The DIPAE Method
A Beginners’ Guide to Stock Trading

Created by David Phipps, an entrepreneur with global experience in real estate and engineering.

Taking a new trader from the beginning by setting up a price chart, learning how to read the price chart, evaluating a company’s fundamentals , defining risks and managing risks to finally making a trade. You will make hundreds of trades in the learning process.

Focus Areas

  • Identifying worthy stocks
  • Understanding risks
  • Risk management

Mental Approach

  • “Despeja tu mente” – clear your mind.
  • Overcome cognitive biases for objective evaluation.
  • Learn discipline, patience and emotional control and how it can positively improve trading skills.

Requirements for Course

  • A copy of the book, “The DIPAE Method”

  • commitment, desire to learn.

  • a couple of hours every other day.
  • No investment required to learn at your pace.a couple of hours every other day.

DIPAE levels

A three-level learning process taking a trader from the very beginning, step by step to finally making a trade. By the end of the three levels a trader will have made hundreds of trades, risk-free, learning each step of the way how to become a better trader with a target to succeed.

Level 1: Master Technical Analysis
Learn the core tools of technical trading: how to set up professional charts, spot market trends, recognize support and resistance levels, and identify key chart patterns.
Level 3: Risk Management Mastery
Gain the skills to manage trading risks effectively. Define your personal risk tolerance, calculate reward-to-risk ratios, and apply strategies that support consistent long-term success.
Level 2: Understand Company Fundamentals
Discover how to analyze a company’s financial health, compare it within its industry, and determine if it represents a strong value opportunity through fundamental analysis.

Practice Makes Perfect

After completing all three levels, it’s time to put your knowledge into action. The DIPAE Method emphasizes extensive practice in a risk-free environment.

You’ll make hundreds of simulated trades, building both skill and confidence before risking real capital. This hands-on experience is invaluable for developing the discipline and emotional control needed for successful trading.

Realistic Expectations

The Process

  • Read price charts effectively.

  • Evaluate company financials.

  • Understand market issues impacting a company.
  • Apply risk management techniques.

Learning With Zero Risk

THINKORSWIM Platform by Charles Schwab

Powerful yet simple, Charles Schwab trading platform with built-in simulator.

Paper Trading

Practice with “paper money” in realistic market conditions.

Performance Metrics

Track progress until consistent results show you’re ready for live trading.