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
Join the 4 a.m. Club, Get Ahead of the Market June 22, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - Do you REALLY have to get up at 4 a.m. to be a successful trader? The short answer is no. But right now, some of the biggest opportunities in the market happen between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m. ET. Depending on where you live, that means you might have to get up earlier.
What To Do on Stock Market Holidays June 19, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - You may not be able to execute trades on stock market holidays, but that doesn’t mean you need to hit the pause button on your trading career. Do you remember the tagline from the “Wall Street” movie sequel? “Money Never Sleeps.” Opportunities arise all the time, and events are in the works that can move the market even when it’s closed.
Can You Still Succeed With Weekend Trades? June 18, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - Do you think that you have to be in front of your computer nonstop to succeed as a trader? What if I told you that my biggest winners over 20+ years of trading have happened over the weekend? Every once in a while, someone comes along and says: “But Tim, that pattern doesn’t work anymore, does it?” Let’s put that theory to rest…
We Have Less Time To Trade — Don’t Miss Out! June 17, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - Welcome to another short trading week. On Friday, the market will be closed in observance of Juneteenth. During short trading weeks, the volatility in the stock market can reach a fever pitch. It’s a perfect catalyst for our small-cap sector.
Trade Scared So Trading Isn’t Scary June 16, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - I probably say this at least a dozen times a week. It sounds negative, but hear me out. Your #1 job as a trader is to survive the learning curve to reach profitability. You will NEVER get there unless you…
Focus 100% On This Hot Market June 15, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - I need you to understand something. Morning, midday, afternoon and night… There are plays. Several dozen stocks are spiking by 100%, 200% and 300%… Some are spiking 2,000% in a day. Whatever you are doing, stop it.
Don’t Let SpaceX Hype Cloud Your Trading Plan June 12, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - Happy SpaceX day! It’s finally today. It’s everywhere. My best advice: Don’t let your emotions control you. There has been so much hype around this IPO and NOBODY actually knows what’s going to happen. Don’t play guessing games.
How to Have a $1 Million Year June 11, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - SpaceX IPO tomorrow. And there’s going to be a ton of opportunity. But what about the rest of the year? One trade will not make you rich. Learning how to repeat the process and recognize the setups could. I’ve seen it…
The SpaceX IPO Is Like Launching Starship June 10, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - This might sound weird because I’m not a space and computer nerd. And I’m not participating directly in the SpaceX IPO… But I do love how this IPO is setting up. And how SpaceX’s own Starship launch is an analogy for what we’re about to see. To be fair, I had to look up the stages of a Starship launch (but that was fun). Check it out…
Smart Trader’s Guide to the SpaceX IPO June 9, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - We’re about to witness the biggest IPO in history. To put things in perspective… The biggest IPO before SpaceX was Saudi Aramco, which raised $25.6 billion in 2019. The SpaceX IPO dwarfs that. Even if you add the top three IPOs together: Aramco, Alibaba (BABA) and SoftBank (roughly $68 billion combined)… It doesn’t come close to the $75 billion SpaceX is targeting.
