The library

Everything we know, written down.

This started as a reading room years before it was a trading desk, and the whole collection has come across intact. Every piece is built to be read in five to seven minutes, which is roughly a coffee, and you can start anywhere you like.

If you are brand new, the vocabulary track is the kindest place to begin. If you came here to trade, read the method first and then come back for the rest.

The method

How STIOS works, what the Trading Club expects of you, and why we only ever show up for one hour.

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STIOS™ V2 — the method

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The Trading Club

Embark on your trading journey with a comprehensive understanding of financial market dynamics and methodologies for generating consistent revenue. This program is designed to facilitate the creation of a potential supplementary income stream. Enrolment is com

One hour, four sessions

Before you read anything else, understand the shape of the day. We measure during the Asian session, we watch London break the range, and we work only between three and four. Knowing when not to trade is most of the method.

Money

Budgeting, debt, tax, cash flow and habits. The parts of money nobody teaches you and everybody assumes you know.

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Cash Flow

Imagine your financial life as a river. This river is not just a stagnant pool of rands and cents; it is a dynamic flow of money coming in and money going out. This is cash flow

"Trading is Trivial"

The news breaks, the market opens, and you place your standard lot size orders. Thirty seconds later, you have bagged 300% profit! While this scenario is alluring, it is far from the reality of trading. How so? dive in

Gem & I

human intelligence - such as learning, problem-solving, decision-making, and even understanding what we are saying

Debt Doctor

Financial burdens can feel like a creeping illness, a toxic debt that weighs heavily and restricts your financial well-being

Human Race

The story of Africa's exploitation is a dark stain on humanity. But understanding the past, with all its complexities, is crucial to move forward

The Art of Influence

magnetic middle schooler: Be a Champion, Not a Critic: Gossiping and negativity are friendship killers. Instead, focus on uplifting your friends. Celebrate their achievements and offer support during tough times. Be a Good Listener: This is the golden rule. Pe

Money Matters

systems, where you trade goods directly, were all the rage back in the day

Start Up

and flexibility. You choose your projects, set your rates, and work on your own schedule. It is perfect for young South

Tax Time

essential services like roads, schools, and hospitals. By paying your fair share, you are contributing to building a better

Get Rich...Quietly

Not quick riches, nor market's gleam, But a steady flow, a thrifty stream

Believe in Yourself

By cultivating a positive mindset and believing in yourself, you can attract opportunities that align with your goals

The Mind, Body & Spirit

The mind, body, and spirit(MBS) are interconnected in a complex and profound way. When one aspect of our being is out of balance, it can have a ripple effect on the others

The Budgeting Formula to Wealth

more time to let your money grow, so even small savings can add up to a big difference over time

Pro...cras..ti..na.tion

reasons include: Fear of failure. People who are afraid of failing may procrastinate on tasks because they do not want to experience the negative consequences of failure. Low self-esteem. People with low self-esteem may procrastinate on tasks because they do n

Retiring Early?

retirement early, even if you are young, because the earlier you start saving, the more time your money has to grow

Kindness: strength or weakness?

Kindness is a virtue that is often overlooked or undervalued. In today's fast-paced and competitive world, it can be seen as a weakness to be kind

How to pick the best company to work for

career. It can impact your happiness, salary, and long-term success. So how do you pick the right one?

Habits of the 1%

and taking action to achieve them. How to be proactive: Set clear goals. What do you want to achieve in life? Once you know what you want to achieve, you can start to develop a plan to make it happen. Make a list of tasks. Once you have a plan, break it down i

Becoming Financially Literate

Financial literacy is the ability to understand and manage your personal finances effectively

Psych!

in the youth, including: Genetics: Some mental health disorders, such as depression and anxiety, can run in families. Brain development: The brain is still developing during adolescence, making young people more vulnerable to mental health problems. Life exper

New Money

can buy us things we need and want, and it can help us achieve our goals

Failure is a Friend

Can you think to a time when you did not ace that test, you had studied hours and hours for, or the frustration of not making the team you had your heart set on? Or perhaps the sting of rejection from a dream job or the disappointment of a new venture that did

Free courses, games and tools

and educators who teach Financial Literacy, we present a curation of the most valuable

Silence and a Smile

Happy and successful people have two things on their lips, 'Smile and Silence'

Vocabulary

An A to Z of the words. Read one letter at a time and you will never have to nod along again.

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Glossary — A

The investment adventure begins with understanding the terminology used, starting with `A` - buckle up and let us grow and learn together! ASK PRICE The Ask Price is the minimum price at which a seller is willing to sell a stock. It is the price at which you c

Glossary — B

Now that we have mastered the 'A's, it is time to explore the wonders of 'B'! BID PRICE The Bid Price is the maximum price at which a buyer is willing to buy a stock. It is the price at which you can sell a stock to someone who wants to buy it. Think of it lik

Glossary — C

We have learned all about 'B', now it is time to discover what 'C' is all about!" CANDLESTICKS Candlesticks are a way to show the price movement of a stock, currency, or other investment over a certain time period. They are called candlesticks because they loo

Glossary — D

We have completed the 'C' section, now it is time to explore the 'D' section and all its wonders! Keep going and you will be an investor in no time. DEBT Debt, in its most basic form, is money, goods, or services owed by one party (the debtor) to another party

Glossary — E

'E' is a crucial part of our journey, so let us hop right into it! EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND (ETF) ETFs can be likened to a basket of goodies! To put it in perspective: Imagine you want to buy a bunch of different fruits, but instead of buying each fruit separately

Glossary — F

We have finished with 'E', now it is time to move on to 'F' and see what new adventures await! FIBONACCI RETRACEMENT: Fibonacci retracement is a trading tool used to predict price movements in financial markets. It is based on the idea that prices tend to retr

Glossary — G

Gear up, folks. Let us dive into investment terms that start with G! GAP: A stock gap is an area discontinuity in a security's chart where its price either rises or falls from the previous day's close with no trading occurring in between. Gaps typically occur

Glossary — H

Get ready to grow your financial knowledge! We are exploring investment terms that begin with H. HYPERINFLATION Hyperinflation is when the prices of things like food, housing, and clothes increase very, very fast! It is like a runaway train that makes money le

Glossary — I

It cannot be an investment without the letter `I'. Let us dive right into it! INVESTMENTS Investments are like a garden where your money can grow! Imagine planting a seed (your money) in different types of soil (investments). Some examples of investments inclu

Glossary — J

Let us jumpstart our journey into investment terms starting with J! JOBLESS CLAIMS Jobless claims, also known as Initial Jobless Claims, refer to the number of people who file for unemployment benefits for the first time. This data is released weekly by the US

Glossary — K

Kicking off our investment journey, one term at a time! Let us look into the letter 'K' KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR A KPI (Key Performance Indicator) is a measurable goal that helps you track progress and achieve success! Think of it like a GPS for your goals:

Glossary — L

Learning the Lingo: Let us explore investment terms beginning with `L'! LOSS A loss is incurred when a capital asset, such as a short-term investment or real estate, decreases in value. Loss in the stock market happens when: 1. You buy a stock at a higher pric

Glossary — M

Level up! We have mastered L, now it is time for M! MARKET MANIPULATION Market manipulation is when an individual or group artificially influences the price of a security (such as a stock, commodity, or currency) for personal gain. This can be done in multiple

Glossary — N

Now let us navigate the N's of investing! NON-FARM PAYROLL Imagine a big employment party, where companies hire and fire people. The government takes a snapshot of this party every month to see how many new jobs were created and how many people are working. No

Glossary — O

Own the Market: Mastering the investment terms that start with 'O'! OVERBOUGHT This is when a stock has risen in price too quickly and is considered to be overvalued and might be due for a drop in price to correct its course. It is like a warning sign that the

Glossary — P

Powering up your investment knowledge, one P-term at a time! PROFIT When you buy a stock, you hope its value will increase over time. If it does, you can sell it for a higher price than you bought it for, earning a profit. For example:

Glossary — Q

Quest for Knowledge: Let us uncover investment terms starting with Q! QUOTE A quote in trading refers to the current market price of a security, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or currency pair. It represents the best available price at which a buyer is will

Glossary — R

Rise and Shine! Let us get to mastering the R's of investments! RISK Risk is the possibility of losing money when investing or trading. Just as you take precautions while driving (like wearing a seatbelt and following traffic rules), you can manage risk in inv

Glossary — S

Saddle up, investors! Let us ride into the world of S-terms! SECURITIES Securities are like investment contracts! When you buy a security, you are entering into a contract with a company or government. Securities help you invest in companies or governments wit

Glossary — T

You have come so far! It is now time to tackle the T's of investing! TRENDLINE A trendline in stock trading is a visual representation of a stock's price movement over time. It is a line drawn on a chart to connect a series of higher lows (in an uptrend) or lo

Glossary — U

U-turn ahead - let us shift gears into U investment terms! UPTREND A uptrend is when the price of a security (like a stock or currency) keeps going up over time. It is like a rising staircase! Each peak is higher than the last high peak, and it keeps on going

Glossary — V

Uncover the secrets of V investment terms - let us explore! VOLATILITY Volatility is like a rollercoaster ride! It goes up and down-it twists and turns. That is kind of like what happens with volatility in the stock market. Let's break it down:

Glossary — W

Unleash the W's of investing - let us dive in! WICK A wick on a candlestick represents the highest and lowest prices reached during a specific time period (e.g. 1 minute, 1 hour, 1 day, etc.). Furthermore:

Glossary — X

We have covered it all from A to W... now it is time to see what X has in store for us! X-EFFICIENCY X-efficiency refers to how well a company or organisation uses its resources to produce goods or services. It is about being efficient and effective in the way

Glossary — Y

Let us jump into the world of Y-investment terms! YIELD Yield is like the interest on your savings account, but for investments! Remember how you earn interest on the money in your savings account? Well, yield is similar, but for investments like stocks, bonds

Glossary — Z

Zen out with us as we explore the last but not least investment terms starting with Z! ZONE OF SUPPORT It is a price level where a stock has consistently bounced back after a decline, like a floor that prevents it from falling further. This happens because:

Interest

and compensating the lender for the value, the money has lost-whilst borrowing the money. (Refer to: Time value of money)

#WOTW - WORD OF THE WEEK What are shares? A share is a small piece of ownership in a company. Shares are a way to own a little bit of a company. When you buy a share, you're basically saying, "I think this company is doing a good job, and I want to be a part o