Benoist Rousseau — Trader, CME member, economic history specialist trained at the Sorbonne — Stocks, Trading, Economy • EN

Trading: why high leverage destroys you when the market moves

16min | 03/20/2026

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Trading and the stock market are not a game: in this episode, I dismantle the illusion of "easy money" and the panic at the slightest drop. I point out that a 4% swing on an index remains normal, and that those who cry "flash crash" are often using too much leverage. Given the context involving Iran, oil, and geopolitical tensions, I emphasize weekend risk and risk management. "The goal in the stock market is to last." Subscribe if this helps.

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Benoist Rousseau
Certified Teacher | Pro Trader | CME/CBOT Member

About the author
Benoist Rousseau is a professional trader and member of the CME (Chicago Mercantile Exchange) and the CBOT (Chicago Board of Trade), an economic historian with a degree from Paris-Sorbonne University, a former history-geography teacher, and an adult educator for 25 years.
This unique path connects academic rigor, field expertise, and a commitment to imparting the discipline and lucidity of professional trading.
In the GOOD MORNING TRADING series, drawing on 25 years of market experience, he shares his clear, independent, and educational analysis of global financial news each morning.

Risk Warning: Trading in leveraged financial instruments may expose you to a risk of loss exceeding deposits and is only suitable for experienced clients who have sufficient financial means to bear such risk. Transactions in foreign exchange instruments (Forex), contracts for difference (CFDs), Futures, Stocks, ETFs... are highly speculative and particularly complex and carry a high level of risk due to leverage. You must ensure that you understand how these instruments work and that you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. The videos and articles on this site are for educational and informational purposes only and are not investment advice or any inducement to buy or sell financial instruments. Every investor must make their own judgment before investing in a financial product to ensure it is suitable for their financial, tax and legal situation.

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About Benoist Rousseau — Trader, CME member, economic history specialist trained at the Sorbonne — Stocks, Trading, Economy • EN

Active trading, economic analysis and market history — by a Paris-Sorbonne graduate in History.

Scalping and Day Trading on Nasdaq (NQ) and S&P 500 (ES) Futures via IBKR. Since May 2024, I hold a seat at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) — the world's leading derivatives marketplace — with voting rights, alongside the largest global banks and hedge funds. A very rare status for an individual.

Economy, stocks, capitalism: thinking in long cycles with Piketty, Stiglitz, Acemoglu, Braudel (Annales) and Schumpeter. Medici, Rothschild, Buffett: three centuries of capital dynasties. Kondratieff cycles, central banks, ETFs, CBDCs, BRICS.

Author of two books. Foreword author for Jesse Livermore, Gustave Le Bon, Ernest Renan, Machiavelli.

Join me:
▸ Trading School since 2022: www.benoistrousseau-trading.com
▸ Blog & Forum since 2010: www.andlil.com/en/ — 50,000+ members

#DayTrading #Scalping #Nasdaq #Futures #CME #Economy #Stocks #Capitalism #EconomicHistory #Investing

⚠️ Educational. Not investment advice. Capital loss risk. Not licensed.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Benoist Rousseau — Trader, CME member, economic history specialist trained at the Sorbonne — Stocks, Trading, Economy • EN

Active trading, economic analysis and market history — by a Paris-Sorbonne graduate in History.

Scalping and Day Trading on Nasdaq (NQ) and S&P 500 (ES) Futures via IBKR. Since May 2024, I hold a seat at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) — the world's leading derivatives marketplace — with voting rights, alongside the largest global banks and hedge funds. A very rare status for an individual.

Economy, stocks, capitalism: thinking in long cycles with Piketty, Stiglitz, Acemoglu, Braudel (Annales) and Schumpeter. Medici, Rothschild, Buffett: three centuries of capital dynasties. Kondratieff cycles, central banks, ETFs, CBDCs, BRICS.

Author of two books. Foreword author for Jesse Livermore, Gustave Le Bon, Ernest Renan, Machiavelli.

Join me:
▸ Trading School since 2022: www.benoistrousseau-trading.com
▸ Blog & Forum since 2010: www.andlil.com/en/ — 50,000+ members

#DayTrading #Scalping #Nasdaq #Futures #CME #Economy #Stocks #Capitalism #EconomicHistory #Investing

⚠️ Educational. Not investment advice. Capital loss risk. Not licensed.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Description

Trading and the stock market are not a game: in this episode, I dismantle the illusion of "easy money" and the panic at the slightest drop. I point out that a 4% swing on an index remains normal, and that those who cry "flash crash" are often using too much leverage. Given the context involving Iran, oil, and geopolitical tensions, I emphasize weekend risk and risk management. "The goal in the stock market is to last." Subscribe if this helps.

Sign up for the newsletter and receive a $100 USD gift token
👉 https://www.benoistrousseau.com/en/news/

Train in trading with a real professional, not an influencer.
👉 https://www.benoistrousseau.com/en/

Benoist Rousseau
Certified Teacher | Pro Trader | CME/CBOT Member

About the author
Benoist Rousseau is a professional trader and member of the CME (Chicago Mercantile Exchange) and the CBOT (Chicago Board of Trade), an economic historian with a degree from Paris-Sorbonne University, a former history-geography teacher, and an adult educator for 25 years.
This unique path connects academic rigor, field expertise, and a commitment to imparting the discipline and lucidity of professional trading.
In the GOOD MORNING TRADING series, drawing on 25 years of market experience, he shares his clear, independent, and educational analysis of global financial news each morning.

Risk Warning: Trading in leveraged financial instruments may expose you to a risk of loss exceeding deposits and is only suitable for experienced clients who have sufficient financial means to bear such risk. Transactions in foreign exchange instruments (Forex), contracts for difference (CFDs), Futures, Stocks, ETFs... are highly speculative and particularly complex and carry a high level of risk due to leverage. You must ensure that you understand how these instruments work and that you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. The videos and articles on this site are for educational and informational purposes only and are not investment advice or any inducement to buy or sell financial instruments. Every investor must make their own judgment before investing in a financial product to ensure it is suitable for their financial, tax and legal situation.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Benoist Rousseau — Trader, CME member, economic history specialist trained at the Sorbonne — Stocks, Trading, Economy • EN

Active trading, economic analysis and market history — by a Paris-Sorbonne graduate in History.

Scalping and Day Trading on Nasdaq (NQ) and S&P 500 (ES) Futures via IBKR. Since May 2024, I hold a seat at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) — the world's leading derivatives marketplace — with voting rights, alongside the largest global banks and hedge funds. A very rare status for an individual.

Economy, stocks, capitalism: thinking in long cycles with Piketty, Stiglitz, Acemoglu, Braudel (Annales) and Schumpeter. Medici, Rothschild, Buffett: three centuries of capital dynasties. Kondratieff cycles, central banks, ETFs, CBDCs, BRICS.

Author of two books. Foreword author for Jesse Livermore, Gustave Le Bon, Ernest Renan, Machiavelli.

Join me:
▸ Trading School since 2022: www.benoistrousseau-trading.com
▸ Blog & Forum since 2010: www.andlil.com/en/ — 50,000+ members

#DayTrading #Scalping #Nasdaq #Futures #CME #Economy #Stocks #Capitalism #EconomicHistory #Investing

⚠️ Educational. Not investment advice. Capital loss risk. Not licensed.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Benoist Rousseau — Trader, CME member, economic history specialist trained at the Sorbonne — Stocks, Trading, Economy • EN

Active trading, economic analysis and market history — by a Paris-Sorbonne graduate in History.

Scalping and Day Trading on Nasdaq (NQ) and S&P 500 (ES) Futures via IBKR. Since May 2024, I hold a seat at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) — the world's leading derivatives marketplace — with voting rights, alongside the largest global banks and hedge funds. A very rare status for an individual.

Economy, stocks, capitalism: thinking in long cycles with Piketty, Stiglitz, Acemoglu, Braudel (Annales) and Schumpeter. Medici, Rothschild, Buffett: three centuries of capital dynasties. Kondratieff cycles, central banks, ETFs, CBDCs, BRICS.

Author of two books. Foreword author for Jesse Livermore, Gustave Le Bon, Ernest Renan, Machiavelli.

Join me:
▸ Trading School since 2022: www.benoistrousseau-trading.com
▸ Blog & Forum since 2010: www.andlil.com/en/ — 50,000+ members

#DayTrading #Scalping #Nasdaq #Futures #CME #Economy #Stocks #Capitalism #EconomicHistory #Investing

⚠️ Educational. Not investment advice. Capital loss risk. Not licensed.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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