290 · Price-Action, Swing Trading Equities from the Long Side w/ Mark Ritchie II

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Mark Ritchie II shares insights from his trading journey, shaped by disciplined risk management and a strong focus on price action and fundamentals. Growing up with a renowned trader father, Mark’s passion for trading developed later in life through hands-on experience. He prioritizes finding stocks in long-term uptrends, identifying low-risk entries, and refining his edge over time. Emphasizing the importance of controlling emotions, Mark advocates starting small, scaling up only when confident in a strategy’s effectiveness. His trading approach adapts to varying market conditions, using timeless principles to maintain capital efficiency and manage risk, helping him navigate both bull and bear markets successfully.

About Mark Ritchie II:

Mark Ritchie II is a swing and growth trader, investor, and manager. He leads RTM Capital Advisors as a Managing Partner and CIO, a company that manages investments in U.S. stocks. He became well-known for winning Mark Minervini’s Triple Digit stock challenge in 2010 by making over triple digit returns in under six months. Between 2010 and 2014, he grew his managed funds tenfold, consistently compounding his portfolio year after year. This impressive traction earned him a feature in Mark Minervini’s Momentum Masters roundtable interview.

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Topics & Timestamps:

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  • 00:00 Introduction and background
  • 00:33 Early Life and Family Influence
  • 01:03 Initial Disinterest in Trading
  • 02:29 First Job and Early Experiences
  • 04:05 Entry into the Markets
  • 06:03 Early Trading Experiences and Lessons
  • 17:17 Market Health and Trading Strategy
  • 19:35 Fundamentals vs. Technicals
  • 21:00 Understanding Market Trends
  • 22:31 Building a Trading Plan
  • 26:42 Risk Management Strategies
  • 37:43 Managing Exits and Profits
  • 50:00 How to Reach Mark

Mark Ritchie II

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