Frequently asked
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The Framework is a digital product. Upon purchase you receive immediate access to all course materials. As with all digital products where access is granted immediately, we do not offer refunds. If you have questions about whether the program is right for you, contact us before purchasing at john.pontikas@jmpstrategicinvestments.com.au.

Lifetime access. Once you purchase The Framework, the course materials are yours. You can work through them at your own pace, revisit modules, and refer back to the content whenever you need it.

No. Trade Profitably provides general financial education only. The content does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation, or needs. It is not personal financial advice. Before making any trading or investment decisions, you should consider your own circumstances and, where appropriate, seek advice from a qualified financial adviser.

Trade Profitably is designed for experienced traders with 2 or more years of market experience who already understand the basics - how to read charts, candlesticks, and technical analysis - and are ready to build a professional execution framework on top of that foundation. It is not suitable for complete beginners.

The Market Alignment Framework is primarily built around forex, gold, and futures markets. The structural principles - scenario classification, floor and ceiling identification, pre-session routine - apply across liquid markets with defined session opens. The framework uses VWAP with standard deviation bands and operates across three timeframes only: Daily, 1H, and 15M.

The Framework is self-directed - you receive immediate access to all ten modules and work through them at your own pace, with four weeks of community access included. The Cohort is guided - John takes a small group of 5 to 15 participants through the entire framework live over twelve weeks, with real-time feedback and a structured learning environment. Both paths lead to the same destination.

The Community is the ongoing live environment available to graduates of The Framework or The Cohort. It includes daily 9am morning Zooms with John in a live market environment, a Wednesday night debrief session, and Discord community access. It runs at $660 per month, GST inclusive, with 30 days written notice to cancel. Access is exclusive - it is not open to the public.

The Framework is delivered through our online learning platform (Kajabi). Upon purchase you receive immediate access to all ten modules, reference guides, student guides, self assessments, answer keys, and execution checklists. You can work through the content at your own pace, on any device, at any time.

The Cohort runs 3 to 4 times per year with a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 15 participants per intake. To enquire about the next intake, contact john.pontikas@jmpstrategicinvestments.com.au or use the enquiry button on the main page.

John Pontikas is a licensed financial adviser with 26 years of professional financial markets experience, including institutional-level practice at ABN AMRO Morgans. He is an Authorised Representative (AR 329302) of PGW Financial Services Pty Ltd (AFSL 384713). He founded JMP Strategic Investments in 2011. The Market Alignment Framework was built from 26 years of real market experience - not theory. Read more about John →