The Institute Trader Blog

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.

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.

A sharp year-end review of 2025 trading. Lessons learned, themes like AI and the K-shaped economy, and how I am setting up for 2026 with clarity, structure and discipline.

Too many retail traders treat the markets like a casino, hoping for quick wins without ever building a repeatable process. But as Anton Kreil and the ITPM team emphasize, without structure, you're just gambling. This post dives deep into why randomness breeds failure—and how a process-focused approach can finally put the odds back in your favor.

Five honest lessons from a multi year retail trading journey from approximately 25,000 AUD to approximately 400,000 AUD. Process over prediction.

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.

When chaos hits the market — tariff talks, inflation surprises, or earnings roulette — savvy traders don’t panic. They pivot. The secret? Risk-adjusted returns. This powerful strategy, widely taught by Anton Kreil at ITPM (Institute of Trading and Portfolio Management), helps traders build portfolios that win regardless of market direction. Here’s how it works — with real-world trade setups and tips you can apply.

Learn how to navigate fast markets and black swan events with a strategic long/short portfolio approach.

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Discover essential insights on portfolio trading, risk management, research efficiency, and the role of macroeconomic data.

Confused by terms like AGI, chatbots, and neural networks? Our AI glossary breaks down complex jargon into simple, easy-to-understand terms

The illusion of technical analysis Introduction: Technical analysis has long been a cornerstone of trading strategies, with its...

Edward Shek from ITPM provides actionable advice on trading in 2025. His Flash Update highlights disciplined trading practices.

Unlock trading success with actionable strategies, focusing on unconscious competence, a reliable 3/5 system for stock evaluation, and...

Discover how the Skew Index helps retail traders gauge market sentiment and risk.

Learn about the U.S. debt ceiling: its history, implications for the economy, extraordinary measures used by the Treasury.

Discover the three key stock market scenarios: bull markets with pullbacks, acceleration stages, and the risk of market tops.

Jason McDonald Hosts ITPM Flash Episode 63 ITPM Jason McDonald’s Insight on Barrick Gold and Geopolitics Gold’s status as a “safe haven”...

Struggling to find the right trading tools? I’ve compiled a list of resources and websites that helped me improve my trading journey.

Discover Anthony Iser’s insights into Celsius Holdings, an energy drink company poised for a rebound!