Australian share trader, Joel Green said that his 137.4%* return from his share trading adventures would have been unlikely 3 years ago.

"I did my stock market education training in July 2002. 3 months later I had put together my first strategy," Joel said.

"The stock market can seem a gamble to many people. People are wondering what to do in the current market downturn. Empower yourself with a strategy so you know exactly what to do, whatever the market throws at you, before it is too late."

"Emotions must be overcome in order for people to safely and consistently make the returns they are aiming for."

Three approaches to trading are common:

1. Rely on other people's tips

2. Buy a bunch of shares and hope to get rich

3. Avoid the Stock Market altogether

"I took the first approach before I commenced my education. I was taught a new approach. I learned how to develop my own strategy with easy-to-follow rules for buying, selling and managing risk. I had a system I could test before I spent any money to see if it made the returns I wanted. If you had told me you could develop and test a strategy for the stock market 3 years ago, I would have laughed at you."

"The best piece of advice I can offer, is to get a good quality education. Learn how it works and do not take chances with your money."

"Avoid myths such as the belief you must stay away from the share market because prices can go down. This is nonsense! With an education, you can learn techniques that people use daily to make money, even from falling share prices."

"Investors should consider developing their own trading approach to make their own investment decisions and control their own financial future, with their own money," according to Joel.

"I know this 137.4%* is hard to believe and it's true that not everyone can achieve this sort of result, but if you don't get an education and develop your own system, and receive ongoing mentoring, you'll never know what you can achieve," he said.

* Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Jon Lynch is Marketing Manager of the Capital Intelligence Group of companies, including HomeTrader - Australia's leading stock market education centres. We focus on teaching you how to create wealth through the share/stock market using a customised trading plan or system that is right for you, your situation and your goals. Visit our website and register for your free introductory DVD "Learn To Make Money On The Stock Market" at http://www.learnshares.com.au