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10 Trading Lessons from JR Romero
JR Romero joined the T3 Alpha Show podcast to talk immigrant mentality, the wild ups and downs of trading, and why he DOES NOT consider himself a technical analyst. These are the 10 things we learned from him: 1. Work Is Freedom JR Romero came to America searching for one thing: a fair shot. “In my country, you could work as hard as you wanted and it meant nothing if you weren’t connected. Here, I could start a business, make money, and nobody stopped me.” He sees the U.S. as “the greatest experiment in liberty, creativity, and innovation.” The immigrant mentality still drives him: work hard, think big, and never take a new opportunity for granted. Takeaway: Whether you’re trading or building a small business, effort is the one thing you control. Freedom isn’t given. It’s earned through good old-fashioned hard work. 2. Love Winning, But Respect Losing JR is 100% addicted to the rush of achievement. But he also says nearly half of his ventures have failed. “Most businesses I’ve started failed. But it was always a thrill. That’s life.” He treats every setback as tuition. Losing is part of the game. You have to choose to learn and get better. Takeaway: Treat failure like feedback. Every loss teaches you something about your process, discipline, or emotion. But it’s up to you to learn. 3. Trade Like a Merchant, Not a Magician JR doesn’t consider himself a chart guy or classic technical analysis expert. He calls himself a merchant. “Trading is haggling over price all day long. You’re finding where supply and demand meet, like selling rugs in a bazaar.” Indicators are like measuring tape. True traders think in terms of people and price. Your job is to sense when the crowd is fearful or euphoric, and act like a business owner, not a gambler. Takeaway: You’re not fighting the market. You’re negotiating with it as you observe the competition. Approach every setup like a business transaction, not a magic trick. 4. Empathize with the Other Side JR’s trading success comes from emotional intelligence. It’s about empathy, not brainpower. He constantly imagines what other traders are feeling: Who’s trapped? Who’s panicking? Who’s greedy? “We know where the stops are. We know when people feel fear or ecstasy. You have to think like the person on the other side of the trade.” By understanding the crowd’s emotional state, he finds turning points before the charts show them. Takeaway: The market isn’t math. It’s a massive real-time study in human behavior that is measured in dollars. Learn the crowd’s psychology and you’ll spot moneymaking opportunities faster. 5. Marry the Narrative with the Numbers JR rejects the idea that traders must choose between technicals and fundamentals. “There are purists who only look at charts. That’s silly. You need to understand what institutions are thinking, and sometimes that comes from fundamentals.” He combines stories with setups. When Caterpillar (CAT) stock surged, he tied it to infrastructure spending trends — a narrative confirmed by price action. Takeaway: The best trades align story, sentiment, and structure. Use charts to time entries, but let real-world context guide conviction. 6. Cowboy Up Because Your Life Depends on It After losing millions in the 2000 dot.com bust, JR borrowed $75,000 to restart his trading career. TWICE. “You better cowboy up,” he told himself. He worked fourteen-hour days selling Internet services until he could fund his first company, and eventually, his trading career. Takeaway: Real success demands full immersion. Part-time effort leads to part-time results. Decide what you want, and burn the boats behind you. 7. Forget Your Trading Batting Average and Focus on Efficiency Many traders obsess over win rate. JR’s not worried about whether he’s making money on 40% of his trades or 90%. “You can be right 80 percent of the time and still lose money if you manage trades poorly.” He focuses on trading efficiency, which means cutting losers fast and pressing winners. He also emphasizes expected value, weighting every setup by probability and reward. Takeaway: Success isn’t about being right. It’s about staying right long enough to get paid. 8. Your Passion Should Be Your Work and Your Work Should Be Your Passion When JR reads Tesla’s (TSLA) price action, he says it’s like watching a movie: “You get comedy, tragedy, intrigue, and action all inside a few five-minute bars.” If studying markets doesn’t fascinate you, you’ll never last. The best traders feel addicted. And not just because of greed. They love the game and can’t stay away, even if they want to! Takeaway: The market rewards obsession. If you don’t find joy in analysis and execution, find another field before it breaks you. 9. Human Nature Never Changes Algorithms and HFTs may dominate headlines, but JR insists they’re still run by humans. And often badly. “Most HFTs lose money. They misread news all the time. They’re a never-ending opportunity machine.” He’s convinced that greed and fear remain the true market engines, and that traders who understand human bias will always have an edge. Takeaway: Technology changes, but emotion doesn’t. Study people more than programs. 10. Stay Curious About Everything JR reads constantly: history, art, psychology, economics and more. He believes a broad sense of curiosity will sharpen your trading instincts. “Trading is the ultimate social experiment. You’re watching human virtue, greed, and fear play out in real time.” He connects dots across disciplines—understanding how culture, politics, and innovation shape sentiment and price. Takeaway: Great traders think beyond tickers. Read widely, live fully, and keep expanding the mental map that helps you anticipate change. Final Thoughts JR Romero’s story is about more than trading. It’s about belief, resilience, and curiosity. The qualities that turn chaos into opportunity. He’s living proof that you can start with nothing, lose everything more than once, and still build a life defined by freedom and purpose.
Continue Reading -->My #1 Stock: New Caterpillar Price Target Released
One month ago, JR Romero came out bullish on Caterpillar (CAT) – naming it his #1 FOMC stock. And since then the stock has ripped from $450 to $533. Today, JR updated his target price: JR also goes over: A hot utility stock with a big cup & handle patterns Multiple names in the biotech sector, which has been on FIRE this quarter An IPO base breakout name that refuses to react to political news A “steamboat to China” slow mover that could power up by anotoher $20 Multiple aggressive speculative names that can rocket from here A red-hot aviation name that just triggered And MORE!
Continue Reading -->AVGO Is Going to $415
UPDATE: JR closed his AVGO long at $413 on December 10, 2025 Broadcom (AVGO) has been one of the best semiconductor stocks of 2025. But it’s not done. JR Romero argues that it’s going from $332 to $415: JR explains: Where the first stop for AVGO is on the way to the $415 target Why Zscaler (ZS) is going to $350 A REIT that could explode from current levels An unknown crypto platform play that has real room to rally A slow-motion “steamboat to China” name that is ready to move big Why he is bullish on Crowdstrike (CRWD) through December A quantum name that is ready for a major revival The reason he still likes UnitedHealth (UNH)
Continue Reading -->My #1 FOMC Stock
JR Romero of the Momentum Express VTF® is bullish on construction equipment stock Caterpillar (CAT) – and unveils his price target in this video: JR also goes over: Why he likes Antero Midstream (AM) The strong uptrend in TTM Technologies (TTMI) The attractive base in Upwork (UPWK) Why PJT Partnership (PTN) is going to $220 How he is playing Carlyle Group (CG) on a pullback Where is is looking for a secondary entry in Amphenol (APHL) The reason JR hates trading banks – but is making an exception with Bank of New York Mellon (BK) And more! JR’s watchlist is deep so do not miss this video.
Continue Reading -->Why This Market Is Challenging
We’re giving you another sneak preview into JR Romero’s new swing trading service “The Sultans of Swing Trading“. Watch the video below for JR’s weekly watchlist before we go public with the launch this week: JR goes over: What makes new entries more challenging in this market How he’s managing his Credo (CRDO) into earnings on Wednesday Why he still sees more upside in Hasbro (HAS) The super bullish base he sees in Uber (UBER) Why the party isn’t over yet for Rocket Companies (RKT) When he would start shorting the market And a LOT MORE! JR goes over dozens of names and explains exactly how he breaks them down for active swing traders.
Continue Reading -->Evolution of a Successful Trader According to JR Romero
JR Romero believes a trader must go through stages of evolution in order to become fluent in the markets and thus successful in trading. He breaks down that evolution in today’s video: JR goes over: The technical skills a successful trader needs to master The behavioral changes a successful trader needs to make The execution rules a successful trader needs to implement
Continue Reading -->2 Stocks That Can Pop $30 Each
JR Romero has been hunting for hot growth stocks… and found 2 that can rally $30 each. And an industrial name that can rally $150! JR also goes over: Why he is breaking his rule with the banks like JP Morgan (JPM) Why Avidity Biosciences (RNA) can run far and fast The stock that can benefit from Tesla’s (TSLA) pain Garmins’s (GRMN) “close enough to a cup & handle” pattern that points higher Why industrials are about to rally big A new issue that could be the next Astera Labs (ALAB) Why Rambus (RMBS) could pop 50% from here
Continue Reading -->This “Mega Bank” Is Going to $374
JR has a secret. He’s been running a swing trading service called “The Sultans of Swing Trading” behind the scenes. And before we go fully public with the launch, you can get a sneak preview of what it’s all about: JR goes over: The “Mega Bank” that could go to $374 Why he sees 20%+ upside potential in Hasbro (HAS) Why Credo (CRDO) could end up being a 70% winner How he’s managing his Dell (DELL) position into earnings on Thursday A natural gas name that could rally big from here A cybersecurity play with big upside potential A “rocket stock” that could literally rocket up A heavily shorted fintech stock that looks “incredibly juicy” And a LOT MORE! JR goes over dozens of names and explain exactly how he breaks them down for active swing traders.
Continue Reading -->Why Garbage Stocks Are Winning
It’s not time for blue chips. JR Romero has been moving towards riskier names because they are moving so fast: JR goes over: Why he is trading garbage stocks we’ve never heard of The fast-moving stocks he is focused on right now The reason blue chips are not the place to be How he matches his personality to his trading style The reason successful traders are hyper competitive
Continue Reading -->This Biotech Will BOOM Again
Avidity Biosciences (RNA) is up over 20% today. But JR says it’s NOT done yet: JR Romero takes you through this buy list to show you: Why Avidity Biosciences (RNA) is no way done after a 20% gain here Shell’s (SHEL) boring beautiful right side base The reason Kinross Gold (KGC) was a buy at $16 and is headed to $22 Why Seagate (STX) can rally big after 4 more weeks of basing Why Hasbro (HAS) can go from $77 to $97+ Ollie’s Bargain Basement (OLLI) rally potential The 2 types of markets you should never short What makes this market relatively easy to read How the market can bring in fresh swing longs after a huge rally from April
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