Allan B. spent six years jumping between forex, CFDs, indices, and commodities without a consistent plan. After discovering SPA3 and committing fully to its backtested, rules-based process, his US account grew more than 30% in just a few months.
At a glance
- Member profile: Six-year self-directed trader who tested forex, CFDs, indices, and commodities without ever settling on one system.
- Main problem: No backtested edge — trading on trial and error led to inconsistent results and constant second-guessing.
- SWS process: SPA3, a rules-based mechanical system backtested over 20 to 30 years, paired with habit-based execution training.
- Outcome: Allan’s US account grew over 30% in a few months after committing fully to the system.
Background
Allan B. started trading six years ago and did everything he could to learn the craft. He read every book he could find, attended courses, watched countless webinars, and spent hours studying gurus and experts on YouTube, trying to absorb as much knowledge as possible.
He experimented widely, trading forex, CFDs, indices, and commodities with real money in search of an edge, believing hands-on experience would teach him faster than theory alone. Yet despite the effort, he never had a consistent plan. He jumped from one strategy to another, and the constant experimentation created stress and uncertainty that left him frustrated and unable to trust his own decisions.
Allan’s path is similar to other SWS members who moved from an unstructured approach to a disciplined process — see how one investor transformed his results with a 100% mechanical system.
Before SWS
The old pattern: Allan traded without a backtested system. Results varied wildly from trade to trade, decisions felt like high-stakes, mentally exhausting choices, and without historical proof he could never fully trust the setups he was taking.
The desired shift: A single, mechanical system tested over decades, so entries, exits, and cash states were driven by verified rules rather than judgement made in the moment.
The Turning Point
Allan’s breakthrough came when he discovered SPA3. Learning that the system had been live-traded and backtested over 20 to 30 years gave him a level of clarity and confidence he had never experienced before.
Meeting the Share Wealth Systems team in person was another critical moment. Allan saw the research behind the system, asked important questions, and understood how it worked regardless of market conditions — reinforcing his trust and helping him fully commit to the method.
“If you do this for over 40 years, it becomes millions.”
— Allan B., SWS member, on the power of long-term compounding
The SWS Process They Adopted
Once Allan focused on following SPA3 without deviation, he began seeing results. The process combined a proven mechanical system with the habits and support needed to execute it consistently.
A backtested mechanical system
SPA3 gave Allan a rules-based system that had been tested over 20 to 30 years, removing guesswork from entries and exits.
Objective signals on quality names
Allan followed signals for large US stocks and ETFs, including IVV, the S&P 500, taking his first 25 trades exactly as the system dictated to build trust in the process.
Habit-based execution
Drawing on James Clear’s work on habit formation, Allan adopted daily trade review, incremental progress, and following every signal without deviation.
Direct access to the SWS team
Meeting the team face-to-face let Allan see the research behind SPA3 and ask questions, reinforcing his trust in the system.
Implementation Timeline
6 years — Searching without a system. Allan tested forex, CFDs, indices, and commodities across a range of strategies without ever settling on a consistent, backtested approach.
First 25 trades — Building trust in SPA3. Following Mark Douglas’s principle, Allan executed his first 25 trades exactly as the system dictated, building a rhythm and confidence in the rules.
A few months — Verified account growth. Once Allan committed fully to following SPA3 without deviation, his US account grew by more than 30%.
Outcomes
Allan’s story shows what happens when a proven system is combined with disciplined execution. The stress and uncertainty that plagued his early years were replaced with confidence and structure.
Reported outcome: Allan’s US account grew by more than 30% within a few months of committing fully to the SPA3 system. Individual results vary and past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
Gary’s Commentary
From experimentation to a repeatable edge
Allan’s story is a reminder that having a lot of market knowledge isn’t the same as having an edge. What changed his results wasn’t a new theory, it was committing to one system that had already been proven over decades, then treating execution as a skill worth practising every day. That combination of a backtested process and consistent habits is exactly what we built SPA3 and our training around.
— Gary Stone, founder of Share Wealth Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Allan B.'s trading background before SWS?
Allan spent six years trading forex, CFDs, indices, and commodities using trial and error, without ever committing to a single consistent, backtested strategy.
What system did Allan B. adopt after joining SWS?
Allan adopted SPA3, a rules-based mechanical trading system backtested over 20 to 30 years, following signals on large US stocks and ETFs including IVV, the S&P 500 ETF.
What results did Allan B. see after committing to SPA3?
After committing fully to following SPA3 without deviation, Allan's US trading account grew by more than 30% within a few months.
Is Allan B.'s experience typical of every SWS member?
No. Allan's results are an individual case study and are not typical. Individual results vary, and past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
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About Gary Stone
Gary Stone is the founder of Share Wealth Systems and creator of the SPA3 trading methodology, with over 30 years of market experience.
Share Wealth Systems holds Australian Financial Services Licence AFSL 250900.