Dr. David Paul, a professional trader who presented on market strategies at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, has died, according to a recent post on the online forum Reddit. The trader, known for his insights into trading psychology, probabilities, and risk management, was the subject of discussion in a thread started August 28, 2024, by a user detailing their own experiences with day trading.
Paul delivered a presentation titled “The Consistently Winning Trader” at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange on March 13, 2025. A short video excerpt from the presentation, focusing on methods for success in the markets, was also published on March 13, 2025, on YouTube. The Reddit user referenced Paul’s observation that “absolutely anything can happen in trading at the level of one trade.”
A YouTube playlist featuring market updates delivered by Dr. David Paul is also available online. The playlist, uploaded to YouTube, contains multiple videos, though the specific content and dates of individual updates are not detailed in available information.