What are your favorite trading films, documentaries, and videos?

Hi guys,

My top picks are Inside Job, Margin Call, and The Big Short. I also really enjoy Industry.

What are some of your favorite trading films and videos?

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I watch everything that has to do with trading, lol, but I will mention one movie since I know no one else would: Limitless. It’s incredibly phony and isn’t really a trading movie, but nevertheless. He can “see the patterns” and become extremely wealthy after taking the medication. You have to love it, hehe

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Just keep in mind Million Dollar Traders as well. How ten individuals of all ages and backgrounds who have no prior trading experience are funded and trained by a former Goldman Sachs trader and a London hedge fund manager to see if they can become successful traders (similar to the well-known Turtle experiment).In some of them, we will all be able to identify our own (previous) errors and behaviors.

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Wall Street. I loved so many of the lines in that movie. Additionally, the more recent Bernie Madoff Netflix series was good. All other points have been made. I have the hummingbird project on my list, but I can’t seem to locate it.

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How about documentaries? I mentioned Inside Job, I also like The Big Brexit short and Million Dollar Traders

You’ve got great taste in trading movies! Here are some others to consider:

  • Similar style: Wolf of Wall Street (wild ride, cautionary tale), Rogue Trader (true story, dangers of going off-rails).
  • Documentaries: Betting on Zero (hedge funds, market manipulation), Abacus (financial crisis, small bank perspective).
  • Learning: Khan Academy (free courses on trading basics), Investopedia YouTube (videos on various topics).

The best choice depends on what you’re looking for. Let me know if you want entertainment, a specific event’s perspective, or pure learning!