3 Effective Momentum Trading Strategies | Ft.Nitin Gangadhar | Finding Edge

Can a trader consistently succeed without predicting the market?

In this insightful conversation, Prashant Shah sits down with Nitin Gangadhar to uncover the mindset, systems, and processes behind becoming a consistently disciplined trader.


From starting as a mechanical engineer with no market background to building rule-based trading systems, Nitin shares the lessons that transformed his trading journey. The discussion goes beyond strategies and focuses on what truly matters controlling emotions, maintaining detailed trading data, managing risk, and trusting a well-defined process instead of market predictions.


Throughout the podcast, Prashant and Nitin explore practical momentum trading concepts, Point & Figure charting, options buying, position sizing, entry and exit rules, trade journaling, continuous improvement, and the importance of building your own trading edge.


If you're serious about becoming a better trader, this episode is packed with actionable insights that can help you trade with greater confidence and consistency.
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Chapter

00:00 Podcast Highlights
00:01:06 Introduction to Nitin Gangadhar & Finding Edge
00:02:18 A 10-Year Trading Connection
00:03:38 From Mechanical Engineer to Full-Time Trader
00:04:16 Escaping Random Trading & Market Tips
00:05:50 How Point & Figure Charts Changed Everything
00:07:45 Early Trading Struggles & Emotional Control
00:09:22 Why Every Trader Should Maintain a Trading Journal
00:10:50 "I Believe in God, Rest Everything is Data"
00:14:00 Career Breaks, Financial Struggles & Comeback
00:15:10 How "You, Me and Trading" Changed His Mindset
00:18:25 Strategy #1: Nifty Options Buying System
00:23:18 Live Nifty Chart Analysis & Trend Rules
00:27:20 Column Reversal & Stop Loss Management
00:31:38 Why the ₹274–₹328 Premium Range?
00:34:39 Live Bank Nifty Trade Breakdown
00:36:15 Daily Risk Management Rules
00:37:42 Win Rate, Statistics & Trading Expectations
00:39:05 Strategy #2: Intraday Futures Momentum System
00:44:45 Live Scanner Setup (IVOLR & IBD)
00:46:33 Amber & Grasim Trade Case Studies
00:51:03 Dealing with Trading Regret
00:55:37 Strategy #3: Positional Futures Trading System
00:57:43 Anchor Column Follow Through (AFT) Strategy
00:59:00 Why Entries Happen at 2:30 PM
01:05:43 Scanner Setup & Excel Workflow
01:14:47 Three Soldiers & Three Crows Explained
01:18:41 Surviving Drawdowns When Strategies Stop Working
01:21:05 The 3Ms: Me, Method & Market
01:22:39 How to Avoid Revenge Trading
01:25:29 Build a Trading System That Fits You
01:27:50 Rule-Based Trading vs Market Prediction
01:29:50 Final Thoughts & Community Message
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