What does it take to trade at a championship level – and bounce back from major setbacks along the way?
In this Talking Trading episode, Louise Bedford sits down with Vibha Jha, a two-time runner-up in the US Investing Championship and a specialist in trading leveraged ETFs, such as TQQQ.
Vibha shares the exact rules, routines, and psychological tools that helped her transform a 70% drawdown into consistent, world-class results. Whether you’re trading the Australian sharemarket, building discipline, or aiming to master your own emotions, Vibha’s insights are packed with lessons you can apply straight away.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
- How Vibha went from a devastating early loss to achieving 100+% returns in competition.
- Why she trades triple-leveraged ETFs like TQQQ – and how she manages the risks.
- The chart setups, indicators, and triggers she uses to time entries and exits.
- The balance between strict rules and traders’ intuition in high-stakes markets.
- Key mindset practices for managing fear, greed, and market volatility.
- Lessons from competing in the US Investing Championship that every trader can use.
Why This Matters for You
Trading isn’t just about charts – it’s about psychology, structure, and risk management.
Vibha’s story shows how resilience and rules can turn setbacks into breakthroughs. If you’ve ever felt the weight of emotions in your trading, this conversation will show you how to regain clarity and control.
Questions We Discuss
- Your Journey
Can you take us back to the start – what drew you into trading, and how did you evolve from your early losses to becoming a top competitor in the US Investing Championship? - The Setback
You’ve spoken about a 70% loss in a position early in your journey. What did that period teach you, and how did you find the resilience to rebuild? - Trading TQQQ
Why did you choose to focus on leveraged ETFs like TQQQ? What is the TQQQ and what are the risks and rewards compared to trading individual stocks? - Entry Triggers
What signals or chart setups do you look for before entering a trade – particularly in something as volatile as TQQQ? - Scaling Out
You often scale from TQQQ into leading stocks once a trend develops. Can you walk us through how that works in practice? - Rules vs Intuition
How do you balance the discipline of following rules with the trader’s intuition that comes from years of experience? - Trading Psychology
What mental habits or routines keep you cool when markets get rough? Do you have any rituals to stop fear or greed from taking over? - Competition Pressure
What’s it like competing in the US Investing Championship, with performance numbers tracked so publicly? Did that change how you traded? - Advice for Traders
For someone trading the Australian sharemarket who wants to build consistency, what are the 2–3 biggest lessons from your journey they can apply today? - Looking Ahead
What excites you most about the markets now? And if you could give your younger trading self one piece of advice, what would it be?
About Vibha Jha
Vibha Jha is a two-time runner-up in the US Investing Championship (2021 and 2023). She is a trader best known for her work with leveraged ETFs, particularly TQQQ. After experiencing a major early drawdown of nearly 70%, she rebuilt her approach with strict rules, disciplined risk management, and a blend of technical and fundamental analysis. Her strategies centre on trading TQQQ during market turns and then scaling into leading individual stocks.
Beyond her results, Vibha is admired for her down-to-earth style and openness about the psychological challenges of trading. She shares powerful lessons on resilience, mindset, and how to turn setbacks into success – making her an inspiring voice for traders worldwide.
Get in touch with Vibha
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vibha-jha-0748845/
Email: jhavm1@gmail.com
X: https://x.com/vibhajhatrader
About Louise Bedford
Louise Bedford has traded, taught, and written extensively about the financial markets for over 30 years, building a reputation as a highly accomplished and experienced trader, educator, and author.
She co-founded The Trading Game and has gained recognition for her unique approach to teaching trading psychology and market analysis.
Louise has authored several successful trading books. In particular, her titles include Trading Secrets, Charting Secrets, The Secret of Candlestick Charting, and Investing Psychology Secrets.
Louise runs her hugely popular, repeat-for-free Mentor Program Pro online course. Through this course, she shows you how to automate your trading so you can retire early and get on with your life.
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