Start Trading Properly

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We combine two frameworks:

  1. Mindset and habit training, based on the teachings of Mark Douglas and the principles of James Clear, to help you execute trades properly under pressure under uncertainty; and

  2. A mechanical, rules-based system (SPA3) with and ‘edge’, founded on years of verified live trading, to provide objective, emotion-free, trade signals and precision portfolio management.

By following this training system exactly as designed, one for the trader and one for the trades, you will become a disciplined trader who is confident, consistent, calm, and profitable.

Through our live-trading Learn To Trade Properly (LTTP) Study Groups you’ll trade small (real or tightly-controlled) while you:

  • Reframe losses as part of the process, not something to avoid

     

  • Commit and become accountable alongside other traders, just as they are with you

     

  • Journal, review, and measure. The goal? Replace hesitation with rules that you follow to the letter.

Most traders don’t have a strategy problem; they have an execution problem. Mindset determines whether traders follow rules and execute trades even when they’re uncomfortable. 

Expect a tight loop:

  • Recap prior lesson 
  • Review participant Homework
  • Introduce Next layer of Trading habit
  • Discuss examples
  • Setting of Homework task
  • Portfolio review with coaching and community feedback.

Identity, Process, Outcomes 

  1. Establishment of Trading Identity as defined by State of mind (calm, rational, probabilistic thinking)

  2. Process: Trading rule-adherence %, clean entries/exits, error rate, journaling, level of discipline and consistency of execution.

  3. Outcomes: Trading through at least one (preferably two) periods of greater than 10% drawdown, whilst maintaining a consistent level of mindset such that the trader continues to execute their Skills Acquisition Plan with a calm and peaceful disposition thus allowing the system’s edge to manifest its way through the portfolio to ultimately form a new all-time high value, regardless of market conditions.

Rules-based position trading and swing-trading in stocks/ETFs/cryptos using price action with volatility, liquidity, and “trendability” filters. Entries, exits, and position size are unambiguous, so anyone can replicate the same decisions.

Everyone’s timeline varies according to their commitment and adherence. Typically, measurable results and visible improvement require 60–90 days of consistent participation in rules-based, system-focused trading.

For: Traders who are willing to follow rules, accept that losses happen, and put in steady weekly time of up to 2 hours per week for 12 – 16 weeks.

Not for: System-hoppers, prediction chasers, holy-grail seekers, or anyone unwilling to execute when it’s uncomfortable.

Primarily ASX and U.S. equities/ETFs  with SPA3 Investor. U.S. 3x & 2x leveraged ETFs with SPA3 Income. Crypto ETFs and some coins with SPA3 Crypto  using the similar mechanical principles

You’ll use Beyond Charts for signals and our integrated Portfolio Manager to manage your trades. You’ll also have access to SWS Alert App, giving you rules-based signals at your fingertips.

Yes. We have live-traded, public portfolios. Past performance doesn’t guarantee future returns.

No. Our education and systems are general and don’t consider your personal circumstances. Always assess suitability for your situation or contact us for advice

In the first few weeks, you’ll need up to two focused hours per week to complete the required actions in our Foundational and Live-trading Study Group. As you acquire the right skills and build good habits, this routine will take only 15–30 minutes a week thereafter, if executed properly.

No. We’ll teach and guide you every step of the way. Your job is to simply show up, do the work and follow.

If you’re considering trading for income especially with retirement capital, these are the questions that matter most. We’ll answer them clearly, honestly, and without hype.

Is this suitable for retirement or near-retirement money?

Yes. If you approach it with the right expectations and discipline.


SPA3 Income prioritizes capital preservation first, then steady, repeatable income. It uses a mechanical, rules-based process focused on downside risk, not prediction or fast trading.
Losses will still occur and income is never guaranteed but the goal is a disciplined, probability-based system that removes emotion and promotes consistency.

Risk is managed at three levels:

  1. Position sizing rules limit how much capital is exposed on any one trade.
  2. Mechanical exit rules remove emotion during drawdowns.
  3. Portfolio-level discipline prevents over-trading and concentration risk.

 

Losing periods are normal and expected. They are not a failure of the system; they are the cost of participation. The goal is not to avoid losses, but to keep losses small and controlled so the system’s edge can play out over time.

Income varies based on account size, market conditions, and whether profits are withdrawn or compounded. There will be months with little or no income, and others with stronger returns.

We do not promise consistent monthly income or fixed percentages. Instead, SPA3 Income aims to provide a repeatable process that can generate income over time, without requiring constant decision-making or emotional involvement.

Yes. SPA3 Income is built on rules and principles that have been traded live for years across multiple strategies. While this specific configuration is new, it draws on decades of real-world trading experience, not theory or optimisation curves.

Forward live trading for SPA3 Income began in December 2025.

LTTP (Learn to Trade Properly) is the execution training that teaches you how to follow rules under pressure. SPA3 Income provides the rules themselves.

Most traders fail not because of poor systems, but because they cannot execute consistently. LTTP bridges that gap by training habits, mindset, and discipline so the system can actually work as intended.

No. All analysis is done for you.
Your role is execution, following clear rules, not interpreting charts or forming opinions.

This is intentional.

Analysis creates conflict.

Rules create clarity.

Typically 30–60 minutes, a few times per week.
There is no screen-watching, day trading, or constant monitoring.

Fully rules-based.
There are no overrides, opinions, or gut decisions.

Liquid, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on major US markets.
No individual stock risk.

No options.
No short selling.
No complexity.

The system reduces exposure or stands aside when conditions are unfavourable. It does not try to predict crashes, it responds to price behaviour.

This is not for people who:

  • Want guaranteed income
  • Can’t follow rules
  • Prefer prediction or excitement
  • Are unwilling to accept losing trades

The system loses its edge.
LTTP exists specifically to help prevent this.

Foundational competence typically takes several months, with ongoing refinement over time.

Ongoing education, updates, and community support, not isolation.

We’ll provide clear guidance based on the strategy and your goals.

Structured onboarding, clear steps, no overwhelm.

Is SPA3 Investor trading or investing?

SPA3 Investor is investing, not trading.

It focuses on:

  • Long-term capital growth
  • Risk reduction during major market declines
  • Staying invested when conditions are favorable


You are not day trading, guessing tops, or reacting to news.

No.

You do not need to:

  • Read charts
  • Understand indicators
  • Follow market news
  • Predict anything


The system tells you what to do and when to do it. Your role is simply to follow the rules.

Buy & Hold assumes markets always recover in time.

SPA3 Investor accepts that timing matters, especially:

  • Near retirement
  • During withdrawal phases
  • After major market crashes


The key difference is exits. Buy & Hold has none. SPA3 Investor does.

No and that’s intentional.

SPA3 Investor does not try to:

  • Pick tops
  • Predict crashes
  • Time the market perfectly


Instead, it aims to exit early enough to avoid catastrophic damage — not to be clever.

That will happen sometimes.

SPA3 Investor accepts small opportunity costs in exchange for:

  • Avoiding large losses
  • Protecting long-term plans
  • Preserving emotional confidence


Missing part of a rebound is far less damaging than riding a major drawdown.

No.

Most of the time, the system is fully invested during rising markets.

It only reduces or exits positions when objective risk signals appear.

Cash is a temporary safety position, not a permanent stance.

Yes! especially retirees.

SPA3 Investor is designed to reduce:

  • Sequence of returns risk
  • Forced selling during downturns
  • Emotional panic during crashes

 

It helps retirees stay invested without riding markets all the way down.

Yes.

SPA3 Investor works with:

  • Individual stocks
  • ETFs
  • ASX and U.S. markets

 

You don’t need to restructure your entire life savings overnight. Many users transition gradually.

Yes.

SPA3 Investor works with:

  • Individual stocks
  • ETFs
  • ASX and U.S. markets

 

You don’t need to restructure your entire life savings overnight. Many users transition gradually.

Very little.

Most users spend 10–15 minutes per week, mainly to:

  • Check signals
  • Place trades
  • Update the Portfolio Manager


No screens. No stress. No constant monitoring.

This is where SPA3 Investor is designed to help most.

When markets fall sharply:

  • Exit signals are triggered
  • Capital is moved to safety
  • Drawdowns are reduced

The goal is not to be fearless, but to be prepared.

This is where SPA3 Investor is designed to help most.

When markets fall sharply:

  • Exit signals are triggered
  • Capital is moved to safety
  • Drawdowns are reduced

The goal is not to be fearless, but to be prepared.

No guarantees. Ever.

SPA3 Investor:

  • Reduces risk
  • Improves odds
  • Creates structure

It does not remove uncertainty, it manages it.

It is mechanical, not automated.

You still place the trades, but:

  • The signals are objective
  • There is no discretion
  • There is no interpretation

 

If the rule triggers, you act. If not, you wait.

Optional. And only for experienced users.

Research supports modest leverage (around 1.6:1) with strict risk controls.

Most investors should start without leverage and focus on mastering the process first.

That’s the real risk  not the market.

SPA3 Investor works best when:

  • Rules are followed
  • Emotions are ignored
  • Decisions are consistent

 

That’s why new users are encouraged to start small and build trust in the process.

Yes, but it shines most when capital protection matters.

Younger investors may tolerate larger drawdowns. SPA3 Investor is for those who prefer:

  • Smoother equity curves
  • Less emotional stress
  • Better sleep during bear markets

This system is not for:

  • Day traders
  • Gamblers
  • People chasing excitement
  • Anyone who ignores rules
  • People who want constant action

 

Boring, disciplined, repeatable behavior is the edge

Because:

  • Buy & Hold is easy to understand
  • Exits are emotionally hard
  • Discipline is uncomfortable
  • Most advice ignores timing risk

 

SPA3 Investor is built for people who care more about outcomes than narratives.

What exactly is SPA3 Crypto, and who is it for?

SPA3 Crypto is a rules-based, mechanical swing trading system designed specifically for the cryptocurrency market. It is built for traders and investors who want high-growth exposure to crypto while maintaining structure, discipline, and risk control.

It is not designed to be a core, buy-and-hold portfolio strategy. Instead, it is a satellite strategy, intended for a smaller allocation of capital (typically 5–10%), where higher volatility and higher return potential are acceptable.

SPA3 Crypto is suitable for beginners who are willing to follow rules exactly and trade mechanically. The system removes discretion by providing clear entry and exit rules, which helps reduce emotional decision-making—one of the biggest challenges for new traders.

However, this is still an active trading system operating in a volatile market. Users should be comfortable with drawdowns, follow the system precisely, and understand that crypto is inherently speculative

SPA3 Crypto uses a swing trading approach, with typical holding periods ranging from one to five weeks. On average, the system generates around 10–12 trades per year, depending on market conditions.

Because it is fully rules-based and trend-following, it does not require constant screen time. Once trades are placed and managed mechanically, it allows you to “get on with your life” rather than monitor markets all day.

The system trades a carefully selected universe of crypto-related instruments, including:

  • Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), XRP
  • ETFs: GBTC, ETHE, BRTQ, CRYP
  • Stocks: MicroStrategy (MSTR) and Coinbase (COIN)

You can trade the full universe, or choose to trade only ETFs and stocks through a traditional brokerage—no crypto exchange required if you prefer that route.

No. You are not required to set up a hot or cold wallet.

If you trade coins directly, exchanges like Independent Reserve, Coinbase, or Kraken handle custody for you. If you trade ETFs and stocks, everything is done through standard brokerage platforms. The goal is to keep execution as simple and familiar as possible.

Crypto is a high-volatility, speculative market, and SPA3 Crypto is designed to operate within that reality—not eliminate it.

In historical simulations (with extreme outlier trades excluded), the system showed:

  • High annualized returns
  • Maximum drawdowns around 30%
  • A strong risk-to-reward profile

This is why SPA3 Crypto is positioned as a small allocation, high-growth strategy, not a capital-preservation or retirement solution.

Yes—but with important context.

The research uses data primarily from 2019 onward, reflecting the shorter history of crypto markets. To avoid misleading results, extreme trades over 200% were deliberately excluded, even though they did occur in real markets.

The goal is to present achievable, repeatable performance, not cherry-picked outcomes.

SPA3 Crypto is designed to be fully mechanical. Entries, exits, trailing stops, and pattern exits are all rules-based.

Your job is not to predict the market, but to:

  • Follow the signals
  • Execute consistently
  • Manage risk exactly as designed

This makes it especially powerful for traders who struggle with emotional decision-making.

The primary objective is growth, which is the defining purpose of a satellite strategy.

However, because the system trades more frequently than long-term investing, it can also be used for income, provided withdrawals are managed carefully and expectations remain realistic.

No. You do not need to understand blockchain, wallets, protocols, or tokenomics.

SPA3 Crypto is price-driven, not narrative-driven. You are trading trends and volatility, not “beliefs” about crypto. If you can follow rules and place trades, you can use the system.

No. You are buying the trading system, not crypto assets.

SPA3 Crypto provides:

  • The rules
  • The signals
  • The structure for trading crypto-related instruments

You still control your own capital and execute trades in your own brokerage or exchange account.

Nothing breaks.

Missing trades is part of real-world trading. The system does not rely on one “perfect” trade to work. Over time, expectancy comes from consistency across many trades, not precision on every single one.

The key is to:

  • Re-align with the next valid signal
  • Avoid revenge trading or improvisation

If crypto volatility and trending behavior disappear, the system simply stops producing opportunities.

SPA3 Crypto is designed to respond to market conditions, not force trades. If conditions deteriorate, fewer trades occur. That is a feature, not a flaw.

This is also why it is positioned as a satellite strategy, not a forever core holding.

No. It is mechanical, not fully automated.

You are responsible for:

  • Placing trades
  • Managing stops
  • Following signals

That said, it does not require constant monitoring and does not involve day trading or intraday decision-making.

No.

The system does not require leverage to function. Some instruments (like CFDs or leveraged products) may involve leverage by nature, but leverage is not a requirement nor a selling point of SPA3 Crypto.

Risk comes from volatility, not leverage.

No.

SPA3 Crypto does not predict bottoms, does not average down, and does not rely on hope. It enters after trends begin and exits when trends show signs of ending.

This is trend participation, not dip-buying or opinion-based investing.

Then this system may not be suitable for you.

Crypto drawdowns are normal and unavoidable. Even in simulations with conservative assumptions, drawdowns around 30% occurred.

SPA3 Crypto is for traders who:

  • Accept drawdowns as part of growth
  • Prefer rules over emotion
  • Size their capital appropriately

The biggest mistake is treating it like a core portfolio strategy or over-allocating capital.

The second biggest mistake is not following the rules exactly.

SPA3 Crypto works best when it is:

  • Properly sized
  • Traded mechanically
  • Left alone to do its job

Because good trading is about risk management, not conviction.

Satellite strategies are designed to:

  • Take advantage of specific conditions
  • Be turned on and off
  • Complement a broader portfolio

Going all in defeats the entire purpose of disciplined speculation.

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