VENUE for the Melbourne hybrid meetings – Arcadia Hotel, South Yarra. More venue details below in the Activities/Items section. In-person networking from 5.15 pm to 6 pm with finger food, PROVIDED you register beforehand.
NOTE: In-person 5.15 pm - 9 pm, and broadcast over the web from 6 - 8 pm AEST. Informal discussion with the guest speaker(s) takes place over dinner from 8.15 pm, along with further networking amongst the members and guests.
Join our ATAA meetings to improve your understanding of
how to invest or trade successfully in the financial markets,
focusing on the correct use and application of Technical Analysis
Session Highlights:
• Jim Haralambidis: Description of a practical trading setup
• Hot topic with Matthew Jones: What to Expect in 2026
• Network & Socialize: Connect with fellow traders, share experiences, and enjoy free snacks
• Ideas Exchange: Discover fresh market insights from like-minded market enthusiasts
Meeting Agenda:
5.15 pm - 6 pm – Informal networking (includes free finger food)
6 pm to 6:05 pm – MEETING OPENING, Welcome by President and HOUSEKEEPING
6.05 pm to 6.40 pm
Jim Haralambidis - Private Trader (in-person)
Topic: “A Practitioner’s Approach to Active Trading and Investing”
While trading education often focuses on individual indicators or trade setups, far less attention is given to how active retail traders structure their trading operation in practice — the question many new traders ask simply is, “what and how do you trade?”
In this session, Jim will present a high-level overview of his approach to trading and investing as an integrated process. He will discuss his trading environment, the markets he trades, the broad strategy styles he uses, the process he follows to refine ideas over time and the metrics he uses to evaluate his own performance. Portfolio-level performance data from the current financial year will be shared to provide context and an insight into how well this performs in practice.
The presentation will conclude with a brief discussion of superannuation — a significant, but frequently under-managed asset class — and some ideas about how systematic, rules-based thinking may be used for long-term investing, alongside more active trading.
About Jim Haralambidis
Jim Haralambidis started his career in science and has a PhD from the University of Melbourne. Jim was involved in biomedical scientific research at the Howard Florey Institute for about fifteen years.
Jim left the academic world in 1996 to set up his own IT business, which he ran for about 20 years. On the way, he obtained a Master of Applied Finance degree from the University of Melbourne, as well as a Graduate Diploma in Computing from RMIT. Jim’s business was sold to a listed company in 2015.
Since then, Jim has been busy managing his own investments, hence his interest in Technical Analysis. He is the current National President of the ATAA.
6.45 pm to 8.00 pm – GUEST SPEAKER (Online):
Matthew Jones – Capital19
Topic: “What to Expect in 2026 & Some New Indicators to Help You”
At its heart, Technical Analysis is a timing tool for traders. But having an overall view of the big picture can help you decide whether to follow a trend following system or an oscillator. In his presentation Matthew will cover the current macro environment and how he expects the year to unfold. Plus, he has some new indicators you can add to your library to help you time the best trades.
About Matthew Jones
Matthew Jones is a Director of Capital 19 and has been advising and educating clients on investments for over 25 years. Capital 19 assigns every client their own trading coach to share the secrets of successful trading and provide help when you need it. Trading is easier and ultimately more successful when you have an expert on your side.
Join us for dinner after the presentations, for general discussion and networking with other members.
The knowledge network for successful financial market trading and investing.
NEXT MEETING:
When: Thursday 12th March 2026, 5.15 pm until 9 pm.
Speaker: Max Noble
Where: Arcadia Hotel (TBC)
2 Toorak Road (cnr Punt and Toorak Roads), South Yarra