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
From Risk-Averse Engineer to Millionaire Trader August 24, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - Growing up middle-class in Bangalore, India, Sandeep was raised to be careful with money. So the idea of trading and potentially losing money seemed risky and didn't appeal to him much. But in 2019, everything changed. Here's the incredible story of how he persevered through two account blow-ups and turned $2,000 into over $1 million in profits in about 18 months…
When To Buy the Breakout August 21, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - This market is INSANE! It doesn't matter what time of day it is, I'm looking for plays. Morning, midday, noon, afternoon, after-hours… We are seeing SO many breakouts (and supernovas). That said, there are two times of day when I am absolutely dialed in.
The Sykes Sliding Scale: PREPARE August 20, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - You can't focus on only one aspect of trading and expect to do well. Even if you win on several trades, you'll learn the wrong lessons. In the end, it will come back to haunt you. When I started teaching, I needed a simple explanation for my trading thought process.
The Best Revenge Is Massive Success August 19, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - Do you understand what a crazy, obsessive work ethic looks like? It's that level of obsession that creates massive success… It's the obsession that creates excessive results… I truly believe in obsession. Yes, I know it can be unhealthy. And I admit to having some unhealthy habits in my life.
7 Habits To Succeed at Trading August 18, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - This was a crazy move from $6 to $20 per share… $FGI: Beautiful supernova 8/13/26. If you missed it (or the volatility scared you), I have a solution… Too many people are missing big runners like FGI Industries Ltd (FGI). I made $0.86 a share on it that day (August 13).
Thank You Shorts (for Being So Predictable) August 17, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - Did you see it yesterday? It was absolutely gorgeous. Thanks to short sellers, it was almost like looking into a crystal ball… The crazy thing is, these kinds of moves happen for one reason. And when they do, I encourage you to focus on only one stock…
Change This Habit, Protect Your Trading Account August 14, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - In a perfect world, I'm able to travel and trade any time… Time for a reality check… In reality, we are in the middle of a choppy, choppy summer. I'm trying to trade at different times, but it's just not working. THAT has led me into one of the oldest traps in the book: Overtrading — the habit that kills trading accounts.
Why Trading Your Plan Crushes “Hold & Hope” August 13, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - It never ceases to amaze me how many traders fail to trade their plan. Instead, they rely on hold and hope as a strategy. Using a trading plan is one of the most basic concepts every trader should learn. But too often, traders skip this all-important step.
The Beauty of Trading During Extended Hours August 12, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - Most traders right now are making one VERY BIG mistake. If you're like most traders, you clock out at 4 p.m. ET… But that's leaving a LOT of opportunity on the table (especially if you're trading with a small account). Why? Because almost ALL the biggest moves happen during extended hours…
20 Lessons From 6 Millionaire Traders August 11, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - Learning from one great trader is good … but learning from six? That's an optimal trading education experience! These millionaire students prepared for and crushed it. Now, they have 21 essential lessons to help you prepare for the next hot market.
