February's Team Talks Features Connor Woods

This month, we sit down with Connor Woods , our Education Manager & Senior Market Analyst, to talk about his role, market insights, and some fun trading moments!

?? Meet Connor: The Man Behind the Markets

Connor: My name is Connor Woods, and I am the Senior Market Analyst and Trading Education Manager here at Taurex.

Interviewer: Tell us a bit about your role at Taurex. What does a typical day look like for you?

Connor: My typical morning starts with checking the news from the previous night—whether that's on Bloomberg or other news outlets. I then plan my trades for the day ahead.

After that, I livestream to our clients, engaging with the trading community we’ve built. I document my trades, update my trading journal, and track everything related to my personal trading journey.

In the afternoon, I cover live events, attend meetings, and record YouTube videos in our dedicated office.

Interviewer: What excites you most about educating traders and analyzing markets?

Connor: Analyzing markets is something I’ve done from a young age. I have a degree in economics, and I’ve always been fascinated by the global economy. Teaching traders came later in my journey.

We’ve all heard the statistic that 78% of traders lose money. I like knowing that, while I can't change that number completely, I can help even a small percentage of traders become more successful.

Interviewer: If you had to describe your approach to trading education in one sentence, what would it be?

Connor: Patience—I never chase the markets; I always wait for the markets to come to me.

?? Market & Trading Insights

Interviewer: What’s one key market trend traders should watch in 2025?

Connor: I’d say Trump’s tariffs. There’s been a lot of outrage about the tariffs he introduced. Because it’s Trump, and given his nature, we don’t know whether he’ll actually implement them or if he’s using them as a negotiation tool. Either way, it’s going to create unpredictable price movements this year.

Interviewer: What’s the most common mistake you see traders make, and how can they avoid it?

Connor: Overtrading! I see traders placing multiple trades per day. While there are successful scalpers, many traders end up overtrading, which often leads to overleveraging.

To avoid this, I recommend keeping a trading journal. Document every single trade you make. I’ve literally got one right here! Keeping a record makes you accountable, just as you would be if you were running a business.

Interviewer: If you could give one golden rule for successful trading, what would it be?

Connor: Know your fundamentals. Even at a surface level, understand key economic events and how they impact the markets.

?? Quickfire Round!

Interviewer: If trading had a theme park, what would the scariest ride be called?

Connor: Trump Terror!

Interviewer: If you weren’t in finance, what job would you be doing?

Connor: That’s a tough question because I’ve always been in this industry. I know this is still finance-related, but if I weren’t in trading, I’d probably be in investment banking.

At the start of my career, I had the choice between working at an investment bank or joining a brokerage in the trading world. I chose trading, and I’ve never looked back.

?? Final Thoughts

Interviewer: Connor, before we wrap up, any last words of wisdom for traders?

Connor: Start small, build up your account slowly, and always forward-test your strategies.

Make sure you have clear rules for both entering and exiting the market. Keep a trading journal, track every trade, and once you’re confident that your strategy is profitable, scale up your account.

Watch the full interview on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/SobqoO7bxWQ