“If you find a reputable firm like Trade The Pool, I think it’s a no-brainer. “
Welcome to another Trade The Pool funded trader interview! Today, we have David S., a $20K funded trader from the United States.
David shared during his discussion that despite a few evaluations, the failed attempts ultimately enabled him to succeed.
In this evaluation, he applied best practices he’d learned along the way. Check it out.
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Watch David’s Interview
What Moved Pinterest ($PINS)
Pinterest’s ($PINS) stock dropped 16% on November 8, 2024, due to disappointing net income and revenue projections despite slightly exceeding third-quarter revenue expectations.
David’s Trading Style
David’s setup focuses on screening for large-cap daily gainers, targeting stocks with strong catalysts like earnings, press releases, or mergers.
He capitalizes on intraday pullbacks above VWAP after daily breakouts to seize momentum, aiming to capture an extra 2-5% trending move.
More About David
His trading story began in 2019 when a stock market game during an economics class piqued his interest. And have been hooked since.
David now avoids trading his own capital, favoring the structured approach of reputable prop firms like Trade The Pool.
David’s Tips
- Market and price catalyst: “I look for the top gainers on the day, filtering for large-cap stocks with catalysts—earnings, press releases, mergers, contract wins. Once I understand the catalyst, I dive in and search for a setup, exploring various setups.”
- Where he can improve: “By focusing on higher probability setups. Over the course of my trading career, I’ve noticed a lot of reversals, particularly in uncertain markets. Holding positions for the entire day might not support long-term sustainability. So I’ve shifted to shorter-term trades.”
Funded Trader, David S. – Closing Thoughts
Like many funded traders, David failed a few evaluations before getting funded. All the failures were ‘learning experiences’ for him.
Now, David is profitable in his 20K funded account and has already received a decent payout with us!
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