Frequently Asked Questions

Motion Trader is a complete stock market trading system. Our algorithms analyse over 2,000 ASX companies and give you a daily short list of actionable ideas. We also identify precisely when to buy and sell. There’s no guesswork, just data driven signals to help you build and manage a successful portfolio.

The stocks we cover range from the largest companies to fascinating small caps that few people know about. You could describe Motion Trader as an all-seeing motion detector. Our approach involves a series of trend identification techniques. These time-tested strategies are applied by algorithms to provide you with consistent and clear-cut analysis.

Members receive a daily email with the latest opportunities (at around 7 pm). Our advice is simple to follow, with precise instructions for when to buy and sell.

The email has all the information you need to place a buy order for the next day. 

For a more detailed explanation of signals email, please see the System Briefing: Getting Started

Motion Trader is a comprehensive data driven trading system that analyses over 2,000 ASX stocks. We do all the calculations and provide you with a shortlist of high potential candidates. Members then decide which opportunities are right for them.

There are many ways to decide which stocks to buy. Some members use our buy signals as a prompt to do further research. They then do their own fundamental analysis to zero in on stocks that are right for them. Others look at a company’s size, industry, or dividend history, while others simply invest in the first stock the algorithms identify when they have available capital.

There’s no right or wrong. Just what works best for you.

This is an individual choice and will vary from person to person (please note: Motion Trader only offers general advice and can’t provide advice specific to your situation).

It’s important to remember that you don’t need to buy every signal (no one does). Motion Trader analyses practically every ASX stock (except ETFs and LICs). It narrows the possibilities down to a concentrated list of opportunities for members to choose from.

We generally suggest working towards a diversified portfolio of at least 20 stocks. The strategy is to have many relatively small trades, not a few big ones. This helps to spread risk and increase the chances of investing in several strong performing stocks.

Motion Trader analyses practically every ASX stock (except LICs and ETFs). This means there will naturally be plenty of signals — the ASX has over 2,000 listings. No one buys all the signals (Jason included).

We generally suggest that a portfolio of around 20 to 40 stocks is suitable for the strategy. That said, there's nothing wrong with a larger portfolio. It all depends on what works best for you. 

The purpose of the service is to identify stocks that meet the entry criteria and then bring them to your attention. You then choose which ones to buy when you have available capital. 

It's interesting to note that a big managed fund typically won't invest in every possible opportunity. Many funds focus on the ASX 200 or 300 stocks, and leave out the other 1,700 or so. And the funds that focus on smaller stocks will often miss opportunities in larger stocks (and probably opportunities in many smaller stocks as well).

Remember, it's not about buying everything.

It's about buying a selection of stocks that have the potential to perform well.   

Jason’s own portfolio is often full (i.e. his capital is fully invested). When this happens, he simply watches the new signals with interest. There will almost always be more opportunities than he’s able to follow.

And that's okay.

The aim isn't to be buying and selling all the time. Rather, it's to invest in a selection of stocks that meet the buying criteria and then let the market do its thing. When a stock reaches its exit point, it's simply a matter of rotating that capital into a new opportunity. 

There are many ways of deciding which stocks to buy. Some people use fundamental analysis to zero in on the opportunities they like best. Others focus on a company's size or sector. While others simply take the first signal when they have available capital. There's no right or wrong. It all comes down to using an approach that's suitable to you.       

Motion Trader’s strategy is to let profits run and to cut losses relatively early. Winning trades typically last for many month, and some trends could run for over a year. A losing trade is typically shorter, but could still last for several months (the strategy gives stocks time to perform).  

A key feature of the service is that every buy signal has a calculated exit stop. This is the point where you sell a stock and record a profit or loss. Successful investing is more than simply picking the right stocks… it’s also about knowing when to sell them.

You can find all the latest exit levels in the Portfolio tables. We update these on Friday mornings according to share price movements. You should check for changes to the exit levels each week. 

Keep in mind that Motion Trader is targeting medium trends. This means an exit stop often moves higher slowly. It could go several weeks (or longer) without moving. The aim is to capture big trends and minimise your portfolio management time. 

While no one knows what the market will do next, a calculated exit stop means that you know what you’ll do. This helps remove some of the uncertainty and stress from investing.

The daily signals email also includes an exit summary. This lists any stocks that hit their selling point during the day. Once sold, members can reinvest the funds into the latest buy signals. The service is designed to help you manage your portfolio with ease.

An important part of the service is the weekly mentoring report. It's available from the members area at 5 pm each Friday. We'll send you an email letting you know when it's ready. 

The purpose of the report is twofold:

Firstly, it explains Motion Trader‘s investment process in detail. You see, we don’t just tell you what to do, we also explain how we generate the buy and sell signals. Transparency is a key factor in helping you develop confidence in our approach.

Secondly, the reports focus on topics like: when buying, when to sell, running profits, cutting losses, deciding how much to invest, and strategies for managing risk. The aim is help you become a more skillful and confident investor.

Successful trading isn’t a secret, it’s a formula. And we want you to know it.

The short answer is that there's no requirement to watch the videos or read the reports. A member could simply use the daily signals to help identify which stocks to buy. They could then check the portfolio tables once a week to update their exit levels.

It all depends what you want to get from the service. Some members already have many years of experience and don't need extra guidance. For them, all they need are the entry and exits (some may even just want the opportunities from the daily scans).

But we know that others want to understand the process. Even if they don't intend to run their own scans and calculate their own exits, they want to learn about the markets and they enjoy the journey.

Jason has been doing this for years, yet he still read biographies and trading books. While he says there's always something new to learn, he mostly enjoys reading about other traders experiences and hearing their stories.

Ultimately, it's about what works for you. Don't feel you have to read and watch everything we send you. The information is there if it interests and/or helps you, but it's also completely okay to just follow the trade specific information.

That said, please make sure you read the system briefings. These explain how it all works and will help you get the most from the service.  

Motion Trader doesn't require a big time commitment. We send you research that's ready to use. This means you could just spend a few minutes each week. 

Some members like to do their own fundamental analysis when they get a buy signal. This is perfectly okay as well. 

For members who are interested in further learning, we provide weekly mentoring reports, video training, and comprehensive support material. 

You could spend very little time or several hours each week. It all depends what works for you.

The buy signals are in three categories: Big, Growing, and Extreme Motion. These help you quickly gauge the size of the company. Big Motion covers the largest 250 stocks, Growing Motion contains the next 250 companies, while Extreme Motion includes the rest (stocks that are often outside the All Ordinaries).

[Rankings are according to Motion Trader’s custom algorithm and may differ to ASX indices]

Absolutely! Jason uses the same process to manage his family's money. You can read more about Jason's portfolio here.

Whether you’re a seasoned investor who wants actionable ideas, or you’re looking for a complete trading system to guide you from start to finish, then Motion Trader can help.

We specialise in finding high potential stocks from across the ASX (not just the big names — we also cover the stocks that few people know about). Our buy and sell advice is data driven, clear-cut, and simple to follow. We also provide commentary and education to help develop your skills.

Our members aren’t looking for short term or day-trading gains. Rather, they’re medium-term investors who want a trusted service to help them grow and manage a profitable share portfolio. It’s all about helping you to invest with confidence.