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Paul Chalmers, CEO of UK Trading Academy, for a raw and practical conversation about what most traders misunderstand about the markets.
Paul breaks down why trading education often fails, why theory alone is not enough, and how real market experience, risk management, psychology, and disciplined execution separate serious traders from the crowd.
We discuss how markets have changed, the role of AI and algorithms in modern trading, and why technology should support human decision-making rather than replace it. Paul explains how his team approaches dynamic algorithms, probability-based signals, market movements, and the importance of combining data with practical trading judgment.
The conversation also goes deep into geopolitical events, GBP/USD, oil, institutional traders, market makers, retail trading mistakes, trading plans, position sizing, drawdowns, and why backtesting should be used to understand risk — not just to chase beautiful profit curves.
This episode is for traders, quants, market researchers, and anyone who wants to understand the difference between learning to trade and actually learning to make decisions in live markets.
PODCAST LINKS:
UK Trading Academy: https://uktradingacademy.com/
Paul's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulchalmersuk/
PODCAST INFO:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4jw3ouXrmbsToKtGY9q80O
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blushing-quants-podcast/id1864851089
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Full episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFHtE5XlBV_VdWEnca58iQSTAXj6O-CfG
*DISCLAIMER*
The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the hosts and guests at the time of recording. Nothing in this podcast constitutes financial, investment, legal, tax, or trading advice, and nothing should be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security, cryptocurrency, derivative, or financial product.
Trading and investing involve substantial risk, including the possible loss of all or part of your capital. You are solely responsible for your own decisions, and you should consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions. By listening to this podcast, you agree that the hosts, guests, and producers are not liable for any losses or damages arising from the use of any information discussed.
