S05E03: James Bruce - Professional Rugby player to Professional Trader

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James Bruce began trading forex after suffering a career ending knee injury. He was contracted to the Sharks rugby team, but turned to trading during his recuperation. He hasn’t looked back. He’s 24 years old and has been trading full time for a living for 2 years. He’s attracted prop firm money and trades a strategy with an 82% hit rate. This is a fast paced interview with a young trader who shows a lot of commitment and dedication to his craft.

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21 Sep 2022 English South Africa Investing

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