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The Weekly Edge

Alex Seery and Bill Betts 4 Episodes Sep 25, 2026

The Weekly Edge is a podcast aimed at making trading accessible to everyone. Hosts Alex Seery and Bill Betts break down myths, misconceptions, and confusion about trading and financial markets. Through honest conversations and interviews with traders, entrepreneurs, and industry experts, they explore what trading is really like without hype, jargon, or unrealistic promises. The show promises no noise, no nonsense, just real conversations about trading.

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Prop Firms Explained | Rules, Payouts & What Can Go Wrong Sep 25, 2026 00:42:45 Are prop firms really too good to be true, and what actually happens when a trader gets denied a payout?In this episode of The Weekly Edge, Alex Seery and Bill Betts take a closer look at prop firms, the rules traders need to understand, and some of the common reasons people run into problems.Alex explains why he believes prop firms can offer a lower-risk route into trading compared with putting l

Finding Your Trading Strategy | Why Simple Works Better Sep 11, 2026 01:15:07 What makes a good trading strategy, and how do you know if the one you are using is actually right for you?In this episode of The Weekly Edge, Alex Seery and Bill Betts take a closer look at what a trading strategy really is, how it differs from a simple trade setup, and why simplicity can be one of your biggest advantages in the markets.Alex explains why a strategy needs to make sense to you, fit

Risk Management in Trading | Why You Don’t Need to Win Every Trade Aug 28, 2026 00:50:46 What happens when you break your own trading rules, and why can good risk management save you even when you make mistakes?In this episode of The Weekly Edge, Alex Seery and Bill Betts take an honest look at risk, probabilities and the discipline needed to stay consistent in the markets.Bill starts with a confession about a trade he knew he should not have taken, and the lesson that followed when t

Why Most Traders Fail | Psychology, Discipline & Trading Your Edge Aug 23, 2026 01:04:14 Why do so many traders struggle to become consistently profitable?In this episode of The Weekly Edge, Alex Seery and Bill Betts come straight off the back of a losing trade to explore the habits, mistakes and mindset issues that can hold traders back.They discuss why losing trades are simply part of the process, why traders need to think in percentages and probabilities rather than money, and how

Prop Firms Explained | How Funded Trading Really Works Aug 14, 2026 01:18:17 What exactly is a prop firm, how do funded trading accounts work, and why have they changed the way ordinary people can access the financial markets?In this episode of The Weekly Edge, Alex Seery and Bill Betts break down the basics of Forex trading before taking a closer look at prop firms and funded trading.They explain how prop firm challenges work, what traders need to do to become funded, and

Welcome to the Weekly Edge Podcast Jul 31, 2026 01:06:26 Episode 1: Welcome to The Weekly Edge | Why We Started This PodcastWelcome to the very first episode of The Weekly Edge.If you’ve ever been curious about trading but felt overwhelmed by the jargon, confused by social media, or sceptical of the people promising luxury cars and overnight success, this podcast is for you.In this opening episode, hosts Alex Seery and Bill Betts introduce themselves, s

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