As in any profession, building a strong foundation is extremely important. Michael’s TFAL program provides the necessary foundation for anyone who wants to trade for a living. Unlike other courses, his TFAL program provides the breadth and the necessary depth in trading. The weekly classes over five months are also taught at the right pace of learning for most new traders. As a Trading Guru, Michael is certainly highly knowledgeable and patient.
Rafee Salleh
President
Options Traders’ Club of Singapore
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Michael has been a great mentor to me in every way. His knowledge of investing is simply amazing & inspiring. Compared to many courses out there, he takes the effort to spread out his topics into 5 months instead of 3 days (as many courses out there do) as investing is certainly not a skill that can be learnt within a few days. His commitment & generosity to his students shows that this man not only talks the talk, he walks the talk too. Best in Singapore & JB & some say Batam! 
Roseline Fong
CFP
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Tribute to My Trading Coach, Simply the Best Coach in Basics of Trading
This coming Wednesday will be lesson 19 of Michael’s class. One more class to go and it completes the syllabus.
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As I was going through his presentation slides for lesson 19 on Inside Bars, I was amazed by its clarity. One almost doesn’t have to attend the class to make sense of the chapter. The slides are mostly charts that identify the inside bars. Then there are charts that show you WHERE exactly to enter and WHERE exactly to place a stop loss.
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Although the presentation includes another broader topic - Fibonacci - it does not confuse. Because of the way the syllabus is structured, Michael’s students would have already become familiar with Fibonacci by now. Support and Resistance was thrown in, along with oscillator indicators.
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And what you have is a blueprint of where to enter a trade WITH CONFIDENCE, provided that you FOLLOW THE RULES.
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Michael stands out from his counterparts in the region. He REALLY teaches the fundamentals of trading. His syllabus is truly designed for novices. The simplicity of the setups he shares and the step-by-step guidance are a godsend for people who are so new to trading it’s not unreasonable or insulting to label them as “idiots”.
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I started off as an idiot. The course I took prior to Michael’s was designed for those who have been trading for a while, but for some reasons (usually a result of having learnt from self-proclaimed gurus who are more idiotic than the average idiots), were totally slaughtered by the market and had sought the help of my previous trainer. It was not the right course for me although it teaches the basics of trading. For someone who has never entered the market, I needed something even more basic.
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Six months after graduating from my first trading course and after having done a lot of reading on topics that even some professional traders can’t be bothered with eg Elliot Wave, and I became quite an expert in indicators after having done extensive research and backtesting on them. Yet I had little experience on TRADING itself. I was kinda “forced” into the real battlefield by D, who was getting quite fed-up with my very academic approach towards trading.
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And it was around the time that I was also beginning to wonder why I am so afraid to trade. Yes, I know that I hate to lose and that’s probably one of the reasons. But there’s something else. I knew I was missing out something.
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It was then that a friend who was attending Michael’s class, even though he was already helping to coach my previous trainer’s class, recommended that I check out Michael’s class.
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I did. And I have to say that Michael was truly refreshing. He speaks melodiously. Calm and confident, he was not my idea of the typical daytrader. My idea of a serious daytrader has to be unkempt, edgy, and shows a reluctance to teach coz he would rather be trading than teaching. But Michael showed me enough during his preview to convince me he was who I was looking for to teach me THE fundamentals of trading.
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I needed to know how exactly to ENTER A TRADE. WHERE, WHEN, HOW. I would have looked like a complete idiot had I asked in my previous class coz EVERYONE seemed to know where to enter a trade. I might know all the setups, the indicators, what moves the market, recognize patterns that signal a reversal or continuation of a trend. Hell, I can even laugh at authors who write about how useless oscillator indicators are coz I recognize the periods they were making reference to were trending periods, where oscillator indicators, being oscillator indicators, will just stay in oversold or overbought region.
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But I don’t know where in the world to place my entry.
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And I was beyond grateful on the day that Michael taught the class exactly where to enter a trade. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw the 2 huge candles on the slide with the lines indicating where you enter and where you put your stop.
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Breathtakingly amazing.
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Truly for both newbies and traders without actual trading experience, like me.
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I know that over time, trading does become more art than science. But for a bona fide trading novice, Michael’s step-by-step guidance at least gives him/her the confidence to GET STARTED.
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I’m not one of those who love living on the edge (Yes I drive fast, but I am at my most alert when I drive and I know every intended move of the drivers around me). In many aspects of my life, I need a blueprint for everything. I tread carefully and I strive for precision in executing my plans. Same goes for trading. I need to know precisely where to enter before I will step into the war zone (I am not delusional though. I don’t think that a good entry will guarantee a winning trade. In fact, I’ve stopped looking at trading from the perspective of winning or losing a trade. But more on that in a separate blog entry).
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Back to Michael’s class.
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Michael’s class is designed to get you started on where the real action is: in the market. Without stepping out of the academic/theoretical mode into the market, you will never get the experience you need to practise and sharpen your skills, and you’ll never become a successful trader.
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Before looking at Michael’s presentation notes for lesson 19, I thought I knew Inside Bars. After going through his presentation, I realized I knew only the definition but not the application of inside bars in real-life trading.
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I began to go back to look for his notes on topics that I’ve become very familiar with eg Fibonacci, divergence, etc. I hadn’t even taken a look at them after I missed those classes (I must have missed half of his course because of conflicts in schedule…long story…)
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I am SO going to go back for his make-up classes (once his student, forever his student. You can go back for his lessons as many times as you want and you have Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays to choose from) on these topics that I thought I had mastered. I have mastered the theory but I’m impressed by how much Michael knows how to USE them in his trades, through his near 20 years of trading experience.
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And Michael loves to teach. I asked him how he does it - to have to be at a certain place (in class) for all his Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. He laughed and said he actually looked forward to his classes. It’s not a chore for him. It’s his PASSION to teach.
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For those who have been trading for a while and still struggling coz you haven’t a clue as to what you are doing, Michael is possibly THE person who can help you.
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Although the PIONEER in the field, Michael charges a fee that is not just reasonable, but amazingly affordable. Â I don’t want to use the word “cheap”, because that is the last word I would use to describe his course, which is packed with value.
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Let’s just say his course is really VALUE FOR MONEY.
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Extracted from Juliana Chen’s
personal blog at juzjules.blogspot.com
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We went through the full course (about 9 months at that time) with mentor Michael Woo and this is one of the first types of learning about the stock markets in an unhurried and very good pace giving one a chance to absorb, apply and test the knowledge one has acquired.
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Also throughout this period Michael started the live trading sessions and literally held our hands and showed us how to trade online and to pull our first trigger. This is something not easy to do if you have not been taught well!!
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We have done a number of stock trading courses in the past but with Michael, it was something we have always treasured. He is always giving so much of his time and passion on something dear to his heart. It is always rewarding to be able to find a teacher who does trading for a living, not someone who just teaches.
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I am an aircraft engineer by profession but today Nancy and I chose to be full time traders and make this our living.
Jimmy & Nancy Ong
Melbourne, Australia
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“TFAL” is a course which enabled me to do just that. It is the most comprehensive trading course offered in Singapore. It caters for beginners and “part-time” traders alike. This is achieved by the very practical nature of the class. Presentation materials are provided as are practical trading advisories from top traders which are easy to follow.
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Michael is showing what it takes to be a trader but he also gives options for students with limited risk appetite. Most of all whether you decide that trading is for you after the course or you decide that the commitment is too much - the course is a lot of fun and worth every dollar. Michael understands how to present a very complicated topic in a very relaxed way.
Mathias Deubel
Senior Consultant Telecommunications
Teldico Pte Ltd
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Most people enter the stock market without realizing what they are getting into and ultimately get burnt. I’m one of the lucky ones who had an expert trader and investor such as Michael Woo by my side to hold my hand and guide me through the hazardous yet highly rewarding maze known as the US Stock Market. He has been teaching me the art of trading in the stock market for the past 7 years even before he officially started the TFAL course. Even though I have learnt a lot from him and become a successful trader, I attend the TFAL course every two or three years to refresh my trading skills. I have attended quite a few seminars and courses conducted by so-called investment gurus, but none of them has been as effective and useful as Michael’s TFAL. The best thing about attending the TFAL is that, once you complete the course you’ll keep receiving trading tips from Michael as long as you want. By the way, I’m a writer and a published author. I write fiction as well s non-fiction. I’ve learnt so much from Michael that I have written a book on the basics of trading/investing in the US Stock Market. I hope to launch this book soon. I highly recommend TFAL to all those who are new to trading in the US Stock Market. Attending TFAL is a must for beginners as well as traders with limited know-how.
Captain S Manzur
Author
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If you are at this website looking for a coach/trainer on investing in stocks and shares, fundamental/technical analysis, understanding entry and exit points, charts, candlesticks, etc, etc, look no further.
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You have found the best there is in Michael Woo, CEO and Chief Instructor of TFAL. His classes are comprehensive and yet easy to follow. Most importantly it’s value for money. I can personally vouch for it as I have attended another course, which is condensed into four solid days and thereby not too effective as I got “information overload”. Add to that the four days cost S$5000.00, and I had to pay S$100.00 per day for a “refresher”. Whereas Michael’s classes are once a week, spread over a period of five months, and better yet it is definitely less expensive. Even better, he allows you to re-sit without charging extra. Is it a great deal or what!!!
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His classes are so good that you will want to recommend friends and family members to him just as I did.
Patricia Lim
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Michael Woo’s TFAL classes are well designed to cover every aspect of Trading; from the very crucial basics to the most important skills and strategies of trading i.e (Fundamental & Technical Analysis, Searching for stocks, Setting up your charts, Navigating your Trading platform, Candlestick Charting and etc)
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His programme covers 20 modules ranging from the basics mentioned above to specific trading strategies and a couple of Options strategies. His classroom environment is very condusive
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Michael Woo is one of the most eloquent teachers I’ve met in a long time. He is highly knowledgeable and is eager to share his expertise with his students. His classes are very affordable and yet, his standards surpasses many other gurus who charge exorbitant fees.
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He is no snake oil skin salesman and does not make false promises that one will become a millionaire through trading but that one will be able to trade correctly and be profitable in due time.
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I highly recommend Michael Woo’s classes to anyone who is serious and is willing to put in the time and education necessary to become a successful trader.
Rajan
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By joining this program, the previously confusing and ultimately upsetting world of trading has become fun and very interesting. Michael taught useful strategies as well as sentiment indicators and candlestick chart analysis. This has given me the opportunity to analyse charts and conclude with the best entrance and exit strategies. I no longer need to depend on the advice of analysts and brokers to stay in the money. It has been a pleasant journey with a patient and knowledgeable instructor. I have developed personally.
Thank you for the experience Michael.
Klaus Dubberke
Germany
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My ambition to be financially successful have lead me to Michael Woo who is more than just a coach and trainer but also a successful trader with great insight of tricks of the trade not found in books. Michael’s workshop is excellent. It is an easy and extremely powerful foundation for both beginners and professionals. He taught us how to fish to put on the best trades irrespective of the type of market conditions and to be consistent. He has great passion in his teaching and his support service is really commendable.
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As a professional advisor to protect and to preserve my clients’ wealth, I apply Michael Woo’s methods as they are able to deliver with proven successes where I am able to grow along with my clients’ wealth.
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Thank you Michael Woo.
Eddie Chan
Independent Financial Advisor
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Michael Woo’s TFAL program provides a progressive guidance to build my understanding and competence in Stock Market Investment and Trading. This is unlike many of those highly publicised short courses with lots of hype but fail to deliver. I know because I have spent large fees on some of them.
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I have also encouraged my son and daughter [young adults] to enrol with TFAL and they agree that it is indeed helpful.
Yong SC
Professional Engineer
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I found his grasp of emotion and the fundamentals of the industries, companies, the readings of the graphs, the volumes and the various tools that Michael Woo uses for his teachings remarkably fascinating.
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I’ve recommended his course to a few friends and best of all one is allowed to attend future classes at no cost should one feel the need to.
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I thank Michael for the most enjoyable and fun filled sessions.
Sng Tong Hai
Senior Manager
Great Eastern Life Assurance
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Learning Options Trading under Michael Woo was the best thing that happened to me. Not only that I make a regular second income, but the confidence level increases steadily as I trade and learn consistently. Trading is the last frontier - you can be independent and free and that’s what I really want to be! You should too.
Tan Hock Chye
Chief Financial Officer
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Michael Woo is a very experienced and inspiring guru and TFAL classes are your complete guide to trading on the US stock market.
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Classes are structured and takes you step by step through all you need to know about trading and trading strategies.
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We would highly recommend it to beginners as well as experienced traders and anyone who is seriously considering trading on the US stock market.
Adrin & Leia
Independent Traders
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What differentiates Michael Woo from the rest is that he is a real, successful trader with an extensive teaching experience in trading. Being genuine, he won’t promise the 1000% profit trades that lure the gullible crowd, but his strategies are nevertheless solid and profitable. His course is unique in the sense it covers all aspects of trading (stocks, futures, options, charting, brokerage, fundamentals, strategies, money management…) over a few months which let you digest and come back with questions. For hands on, he offers live trading sessions during the US market trading hours. Everybody I know who attended Michael’s course enjoyed it and learnt a lot. Finally, Michael is always there should you need him once the course is completed. As a conclusion, I warmly recommend his course, it’s time and money well invested.
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Steven Place
Managing Director
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I attended Mr Woo’s class in May 2007 and it was an experience not to be missed. Although the weekly class lasted 5 months, you will be thirsting for more even after graduating. The reason for this is Mr Woo provides the foundation for those who wish to trade seriously. What I meant by trading seriously is knowing where, what, how and why you put your money in stocks. How many people you know, don’t really know much about the stocks they buy other than they heard it from someone (and they call these tips) or read in the recent news? I bet if not all, 99.9% of them, right!?
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More about the course, Mr Woo will cover all the fundamental concepts required of a trader and provide the basic tools for analysis using charts and formulas. As I said earlier, this is foundation and without this, you will not be able to trade effectively for long. If you want to be in for the long haul, you need this course not only to survive but to last and even get regular returns, an income stream.
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To be frank, some of us may be able to make a living solely out of this skill. Some of us will have a side income but some of us will learn the hard way when the principles taught were not followed diligently. In other words, some of us will get burnt. However, through this course, I know why I got burnt and I know why I am able to survive tough times and enjoy the better times. It no longer becomes a gamble or guessing game and that’s why I would recommend this course to anyone who seriously wants to consider learning how to trade for a living for REAL.
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Many other trainers proclaim their success stories and promised great returns or results with little or no money in a very short time and with minimal effort. I hope you know that this is all bulls**t.
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Even after attending the course, I have been motivated to continue equipping myself even as I trade. I have been reading related materials or books (many also recommended by Mr Woo) to continue this learning process. So do take up this course to kick start to become an effective trader.
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PS: Psst…I forgot to mention that Mr Woo conducts this course for a fee which is a steal compared to the others that I mentioned earlier. So…what are you waiting for!?
Cheers!
Teresa Oh
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Michael Woo’s classes should be the FIRST STOP for anyone who wants a good foundation in trading.
His lessons are unique :
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1. It is spread over 20 weeks and not condensed over a few days. Michael is always ready and willing to answer any queries, being available in class an hour before classes commence.
2. His lessons on candlesticks and chart patterns are easy to understand and combined with other indicators are simple to apply in trading.
3. A Big bonus is that lessons can be repeated any number of times at no extra charge. I met a polytechnic lecturer who reattended the complete course about 2 years after she completed it the first time at no extra charge!
4. Students are also allowed to record the lessons. This is a feature special to Michael’s class.
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Finally, Michael’s classes are very good value for money. You will achieve positive trading results if you are disciplined and follow the rules.
Marilyn Lim
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Very focused and directed, to the point and purpose, Michael conducted the lessons with exceptional and beneficial clarity in his explanations and illustrations. I hold him in high esteem, a professional trainer who never hesitates to make his full contribution to his students with his committed approach to teaching and benefiting all involved.
Georgina Venus Ho
Aesthetician
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I recommend highly Michael’s realistic and practical teaching on trading to any trader. He gives you the whole stark picture of his trading skill - real life trading account showing his actual wins versus loses. And he wins very much more than he loses right in front of the class. That is the true mark of a good trader, not some guru who only shows his wins but not losses!
K Yap
Manager
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The structure is well-paced, content is meaningful and the delivery is done in a manner that is sensitive to the needs of the participants.
Judy Kwan
Team Sales Manager
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Michael is a very experienced and knowledgeable trader and teacher. He is very passionate in his teaching and is one of the most sincere trainers I’ve come across who’s always very willing and generous in his sharing.
LK Queck
Singapore
