Tim SykesFounder of Weekend Trader
Tim Sykes is one of America’s most recognizable and successful self-made traders — a 20-year veteran best known for turning a modest $12,415 Bar Mitzvah gift into more than $7.7 million in verified trading profits.
His unique approach to trading tiny, overlooked stocks has made him a fixture on major media platforms, including Steve Harvey, Larry King, Fox Business, and CNN, while earning coverage from Forbes, Bloomberg, and The Financial Times.
But Tim’s accomplishments extend far beyond his own trading success. Over the past two decades, he has become one of the most influential trading educators in the world — mentoring thousands of students and helping more than 50 of them become millionaires. Countless others have used Tim’s strategies to achieve six-figure profits and transform their financial lives.
Beyond trading, Tim is a dedicated philanthropist. Through the Tim Sykes Foundation, he has donated millions to build more than 100 schools for children around the world.
Today, Tim remains committed to one goal: helping everyday traders take control of their financial future — one weekend at a time.
Tim Sykes’ Articles
Top Lessons From a Record Trading Month February 4, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - It’s early February… There’s still time to get on the right track and flip your account in 2026. For example, one of my most recent millionaire students just cemented a record trading month in January. And a bulk of it came in the final week.
The Trade Setups Wall Street Won’t Tell You About February 3, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - Everyone’s preoccupied with the big names in the market right now: Apple, NVIDIA, Amazon. Blue-chip stocks like these, they’re well-known. Predictable. Boring. And with earnings season, everyone has their eyes on them. Yes, the AI boom has lifted these giants. But there’s a dirty secret that Wall Street doesn’t want you to know about…
Would You Flip a Coin for a Million-Dollar Bet? February 2, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - Millions of dollars change hands every day right now. All from seemingly insignificant news. In today’s market, a few simple words can lead to incredible gains for your account. I’m not talking about the Fed’s interest rate decision, or updated comments about inflation… Last Thanksgiving, during the annual presidential turkey pardon, a 26-year-old ex-CPA bet “no” for the words “stuffing” and “cheaper” in the prediction markets.
Where To Look Before Everyone Piles In January 30, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - Every day, the market hands us life-changing trades. We don’t even have to catch the entirety of each move. Just a fraction of the right stock spike could flip our account from broke to baller. And it can happen faster than most people think…
Key to Understanding Some of My Favorite Stocks to Trade January 29, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - I’m telling you: Low float stocks with news. That’s the formula. Especially in a volatile market like the one we’re seeing this year. Today, I want to make sure you’re ready to trade. And part of that is understanding the lingo.
The Best Trading Angle Is Hiding in Plain Sight January 28, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - Most traders hunt where the crowd is loudest. They read front-page news, look for headline spikes, or search for tickers from chatrooms. And as a result, they miss a repeating market setup right under their nose.
Market Volatility = Best Time to Be a Trader January 27, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - It’s already the last week of January. Almost one month down. Eleven to go. And if this first month is any clue… 2026 isn’t slowing down. It’s speeding up. Last week alone, multiple small caps surged +100% while following my favorite trade patterns. The same setups. Same repeatable moves.
Trade Less. Win More. Here’s When to Show Up January 26, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - Most traders feel that they’re working hard. Especially if they’re following my process. They study the right patterns, learn from the best charts, and even execute solid trades. But they’re doing it at the wrong time of day. And it’s killing their progress. The market gives us a small window of opportunity every trading day. A stretch of time where stocks rip higher and charts show us clean patterns, free from clutter. If you miss this window, you’re making it harder on yourself.
Are You Addicted To Wall Street’s Favorite Drug? January 23, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - 7 out of 10 Americans are addicted to a drug they don’t even know they’re taking. In a Gallup survey, 71% of U.S. investors said passive investing beats active stock picking for long-term returns, with only 29% taking the other side. They’re hooked on “buying and holding.” They buy shares in index funds and sit on them … forever.
8 Steps to Day Trade Like a Pro January 22, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - Learning how to practice day trading the right way can be the difference between building strong trading skills or developing bad habits that cost you real money. Today, I’m going to lay out a clear, structured approach that focuses on discipline, strategy, and repetition — the same way I’ve trained thousands of students to build […]
