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Line Your Own PocketsYou Missed a Trade - Now What?You didn't get a fill on your original entry. The trade would have been profitable for a bit, then it comes back to your original entry price. Do you take the trade? We go in-depth, answering this common dilemma.Your default should be to take the trade if it still matches your systemThere's more information to decide on - what can you add to your backtest?What are post-entry columns, and how can they help?How deep thinking about the issue can help you create brand new strategiesHere's the original article Dave wrote on this topic.
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2025-11-1041 minLine Your Own PocketsNASDAQ's Announcement on Tokenization of StocksMichael and Dave discuss NASDAQ's initiative to tokenize all securities and the implications for traders. They discuss:What tokenization is and what that means for equitiesHow it affects settlement and paves the way for 24/7 tradingPrediction markets and positive externalities of betting ("Betting is a tax on bullsh*t.")Dave proposed a bet to Michael based on the volume traded in the opening and closing crosses in the futureAnd much more...
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2025-11-0350 min
Diggin' Oak IslandInterview with Author Michael BarberDave speaks with Michael Barber, the author of the new book "Oak Island Solved: Treasure Map of the Knights Templar".
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2025-10-2527 minLine Your Own PocketsIs Trading Gambling?In this episode, we tackle this popular question. Dave polled several traders he coaches and got some surprising answers.How much is trading like, say, poker, or something that is even more up to chance?Even starting a business can be called gambling if defined purely as "risking money on uncertain outcomes."Does having an edge make trading less like gambling?In a casino, is the house "gambling" because it has a strong edge?What's your take?
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2025-10-1330 min
Experience PointsMichael Low and Luna Uni: A New World of RPG Writing InstructionMichael Low and Luna Uni: A New World of RPG Writing InstructionIn this episode of Experience Points, host Dave Eng welcomes Michael Low—educator, game designer, and creator of Stories RPG. Michael shares the powerful story behind Luna Uni, a tabletop role-playing curriculum that transforms writing instruction through collaborative storytelling. From 100% student writing gains to building emotionally resonant classrooms, Michael explains how play, character-driven narratives, and East Asian story structures can supercharge literacy and connection. Whether you're an educator, gamer, or curious learner, this episode unpacks the magic of fusing RPGs with pedagogy to bu...
2025-10-0528 minLine Your Own PocketsA Different Way to Go LiveIn this episode, Dave discusses a conversation he had with John M. from SMB Trading and his unique approach to taking a strategy live.We discuss:John's 35+ strategies he runs liveHow he quickly gets a strategy running in productionHis approach to collaboration with other tradersWhat is "strategy taste" and how you can improve yours over time
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2025-09-2937 minLine Your Own PocketsFollow Up On Quant/Discretionary CollaborationFollow-up discussion on quant and discretionary trader collaboration.We discuss:How Dave first connected with BellaThe cultural DNA of SMB CapitalThe challenges of quant/discretionary collaborationThe importance of being a giver, not a takerRelated episode:Mike Bellafiore and Nick Coutrakon from SMB Capital on Trading TeamsCreating a Trusted Trading GroupBooks mentioned:Give and Take by Adam Grant|The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann
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2025-09-2243 minLine Your Own PocketsMike Bellafiore and Nick Coutrakon from SMB Capital on Trading TeamsMike Bellafiore and Nick Coutrakon join the podcast to continue a discussion Mike had with Dave on the makeup of trading teams at SMB Capital, a proprietary trading firm in NYC.What's the best way to include a quantitative trader in a discretionary trading team?
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2025-09-1552 minLine Your Own PocketsWhich Version of This Strategy Is Best?We discuss 4 different variations of a strategy that Dave is deciding between and the thought process for doing so.
---Before you go!If you're a trader and interested in backtesting and automating your trading strategy and don't know where to start, I want you to stop what you're doing and head on over to davemabe.com to sign up for my free backtesting email course.I hope to see you there!
2025-09-0144 min
Integrative Cancer Solutions with Dr. KarlfeldtResilience Against All Odds: Dave Bolton’s Journey from Champion to Cancer AdvocateThis episode on Integrative Cancer Solutions Dr. Michael Karlfeldt features the inspiring story of Dave Bolton, who shares his journey from a successful sports career and military service to overcoming life-altering challenges. Dave recounts his early achievements representing Great Britain in sports, his service in the Royal Air Force, and his transition to the police force, which was abruptly interrupted by a near-fatal motorbike accident. Despite severe injuries and a lengthy rehabilitation, Dave’s determination saw him return to competitive sports, eventually becoming a world kickboxing champion—a testament to his resilience and the support of his family and medi...
2025-08-271h 19
ONLY HEALTHCAREBreaking the Healthcare Monopoly with Dave Chase and Steve Ditto | Only Healthcare Podcast #21In this episode of Only Healthcare, hosts Michael Navin and Dr. Randy Vogenberg welcome two healthcare transformation pioneers: Dave Chase, co-founder of Health Rosetta, and Steve Ditto, compliance advisor and founder of Ditto and Associates. Together, they reveal how employers can slash healthcare costs by 50% or more while improving employee benefits through strategic procurement and fiduciary compliance.With decades of experience in healthcare technology and benefits consulting, Dave and Steve break down the systemic failures that have turned healthcare into a $5 trillion extraction machine, and more...
2025-08-0156 minLine Your Own PocketsSymbol Lists in Strategies - Yes or No?Should you restrict your strategy to trade a certain list of symbols?In a surprisingly heated debate, Michael and Dave discuss this topic and different reasons for each approach.
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2025-07-2150 min
Tales from the Backlog174: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (with Michael Higham)*Spoiler section includes some spoilers for key moments and/or themes in Nier Automata, Persona 5 Royal and Metaphor ReFantazio.
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Once or twice a year, a game will hook me so strongly that not only can I not stop playing it, I can't stop thinking about it. If it's not the constant pull to get back on the sticks and play, it was the constant pull to think about the story. Sandfall Interactive caught lightning...
2025-07-163h 07Line Your Own PocketsHow Real Traders Use AI to TradeWe discuss Dave's recent experience using ChatGPT to create the Strategy Cruncher, a tool for optimizing your trading strategies.Prediction market for who will have the best AI model by the end of the year.
---Before you go!If you're a trader and interested in backtesting and automating your trading strategy and don't know where to start, I want you to stop what you're doing and head on over to davemabe.com to sign up for my free backtesting email course.I hope to see you there!
2025-06-0948 min
Mindframe(s)Episode 94: Friendship🎙️ Mindframes Episode 94: Friendship (2025) Theme: Male friendship, awkwardness, modern masculinity, repression Hosts: Dave Canfield & Michael Cockerill 🎬 Cast & Crew Director: Andrew DeYoung Writer: Andrew DeYoung Cinematographer: Andy Rydzewski Executive Producer: Paul Rudd Cast: Tim Robinson as Craig Waterman – a painfully awkward suburban dad with delusions of friendship. Paul Rudd as Austin – a charming local weatherman with a hidden insecurities. Kate Mara as Craig's wife – emotionally exhausted, but nuanced and grounded. Austin's Bro Squad – unnamed ensemble portraying the elusive male friendship circle. In this episode of Mindframes, Dave and Michael unpa...
2025-05-3156 minLine Your Own PocketsHow Far Back Should Your Backtest Look Good?"If your backtest looks great for the last 3 months, why do you care what it looked like before that?"A trader Dave started coaching recently asked this question. The answer cuts to the core of why most traders give up on a trading strategy and end up quitting trading altogether.The Spurious Correlations website that was mentioned in the podcast.
---Before you go!If you're a trader and interested in backtesting and automating your trading strategy and don't know where to start, I want you to stop...
2025-05-2646 min
The Double WinDAVE RAMSEY: Build a Business That LastsWhat do you do when business feels hard—and you assume it’s your fault? In this raw and rich conversation, Michael and Megan sit down with Dave Ramsey to talk about what really goes into building a business that lasts. Drawing from his 30+ year journey with Ramsey Solutions, Dave shares stories of failure, clarity, succession, and the slow handoff of legacy—along with what most founders get wrong about growth. If you’ve ever felt behind, discouraged, or unsure how to lead your business into the future, this episode will show you the next light on the path.
2025-05-071h 06
Mindframe(s)Episode 89: Mickey 17🎙️ Mindframes Episode 89: Mickey 17 "Clone Wars, Class Wars, and Saucy Politics in Space" In this episode, Dave Canfield and Michael Cockerill dive into Mickey 17, Bong Joon-ho's long-anticipated follow-up to Parasite. Set on a frozen alien planet, this satirical sci-fi tale stars Robert Pattinson as Mickey Barnes, a worker cloned repeatedly for hazardous missions — until one version survives and meets his successor. 🎬 What We Cover: The Bong Joon-ho Cinematic Universe From Snowpiercer to Parasite to Barking Dogs Never Bite, how Bong's signature blend of class critique, dark comedy, and genre-bending plays out in Mickey...
2025-04-241h 00
Mindframe(s)Episode 91 - Warfare🎙️ Mindframes Podcast – Episode 91: Warfare 🎧 Hosts: Michael Cockerill & Dave Canfield 🎬 Film: Warfare (2025), dir. Alex Garland & Ray Mendoza 📍 Location: Music Box Theatre, Chicago ⏱️ Timestamps & Segment Summaries: [00:00–01:30] — Intro & Film Overview Michael introduces the film Warfare, co-directed by Alex Garland (Ex Machina, Civil War) and Ray Mendoza, a real-life Navy SEAL. Set during the Iraq War in 2006, the film follows a SEAL team as a surveillance mission devolves into a real-time battle for survival. [01:30–03:30] — Garland + Mendoza Collaboration The hosts highlight Garland's visual language from Civil War and Mendoza's military experience. Mendoza previously worked as a military advisor and makes his co-directorial debut, gr...
2025-04-191h 06Line Your Own PocketsTurning A Trading Weakness into an AdvantageWe discuss how Dave turned a trader's frustrating bad habit into a positive workflow for creating new trading edge. This is a great case study for the power of a positive mindset and a desire to get better.
---Before you go!If you're a trader and interested in backtesting and automating your trading strategy and don't know where to start, I want you to stop what you're doing and head on over to davemabe.com to sign up for my free backtesting email course.I hope to see you t...
2025-04-1439 min
Breakfast Leadership ShowUnlock Growth: Transform Leadership by Asking the Right Questions with Dave ReynoldsBusiness Coaching for Sustainable Growth
In this episode, Michael sits down with business coach Dave Reynolds to explore the strategies that drive sustainable growth. Dave shares his journey from selling his previous company and working in telecommunications to becoming a business coach. He highlights the power of asking the right questions and taking an outside perspective to help organizations uncover hidden opportunities.
Michael and Dave dive into a common challenge: many businesses have growth ambitions but lack a clear, structured plan. They discuss why scalability and sustainability are more critical than ever, especially in today’s unpredictable bu...
2025-04-0829 minLine Your Own PocketsHow To Trade When Everything is MovingYou're trading a strategy - you're comfortable with the number of trades. And then BOOM - one day the entire market is moving and your system generates 10x the number of trades it normally does.How do you react? Michael and I discussed the first time this happened to me and how best to respond to prepare for the next time.
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2025-04-0745 minLine Your Own PocketsDo You Chase Trading Perfection?Do you let the quest for perfection get in the way of trading success? It's more common than you might think. We discuss where this tendency comes from and how to let go of it to make progress in your trading."From the surface, every rabbit hole looks like a pile of money." - DaveHere's a link to the book Michael mentioned: Golf Is Not A Game Of PerfectThe Monkey Trap via Robin Hanson.
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2025-03-3142 minLine Your Own PocketsShould you EVER Take Partial Profits?Dave's article on partial profits: Should You EVER Take Partial Profits?Dave's Strategy Corner monthly column at TASC MagazineSocial Desirability Bias - why bad ideas get tractionBest Loser Wins - book recommendation from Michael
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2025-02-0331 min
Mindframe(s)Episode 85: The Best of 2024In this episode of MindFrames, Dave and Michael break down the best films of 2024. With themes ranging from authoritarianism and resilience to identity and connection, the hosts discuss how these movies reflect and challenge the cultural zeitgeist. They also dive into the year's standout horror films and share their thoughts on the Oscars' major contenders. Timestamps and Topics [00:00:16] Welcome and Introduction Dave and Michael set the tone for the episode, outlining their approach to discussing the best films of 2024. [00:01:18] Reflecting on the Year in Film The hosts share general thoughts on 2024 in cinema—was it a...
2025-01-281h 36Line Your Own PocketsWhy Dave Left Trade-IdeasSeveral months ago, Dave decided to leave Trade-Ideas to focus on trading and coaching.Dave discusses why he left, making big decisions, and focusing on trading.
---Before you go!If you're a trader and interested in backtesting and automating your trading strategy and don't know where to start, I want you to stop what you're doing and head on over to davemabe.com to sign up for my free backtesting email course.I hope to see you there!
2025-01-2726 min
The Engineering Room with Dave FarleyThe Software Industry's Evolution, Complex Architecture & Problem-Solving At Scale | Michael Nygard In The Engineering Room Ep. 35Join Dave Farley and Michael Nygard, former Chief Scientist at Sabre and current leader in Global Platforms at Nubank, for an illuminating discussion on modern software architecture and data systems. They explore how data mesh solutions enable incremental problem-solving at scale, and why traditional software engineering principles like modularity and separation of concerns remain crucial even as our systems evolve.Nygard shares insights from managing 300,000 datasets at Nubank, explaining how they're tackling the challenges of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) generation, schema management, and the complex interplay between operational and analytical worlds. Drawing from...
2025-01-2644 minLine Your Own PocketsHandling a Trading MistakeDave discussed a mistake one of his coaching clients made, how he responded to it, and the changes to his trading process as a result of it.We discuss the critical pieces of your coding workflow that most traders overlook as well as a novel use of Trade-Ideas and Amibroker to create a very efficient trading workflow.
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2025-01-2039 minLine Your Own PocketsEvolving Over Time As a TraderIn a follow-up to last week's interview with Marsten Parker, Dave and Michael discuss the key to being successful for a long period: adapting.Whether successful traders realize it or not, they'll eventually have to completely reinvent what they do to stay relevant.Annie Duke's book Quit: The Power of Knowing When To Walk Away.
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2024-12-2334 min
The Prospector News PodcastDr. Dave Lawie: In today’s world we are at a “Schrodinger's Cat” Crossroads. Are the Various Cats Alive or Dead?In this episode, Michael Fox and Dr. Dave Lawie, the Chief Geoscientist from Imdex discuss the concept of Schrodinger's cat in the context of critical metals and green tech metals, focusing on the copper and lithium markets. They also discussed the future of electric vehicles and their impact on the lithium market, as well as the challenges and potential solutions related to the sourcing and production of critical metals like nickel. The conversation concluded with plans to meet again in Vancouver in mid-January for the AME BC Roundup to continue the conversation.
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2024-12-1941 minLine Your Own PocketsInterview with Marsten ParkerWe talk with Marsten Parker who was highlighted in Jack Schwager's Market Wizard book series and the creator of the RealTest backtesting software.We discuss the process of creating trading strategies, adapting them over time, and completely reinventing yourself as a trader.Links:RealTest Backtesting SoftwareUnknown Market Wizards by Jack SchwagerDave's Free Email Course on Backtesting
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2024-12-1654 minLine Your Own PocketsCharting Software RoundupHow many monitors should you have? What chart platform should you use?"A lot of indicators on a chart is a sign of mediocrity." -- DaveSoftware mentioned:Interactive BrokersAmibrokereSignalFree email course on backtesting
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2024-12-0935 minLine Your Own PocketsChoosing Backtesting SoftwareTrade-Ideas OddsMakerAmibroker RealTestQuantConnectMichael's RealTest Coding Helper: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-5AvG9XdDY-realtest-coding-helper
---Before you go!If you're a trader and interested in backtesting and automating your trading strategy and don't know where to start, I want you to stop what you're doing and head on over to davemabe.com to sign up for my free backtesting email course.I hope to see you there!
2024-12-0245 minLine Your Own PocketsUsing Regime Filters in a StrategyWhat is a regime filter and is it useful?That's the question we discussed on this episode - Michael and Dave have completely different approaches.Here are links to articles referenced in the episode:Why I Ignore The Overall Market When I TradeWhy I Avoid Overall Market Filters in StrategiesIs The Market Really More Likely To Continue As The Gap Is Bigger?
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2024-11-2537 min
The Teaching Journeys PodcastAwakening To A Purpose: Michael Hajduk's Fight Against Human TraffickingIn this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts delves into the inspiring life of Michael Hajduk, a man who has faced tremendous adversity and emerged with a passion for combatting human trafficking. Born in 1963, Michael has overcome the loss of both parents and survived four near-death experiences, which led him to retire in 2022 and found the Human Rescue Society. We discuss the severity of human trafficking, with the U.S. being a major destination and the industry worth billions annually. The Human Rescue Society collaborates with organizations like Saved in America, Poema Foundation, and Hope Co...
2024-11-1958 min
Michael Easley inContextTreasures Along The Road with Dr. Dave GibsonDr. Dave Gibson joins Michael to reflect on a lifetime of lessons and to discuss his most recent book, Treasures Along The Road.Links Mentioned:Treasures Along The Road by Dr. Dave GibsonIn My Father’s Wake by Dr. Dave GibsonTravel Required: 90 Days of Worry by Dr. Dave GibsonTo read the show notes, click here.
2024-11-1942 minLine Your Own PocketsRemoving Bad Trades from a StrategyA listener asks how he can remove 30% of the trades he's taking in his trading strategy that he knows are hurting his results.Are you interested in Backtesting but don't know where to start? Learn the basics with Dave's free email course.
---Before you go!If you're a trader and interested in backtesting and automating your trading strategy and don't know where to start, I want you to stop what you're doing and head on over to davemabe.com to sign up for my free backtesting email course.
2024-11-1831 min