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 30 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
Can XGPT’s AI Level The Playing Field For Traders? December 19, 2025 Tim Sykes Daily - Have you ever felt like Wall Street has an unfair advantage in the stock market? It’s not a conspiracy theory. When it comes to certain stocks … Wall Street has a significant information edge over regular folks. Take, for example, NVIDIA, one of this year’s hottest performing stocks. There are over 30 professional firms covering the stock. And it isn’t just one individual analyst. These Wall Street power players hire an army to track these mega-cap stocks…
The Next AI Breakthrough Won’t Come From Silicon Valley December 18, 2025 Tim Sykes Daily - NVIDIA’s CEO Jensen Huang says the rise of ChatGPT was the “iPhone moment of AI.” And now? It’s not just about building the chips… It’s about who can use AI the fastest.
While You’re Christmas Shopping, I’m Making Money December 17, 2025 Tim Sykes Daily - Every once in a while, the market gives us a gift. A stretch of weeks so volatile, so packed with trading opportunities, that it almost feels unfair. We’re in one of those stretches right now. While most people are stress-buying holiday gifts on credit, traders who show up to the market are watching small-cap stocks double. Sometimes before breakfast.
4 AI Strategies to End Self-Destructive Trading December 16, 2025 Tim Sykes Daily - Why do more than 90% of traders lose money if we all look at the same charts, read the same news, and trade the same stocks? It’s our own minds that get in the way. It’s the psychological traps and biases that lead us down a path of self-sabotage. That’s what makes AI tools so powerful.
Do You Share the 5 Traits of My 8-Figure Students? December 15, 2025 Tim Sykes Daily - It’s true. I’ve turned my bar mitzvah money into $7.5 million. But let’s face it … trading isn’t easy. The fact is, the majority of traders struggle. Most of them lose money, feeling overwhelmed, and close to calling it quits. But I’ll be the first to tell you there’s hope.
How To Find Your Edge with Weekend Winners On Friday December 12, 2025 Tim Sykes Daily - Everyone wants an edge in life. For example, I watched Carlos Alcaraz battle his way back to win the French Open this summer. And he has a huge edge as a tennis player.
Why Your Mindset Is Your Biggest Edge (or Your Biggest Weakness) December 11, 2025 Tim Sykes Daily - Psychology is just as important as strategy in stock trading. The market will test your patience, discipline, and emotional control constantly. If you don’t manage your mindset, no amount of technical analysis will save your account. Here are the 4 psychological traps every trader should learn to avoid.
How to Build a Trading Plan You’ll Actually Stick To December 10, 2025 Tim Sykes Daily - With today’s FOMC meeting, there’s likely going to be volatility in the market. But here’s a secret for you. It’s what separates the pros from the amateurs: Discipline isn’t optional — it’s the foundation of every successful trader’s results. A trading plan keeps you focused on strategy instead of emotions. Without one, you’re reacting to markets instead of executing a process.
The Risk Rules That Keep You Alive in Volatile Markets December 9, 2025 Tim Sykes Daily - Yesterday, I told you how most traders sabotage themselves. These mistakes — emotional trading, chasing hype, no plan, no discipline, no risk control — don’t feel big in the moment. But a small mistake in a volatile market becomes a giant problem in seconds. Today, let’s talk about the one thing that separates survivors from blow-ups. If you want to stay in the game, you have to treat risk management like your job.
How to Avoid Common Stock Trading Mistakes December 8, 2025 Tim Sykes Daily - I’m not just a trader, I’m a teacher. My mission is to help you become a successful trader by giving you a look over my shoulder to see how I’ve done it. So this week, I’m going to cover some of the most common mistakes traders make … and how you can avoid them.
