Quant Systems Introductory Course (Free)
Learn the framework for becoming a consistent, systematic trader
Course Overview
Stop Guessing, Start Knowing
Watch real trading concepts unfold systematically - finally understand what separates consistent traders from the rest
Build Confidence Through Process
Replace emotional decisions with a repeatable framework that removes the stress from trading
Trade With Clarity
Join traders who've moved beyond hope and fear to systematic execution
Becoming a professional price action trader is like going through a PhD course of study; you know the start date but there is no foreseeable end date because it all depends on your supervising professor and your ability to satisfy him or her that you have become a true expert and earned your degree.
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Get a glimpse of what you'll learn in this comprehensive trading course
What I've Learned From a Decade of Professional Trading
After more than ten years as a professional trader and educator, I've noticed something that troubles me about trading education.
Here's the paradox: we have better trading courses than ever before, yet most dedicated traders still struggle to become consistently profitable. After working with hundreds of traders, I believe I understand why - and it's not what most people think.
The traders I work with are smart, dedicated people. They're not failing because they lack intelligence or work ethic. They're struggling because there's a fundamental gap in how trading is taught versus how it actually needs to be practiced.
The Real Problems I See Every Day
After years of working with traders, I've identified three core issues that keep coming up:
Learning concepts without learning implementation
You might learn that breakouts often get second legs - great. But then what? How do you actually test if this works? How do you build a reliable system around it? Most courses skip these crucial implementation steps entirely.
"Just get screen time" isn't enough
I understand why educators say this, but watching charts without knowing what to look for is like trying to learn surgery by sitting in a hospital lobby. You need structured observation with clear objectives.
It's not about psychology - it's about knowledge
Here's what I've noticed: if you're already successful in your career or other areas of life, your psychology is probably fine. The real issue is usually a lack of specific technical knowledge about how to build and test trading systems.
Why Systematic Trading Actually Works
Here's what I've learned from studying successful traders: they all think systematically. This isn't just about being organized - it's a completely different approach to trading.
Most traders create rules that work for a few trades, then stop working when the market changes. It's exhausting. Professional traders do something different: they build systems that adapt as markets evolve.
Think about it this way:
A professional trader has already done all their thinking before the market opens. They've tested their ideas, validated their approach, and built clear rules. When it's time to trade, there's no stress or guessing - just execution of a well-tested plan.
This is what I mean by systematic thinking. It's not complicated, but it is different from how most people approach trading.
Pre-Planned
All decisions made before market opens
Tested
Every rule validated with real data
Stress-Free
Just execution, no guessing
What You'll Learn in This Free 2-Hour Course
Let me be upfront: this is just the beginning. At Quant Systems, we consider this introductory material. But if you're serious about becoming a professional trader, these foundations are essential.
Module 1: Free Course Introduction
- •Why almost anyone can become a price action trader with proper education
- •How markets work like machines with repeatable behavior
- •The three core trading strategies you'll learn in this course
- •Why starting small is crucial for developing proper trading psychology
- •Setting realistic expectations for your trading development
Module 2: Ali's Introduction & Trading Philosophy
- •My 25-year career in IT and transition to full-time trading
- •Why I've developed over 200 trading systems and 300+ pieces of code
- •The machine approach to understanding markets
- •Why execution of systems matters more than the systems themselves
- •How to customize trading concepts to your personality and style
Module 3: Foundational Trading Concepts
- •Why markets are machines and how this changes everything
- •Understanding cause and effect relationships in price action
- •The event-response framework that drives all profitable trading
- •How to use guidelines instead of rigid rules for high-performance trading
- •The difference between trending and trading range market behavior
Module 4: Big Breakout Strategy
- •Understanding market control and what creates surprise bars
- •How to identify big breakout bars that get second legs
- •The systematic approach to entries: market orders vs. limit orders
- •Proper stop placement and risk management techniques
- •When to ignore setups and why context always comes first
Module 5: Live Trade Example - Big Breakout
- •Watch a real breakout trade unfold with live commentary
- •See how systematic thinking guides entry and exit decisions
- •Learn proper trade management when positions move against you
- •Understanding when to take profits and move to the next setup
Module 6: Channel Reversal Strategy
- •How to identify when channels are ready to reverse after 3-4 legs
- •The systematic approach to fading late breakouts in trading ranges
- •Understanding day structure and why it matters for trade selection
- •Advanced limit order techniques for high-probability reversals
- •Risk management for counter-trend trading with measured move stops
Module 7: Live Trade Example - Channel Reversal
- •Real-time execution of a channel reversal trade
- •How to scale into positions when trading against momentum
- •Managing trades through significant drawdowns
- •The decision-making process for taking profits vs. holding longer
Module 8: Micro Channel Strategy
- •Recognizing micro channels as the building blocks of all charts
- •How to score micro channel strength for highest probability trades
- •Systematic entries using limit orders and functional price levels
- •Understanding when micro channels fail and how to exit quickly
- •The relationship between micro channels and higher timeframe patterns
Module 9: Live Trade Example - Micro Channel
- •Watch a micro channel setup develop in real-time
- •See the systematic approach to limit order entries
- •Learn how multiple timeframe analysis influences trade decisions
- •Understanding why being flat is an asset for scalpers
Module 10: Success Factors for Professional Trading
- •Why honesty is the greatest asset in trading
- •How to take care of yourself as the engine of your trading business
- •The importance of maintaining work-life balance for long-term success
- •What separates consistently profitable traders from struggling ones
Module 11: Course Conclusion
- •Key takeaways from the three trading strategies
- •How these foundational concepts blend old market principles with new technology
- •Next steps in your systematic trading development
- •The philosophy behind continuous learning and improvement
What Makes the Live Trading Modules Special
The live trade examples (Modules 5, 7, and 9) show actual recordings of trades taken using these exact concepts:
- •How each setup was spotted as it developed in real-time
- •The systematic thinking process behind every trade decision
- •Exactly why each trade was taken and how risk was managed
This bridges the gap between learning concepts and seeing how they work in live market conditions.
What This Course Will Help You Understand
The complete picture of professional trading
It's bigger than most people realize, covering everything from foundational beliefs to reading price action to designing and maintaining profitable systems.
Why so much trading education falls short
Once you understand this gap, you'll save yourself years of frustration.
How to bridge the gap between learning and doing
The systematic approach that turns trading concepts into real, profitable systems.
Is This Course Right For You?
This course works best for traders who already have some experience and are serious about taking their trading to a professional level.
You'll get the most value if you:
- Already understand basic price action concepts
- Treat trading as a serious professional endeavor
- Believe that consistency comes from systems, not gut feelings
- Are willing to put in the work required to develop real skills
Fair warning:
This is a 2-hour introduction, not a magic bullet. If you're looking for quick fixes or overnight success, this isn't for you.
"This course won't make you profitable by itself. That takes much more work. But it will show you what professional trading really looks like and what you need to focus on to succeed."
About Your Instructor
Ali Moin-Afshari
Founder of Quant Systems & Creator of the Systems Academy program
I'm Ali Moin-Afshari, founder of Quant Systems and creator of the Systems Academy program. Over the past decade, I've designed, developed, and programmed more than 200 trading systems.
My approach is simple: protect capital first, meet financial goals second. I've learned that trading doesn't have to be stressful or based on guessing - but most traders never discover this because they're missing the systematic approach.
"One of my proudest moments was helping a professional fund manager leave his corporate job to become a successful full-time trader from home. That transformation happened because he learned to think systematically about trading."
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This free course contains the foundational thinking behind everything we teach at Quant Systems.
I want to be honest: this course won't make you profitable by itself. That takes much more work. But it will show you what professional trading really looks like and what you need to focus on to succeed.
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A Final Thought
I know many of you have spent years jumping between courses, indicators, and strategies, looking for the one thing that will finally make trading click.
I've been there. Here's what I learned: the answer is both simpler and harder than you expect. Consistent profitability doesn't come from finding the perfect setup or indicator. It comes from systematic thinking and proper implementation.
This course will show you exactly what that means and how it forms the foundation of professional trading.
If you're ready to understand how professionals really build and implement profitable systems - not just learn about them, but truly understand the process - then this course will be valuable for you.
"Markets are machines. They work exactly like a machine that looks very complex and hard to understand, but if you're trained on it and you understand the internals of that machine, it becomes fairly easy to operate the machine."– Ali Moin-Afshari