On the Couch with Louise Bedford: Trading Discipline in a Noisy Market

Welcome to the latest episode of On the Couch . In this episode, Henry Jennings sits down with trading mentor and author Louise Bedford – always a popular guest, known for her valuable insights into markets and trading mentality. Louise shares her approach to selling, the importance of discipline, and breaks down what sectors are currently hot – and which ones are ice cold. She is a behavioural finance expert, bestselling author, and seasoned trader with over 30 years of experience. Louise hosts the Talking Trading podcast and is widely regarded as one of Australia's most compelling voices in financial markets, with six books to her name. Chapter Markers 0:04 – Welcome And Ground Rules 1:49 – Macro Whip-Around: US Vs Australia 3:21 – Hot And Cold Sectors Revealed 5:01 – Tech's Ice Age And What It Means 7:49 – Small Caps, Resources, Materials Opportunities 8:53 – Chart Signals: Lithium Standouts 10:25 – Managing Big Wins With Thirds 13:10 – Stops, ATRs, And Psychology 15:22 – Love Affairs With Stocks And Objectivity 16:58 – Handling Reporting Season Volatility 19:12 – Overtrading, Plans, And The Inner Lunatic 21:08 – Using AI As A Trading Mirror 23:02 – Agent Mode, Scans, And The Future 25:09 – Final Takeaways: Process And Discipline — Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcast Join Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offer MT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcast Principles – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast — Disclaimer This podcast is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. It is not personal financial advice.