RJ Hixson

RJ 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.