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Report ID: #D2B506EF
Date: 07 April 2026
Classification: Assessment Report

RJ Hixson
Independent Assessment

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Subject: RJ Hixson Country: USA Status: Under Review
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UNDER REVIEW

This trader is currently under active investigation. Our team is gathering and verifying evidence. This report reflects the current state of the investigation.

Profile Summary
NameRJ Hixson
CountryUSA
StatusUnder Review
Investigation Date04 Apr 2026
Profile Views8
DescriptionRJ Hixson is an expert in trading psychology, risk management, and position sizing, best known for his long-term leadership at the Van Tharp Institute (VTI). He currently serves as the Co-Founder of TenHundred Marketing and continues to mentor traders through various educational platforms.

Professional Background
Hixson has a diverse career spanning military service, technology, and financial education:
Van Tharp Institute (2009–2023): Served as Vice President of Research and Development. He co-taught workshops with the late Dr. Van Tharp and was a key architect of the Super Trader program and curricula on position sizing.
Growth Guardian Investor: Launched in 2024, this publishing company focuses on helping professionals manage their financial futures.
TenHundred Marketing: A North Raleigh-based firm where he applies mindset-driven strategies to help small business owners and entrepreneurs.
Early Career: Previously served as a U.S. Air Force officer and held brand marketing leadership roles at IBM.

Core Expertise & Teaching
Hixson's teaching style is often described as calm and grounded, focusing on breaking down complex psychological barriers into actionable trading steps.

Position Sizing: He is a leading authority on using position sizing as the primary tool to meet financial objectives rather than focusing solely on entry points.
Trading Psychology: He emphasizes that traders "only trade their beliefs" and helps students uncover self-sabotaging structures through "inner work".
Market Types: He has written extensively on adapting trading systems to different market conditions (e.g., Bull Normal vs. Bear Volatile).

Educational Offerings
You can find his courses and insights on several platforms:

Van Tharp Institute: Offers on-demand courses like Peak Performance 101 and the ABCs of Trading.
Wyckoff Analytics: Hosts his specialized courses on position sizing strategies.
Medium: He regularly publishes articles on Medium regarding market trends, fiscal crises, and investor psychology.
Verification Status
Verified Track Record Prop Firm Payouts Myfxbook FX Blue AlphaVerification
Platform Presence
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@VanTharpInstitute
Website https://vantharpinstitute.com
Group Affiliations
Van Tharp Institute
Evidence Summary
No evidence has been submitted or recorded for this trader.
Disclaimer: This report is generated by IsYourTraderReal (Trading Integrity Bureau) based on available evidence at the time of investigation. While we strive for accuracy, verification statuses may change as new evidence emerges. This report does not constitute financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. All information should be independently verified before making any financial decisions. For the most up-to-date information, visit the online profile at https://isyourtraderreal.com/trader/rj-hixson.

Methodology: Our verification process includes analysis of trading account records, prop firm payout documentation, third-party verification platforms (Myfxbook, FX Blue, AlphaVerification), social media presence, community reports, and TrustPilot reviews. Learn more at isyourtraderreal.com/methodology.

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