Hello
Shawn Ray, founder of Smart Traders Capital, is a seasoned trader, educator, and strategist with over 15 years of experience in global finance. As a Canadian CPA (CGA), Shawn spent the first part of his career working with top-tier financial institutions across Canada and the U.S., where he specialized in risk management, internal audit, and financial controls developing a deep understanding of how capital moves and how institutions manage exposure.
My Story
Since 2018, Shawn has transitioned his professional expertise into full-time futures and equity trading, with a focus on intraday strategies in ES/NQ, SPX options, and high-volume Mega Cap names like NVDA, TSLA, and AAPL. His trading philosophy centers on reading market structure in real time, understanding liquidity shifts, and avoiding the emotional pitfalls that derail most retail traders.
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As a mentor, Shawn is known for his no-hype, execution-first approach. He teaches traders how to move beyond indicators and into objective, scenario-based decision-making. His educational content blends institutional-grade principles with real-world practicality emphasizing precision entries, risk-adjusted exits, and mental composure under pressure.
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Shawn’s core edge is helping traders:
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Understand market transitions and structural shifts
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Build and refine setups that fit their unique personality and risk tolerance