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
My Thoughts on Going All In August 4, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - Let me put this as bluntly as possible… This is what I think about going all in… NO! The same goes for using leverage without proper risk management. What happened last week with Leopold Aschenbrenner’s hedge fund, Situational Awareness, is sad. The fund was up 450% YTD in early July.
Do You See Opportunity in This Market? August 3, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - When the overall market looks like an airplane getting chopped around at takeoff… Struggling traders tend to write long, introspective tweets on X, talking about how hard it is. My students and I see a completely different market. It’s CRAZY how much opportunity there is.
Why I Find After-Hours Easy to Trade July 31, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - This flies in the face of everything I used to say about after-hours trading… After-hours is easier. There have always been times of day that are easier than others. And right now, with all the CRAZY low-float supernovas…
When to Optimize Your Process July 30, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - There’s a lot more to trading than winning and losing. There are bad wins and good losses. But the only way to know the difference is through experience and preparation. And THAT means knowing when to optimize your process. Lately, markets are down and the plays are choppy. I’m taking single and double-digit profits.
Secret Behind 140%+ Weekend Gain July 29, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - It happened again. Last Friday (July 24), I bought 3,000 shares of a stock at 3:47 p.m ET. Then, aside from keeping an eye on it to make sure it didn’t drop below my risk level, I pretty much stopped thinking about it.
The Warning Sign That Can Save You Thousands July 28, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - I know the markets are down and the plays are choppy. It’s also the middle of summer. You can’t expect too much (there’s definitely a seasonality to trading). Summers are slower. Go outside. Or, stay inside and study more.
The Key To Growing Your 2 Accounts July 27, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - We’re STILL seeing giant supernovas — massive, explosive trading patterns where a low-priced stock can SOAR 100%, 500%, or even 2,000% fast. The moves are just insane. Last Monday, Zhengye Biotechnology Holding Limited (ZYBT) did the seemingly impossible, going from $1 to the $11s…
Are Weekend Trades High Reward? July 24, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - It’s a loaded question, right? Not every weekend play is gonna work. Still, I’ve been trading this pattern for over 25 years and it just keeps happening. And when you get it right, it has the potential to be a solid win.
4 Ways To Catch Breakout Trades EARLY July 23, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - I used to think I had to time breakout trades perfectly. But it’s easier than that. The best breakouts I’ve ever traded were OBVIOUS (early). They left clues: clear levels, tight price action, big catalysts, steady volume. You have to know what to look for while the pattern is still forming.
The Truth About Penny Stocks July 22, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - We’re still seeing plays at all hours of the day (and there are still big spikers). But thanks to this sobering drop…
