Investment Insights

Learn to invest profitably in the stock market without taking big risks. These share trading strategy guides explain how to identify some of the best stocks to buy on the ASX. They will also help you avoid some common share trading mistakes. Whether you’re a beginner investor, an experienced stock market trader, or you’re managing a SMSF, these trading guides will help you refine your stock trading skills.

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One of the hardest parts of investing is finding where to start. Many people search for years without success. Others get close, but miss a key element. This series will show you where to begin and how to progress. 

 

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The Motion Trader platform is an outstanding resource for any level of share trader on the ASX. I really like that in addition to the daily share recommendations, Jason gives me weekly insights from documented examples of how to better manage my share portfolio.

Through the year that was 2020, having the Motion Trader insights, was like having a great supporting side line coach. Invaluable.

Malcolm B

 

When to Sell Your Shares: Strategies for Maximizing Profits

Having a strategy to sell your shares is essential (but many people overlook this key component of successful trading/investing). This article explores the science of selling shares strategically. Here's what you need to know...

How to Analyse a Stock Before Investing: 4 Powerful Steps to Smarter Decisions 

The prospect of analysing a stock prior to investing can be daunting. It’s little wonder many people simply opt for an index fund. But these 4 powerful steps could set you up for big rewards.

11 Effective Investment Strategies for the Australian Stock Market

These 11 effective investment strategies for the stock market are like a road map. Rather than relying on guesswork or emotions, investment strategies provide a framework for making better decisions, and increasing your chances of reaching your goals.

When You Should Break Your Trading Rules: Lessons from a Top Trader

One of the biggest rules for successful trading is to never break your trading rules. Following your trading rules for buying and selling shares is the hallmark of a successful trader. But there is an exception. This lesson from a top trader could be invaluable.

Discover Undervalued ASX Stocks: A Step-By-Step Guide to 3 Powerful Methods

Learn how to identify undervalued ASX stocks using 3 powerful techniques. This guide walks you through the process of building a portfolio of high-potential stocks. You'll also learn how to avoid some of the worst performers.

Algorithmic Trading Australia | What is Algo Trading and How to Do It

Algorithmic trading in Australia continues to grow in prominence. Once the domain of speciality investment firms, more and more private traders are embracing the benefits of algo trading and learning how to apply this professional technique themselves.

9 Basic Questions About Stocks From New Investors

This article reviews 9 of the most frequently asked questions from people starting out in the stock market. The stock market can be confusing to many new investors. Just knowing the answers to some basic stock market questions could help build your confidence and prepare you for your next steps.

Why High Conviction Investing is Dangerous

High conviction often involves ego. And when ego comes into the picture, it can be harder to walk away when it's not working. This article highlights the danger of high conviction investing. And as you'll see, the outcome for many investors is a wreck. You'll also hear about a simple strategy to help ensure this doesn't happen to you.

Should I Buy When Stocks Are Down?

There’s an old saying about buying low and selling high. Many people interpret this to mean that they should buy when stocks are falling. But this can be a high risk strategy. This article is going to discuss why you should avoid buying a falling stock. I’ll also tell you about a popular strategy that often ruins people when the stock market is

How to Invest in a Bear Market | 4 Must Know Rules

Lots of people ask how they should invest during a bear market. And that’s not surprising. Bear markets are the hardest part of the stock market cycle, and they can be an emotional nightmare. These rules can help you manage your share portfolio in a bear market and help ensure you come out the other side.

Do you know when to sell your shares?

Knowing when to sell your shares is a key step in the investment process. This is because it’s when you sell that you lock in either a profit or a loss. And knowing when to sell is especially important during stock market corrections. You see, people typically think that market sell-offs are all about losses. But what really matters...

3 Skills to Make Investing for Beginners Child’s Play

Lego is one of the most popular building games on the planet. You take lots of individual blocks and create something unique. Your imagination is just about the only limitation.

It may surprise you that a successful share portfolio isn’t all that different...

3 Mistakes Trading Beginners Can Easily Avoid

Just imagine the advice you’d give your younger self. Chances are your career would progress faster, your parental skills would be better, and you’d sidestep a few financial blunders.

Trading in the stock market is no different…

3 Trailing Stop Strategies (And How to Use Them Yourself)

People are always looking at when to buy shares. While buying is important, there's something that matters even more. And that’s when to sell.

One of the best ways to know when to sell is to use a trailing stop. This article explains 3 strategies and shows you how to use them yourself. 

Why Aren’t I Making Money Trading? 

 

The Motion Trader platform is an outstanding resource for any level of share trader on the ASX. I really like that in addition to the daily share recommendations, Jason gives me weekly insights from documented examples of how to better manage my share portfolio.

Free Training Series

One of the hardest parts of investing is finding where to start. Many people search for years without success. Others get close, but miss a key element. This series will show you where to begin and how to progress. 

 

Register Now

5-Star Google Review

The Motion Trader platform is an outstanding resource for any level of share trader on the ASX. I really like that in addition to the daily share recommendations, Jason gives me weekly insights from documented examples of how to better manage my share portfolio.

Through the year that was 2020, having the Motion Trader insights, was like having a great supporting side line coach. Invaluable.

Malcolm B

 

It's About Finding the Right People to Learn From


One of the hardest parts of investing is figuring out where to start. With so many different paths and options to consider, it's easy to understand why so many beginner investors simply give up. But do you know what? Many of the best traders and investors began the same way… that’s because everyone starts from a point of no knowledge.

Becoming a better stock trader with our investment insights


One of the best things about trading in the stock market is that no one’s born an expert. You don’t need a fancy qualification or be employed by a Wall Street Bank. All you need is a bit of capital and the right people to learn from. The people who’ve been there themselves. The people who’ve experienced the same struggles and have come out the other side.

The aim of this website is to develop your trading and investing skills, and broaden your investment ideas. We offer a range of free videos and articles to help you develop a framework to build and manage your own share portfolio. You’ll also get trading insights on how to select stocks (and put the odds in your favour), when to buy stocks, and when to sell your share investments.

Our goal is to put you on the right path early in your investing career. We want to help you avoid the trading mistakes and big investment losses that many people experience. And we want to help you reach your goal without all the years of trial and error.

Hopefully, our articles and videos make the investment process a little bit easier for you.

Jason and the Motion Trader team

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If you’d like to learn to trade and invest in stocks, register for our free video training on share trading for beginners. It explains the process many investors use to build profitable share portfolios and will give you the trading tips you need to have all the success in the world. We'll also give you the trading tips you need to move forward with confidence. The step-by-step instructions aim to help you start trading stocks right away.