Prasanna Venkatesh

Founder @Istokx

Madurai, IN

As a full-time independent trader, I specialize in trading equity and commodity derivatives, leveraging technical and fundamental analysis to identify high-probability opportunities in highly volatile markets. My work involves managing risk capital, executing trades with discipline, and continuously adapting to market conditions.Key responsibilities and highlights:Execute intraday and positional trades in equity futures, options, and commodity derivatives (e.g, crude oil, natural gas, gold).Conduct in-depth technical analysis using price action, chart patterns, volume, and indicators (e.g, RSI, MACD, Bollinger Bands).Perform macroeconomic and sectoral research to anticipate market trends and inform trade decisions.Develop and refine trading strategies based on backtesting and live performance metrics.Maintain detailed trading journals to track performance, optimize decision-making, and manage psychological discipline.Manage capital allocation and apply strict risk management protocols (position sizing, stop-loss, and risk-reward ratios).Stay updated on global financial news, central bank policies, and geopolitical events that impact markets.Through a disciplined and data-driven approach, I’ve developed a consistent methodology aimed at achieving sustainable returns while minimising downside risk.

Thiagarajar School of Management

PGDM, Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Mepco Schlenk Engineering College

Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering

Virudhunagar Hindu Nadar Higher Secondary School

HSC, Computer Science