Learn How to Trade: Pensacola Beginner Workshop
About this Event
Learn how trading works and how to approach it with a clear, repeatable process.
This beginner-friendly, one-hour workshop is designed for people who are new to trading as well as active traders who want more structure. Josh Barnes of QuantumX Technologies will explain the essentials in plain language using practical examples—no prior experience required.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
• How stocks, futures, forex and crypto differ
• How markets move and why prices change
• How traders build a strategy with clear entry, exit and risk rules
• What common indicators measure and how to use them responsibly
• How position sizing and risk management help protect trading capital
• How backtesting can help evaluate an idea before risking money
• How AI can support research, testing and organization—and where human judgment is still essential
• How to turn a trading idea into a simple, testable plan
PRACTICAL EXERCISE
You’ll work through a prepared historical market example and practice identifying a setup, entry, invalidation point, exit and risk limit. The exercise does not require a live market feed or previous trading knowledge.
WHO THIS IS FOR
• Beginners who want a clear introduction to trading
• Traders who want a more organized, rules-based process
• Anyone interested in strategies, indicators, risk management, backtesting or AI-assisted research
EVENT DETAILS
September 3, 2026
6:00–7:00 p.m. CT
Pensacola, Florida
Ages 18+
The exact Pensacola venue address, parking information and arrival instructions will be emailed to registered attendees approximately 7–10 days before the event.
This is an educational workshop, not a signal service. No profits or results are guaranteed. Trading involves risk, and historical or backtested examples do not guarantee future results.
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
A beginner-friendly hour: how trading works and how to build a plan
Info: 6:00–6:05 — Welcome and what you’ll learn. 6:05–6:14 — How trading works; stocks, futures, forex and crypto. 6:14–6:24 — Building a trading plan: entries, exits, invalidation and risk. 6:24–6:32 — Indicators explained in plain language and how AI can help with research. 6:32–6:41 — Backtesting basics, common mistakes, position sizing and drawdowns. 6:41–6:48 — Interactive historical strategy exercise. 6:48–6:52 — Turning an idea into a simple, repeatable trading checklist. 6:52–7:00 — Practical next steps and Q&A. Timing may shift slightly with audience participation while the workshop still ends at 7:00 p.m. CT.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 30.66
