Adrian Reid

Adrian is a full-time private trader based in Australia and also the Founder and Trading Coach at Enlightened Stock Trading, which focuses on educating and supporting traders on their journey to profitable systems trading. Following his successful adoption of systematic trading which generated him hundreds of thousands of dollars a year using just 30 minutes a day to manage his system trading workflow, Adrian made the easy decision to leave his professional work in the corporate world in 2012. Adrian trades long/short across US, Australian and international stock markets and the cryptocurrency markets. His trading systems are now fully automated and have consistently outperformed international share markets with dramatically reduced risk over the past 20+ years. Adrian focuses on building portfolios of profitable, stable and robust long term trading systems to beat market returns with high risk adjusted returns. Adrian teaches traders from all over the world how to get profitable, confident and consistent by trading systematically and backtesting their own trading systems. He helps profitable traders grow and smooth returns by implementing a portfolio of trading systems to make money from different markets and market conditions.
RealTest VS Wealth-Lab: Which Trading Software is the Best?

RealTest VS Wealth-Lab: Which Trading Software is the Best?

If you’re choosing between RealTest and Wealth-Lab, here’s the short answer: RealTest is the better backtesting software for serious, systematic traders who want fast, realistic portfolio simulations with a clean workflow and modern documentation.Wealth-Lab is strong in charting, execution connectivity, and its C# ecosystem — making it useful for traders who prefer a more visual and...

RealTest VS Beyond Charts: Which Trading Software is the Best?

RealTest VS Beyond Charts: Which Trading Software is the Best?

If you’re deciding between RealTest and Beyond Charts as your backtesting software, here’s the direct answer: RealTest is the better choice for serious, systematic traders who want fast, realistic portfolio-level backtesting, a clean scripting workflow, and modern documentation.Beyond Charts is more chart-centric and visually oriented, and can be useful for indicator research and discretionary...

RealTest VS NinjaTrader: Which Trading Software is the Best?

RealTest VS NinjaTrader: Which Trading Software is the Best?

Quick Answer:If your goal is to trade systematically with clarity, confidence, and time efficiency, RealTest is the better backtesting software. It's faster, simpler, and purpose-built for traders who want to simulate portfolios and refine rule-based strategies without the noise. NinjaTrader, while powerful and great for futures traders who want integrated execution and advanced charting, it is...

RealTest VS MultiCharts: Which Trading Software is the Best?

RealTest VS MultiCharts: Which Trading Software is the Best?

 If your goal is to trade systematically with speed, clarity, and confidence, RealTest is the better backtesting software. It’s leaner, faster, and purpose-built for portfolio-level backtesting. While MultiCharts shines in visual charting and multi-broker execution, its focus on discretionary trading tools and complexity in scripting make it less ideal for traders who value simplicity,...

RealTest VS Amibroker: Which Trading Software is the Best

RealTest VS Amibroker: Which Trading Software is the Best

If you're choosing between RealTest and Amibroker for systematic trading and backtesting, RealTest is the better option. It delivers faster, more realistic backtesting, native portfolio-level simulation, and a scripting language that’s designed to be simple and intuitive. Amibroker remains a strong contender, especially if you rely heavily on advanced charting or exploration tools, but for...

Trading and Backtesting Software Review

Trading and Backtesting Software Review

If you're looking for reliable, fact-based reviews of the best trading and backtesting software available, you're in the right place. This page is your gateway to in-depth comparisons between the tools traders rely on to build, test, and automate their strategies. At Enlightened Stock Trading, we focus on helping you become a consistent, confident, and systematic trader. One key part of that...

Profile of Van Tharp

Profile of Van Tharp

Introduction to Van TharpVan K. Tharp stands as a monumental figure in the trading world, renowned for his pioneering work in developing trading systems and coaching traders. He is widely recognized for his psychological approach to trading, often captured through his famous quote, "We trade our beliefs about the market."Brief Bio of Van TharpVan Tharp's educational journey began with a...

Systematic Trading. End The Struggle.

Systematic Trading. End The Struggle.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed, inconsistent, or uncertain in your stock trading, you're not alone. Most retail traders struggle because they rely on gut feel, emotion, or scattered advice — not a tested, repeatable process. This presentation, Systematic Trading: End the Struggle, reveals the real reason traders fail… and more importantly, what to do instead. You'll learn: Why discretionary...

Fibonacci Fan: How to Use Fibonacci-Based Trendlines for Trading Success

Fibonacci Fan: How to Use Fibonacci-Based Trendlines for Trading Success

The Fibonacci Fan is a powerful trading indicator in technical analysis that helps traders identify potential support levels, resistance levels, and trend reversals. It is based on Fibonacci retracements, which originate from the Fibonacci sequence, discovered by the Italian mathematician Leonardo Fibonacci. These Fibonacci ratios are widely used in financial markets to predict future price...

Fibonacci Cycles Explained: Unlock the Secrets of Market Timing

Fibonacci Cycles Explained: Unlock the Secrets of Market Timing

Fibonacci Cycles are a powerful technical analysis trading indicator that helps traders predict cyclical price movements in the market. Derived from the Fibonacci sequence, first introduced to the Western world by Leonardo Fibonacci (also known as Leonardo Pisano or Leonardo of Pisa), an Italian mathematician, in his 1202 book, Liber Abaci, this indicator identifies patterns and cycles in price...

Fibonacci Arcs Explained: Unlock Hidden Price Reversal Signals

Fibonacci Arcs Explained: Unlock Hidden Price Reversal Signals

Fibonacci arcs are a trading indicator used for identifying potential support and resistance levels based on the Fibonacci sequence. These arcs are drawn using two extreme points, typically a swing high and swing low, and then projected outward using key Fibonacci ratios—38.2%, 50%, and 61.8%. The arcs mark potential support or resistance zones, helping traders anticipate price movement and...