Please remember- our only Official Site is - Tradingtemplate.comThere are many other scam sites acting like they have our programs to purchase. Beware of those please!I am always ready to speak with you if you want to discuss getting into the trading space. I can show you how I have helped many folks get very comfortable with their trading approach. First things first- we need to recalibrate your thinking, so that you will be able to see what you can't normally see!Mike Aston
Trading Template - Mike Aston (tradingtemplate.com) has 184 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5.
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If you have disposable 2 grand go for it. But actually I learned more from Tori's free video's than the 2 grand I spent on this. The mechanics of trading are easy, but trading is hard. Nothing makes trading easy, that's why over 90% fail. For some people Mike's system will click and they will still experience losses. A 40% win rate is considered good in trading. Would you buy a business that was loosing 60% of the time? Buried in his system are all the components needed to trade successfully. but it's not obvious. It's not a short cut. It takes time and everyday practice, dedication, and discipline. Good Luck.
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Brad S.
Not for everyone but does work
It’s a good course he sells. But his style has a tendency to drawdown against you. I’m not saying his template doesn’t work, because it does and it can work. But for me it didn’t work because I wanted to know all the other information that trading brings. When it crosses his parameters is when he engages in an instrument but for me I needed to have more information on why we were engaging at that time. So for a simplified approach and not wanting to know all the trading terms and indicators that you can use, the course may be for you. Understanding different timeframes and managing risk is what IMO this course lacks. But this course did help my trading journey. Thanks for reading
TI
The I.
An honest review of Trading Template course
The good:
Mike seems genuine in wanting you to succeed. He answers questions and is willing to take time to walk you through how to apply strategy.
The strategy is a proven price action based strategy that works when applied correctly. (emphasis "when applied correctly")
The teaching concepts are simple and take away the need to understand stock market lingo.
The methodology is different than what others teach and focuses on mind psychology more than outcome which is key in a trader.
The not so good:
The course is basic and simple leaving a lot of intricacies out of this type of strategy and why (I believe) there is a need and emphasis to work on a simulator for some time so that you can understand them. So a return on investment won't or may not come quickly.
While the concept can be applied to intra-day trading, this type of strategy works best for swing or multi day trading. So i wouldn't recommend it for intra-day traders looking to trade in smaller timeframes ( < 15m).
The cost is substantial for a concept/strategy that can be found free online. Also in context to other programs which are providing daily trading rooms, teams of people looking to help you and a good amount more detailed material and daily examples.
Mike also undermines market terminology which may or may not benefit you long term.
While a good winning trade can potentially outperform most losses. Potential draw down or "little" losses may not be so little. You could be looking at multiple loosing days/trades before getting the big payoff which psychologically is not good for most to handle. For an environment like ForEx, the fees and commissions will outweigh the payoff if other conditions are not applied that i had to learn the hard way.
Why I would recommend this course:
You are completely new to trading and don't want to get bogged down with specifics of stock market terminology/concepts and are looking for a strategy to just follow in multi-day trades, And are able to get over the psychology aspects of trading (loosing money) in the short term.
Why i would not recommend it:
You are the type of person that needs a greater understanding of the stock market, it's language and a precise plan. Want to be an active smaller timeframe intra-day trader.
At the end of the day, you have to know what kind of trader you want to be. And the cost of anything is based on what it is worth to you. This course/strategy may be worth thousands in return to some or it can be a lesson learned for others. Mike has been using it for some time and it works for him so that goes without saying.
However, it doesn't work (mentally) for everyone. Although it helped me have a better grasp to the type of trader that fits my personality and want to be at the moment, it was a lesson learned for me and wished i could have used the funds elsewhere.
I hope this review helped some! My best to you in your journey.
Response from Trading Template - Mike AstonDec 7, 2021
Hi Informant, thank you for the great review. You lay out some very good thoughts about trading styles. Meaning- short term trading, like intra-day trading and/or the option to take on trades that could last longer. For example- take trades that last over a few days.
All the things you mentioned are valid considerations for everyone.
On your comment- "you have to know what kind of trader you want to be" is actually something I have seen problematic in many- and that it is nearly impossible to know up front, when someone is first seeking to get into trading. And most don't figure that important aspect out until they get the correct training. Kind of like you acknowledged when you stated, "it helped me get a better grasp of the type of trader that fits your personality". That was very important alone and time will tell how valuable that one insight will become to you.
And it is something that actually evolves as you have more time engaged in the trading world. When I first started, I thought I would and wanted to be a long-term trader. But after I learned how to engage the markets correctly, I realized that style is not for me. I found it is much lower risk and more profitable to trade on timeframes of intra day to a few days.
Also, you are spot on about my thoughts about the "general market terminology", I am very much against most of it.
A profound concept- that some take odds to is this- "Less is More"
For me- when I learned to strip it all down to "only" what is really essential to be "consistently profitable", it was a very happy moment.
And like you said, if someone feels they need to know "everything under the stars" about the stock market, they could easily find all that general stuff online.
And your biggest take away is the statement- it doesn't work (mentally) for everyone. I have been told by many (hundreds) that my approach and teaching style was perfect for them.
And for others, I might be a small but vital link to their success.
As trading successfully is composed of layers of mental insights,
Ultimately, my sincere hope is to help folks change their financial life in a substantial way. And that has happened.
And usually with life, and the things we have been exposed to (like my training course) the truth and power that it has- is revealed over a period of time. And later on, as we start to operate with wisdom and understanding down the road, it is typical that one might not recognize that if was seeded from something before- like "my course".
I am thankful to help you, and if you are interested in providing me your real name (you can email directly on our site) I would be more than glad to get on a call with you to help take you to the next level. It sounds like you are genuine about this trading and I here to help.
Thank you, Mike
TW
Tracy W.
WHAT THIS COURSE IS...AND WHAT IT ISN'T…
WHAT THIS COURSE IS...AND WHAT IT ISN'T
This course will teach you how to protect your capital.
Know when to enter and exit a trade.
How to trade comely and change your thinking to loosing money correctly.
80 % Of traders fail. By following and applying this course it will give you a fighting chance in the trading market.
If you have questions or concerns you can call or text Mike and usually responds promptly.
What the trading template isn't.
If your looking for a step by step program to take you from a newbie to placing your first live trade on a platform, It will not teach you about the types of orders, how to place a trade, about the stock market or the many hours of learning to use a trading platform. There is so much more to learn before the probability of making a $1000 a day.
Mike has a lot of years trading experience and knows a few things and is a good teacher...however a red flag popped up after papertrading, when going to open a live trading account.
Mike teaches you to follow the king, switch your position as often as needed to stay in harmony with the direction of the market. The problem is when you open a live account with a broker you need to maintain $25000 or more to keep from being penalized. PDT Pattern Day Trader. You are only allowed to execute 4 day trades in 5 business days. You may have to change your position 4 times in 1day. As long as you maintain $25000 or more it's not a problem. So I am a little disappointed that Mike doesn't give you a heads up knowing that many people that purchases his course will not have $25k to trade with.
If anyone knows a way around it, please share.
I would have given 5 stars but knocked 1 off for not teaching you the other aspects of physically placing a trade on the market. Star 2 because $25000 is a major hurdle in my opinion for many folks to overcome.
Response from Trading Template - Mike AstonMar 24, 2020
Hi Tracy, I seen your review and I did send you a couple emails and a text message to see if you wanted to get on a phone call.
I do recall you had a very unique job and were out of touch quite a bit, so maybe you didn’t receive those.
Anyways, I wanted to respond to your kind review of me and my course.
I appreciate you saying that my teaching definitely would’ve gotten a 5 star - other than a little confusion on the PDT rule.
Perhaps you don’t recall or simply did not see on the FAQ page on my website - it addresses the PDT rule ($25,000 requirement) that some people get a little anxious about.
That requirement is ONLY in certain circumstances and it is ONLY required in the stock market trading.
And you can trade in the stock market with only a few thousand dollars, but there are a few limitations to be aware of.
There are many other markets that people trade that do not have that requirement at all.
Once someone understands what it means (PDT rule) and where it applies, they quickly see its a small detail. And simply not an issue one bit.
I think it is clearly stated on the FAQ page.
In an effort to demonstrate to folks about this- and to help clarify even further- that my methodology applies to trading any market - and starting with only a couple thousand dollars- is that I opened a Futures trading account.
And I stopped trading stocks and have only been trading Futures for the last six months.
I can trade that account using a few thousand dollars. And I make as many trades as I want within a day or week. No limit.
Anyone can look at my website and see the Futures trading videos. It looks identical to stock trading.
Or see my YouTube and see plenty of those trades.
So I just wanted to clarify for you and others considering trading as income, that I have always made mention of the $25,000 rule.
And the biggest point - about it - is that there are many ways to trade without having to bother with that concern.
Nevertheless, somehow it just was not clear to you.
And no doubt, a little nerve wracking to others until they fully understand.
And I apologize for that.
As always, I am here to take a phone call and address anything to help you become that successful trader.
So many people are doing wonderful with my methodology - I couldn’t be happier.
Sincerely, Mike
KR
Kevin R.
Hello Mike
Hello Mike, I've been trading for years but don't truly have a go-to method of trading. I win some and I lose some, as all traders do. I'm very skeptical about online money-making courses, especially the ones that are asking for my hard earned money in return for knowledge. How does the public know if all of these great reviews are from people that really bought the course. For all we know, people could have been paid to write a good review and sprinkle a few bad ones in there to make it look legit. The only reason I'm writing this review is because you seem to be a God-fearing man, but with that said you are still just a man and we all know whether it be a man or a woman what money will make people do, God-fearing or not, the flesh is the flesh.
Response from Trading Template - Mike AstonNov 4, 2019
Hi Kevin, I can appreciate your stance and can relate to it very well. Trading is RISKY. And leaning on someone's view, can also be risky.
A good scripture is 1 Cor. 16:13 - part of it teaches- " Be on your guard"
Most folks have the same questions - How do I know what I am hearing and seeing- is true?
I rely on the Spirit to give me discernment. Matter of fact, as I am thinking about how to respond to you, my mind quickly is seeing many scriptures I could present. It could easily turn into a sermon.
But I will resist. Even though by embracing them, it is my way of navigating the world.
However in a effort to help your concerns, I would suggest if you really would like to investigate me, then please consider lets do the old fashion thing and get on a phone call. I make myself available to anyone who is considering taking my training. Why take someone else's word for it- speak to me yourself. That way you have the best and most authentic way to make an intelligent decision.
I also will say this, and hopefully you can accept it, All my reviews are from actual students who have decided to write a review with their own hand.
The only 3 exceptions as of today 11.4.2019 and the ones who for some unknown reason, have decided to grace me with a low star review, have come from folks who have not even taken my course.
Its interesting, Trustpilot states in their User Guidelines - that for someone to provide a review,
they must actually have been involve with the service or product before writing a review.
I am providing a quick partial clip below for reference-
1.2 You can write a review on Trustpilot about your service experience, if you have had a buying or service experience with a company, an organisation, a web service, etc. ("the Company"), which means that: you have purchased a product or service from or placed an order with the Company or …….
So as you can see, yes there can be reviews written on companies that are in fact not valid reviews. From folks who have not been involved with company themselves.
With that said, may I politely encourage you to contact me directly to see if in fact- my 23 years of understanding about trading ( what I call " Correctly") could be of great value to you.
I have folks who have taken my training and have been able to go full time as traders. And I have folks who are just starting and will see how they develop as traders.
I offer this suggestion since you have stated that your years of effort - have not been very fruitful.
And if you are not interested in taking that step (contacting me) , may I then ask in a very gracious way that you consider doing something with this review of yours?
I am trying to assist folks with what I have learned. And when someone comes and casually see a random 3 star, which overall just blights my reputation, and most importantly- it is from a non student, it is part of the overall falsehood that you originally were questioning.
Also I will assume you are a man of God, and embrace his teachings. One that comes to mind is-
James 4:7
In closing, I genuinely hope you find the way to trade. It is simply amazing once you see it correctly and then can participate in a positive and peaceful way.
Just last week, my trading resulted in over $10k. Its a blessing from above for sure.
KD
Kenneth D.
Great start but left me hanging
Great start but left me hanging. Half way through
Response from Trading Template - Mike AstonMay 1, 2018
Hello Kenneth,
Oh no! We saw your review and are sad that perhaps you weren't completely satisfied with something. Is there a time we can have Mike give you a call to resolve any issues you might have had?
