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 conversation highlights why having a process matters far more than trying to predict every market move.

In this episode:

• The difference between healthy and unhealthy FOMO
• Why missing an opportunity doesn't mean you've failed
• How confirmation bias can influence your investment decisions
• The dangers of impulse trading and chasing market hype
• Why taking responsibility for every trade is essential
• The value of trading journals, voice notes and reviewing your decisions
• How to define your risk before entering a position
• The debate between technical analysis and long-term investing
• Why conviction matters, but so does knowing when to change your mind
• Practical ways to build better investing habits and avoid emotional decision-making

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction
01:03 – Jack's investing journey and the question of healthy vs unhealthy FOMO
04:18 – Why missing a trade is part of investing
07:09 – Conviction, hype and investing in AI stocks
12:07 – Confirmation bias and knowing when to sell
16:45 – Trading journals and creating accountability
23:42 – Investing, gambling and avoiding impulse trades
29:37 – Long-term investing vs technical analysis
37:05 – Managing drawdowns and defining your risk
43:20 – Final lessons on discipline and decision-making

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This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only. The content presented is not intended as personal investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any particular securities or investments.

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 help investors stay disciplined when markets move quickly. From momentum trades and trading journals to position sizing and managing risk, this episode is packed with actionable insights for anyone looking to become a more confident investor.

In this episode:

• Why FOMO can lead investors into poor investment decisions
• How to distinguish genuine market opportunities from social media hype
• What drives momentum trades in markets like gold and silver
• Why it's important to have an exit plan before entering a position
• Practical ways to remove emotion from your investing decisions
• How stop losses, alerts and position sizing can help manage risk
• Why experienced traders keep journals, and how voice notes can be an effective alternative
• Lessons learned from real trades in gold, silver and oil
• Why choosing not to trade can sometimes be the smartest decision
• How mistakes can become one of the most valuable parts of your investing journey

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction
01:01 – Emma's investing journey and the challenge of FOMO
02:17 – Opportunity vs hype: knowing when you've missed the move
03:18 – Social media, algorithms and investment decisions
05:16 – Building rules before placing a trade
06:37 – Stop losses, alerts and managing risk
07:47 – Trading journals and reviewing your decisions
11:15 – Lessons from gold, silver and oil trades
15:04 – Why sometimes the best trade is no trade at all
17:44 – Final thoughts

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Disclaimer:

This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only. The content presented is not intended as personal investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any particular securities or investments. All discussions regarding the model portfolio are illustrative and for educational purposes. Your capital is at risk. The value of shares, ETFs and ETCs can fall as well as rise, which could mean getting back less than you originally put in.

Markets & Mindsets. Most trading content is about charts and setups. Markets & Mindsets is about something more important: you.

Hosted by Isar Bhattacharjee, Paul Cooper & Emma Binns: this is the podcast that flips the lens from the trade to the trader. Each week, real traders and investors join as guests, send voice notes, or call in to unpack the psychological side of the markets: the confidence, discipline, and mindset that actually separate consistent performers from everyone else.

Boredom trades. Revenge trading. FOMO. Overtrading. Sticking to a plan when everything in you wants to break it. These are the conversations most trading content skips and the ones that make the biggest difference to long-term success. No jargon. No shame. Just honest, direct conversation about the mental game of trading and investing. The hosts share practical ways to trade smarter, safer, and with a better relationship to the markets. New episodes every Monday and Wednesday.