizes can reduce inconsistent, emotional decisions
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction: Loss, Anxiety and the Revenge Trade
00:23 – Meet Luke: From Vibes-Based Trading to a Structured Process
02:45 – The Emotional Pull After a Losing Trade
04:23 – Why Losses Weigh More Heavily Than Gains
07:41 – Anxiety, Fight-or-Flight and Revenge Trading
08:54 – Building Rules for a Losing Streak
10:21 – Detachment: Leaving Yesterday Behind
13:23 – Good Process, Bad Outcome
22:41 – Position Sizing, Volatility and Stop Placement
28:41 – Resetting After a Run of Losses
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How to decide whether adding to a losing position is rational or emotional
Why a revenge trade often begins when the facts change but your view does not
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction: Loss, Anxiety and the Revenge Trade
01:38 – Meet Andy: From Equities to Options
02:21 – Recognising the Emotional Impact of a Loss
05:03 – Position Sizing, Risk and Concentration
06:20 – The Emotional Rush of Short-Term Trading
08:13 – The Pull of Always-Open Markets
11:06 – How a Loss Influences the Next Decision
11:46 – Doubling Down: Conviction or Emotion?
15:46 – What Is a Revenge Trade?
17:04 – When the Facts Change but Your Mind Does Not
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