Trading Veteran Brandt’s Unconventional Formula: Work Wrenches, Not Charts

Peter Brandt, a trader with decades of experience in commodities and cryptocurrency markets, offers blunt life advice: for most, day trading is a losing bet. Instead of chasing market fluctuations, Brandt proposes a grounded path focused on practical skills and disciplined investing.

His message, shared publicly, states trading is the “wrong path” for 95% of people. Brandt suggests individuals would achieve better results by mastering a tangible profession. He lists examples like plumbing, engineering, welding, veterinary work, or sales. This foundation, he argues, provides steadier income than speculative trading.Brandt’s plan extends beyond career choice. He advocates for frugal living – spending less than one earns. He also recommends traditional life steps: marriage, raising children, and specific property investment. His suggestion is to buy a duplex (“twin home”) and rent out one unit, generating rental income.

The investment component of his strategy is precise