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"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man
how to fish and you feed him for
a lifetime."
Chinese Proverb
"It is literally true that millions
come easier to a trader after he knows how to trade than hundreds
did in the days of his ignorance."
Jesse Livermore, widely regarded as the
best trader of all time (lived 1877-1940).
Colin Abrams has developed three
one-day trading/investment courses that he trains. Together
these three courses form a complete and comprehensive technical
analysis and trading course. These courses will teach a person
how to take control of his/her own financial situation, and not
have to be dependent on the 'expertise' of others. They cover the
three most important areas of successful trading/investing in detail,
and from a practical point-of-view. These areas are:
- Method (Technical Analysis)
- Money (Risk) Management
- Mindset (Trading Psychology)
The three one-day courses, therefore, are:
COURSE ONE - TECHNICAL
ANALYSIS
COURSE TWO - ADVANCED
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS AND MONEY MANAGEMENT
COURSE THREE - DEVELOPING
TRADER DISCIPLINE- (TRADING PSYCHOLOGY)
- All three courses are BankSeta accredited.
NEXT COURSE DATES:
JOHANNESBURG
Course
1: Technical Analysis - 12th February '12 (Sunday).
Course
2: Advanced Technical Analysis and Money Management - 26th
Feb. '12 (Sunday).
Course
3: Developing Trader Discipline (Trading Psychology) - 24th
Feb. '12 (Friday).
Note:
You get one-month free access to
TheMarket.co.za's weekly newsletter (Premium subscription) for each
course attended (a R315 value per course).
- Note also, Course 2 is after Course 3
date-wise.
CAPE TOWN and DURBAN
- Please let us know if you'd like courses
to be held in your area.
Each of the three courses are practical - looking at the
market from the point-of-view of the professional trader - the tools,
strengths and disciplines one needs to know and develop to succeed
in the market, the pitfalls and how to overcome them. [For
TESTIMONIALS see further down]
PLEASE NOTE: If you are learning to
trade/or invest, you will pay your tuition one way or another. You
can pay a fair amount towards education, or you can pay a lot
more to the market. Often when you pay it directly to the market,
it is more of a "fee" because you do not get an education
in return. (If you pay for good education, you should get your money
back many times over).
An outline of the topics to be covered in each course follows:
COURSE
ONE - TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
This course covers the fundamental tools
and chart patterns of technical analysis (in an in-depth manner).
It is a practical course, which includes demonstration of stop-loss
placements and profit-target setting. All charting examples are
demonstrated on current charts. Even though this course is an introduction
to technical analysis, many subtleties are looked at, and participants
will gain a substantial amount of knowledge. Also, how to combine
different technical tools at the same time, is demonstrated throughout.
(Participants who claimed to know the basics of technical analysis
beforehand, found they learnt a substantial amount from this course.
Therefore, suitable for beginner and advanced traders alike).
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Market Basics:
Technical Analysis vs. Fundamental Analysis
Dow Theory - and Dow Theory buy/sell signals
Market Averages: major overseas indices
JSE averages
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Asset Classes:
Brief intro to shares, futures, warrants , options, currencies,
bonds, unit trusts (15 mins). |
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Charts
Bar
charts
Volume
Daily/Weekly etc. |
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Trend:
Support & Resistance
Trendlines
Channels
Reversal Days
Gaps |
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Reversal Patterns
Including price target projections, importance of volume etc. |
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Continuation Patterns
Including price target projections, importance of volume etc. |
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Volume
Volume:
confirming the trend or not
Open Interest |
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Technical Analysis Tools:
Moving Averages
Oscillators - Stochastics, RSI, Macd etc.
Overbought/Oversold
Divergences
Cost: R1950 per person.
Duration: 8-hours.
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SOME OF THE
THINGS YOU
WILL LEARN IN COURSE
ONE:
There is no substitute
for experience. Come and see how I apply technical analysis
based on my 20+ years of experience using it.
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COURSE
TWO - ADVANCED TECHNICAL ANALYSIS AND MONEY MANAGEMENT
This course covers the more advanced areas of
technical analysis, as well as the critical area of money
management, both in detail. It is a practical course, designed
to help the trader/investor learn the mechanics of trading
with technical analysis, including stop-loss placements, profit-target
setting, and position-sizing.
Relative Strength Analysis:
E.g. How to find the strongest stocks in the strongest sectors
Stage Analysis:
Know within minutes what stage of
a move the price is in, and where it will go next.
Advanced Studies:
Elliot Wave
Fibonacci Studies
Cycles
Gann
Point & Figure Charting
Candlesticks (in detail, and practical)
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System Development and Evaluation:
Trading system vs. methodology
The elements of a good system/method
System testing., optimisation, robustness.
What to look for in a test - choosing from test results
Scanning for tradable opportunities (mainly stocks)
Choosing a software package
Money (Risk) Management:
Stop losses:
- importance of;
- different types
- Maximum Adverse Excursion (MAE)
- most recommended types.
Drawdown analysis: % required to re-coup losses
Money management (position sizing):
- total account risk
- % risk per trade
- 16 crucial risk mgnt guidelines for successful trading.
- Risk/Reward Ratio
Cost: R1950 per person.
Duration: 9-hours.
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SOME OF THE
THINGS YOU
WILL LEARN IN COURSE
TWO:
There is no substitute
for experience. Come and see how I apply technical analysis
based on my 20+ years of experience using it.
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COURSE
THREE - DEVELOPING TRADER DISCIPLINE - A PRACTICAL ONE-DAY SEMINAR
(Techniques For Changing Destructive Trading
Behaviour)
"Most professional traders agree that successful
trading is 80% psychological and 20% methodological."
Colin Abrams hosts a practical course on Trading Psychology
for traders/investors wishing to improve their trading skills and
discipline. This is a one-day course given by Colin who, despite
being a professional trader, and technical analyst, is also a registered
industrial psychologist. With his knowledge of both trading financial
markets and psychology, he is well positioned to help traders better
manage their emotions and improve their discipline, patience and
self-control while trading. The course is practical. It looks at
specific techniques for overcoming mental traps, self-defeating
beliefs and emotions, and how to change any destructive trading
habit.
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Mental Traps:
- 14 traps - knowing yourself and your emotions
- recommended solutions
- psychological trading checklist
Contrary Opinion/Crowd Psychology
- when to be a contrarian, and when not.
Making a Business Plan:
- 5-step procedure
Record Keeping:
- the Trader's Log
Personal Beliefs, Emotions, and Techniques
for Changing Behaviour
- E.g., beliefs of winning traders vs. losing traders; inner
conflict; focus (...and a lot more).
- behaviour modification exercise (change any negative trading
behaviour).
Daily Schedule
- practical plan of action
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Miscellaneous
Choosing a Broker/Online Broker
Flow Chart of Trading Process
Classic Trading Rules
Essential reading and recommended websites |
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...And more
Cost: R1950 per person.
Duration: 8-hours.
Note, this course is crucial for achieving
success in the market. It is the most important of the three
courses.
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Please Note:
- Each course will be about 8-hours in length, starting from 8.30am
- 5pm.
- Asking questions during the course is strongly encouraged.
- Colin has over 20 years experience using
technical analysis. There is no substitute for experience.
- Each course includes a comprehensive course manual.
- A R1000 discount is given if one attends all three courses in
succession (making it
R4 850 in total).
- Get one-month free access to the weekly newsletter for each
course attended.
- Bring a friend and get an extra R300 discount per course.
- Get ongoing support free via email and/or telephone from Colin
after doing the course.
- New - You'll be given at least
one high-probability stock recommendation at the course to allow
you to make the cost of the course back.
MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE:
If you feel you have not learnt anthing new on any of the courses
(particulary relevant to more experienced traders), or if it was
a waste of time, we will refund 100% of the course fee to you.
- Seating is limited. Therefore, places can only be confirmed
upon payment.
- If you would like to be contacted with regards to attending
the course, or to request our banking details, please send your
contact details to courses@TheMarket.co.za
COURSE TESTIMONIALS:
The following is a selection of comments made by past attendees
of the 3-day course:
"A real eye-opener. A must to attend for any prospective trader...all
in all a brilliant course".
Johan Potgieter
Johannesburg
"Colin thanks alot for an excellent weekly newsletter and
the coaching and shared experiences given to us some months ago
at one of your training sessions. Nobody can go into trading without
that kind of training. When [I] started trading I was very scared
and did not know how it worked or what to expect, but now after
3 months of trading I'm earning 3 times the salary I used to earn
every month."
Stefan Jordaan
Nigel
"I’m suddenly seeing patterns and trendlines that I would never
have found. (I came in with a fair amount of knowledge and left
with a lot more)"
Graham Todd
Port Elizabeth
"Good value for money especially when compared to other courses.
Excellent manual - easy to follow in a logical sequence. Many ideas
on what not to do. Small class/individual tuition is advantageous.
[Most valuable part was] psychology and money management. But also
the best technical instruction I've yet seen. And [I'm] positive
about being able to now become a winner"
Ken Rice
Howick, South Africa
"WOW! The courses exceeded my expectations. It did what was
expected – covering a broad spectrum of technical analysis indicators,
etc. However, it did more. It gave me a “feel” of what stock trading
is about. I was really amazed by the depth of knowledge and experience
Colin has. I feel confident that with the tools and guidance from
the workshop I’ll be able to be a more emotionally controlled trader,
with a very good chance of finding and sticking to a trading system
that works for me."
Eben de Wit
Johannesburg
"Your presentation was professional and to the point. It is
clear that you have an in depth advanced knowledge of the technical
analysis of the trading business, and you were not shy to share
your expertise with us.
I do believe that I now, for the first time, fully understand some
of the principles of trading which has eluded me since I started
trading... The light at the end of the tunnel has changed from an
inbound locomotive to an exit with blue skies. I am convinced that
your explanations of the graphs discussed will have a profound positive
impact on the success of my trading in the future.
I only wish we had more time to go through the course material,
as every page was spellbinding to me. "
Deon du Preez
Pretoria
"I must say that my trading has been going much better since
I attended your courses in JHB. I attended a --- Bank course called'
Advanced ---'. ..... (I must say that the course was not a patch
on yours!)....
Jane Hekster-Osborne
Durban
"Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into this course,
I really appreciate it and feel it was of great benefit and I believe
it gave me more than my money back (otherwise at least saved me
from further major losses :) And wow some incredible things you
showed us today."
Ralph Speirs
Johannesburg
"The course is both well structured and insightful. In part one
of the course my basic knowledge of Technical Analysis was greatly
enhanced. The in-depth instruction in this section was pitched at
exactly the right level enabling me to gain a much better understanding
of the subject. Money Management covered in part two is such a simple
aspect of trading but as most successful traders testify is vitally
important and Colin's instruction has helped me adopt a structured
approach to money management. The last part of the course covering
Trading Psychology was really fascinating. Well done Colin on a
great course!
Michael Morton
Johannesburg
"Thanks again for the courses this weekend they were mind
blowing and really revolutionary. I feel a hundred times more confident...
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Francois Blom
Johannesburg
"Excellent, especially the sections on trading psychology and money
management. [I] received excellent feedback in all areas. Practical
tools for running a profitable trading business. Colin is an excellent
instructor. [Also] the manual is excellent, but one also gets personal
instruction and feedback that is very insightful. I think this course
will help me make money and save time"
Charles Taub
New York, NY. USA
"Very good. Very in-depth view of the three major areas (Technical
Analysis, Money Management, [Trading] Psychology). ... it gave me
a clearer understanding of principles that I do not know"
Michael Shore
Flemington, NJ. USA.
"Just a short note to let you know what a great course you
have. I have been trading for numerous years and it was the first
time ever where I have realized, where my short comings in the world
of trading is. I have been on numerous courses ([names withheld..]
etc) to name a few and yours is head and shoulders above the rest.
Why ??
1)Because the course is given by some one who actually trades for
a living (major difference to talk about money management and trading
psychology, than to do it).
2) The course covered the important aspects of trading - not all
the glamour and easy money people are trying to make it out to be.
3)The practical examples you gave on charts in current times were
great !. (On some of these courses they scan charts for the last
20 years and then show you something on a chart which is 10 years
old.) We want to see examples on today's charts and also charts
we know - like the Sasol and Alsi future charts you used. [Name
withheld] used alot of cotton, wheat,T-Bonds charts, etc. We
don't know those markets, so those examples do not have the same
impact as examples on our market.
4) The size of your group - being so small the inter action was
so much better. I really felt like I've got value for my money.
Try and keep it small.
5) Very good manual (very professional)
6) I think I can go on and list another 10 points but then it won't
be a short note anymore".
Barney de Beer
Umbogintwini, South Africa
"Brilliant and excellent. I was very happy with the first
course and very optimistic about this one (Trading Psyc.) and it
exceeded my expectations. Even worth doing again. The Advanced course
was excellent as well. Lots of brilliant information which is making
one quite excited. Leaving with lots of new knowledge.... Thanks
for a great course. Best money I've spent."
Martin Sam
Johannesburg
"I want to make use of this opportunity to thank you for the
three valuable courses we attended. We attended other technical
courses from other companies, but your info was the best. My advise
to all traders: Make use of all three courses."
Paul Cooper
Johannesburg
"VERY GOOD. BEST COURSE ATTENDED TO DATE. THOROUGH & DETAILED.
WITH GOOD EXAMPLES... OVERALL EXCELLENT & GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY"
Ken Noble, Cape Town
"Brilliant. I have been trading for 9 months and could not
understand why I wasn’t making money. Spectacular winning trades
were matched by equally spectacular losing ones. This course was
the answer to all my questions. Comprehensive yet clear and concise,
for both novices and experienced traders wanting to get “the edge”
on the markets. The section on the psychology of trading is an absolute
must. Colin’s approach is very individualized and he offers practical
solutions to the common barriers of successful trading.
Excellent course. Thanks, wish I'd done it sooner"
Dr Aslam Amod
Durban
"I just want to thank you so much for your courses. I thoroughly
enjoyed them and am sure that my trading will turn around significantly
now! I found that your courses are much more practical than some
of the others I have done ie: you don’t just tell us to use stop
losses but, actually show us how to! I would really be interested
in any other courses you may be thinking of giving so please keep
me on your email list."
Shelley van der Merwe
Johannesburg
"The course is excellent with great depth, it covers areas
I didn' even think of or realise were important."
Christian Watkins
Durban
"A very good, perhaps essential course for people who have had
some months, at least, of trading. Well balanced. All parts [were]
equally essential. I enjoyed the more practical side of analysis,
trading method, and trading psychology. It affirmed my stronger
points and highlighted weaker areas"
Gil Hardy
Norwood, South Africa
"[Recommended for] anyone looking to become a proper
trader (as opposed to a "noise trader). [Furthermore] this
is a great manual, it flows, it's got all the right ingredients"
Michael Berman, (hedge fund manager)
Johannesburg
"Great course that really all comes together on the last day.
The course probably concentrates on less popular parts of trading
& more on the essential elements [that] people are less aware
of. Great value for money".
Tim Gibson (Futures dealer)
Durban
"Informative and well presented. Has made me realise just how
much hard work one needs to put in to become a successful i.e. there
is no short cut to be successful in trading"
Martin Levin
Sunninghill, South Africa
"Well presented, and very informative. Learnt a substantial amount…"
Kamlesh Ranchhod (forex dealer at merchant bank)
Johannesburg.
"... there is no way to trade without this type of training...Thanks
for all your trouble!"
Dr Ferdinand Postma
Pretoria, South Africa.
"Very good, excellent in concept, concentrates/highlights
areas neglected by technical analysis books (money management &
trading psychology). [It] exceeded expectations.
...It teaches about reality of trading, course participant will
not have grand dream ideals but will be sobered (& therefore
best helped by) the honest presentation & by learning the important
aspects that he would not really seek to learn out of his own (ie.
MM & Psychol)".
Stockbroker (name withheld on request)
Cape Town.
"Thanks again for the course(s). It was indeed informative.
I found both sections (Money Management and Trading Psychology)
very informative and the TA part did refresh some forgotten concepts.
(I) most definitely (would recommend this course to others) and
in fact I already have".
Joe Meyer
Ceres.
"Excellent. I don't think there is anybody that will give
a better course...excellent information"
Mohan Morar
Johannesburg.
"I got value from the course on all aspects...the course gave
much food for thought & I was not aware of all the different
types of approaches there are"
Ezra Carlson,
Johannesburg.
"Your course added with the newsletter have helped me considerably
and you seem to be calling it all right at the moment.
Great reading, thanks a million."
Heath Beckley, Johannesburg.
"Course is well structured. Very useful for beginner or intermediate.
Keeping the group small allows for greater interaction. It is also
reasonably priced given the time tuition. I found I was able to
get something positive out of all sections, and not being a beginner
and self-taught in the technicals I was able to fill in a lot of
the gaps. Deals with the very important aspects of trading"
Brian Horwitz
Johannesburg, South Africa
"Excellent...Very detailed. Covers all aspects of
trading"
Peter Marangellis
Bloemfontein, South Africa.
"I found the course most interesting and enjoyable. The manual
is very comprehensive and well laid out. Money management and trading
psychology were most valuable. The course is very good and comprehensive"
Michael Wartenberg
Cape Town, South Africa.
"Excellent exposure to all aspects of trading...Thanks
for the excellent course"
Rob Kruger
Cape Town.
"Excellent!! Vital information!
I have friends who definitely need this kind of gap filling
as well!"
Johan Hammes
Centurion.
"Excellent. All the important principles of TA, MM (Money
Management) well presented and explained. (Most valuable part of
Course Two was) stop-loss, money mgmt, and planning a trade! - excellent".
Dr Hendrik Vogel
Pretoria.
"(Course One was) very comprehensive and well presented...and
easily understandable. ...(Course Two was) Very good. Money management
section was very informative. I will certainly look at my portfolio
with a new insight... (The Trading Psychology was) excellent. All
of the material (was valuable)...very informative and not easily
obtained without massive amounts of reading. Course has all the
relevant points covered."
Kevin Zlatkus
Pretoria.
"Excellent. Has cleared a lot of misconceptions. Definitely
(would recommend it) - clear presentation, well structured"
Charles Marais
Edenvale.
"Very enlightening and helpful not only for trading but for
general business purposes as well... All (was valuable), particularly
the use of charts in relation to share prices and the use of stop
losses and the importance of money management. The trading psychology
aspect was very beneficial. (It) helps one overcome hidden obstacles
to being successful. Found course very informative and wish we could
spend longer on discussion but realise time does not permit".
Rob Woollatt
Witbank.
"Very Good! Covers all the important aspects of trading. Showed
me my shortfalls
.....Yes! [I would recommend it to others]. One can only benefit
from this course."
Mark Ormerod
Johannesburg.
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