Story of A Trade Which Almost Broke Tom Sosnoff | Kumar Unfiltered EP01 | Ravi Kumar

In this premiere episode of Kumar Unfiltered, Wall Street veteran and tastytrade founder Tom Sosnoff breaks down the brutally honest realities of global trading. From losing nearly $2,000,000 on a single high-stakes trade to navigating the wild pits of Chicago exchanges, Tom leaves no topic untouched. He exposes whether Wall Street is truly rigged like a casino, shares his controversial warning on Indian investors buying US stocks, and breaks down his stance on crypto. Whether you want an options masterclass or a raw look at market psychology, this conversation delivers an unfiltered blueprint from a living trading legend. Kumar Unfiltered, hosted by Ravi Kumar, is a raw, no-nonsense interview show bringing you face-to-face with global market leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry visionaries. Ravi dives deep behind the glossy success stories to uncover the costly mistakes, brutal hard truths, and exact strategies that built financial empires. Expect actionable wisdom, candid market debates, and unscripted insights designed to sharpen your investing and business mindset. Chapters: 00:00 - What's Coming Ahead 01:00 - Introduction 02:07 - Tom Sosnoff’s Thoughts on Active vs. Passive Investing 04:27 - Options vs. Direct Equity 05:59 - Ravi Kumar and Tom Sosnoff’s Thoughts on the Crypto Winter We Are Experiencing Right Now 08:08 - Thoughts on Prediction Markets 11:17 - Where Will Future Market Volumes Come From? 14:23 - What Was the One Trade That Almost Broke Tom? 19:55 - Should Average “Indian” Investors Invest in US Stocks? 22:26 - Can Charts Really Predict Market Trends? 23:52 - Tom Sosnoff on How to Know What to Buy and Sell 29:29 - Will AI Make Retail Traders Obsolete Now? 31:50 - Tom's Thoughts on How Regulators Should Approach Regulation 35:15 - What Is One Trade You Wish You Could Take Back? Follow my personal journey: Instagram:   / contactravik   LinkedIn:   / ravi-kumar-b7698171   #ravikumar #therealravikumar #upstox #ceo #podcast #teaser #channel #finance #financepodcast #stockmarket #trending #trend