Tim Sykes

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

Love Shorts Who Make Lemonade for Longs June 2, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - You would not believe the size of the lemon I got ahold of last week. It was HUGE… Just like the short squeezes we saw last month. Short sellers everywhere got squeezed like the giant lemons they are. The crazy thing is…

8 Rules That Helped Me Make $8 Million June 1, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - I don’t mean to brag, but… I’m on a heater. I caught the big run on AKTX last week (sold too soon, but still caught it). I also nailed MNTS in premarket. This is an awesome market for disciplined traders, but still a VERY choppy one for small-cap runners. These plays don’t last long. They spike, and then they fall … fast.

Mastering the Poker Mindset May 29, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - Poker-to-trading pivots aren’t unusual … But does a poker-playing past give traders an edge? Every one of the traders I told you about yesterday says poker helped speed up their learning curve and achieve the right mindset in trading. But does that mean that all traders should play poker? Not necessarily. Even if you never pick up a deck of cards, a few poker mindset concepts can help any trader. Here are a few big ones…

Ante Up: How the Poker Mindset Gives Top Traders an Edge May 28, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - Do poker players make better traders? I constantly say I want dedicated students, not degenerate gamblers… But as it turns out, traders can learn a lot from the poker mindset — even if they never intend on actually playing cards. It’s similar to channeling the athlete mindset… Then again, I’m not a poker player, so how do I know this? Because I’ve found a pattern among several of my top students…

This Market Is Like a Buffet May 27, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - If I had to guess, I’d say there are probably 30 to 40 good setups in a day right now. It’s overwhelming. And it’s all times of day… Premarket, midday, afternoon, after-hours… It’s literally nonstop plays. The best part? You get to choose.

$12,000 in Losses… Then $1 Million in Gains May 26, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - No two trading journeys are alike. I like to say that my teaching style is like training wheels. I’m just here to teach you how trading stocks works and the basics. I don’t want anyone to copy me. Instead, I want my students to study my lessons and learn from my trades. I want traders to use my trading education resources to build their knowledge accounts so that eventually, they can develop their own strategy. A lot of people don’t get it. They just want hot stock picks.

Memorial Day: What Does Finding Freedom Mean to You? May 25, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - Remember, the stock market is closed today for Memorial Day. Let’s take a moment to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives for our freedom. The practice of honoring fallen soldiers is an old custom. The three-day weekend, filled with picnics and barbecues to kick off summer…

13 Days Until the Trading World Changes May 22, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - So, the PDT rule is going away on June 4. I’m very excited about this (it’s been going on for 20+ years). But I’m also a little concerned for anyone who’s not prepared. When the PDT rule started in 2001, it was after I’d made the majority of my first big wins. So, I was WAY over the $25,000 minimum balance. When it first came in, I hated it…

My 10 Favorite AI Penny Stocks Right Now May 21, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - This month, four of the largest U.S. tech companies reported earnings. Combined, they spent $130 billion on capital expenditures in a single quarter — and plan to spend nearly $700 billion this year. Google parent Alphabet’s profit jumped 81%. Amazon Web Services delivered its fastest growth in 15 quarters. But read the footnotes.

Why Catalysts Matter In This Market May 20, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - Catalysts matter in any kind of market. But in THIS market you can either… Win by focusing on legit catalysts… Or get crushed when hype and speculation turn into a rug pull. And if you’re new, that can mean blowing up an account. One catalyst has been on fire…