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The greatest power a trader has is being in control of when they enter the market. Knowing their strengths and developing the patience to wait for the market to align with them make this possible. They understand their trader profile and how to best support it.

Intuitive Development for Trading Professionals empowers participants to discover their strengths and embrace them. They gain fundamental understanding for the work that needs to be done, why they need to do it, and how best to support their efforts. They are provided with the framework necessary to support development and performance. Trading improves as they become more certain of market state, confident in their strategy, and committed to waiting for market alignment.

Under performing traders become aware of how they are likely to be restricting their performance. Aspiring traders learn how to support their development more effectively. Experienced traders develop greater appreciation for their strengths and the awareness to more fully leverage them. Video

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Ray Burchett is the creator of Intuitive Development for Trading Professionals. Mr. Burchett traded for his own account in the S&P 500 Pit from 1983-2004. In 1997 he co-founded Local Knowledge where he pioneered on-line trader development. In 2005 he founded Archimedes Partners to commercialize Intuitive Development for trading and non-trading professionals. During his time at the CME he served on the Pit, Pit Oversight, Technology, and Index and Options Market Nominating Committees. He has participated in the CME's 'Ask an Expert' program and other Trader Development initiatives led by the CME Resource Center. Prior to joining the CME Mr. Burchett practiced as C.P.A. with Arthur Andersen. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois.

Intuitive Development for Trading Professionals (IDT) has consistently empowered traders to develop greater market awareness and sensitivity for execution. Comments from IDT participants: "I feel it was like Legos, I had the pieces, now I know how to snap them together”- “I come from traders and they never told me any of this!” - "Awesome mind bending stuff" - "Confidence IDT brings is life changing" - "Awesome program" - "IDT is a fantastic course, I did it twice" - "oh, how I wish I had this 10 years ago" - "Combines market psychology with trading methods" - "IDT is fantastic" - "IDT provided solid structure, added to my thought process, and helped me define the absolutes" - "I want to congratulate you; you are an excellent teacher" - "BIG HUG and THANKS" - “This was really a great course, a lot of foundational work got rebuilt here” “IDT has shown me great improvement in accepting losses, taking responsibility and getting off ‘tilt’ in a matter of minutes versus being out of the game for 20-30 minutes at a time and missing possible opportunities.” “This helped me focus on higher probability set-ups in accordance to my strengths.” “Nobody else educates like this! It’s a lot and wonderful. This is drinking from the hydrant.” “I would like to thank you for providing valuable information to be used in all walks of life.” “This is great and hope you have service for on-going development of traders” “definitely a ‘light-bulb’ moment for me ...Thanks!” “I am energized beyond measure by these revelations.” “Well thought out.” “Wow… for me it’s been eye opening during the whole process and really striking a chord when reflecting on my thoughts and actions.” “This truly shows the other side of trading.” “The belief system really cemented my ideologies on what it takes to be a true professional.” “I love the attitude, accountability, and process.” “Today has been a very, very good investment in my trading career.” “It’s good to have years of study and reading put so concisely and clearly about self-management, identity, and what needs to be done.” “Ray you have helped me solve some problems ….. I am not always right but it feels easier to trade without the mental conflicts of information overload.” “Thanks for the course Ray, it has been clear, concise, and very helpful.” “I’m learning to take my losses more gracefully.” “It’s great material and you present it well” “Definitely worth Hearing, hearing, and hearing again” “nice fresh perspective” “the homework really helped me figure out the Nas-100 is going to be my market” “I wish I had this information right out of the box because I went down so many dead ends.”