1 to 1 Coaching

I absolutely believe that people, unless coached, never reach their maximum capabilities.

Bob Nardelli

If you are new to trading (or want to improve), without doubt, the best way to get the level of knowledge and proficiency you need is to learn it 1 to 1. Using face to face Skype /Zoom sessions we will cover what you need to know, discuss why its important and how to employ it profitably.

1 to 1 allows you can ask detailed questions about any aspect of trading to make sure you fully understand on a nuanced and personal level so that the answers are specific to you and fit your own needs in a way no other method of trading education can provide.

For more information email me at mark@markwogan.com and we can fix up a chat online.

1 Basics & Core Concepts

Understanding what trading is and setting realistic goals and expectations
What to trade (Forex, indices, fixed income, commodities)
Who to trade with (which and what types of brokers etc.)
When to trade (opening sessions, times of the day, day of the week, news events)
Types of trading to suit your circumstances (position, swing, day and scalp trading / mechanical vs. discretionary)
Types of contracts (Futures vs CFD´s)
Who is in the market with you - Liquidity Providers / participants, The CoT Report and why you need to know this
Intermarket Analysis / Relationships, Bonds & Yields and why you need to know this
The VIX (quick overview)

2 Money and Risk Management

Understanding risk
Risk:reward analysis (trade sizing, stop losses, fixed $ R)
Journals & Stats that help you keep a good record of performance and help you improve.
Margins and leverage

3 Chart & Price Analysis

Fundamental & Technical analysis
Analysis Methods, Tools & Indicators. Alternative chart studies
Support & Resistance (higher & lower time frame analysis, how to mark up charts, how to use them)
Price action analysis, how to read a chart to anticipate what might come next
Market structure (how to interpret it and use it)
Diagonal trend lines (how to draw, interpret & use)
Fibonacci (how & when to use)
Context (how to assess, understand & utilise for day trading)

4 Pattern Analysis

Key Patterns, formation and how and when to trade them
Trending versus ranging patterns; break outs, false breaks, continuation, re tests, pullbacks, gap & go etc.
Deciding which works best for you and when to use them
Candles, structure and formation and how to interpret

5 Psychology

Understanding yourself and your attitude to risk
How to identify destructive habits and correct them
How to check whether your issue is your mindset or your method
How to trade with control and not with your emotions
Six Points of control - check list to keep you out of trouble
Developing the right mindset and how to find your niche.

6 Day Trading Strategy

Guiding Principles for developing a method and strategy that works for you
What I do every day, how I set up my charts, plan my trades and trade my plan
Trade selection- entries, exits and trade management
Assessing daily context everyday - trending, ranging, accumulation, distribution.
Scenario analysis for intraday trades, "what if" methodology & process
Screen set up options
Forex day trading
Dax day trading, open session trades, reading the tape as price action evolves, intraday set ups
Further thoughts
How to turn what I do into what you do
Conclusion & Action Plan