How to avoid taking the market personally?
Want to be on the show? Send us a question, a voice note or a quick video to marketsandmindsets@ig.co 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…
Can Trading Less Make You Better?
Want to be on the show? Send us a question, a voice note or a quick video to marketsandmindsets@ig.co Does stepping away from the buy button feel unproductive, even when there is no good trade to make? In Episode 9 of Markets and Mindsets, the team respond to a question from Andrew, an experienced trader who struggles with the urge to stay occupied, chase the buzz of execution and keep placing trades. The conversation challenges the idea that trading is the only productive part of being a trader.…
Can Trading Less Make You Better?
Want to be on the show? Send us a question, a voice note or a quick video to marketsandmindsets@ig.co Can placing fewer trades actually help you learn more and become a more disciplined trader? In Episode 8 of Markets and Mindsets, Paul and Isar are joined by Aoife, an experienced investor preparing to move into active trading. After noticing how easily she overtrades on a demo account, Aoife asks how to build better habits before real money is on the line. The conversation explores why demo…
Was It a Bad Trade, or Just Bad Luck?
Want to be on the show? Send us a question, a voice note or a quick video to marketsandmindsets@ig.co How do you know whether a losing trade came from a bad decision, or simply a good process with a bad outcome? In Episode 7 of Markets and Mindsets, Paul and Emma are joined by Tony, a newer trader focused mainly on gold and EUR/USD, to explore one of the easiest habits for traders to fall into: overtrading. The conversation examines “resulting” - judging the quality of a decision purely by its…
How to Tune Out the Noise?
How do you stay confident in your own trading decisions when social media is constantly telling you that someone else has found the next winning trade? In Episode 5 of Markets and Mindsets, Paul and Emma are joined by Valentyn to discuss one of the biggest challenges facing modern traders: filtering out information overload. From trading influencers and paid signal groups to confirmation bias and emotional decision-making, the conversation explores how social media can influence your mindset long after…
Who Can You Trust Online?
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…
When Should You Take Profit?
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…
Is FOMO Ever Healthy?
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…
How to Tell Real Opportunity from FOMO
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…