Five integrated calculators. One connected system. Each tool feeds the next automatically — from your financial goal all the way through to stress-tested position sizing and compounding trajectory.
The Formula Itself
Every number in your trading plan comes from one equation, reverse-engineered from your goal:
You don't start by guessing at these numbers. You start with the monthly return you need — calculated in the Zero to a Million Blueprint — and work backwards until every variable is solved. That's what makes this a formula, not a philosophy.
I spent over two decades as a qualified Independent Financial Adviser, managing significant client wealth, and 14+ years actively trading. What I discovered — and it genuinely shocked me — is that the vast majority of traders never once sit down and model whether their strategy has a positive mathematical expectancy before risking real capital.
The Trader's Edge Formula was built to close that gap. Every number in your trading plan is calculated, not estimated. Every set of parameters is stress-tested with Monte Carlo simulation before capital is at risk. Nothing is left to guesswork.
That's the same principle behind every calculator in this system — and it's why traders using it describe it the way Richard did below.
No mathematical edge — trading on hope, not calculation
Without knowing your required win rate at your current R:R, you can't tell whether a losing streak is normal or your edge has actually broken.
No position sizing discipline
One oversized "confident" trade can undo months of careful, consistent gains. Precision sizing removes that risk entirely.
No drawdown testing
Most traders discover their real risk tolerance the hard way — mid-challenge, mid-drawdown. The Drawdown Defender shows you in advance.
No financial destination
Trading without a target monthly return means you never know what "success" actually looks like in numbers — or whether you're on track.
Free IG Account + 1 Month TEF
- All 5 TEF calculators, fully connected
- Free IG spread betting account — tax-free trading
- IG Academy access included
- No card needed for this path
Already Have IG? 7-Day Trial
- All 5 TEF calculators, fully connected
- 7-day free trial — card required
- Cancel anytime, no long-term commitment
- Same system, no IG account needed
1:1 Coaching — By Application Only
Adam's private 1:1 coaching operates from a waiting list. Places are limited because Adam personally selects who he works with, based on fit and readiness — a short call is the first step. The TEF software subscription gives you the same mathematical framework, with ongoing group training and community included, while you decide if 1:1 coaching is right for you.
Important Information & Risk Warning
Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with IG. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
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Educational purpose: Nothing on this page constitutes financial advice. All examples are illustrative only. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
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