This final Talking Trading episode of 2025 is about reflection, clarity, and forward momentum.
Chris Tate opens with a clear-eyed 2025 Australian sharemarket wrap. He breaks down the key trends, strategies, and mistakes traders made throughout the year. Chris also unveils what those lessons mean as we move into 2026.
Louise Bedford then brings the focus to trading psychology. She explains why progress doesn’t come from waiting for perfect conditions, but from disciplined action taken one trade at a time.
Whether you’re new to trading or highly experienced, this episode will help you reset your thinking for the year ahead.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What really happened in the 2025 Australian sharemarket
Chris Tate’s market wrap highlights the themes, traps, and opportunities traders encountered — and how to think about them going forward. - The mindset shift that changes trading outcomes
Louise Bedford explains why hesitation costs more than losses, and how discipline and consistency create long-term trading success. - How to start strong in 2026
No matter where you are on your trading journey, you’ll learn how to reset, refine your approach, and build momentum with clarity and purpose.
This episode is for traders who are ready to stop drifting, take responsibility for their decisions, and move into 2026 with intention.
About Chris Tate
Chris Tate is one of the first people to ever release a share trading book in Australia.
He is the best-selling author of The Art of Trading and The Art of Options Trading in Australia.
Chris has been running the 6-month repeat-for-free www.tradinggame.com.au Mentor Program since the year 2000. He’s also the co-founder of The Trading Game, one of the longest-running sharetrading education businesses in Australia.
With a background as an immunologist and his previous work as a bouncer, Chris’s life experiences will amaze you. When he’s not hanging out with his traders, he can be seen lifting weights at the gym, enjoying yoga… and trying to get a personal best time on his rowing machine in his garage.
To get in touch with Chris
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TradingGame/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTradingGame
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christatetrader/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/tradinggame
About Louise Bedford
Louise Bedford has traded, taught, and written extensively about the financial markets for over 30 years. She has built a reputation as a highly accomplished and experienced trader, educator, and author.
Louise co-founded The Trading Game and has gained recognition for her unique approach to teaching trading psychology and market analysis.
Louise has authored several successful trading books. In particular, her titles include Trading Secrets, Charting Secrets, The Secret of Candlestick Charting, and Investing Psychology Secrets.
Louise runs her hugely popular, repeat-for-free Mentor Program Pro online course. Through this course, she shows you how to automate your trading so you can retire early and get on with your life.
To get in touch with Louise
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TradingGame/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTradingGame
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/louise-bedford/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/tradinggame
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tradinggame.com.au
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tradinggame.com.au/
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