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
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.
Secret Behind One of My Biggest Weekend Trades Ever December 5, 2025 Tim Sykes Daily - Buy Friday, ENJOY the weekend, sell on Monday. That’s one of my favorite trading strategies. And here’s why… Just look at what happened way back in 2014… I was in Italy at the time with a handful of my students… I chartered a $12 million yacht for our group and let me tell you — we had a BLAST.
How I Turned My Bar Mitzvah Money Into $7.7 Million December 4, 2025 Tim Sykes Daily - Most people know the headlines of my story. “Teen turns $12,415 into millions.”, “Trader appears on Steve Harvey.”, “Controversial guru banned from CNBC.” Nice soundbites… but they miss the part that actually matters — the day I realized I had discovered something almost nobody on Wall Street understood.
Welcome! Let’s Kick Off Your Trading Transformation December 3, 2025 Tim Sykes Daily - Welcome to Tim Sykes Daily — your brand-new, free daily e-letter designed to help you think, trade, and analyze markets the way I have for more than 20 years. Every day, you’ll get short, actionable content that cuts through the noise and shows you exactly how to look at the markets — especially the overlooked corner of small stocks where news often spreads slowly… and opportunities can move fast.
