About this episode

Stephen Kalayjian shares insights from his 43-year trading career, discussing market evolution, risk management, and the importance of community in trading.

Steve Kalayjian started his journey on the floor of the American Stock Exchange in 1983, a time when the noise of the pits was the only heartbeat of the market. Over the next four decades, he didn’t just witness the evolution of trading, he conquered it, trading nearly two billion shares of U.S. stocks and surviving every major market cycle. From the high-pressure floors of the NYSE and COMEX to trading billions in capital for family offices, Steve’s career is a masterclass in longevity and adaptation. Today, he combines forty years of intuition with his proprietary software to identify the trends and reversals that others miss, proving that while technology changes, the core principles of price action remain the same. In this conversation, Steve pulls back the curtain on his 43-year journey, sharing the wisdom gained from his very first trade and the lessons passed down from his father. He breaks down the day-to-day routine of a veteran pro, and why building a community is the ultimate edge in a profession that can often feel like a solo battle. In this episode, we explore:· Steve’s 43-year evolution from the American Stock Exchange trading floor to digital markets· Growing up…

People in this episode

Hosts: Ian Cox, Tessa Dao

Guest: Stephen Kalayjian

Topics covered

• trading evolution
• risk management
• trading community
• proprietary software
• market cycles
• trading routine

Keywords

• trading
• market cycles
• risk management
• proprietary software
• trading community
• American Stock Exchange
• NYSE
• COMEX
• trading routine

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Stock Exchange, NYSE, COMEX

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