S07E01: Rob Van Eyden - Author of Badass Trader

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Rob van Eyden’s full time job is head of IG South Africa, but outside of that he is also the author of a recently published book called Badass Trader. It’s Rob’s third book and comes after an illustrious career in financial markets. In this podcast, we talk about the book, about trading principles and about what IG Group is doing to promote longevity and success within their client base of traders.

CFD losses can exceed your deposits. IG Markets South Africa Limited is an authorised FSP No 41393 and an over-the-counter derivative provider.

12 Sep 2023 English South Africa Investing

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