The ‘safe’ sector hiding a tale of two very different investments
The sector everyone trusts is hiding two very different opportunities — and only one of them is worth your attention right now, writes…
Educator Profile
Craig Tapping
Craig is a commercially minded leader with 33 years in Blue Chip corporate organizations. Now a full-time trader and educator, he brings over 20 years of experience in equities markets and technical analysis, helping others succeed in trading.
Lead Educator & Analyst
MBA
Professional Background
Craig is a senior market educator and analyst at Mastering the Markets, bringing over two decades of experience across equity markets, technical analysis, and investor education. He holds an MBA and has spent his career analysing market behaviour, identifying high-probability opportunities, and translating complex market structures into clear, actionable frameworks for traders and investors.
Craig specialises in technical market analysis, with a strong focus on trend structure, market cycles, risk management, and behavioural dynamics. Known for his calm, methodical teaching style, he is highly regarded for his ability to break down sophisticated concepts into practical insights that students can confidently apply in real-world market conditions. As lead educator, Craig plays a key role in course delivery, live market commentary, and ongoing analysis within the Mastering the Markets community, supporting students at all stages of their trading journey.
Teaching Approach
As Head Educator & Analyst, Craig’s teaching approach is disciplined, structured, and grounded in real-world market behaviour. He focuses on developing traders who understand market structure, probability, and risk, rather than relying on prediction or emotion. His instruction emphasises process-driven decision-making, helping students recognise recurring market patterns and apply consistent analytical frameworks across changing market conditions.
In his role at Mastering the Markets, Craig sets the educational standard across the curriculum. He delivers material progressively and with clarity, ensuring students build confidence alongside competence. His goal is to develop independent, disciplined market participants with the skills and mindset required for long-term success.
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Articles by Craig Tapping
The compelling stock I’m watching and the one I’m avoiding
The rotation has begun, the evidence is mounting, and for those watching the charts closely, the signals are becoming very hard to dismiss,…
ASX Trader called it, what he sees now is hard to ignore
ASX Trader flagged the commodity sell-off before it happened — and he was right. Now he’s back, and the signals in the charts…
Resources are softening and one opportunity is quietly emerging
Money doesn’t leave the sharemarket — it simply changes addresses. As resources soften, two stocks in a battered sector are quietly bucking the…
Buffett’s secret to getting out before the market turns
Most investors ask if a crash is coming. The greatest investors ask something else entirely — and the difference is worth years of…
The story just changed for this overlooked $16m miner
A record resource. A catalyst weeks away. A company the market is still pricing as yesterday’s story. The dots are there — most…
The sharemarket is sending a message most investors will miss
The market looks quiet on the surface — but something is shifting that has only happened six times in the past 100 years,…
The Aussie company assembling an empire nobody saw coming
While the market was looking elsewhere, a small Aussie company was quietly building something enormous. What’s been assembled in just 18 months will…
Rare market signal linked to major downturns is flashing again
Long-term charts are flashing a signal so rare it has only appeared a handful of times in the past decade — and every…
One of the best investments in years and investors won’t touch it
It outperformed almost everything for years, the smart money is still buying — so why are everyday investors suddenly running scared, writes Craig…
Real progress comes from understanding the truth behind the charts and having the courage to use it.
Events with Craig Tapping
Adelaide Live: Inside the Markets
If the NASDAQ in 2003 was one of the greatest long-term opportunities of the last generation, what are today’s equivalent opportunities for the…
Gold Coast Live: Inside the Markets
Focused on generating consistent income in today’s uncertain markets, this event shows how experienced traders structure income-focused portfolios, adapt to volatility, and apply…
NZ Live – Structured Trading & Investing Education
Join us for a full-day, in-person trading education experience focused on disciplined decision-making, risk management and real-time market analysis.
Perth Live: Inside the Markets
Join David Bird (ASX Trader), Craig Tapping, Craig Dickson and Tung Nguyen for a dynamic, hands-on event designed to sharpen your trading skills…
Sydney Live: Inside the Markets
Join ASX Trader, Craig Tapping and Tung Nguyen for a dynamic, hands-on event designed to sharpen your trading skills and connect you with…
MtM12 April 2024 Graduation
We’re excited to announce that the Graduation Masterclass and Celebration Dinner is officially booked!
Gold Coast Live: Inside the Markets
This full-day live event is your chance to experience first-hand how trading and investing is taught at Mastering the Markets (MtM). With insights…
MtM12 Feb 2024 Graduation
We’re excited to announce that the Graduation Masterclass and Celebration Dinner is officially booked!