Canberra Chapter Monthly Meeting
Tuesday 17 February 2026
In-Person 6.00 pm & Online 6.45pm (AEDT)
AGENDA
PLEASE REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON and Online ATTENDANCE
6.00 – 6.10pm - Members Share Portfolio Competition – Gabriel Spacca
6.10 – 6.20pm – ASX Review – Bruce Taylor
6.20 – 6.30pm – Canberra Chapter 2026 Discussion
6.30 – 6.45pm – Tea/Coffee/Snack Break
6.45 – 8.00pm – Online Presentation – The Right Method at the right Time: From Trading Systems to Bots to Trusting Yourself
8.00pm – Canberra Members and guests Dinner
6.45pm Online Presentation - The Right Method at the right Time: From Trading Systems to Bots to Trusting Yourself – David Hunt
For many traders who rely on technical analysis, the journey often begins with the quest to do it all on their own. Early on, they experiment with indicators, chart patterns, and gut-feeling decisions, risking their hard-earned capital on what they hope will be profitable trades. However, as time passes, the reality sets in: they begin to feel uncertain or lack the confidence to trust their own judgment. It's at this point that many turn to trading systems or automated bots, hoping for a solution that can bring consistency and clarity to their decision-making.
Yet, as traders gain experience, they realize that true success in the market doesn't come from blindly following algorithms or systems—it's about understanding when to apply a particular method and knowing how to adjust to your own strengths, weaknesses, and mental state. This is where the balance of money management, risk control, and psychology comes into play.
So, when is the right time to trade with a specific method? And what do you need to know about yourself before committing to a trading approach?
Biography – David Hunt - Founder and Director, Adest Trading and Profit Hunters, ATAA Founding Member
David Hunt is a respected figure in the Australian financial community, having been a founding member of the Australian Technical Analysts Association (ATAA) in 1991. He served as the second Treasurer, second Newsletter Editor, and Vice President, and even chaired the first National Conference of the ATAA. With over 45 years of experience in technical analysis, David has built a distinguished career across both corporate and proprietary trading.
His career spans leadership roles in corporate treasury at AUSSAT, financial management at Commonwealth Industrial Gases, and strategic risk management at Qantas. He then moved into proprietary trading at Macquarie Bank and funds management at what is now known as Aberdeen Funds. As well as a Director and Advisor of a Turtle Commodity Trading Fund
David’s deep expertise in technical analysis has shaped his approach to investing, trading, and risk management—insights he continues to share with others in the trading community. He holds a Master of Commerce from the University of New South Wales (UNSW).
He trades, and invests in Australian Shares, Cryptos, as well as coaching traders and advising in ASX Shares, futures Cryptos, Commodities, International equities through his Profithunters Membership site.
He has brought some of the big names in Trading to Australia like Larry Williams, Turtle Trading, Jake Bernstein and others through Adest Trading
Date: Tuesday, February 17 at 6.00pm in person, Online Presentation at 6.45pm
Location: Board Room, Eastlake Football Club, 3 Oxley St, Griffith (Free Parking onsite)
Further Information: mark.gleeson@ataa.asn.au
Next Meeting: Tuesday, March 17, 2026@ Eastlake Football Club Topic: TBA.
Canberra Chapter meetings are usually held on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month.