Hugh Kimura

Hi, I'm Hugh and I'm an independent trader. Before starting Trading Heroes in 2007, I used to work at the trading desk of a hedge fund, for one of the largest banks in the world and at an IBM Premier Business Partner. Learn more about me here and read more of my articles here.
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Free Forex Education and Resources for Beginners

Here is my list of free Forex education resources that are currently available. They will get you started on your journey and help you stay motivated. Also see my list of Forex resources like where to get news, charting and more!

Adam Jowett

Adam Jowett: Not Having A Mentor, Beating Cancer and Trading For A Living // EP4

This month’s episode of The Trading Lifestyle Podcast features Adam Jowett, a full-time professional trader from Sydney, Australia. Trading out of his garage, Adam may not be what you picture a pro trader to be like, but I think you will be pleasantly surprised. We chat about why he trades, how long it took him to be able to trade full time, why you shouldn’t kick a cat and more!

The Only Question You Should Ask Yourself Before Taking A Trade

Successful discretionary trading is supposed to be black and white…but it isn’t.  That is half the challenge (and the fun).  There is a constant battle between the “Spring Break/Girls Gone Wild” part of your brain that wants to risk half your account on one trade while drinking a Tequila shot and the other part that …

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Chris Lori

EP3 // Ex-Olympian Chris Lori And How Sports Apply To Forex Trading

On this episode of The Trading Lifestyle Podcast, I am happy to have Professional Trader, Fund Manager, Trading Mentor and former Olympian, Chris Lori. I find out exactly how he got started in trading, what has contributed to his success and the one common characteristic that he believes all successful traders posses.

The Best Energy Drink For Trading (It’s Not As Gross As It Sounds)

Welcome to the first ever, Trading Heroes cooking show. On this inaugural episode, I’m going to show you how to make my favorite energy drink for trading. I have to warn you, it sounds really gross, but it tastes great! In fact, it is probably one of the best cups of coffee I have ever had.

Trading Psychology Video With Denise Shull

In this video, Denise Shull shares her thoughts on they psychology of successful trading through her experiences as a Trader and Trading Coach. She believes that much of the conventional advice on trading psychology is flawed and she gives her input on a variety of topics related to performing well in trading.

Announcing The Official Trading Heroes Charity Partner: Kiva

I have wanted this blog to stand for something more than just my desire to become a professional Forex trader. I also want it to be an agent for positive change in the world and this is one way that I want to make that happen. Kiva is an organization that facilitates micro loans to entrepreneurs in developing countries.

Jessica Peletier (AKA Rogue Traderette) – Full-Time Trader Interview

Hello Traders…today, I’m proud to present the next interview in my series called The Trading Lifestyle Podcast.  I hope you enjoy this interview because it was a lot of fun. Jessica Peletier is a full-time trader who lives in Western Australia.  I discovered her through Twitter and have followed her Tweets and her blog posts …

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The Fastest Way to Calculate Risk in Forex

A common question that I see in Forex forums is “How do I calculate my risk in Forex trading?” Then usually, someone goes into a big long calculation that factors in leverage, price per pip and any other random information that they want to include. The truth is that it really isn’t that hard. Here is how you do it.