Mike Bellafiore

Mike Bellafiore is a renowned trading coach and author who has been teaching and writing about his experiences as a trading mentor for the past twenty years. His books, One Good Trade and One Good Trades: Making the Most of the Market's Logical Momentum, have brought an invaluable resource to traders looking to become better at their trade.

Bellafiore is a veteran of the financial sector, having gained his start in trading as a Systems Trader in 1994 with the Morgan Stanley Investment Bank. From there he worked his way through executive positions at Tudor Investment Corporation and Van Der Moolen Trading USA, ultimately finding success with his own company, SMB Capital. Bellafiore and his partner at SMB, Steve Spencer, successfully provided trading services to elite hedge funds, banks, and high net-worth individuals.

Throughout his illustrious career in the financial industry, Bellafiore has shared his wealth of experience and knowledge with others. He co-authored One Good Trade with his former student and SMB partner, Mike Puleo, and has authored books on both trading and businessman topics such as Working in the Zone and Sports Media: The Business Behind the Games.

His latest book, One Good Trade: Making the Most of the Market's Logical Momentum, provides readers with strategic techniques to capitalize on the inefficiencies that reside in the markets. Drawing on his years of experience, Bellafiore offers readers his trademark blend of advice; blending hard-won wisdom with sharp observations, essay-style writings and straightforward advice.

In One Good Trade, Bellafiore follows the structure of "One Good Trade," which is essentially the process of finding and capitalizing on a single persistent opportunity found within the market. He outlines steps that traders can follow to make successful trades, defines the process that traders should use to identify a good trade, and offers creative strategies to take advantage of overlooked opportunities. He also discusses more practical matters, such as setting up an account and understanding the tax implications of trading.

One Good Trade has been embraced by traders of all levels, from the rookie trader to the seasoned investor. It gives readers an opportunity to learn from a master trader and learn the strategies and tactics that can help them maximize their profits and make more successful trades. It is an invaluable resource for those who seek to make the most out of the markets and make better trading decisions.

Mike Bellafiore has no doubt left an indelible mark on the trading community. His contribution to the trading discussion is unparalleled and his books are must-reads for individuals looking to take their trading to the next level. Whether you’re a new trader or a veteran trying to sharpen up your skills, there’s something in Bellafiore’s books to help you do just that.