Most physicians have the majority of their wealth tied up in their practices, retirement accounts, or traditional investments. But what if there were ways to diversify using technology-driven strategies that don't require watching charts all day or reacting emotionally to market swings?

In this episode of Bootstrap MD, Dr. Mike Woo-Ming sits down with Jeff Sekinger, to discuss algorithmic trading and how physicians can gain exposure to alternative investment strategies while maintaining control over their assets. Jeff explains the fundamentals of algorithmic trading, the importance of diversification, and how automated systems can remove emotion and time constraints from trading decisions.

The conversation explores why most retail traders struggle, how algorithmic systems are developed and tested, and why physicians should approach any investment opportunity with education and due diligence first. Jeff also introduces NURP's Midas gold trading strategy and shares why offering a risk-free demo account can help investors understand the process before committing capital.

Whether you're a physician entrepreneur looking to diversify beyond your practice and retirement accounts or simply curious about alternative investment opportunities, this episode provides a practical introduction to algorithmic trading and portfolio diversification.

Three Actionable Takeaways:

• Reduce Concentration Risk: Physicians often accumulate wealth primarily through their medical practices and retirement accounts. Diversifying into alternative investments may help reduce exposure to a single asset class.
• Use Technology to Remove Emotion: Algorithmic trading systems follow predefined rules, allowing investors to avoid emotional decision-making and time-intensive manual trading.
• Always Test Before You Invest: Before allocating capital to any investment strategy, understand how it works, review independently verified data, and consider using demo accounts to gain familiarity with the process.

About the Show:

Bootstrap MD is the ultimate podcast for physician entrepreneurs looking to escape traditional healthcare and control their financial futures. Hosted by Dr. Mike Woo-Ming, a successful physician, entrepreneur, and investor, the show delivers actionable insights on starting businesses, creating passive income, and navigating healthcare entrepreneurship. Featuring interviews with industry leaders, physicians, and experts in telemedicine and digital health, it’s your guide to building a profitable, fulfilling career.

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About the Guest:

Jeff Sekinger is a finance entrepreneur and investor who has founded three companies focused on financial education, alternative investments, and algorithmic trading. He is the founder of ZeroPercent, a company specializing in financial education and funding solutions; Orca Capital, a digital asset hedge fund serving accredited investors; and NURP, a software and financial education platform that provides individuals access to algorithmic trading strategies while allowing them to maintain control of their own brokerage accounts.

Jeff began investing at a young age and previously worked in asset management at one of the largest banking institutions in the United States before launching his entrepreneurial ventures. Through NURP, he aims to make institutional-grade quantitative trading tools more accessible to individual investors, helping busy professionals explore alternative investment strategies without the need to actively manage trades themselves.

Website: start.nurp.com/doctors

About the Host:

Dr. Mike Woo-Ming has over 20 years of experience as a physician entrepreneur. He’s built and sold multiple seven-figure companies and now leads Executive Medical, a group of clinics specializing in age management and aesthetics. Through BootstrapMD, he mentors physicians in business, content creation, and autonomy.

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