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The Institute Trader Blog
Passionate about trading, economic analysis, and financial markets, The Institute Trader is committed to providing reviews and sharing insights on crucial economic indicators. This blog aims to showcase my perspectives on economic releases, current ITPM Seminars, and trading tips for beginners.
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LATEST BLOG POSTS
Trading from Australia: How I Manage the Timezone Gap and Why Persistence Is the Real Edge
A retail trader's perspective on trading US markets from Melbourne, the timezone reality nobody talks about, and the mindset that separates the people who last from the people who quit.
May 1413 min read
The Evolution of a Retail Trader: From Unconscious Incompetence to a Real Process
Walk the evolution of a retail trader from unconscious incompetence to a real process. How ITPM cut years off my path to a systematic edge.
May 117 min read
How to Trade Volatility: Understanding the VIX and Why It Is Not Just a Hedge
An educational guide to the VIX index, VIX futures, and why volatility products like VXX do not behave the same as the VIX itself. From a retail trader's perspective.
Feb 64 min read
ITPM Instructor Edward Shek on Options Trading: Avoiding the Silent Tax
ITPM mentor Edward Shek breaks down why most traders unknowingly lose money through poor execution. In this quick guide, we highlight key takeaways on options trading, risk management, and how to avoid the “silent tax” holding your performance bac
Oct 14, 20253 min read
The ITPM Blueprint: Why Strategy Comes First, Psychology Second
ITPM, led by Anton Kreil, teaches that elite trading performance starts with a structured strategy — not mindset. This post breaks down why psychology only matters after your system is dialed in, and how the ITPM approach builds long-term, professional traders.
Oct 3, 20255 min read
From 25K to 400K AUD: Five Lessons From My Multi Year Trading Journey
Five honest lessons from a multi year retail trading journey from approximately 25,000 AUD to approximately 400,000 AUD. Process over prediction.
Sep 16, 20253 min read
Trading the ITPM Process from Australia: A Different Time Zone, A Sharper Edge
Learn how to trade U.S. equities from Australia using the ITPM process. Discover how time zone differences can become a trading advantage with the right preparation and discipline.
Jul 30, 20253 min read
Reading the Fear Curve: What the VIX Forward Futures Curve Tells Us About Market Sentiment
The VIX futures curve offers deeper insight into market sentiment than the VIX alone. From spotting early signs of fear to understanding shifts in volatility expectations, this article breaks down how traders can read the curve and use it as a strategic tool in uncertain times.
Apr 15, 20256 min read
Mastering Fast Markets: Why a Long/Short Portfolio is Essential in Black Swan Sell-Offs
Learn how to navigate fast markets and black swan events with a strategic long/short portfolio approach.
Apr 8, 20255 min read
Mastering Portfolio Management: Key Insights on Strategy, Research, and Risk Management - Part 1
Discover essential insights on portfolio trading, risk management, research efficiency, and the role of macroeconomic data.
Mar 19, 20254 min read
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