Can the game of trading be compared to an elite sport? What does it take to win? According to Linda Raschke the similarities are more than you’d expect and yes - she believes sleep, diet and exercise are also important for the trader to stay relaxed, focused and consistent. Linda has been trading for over 35 years, starting out in the pit before running her own top-ranking hedge fund. In this episode, Linda Raschke takes CMC Markets Michael McCarthy step by step through her training ‘homework’. Find out why she thinks preparation is key to winning in finance.

For more exclusive training tips from Linda Raschke go to www.TheArtfulTraderPodcast.com. The Artful Trader is an original podcast series by CMC Markets. Each episode, host Michael McCarthy will interview one of the industry’s greats about their journey to mastering the art of the financial markets. The information in this podcast is general in nature and should not be taken as financial advice.