052 – Life as a Professionally Employed Day Trader – Interview w Nishant Porbanderwalla

Nishant is a seasoned equity trader with over two decades of experience navigating the tumultuous waters of financial markets. Since diving into the world of trading in 2006, he has witnessed and weathered some of the most turbulent events in recent financial history, from the infamous crash of 2008 to the unprecedented challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

Hailing from the vibrant city of Austin, Texas, he has honed his skills as a proprietary trader at Kershner Trading Group, a renowned trading firm known for its innovative approach to market dynamics. Throughout his career, he has embraced the rollercoaster ride of the markets, experiencing the exhilarating highs of success and the sobering lows of setbacks.

What sets Nishant apart is not just his prowess in trading, but also his keen insight into the psychological aspects of the game. He understands the emotional rollercoaster that traders often find themselves on and he has developed strategies to navigate these challenges with resilience and determination.

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Catch the interview on YouTube — https://youtu.be/XKKukwQEf2E

Show Notes

• Nishant shares his start into trading, how his first job didn’t work out
• We talk about his mentor and his onboarding process at Kershner
• What it’s like for his as a discretionary trader
• Life as an employee of the firm trading their money
• The big paydays for traders and surviving in between
• How it’s critical for you to learn by sitting with a mentor
• Why the 10,000 hours is truly necessary to be able to deal with the markets
• Why trading is a very hard occupation and not for everyone

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How to connect

• On Instagram – @djnishatx

On X (formerly Twitter) – @nishant82