Cycles are everywhere in our lives and can be used as very effective predictive tools (sunrise, tides, seasons etc.). Cycles exist in financial markets. This course looks at the parameters that define cycles and their behaviour and moves on to study the work of 'master' cycle analysts. We will then investigate how to utilise cycle theory to time market entries and exits. No prior experience required. **Please note your email address will be shared with the Tutor**
Your Tutor is Dennis Keillor
Dennis Keillor BAppSci (Physics), DipEd has been teaching at WEA since 2007.
As a ‘Cycologist’ Dennis has been a successful financial market forecaster, trader and educator since 1997.
As a ‘Fizzacist’ Dennis has been producing homemade brew since Adam was a boy!
Course Description
Cycles are all around us – in nature, human behaviour, and the financial markets.
This beginner-friendly course introduces you to the powerful world of cycle analysis as a predictive tool for identifying key turning points in markets. You'll explore how to interpret recurring market patterns and how major economic and financial cycles influence trends across asset classes like stocks and commodities.
Whether you're an investor, trader, or simply curious about what drives market booms and busts, this course offers a structured pathway to understand timing strategies used by market professionals.
During this interactive session, you’ll examine real-world cycles, learn how to identify them, and discover how to apply this knowledge to anticipate market highs and lows.
You’ll also study the work of leading cycle analysts and incorporate risk management principles to create a practical, rules-based trading plan.
No prior market experience is needed – just an interest in making smarter, more strategic financial decisions. Notes will be provided.
Course Structure
This course is delivered in a structured lecture format, broken down into key topic areas that build foundational knowledge while allowing for real-time questions and interactive discussion.
- Introduction to Cycles – Understanding cycles in nature and finance
- Market Cycle Basics – Identifying key patterns in commodity and stock markets
- Forecasting Tools – Learning how to anticipate big market moves
- Historical Influences – Studying long-term cycles and master analysts’ techniques
- Timing the Market – Developing rules for entry, exit, and trend confirmation
- Putting It All Together – Building a cycle-based trading plan with risk management
- Practical Application – Testing the method across different markets and conditions
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Recognise and describe major financial market cycles
- Forecast potential market turning points using cycle analysis
- Understand long-term historical cycles and their relevance to current markets
- Identify and validate emerging trends
- Time entry and exit points for optimal trading decisions
- Apply risk management strategies including position sizing
- Incorporate cycle analysis into a structured trading plan
- Adapt cycle-based approaches to various markets and timeframes
- Improve trading outcomes through consistent timing and analysis
This course is available as a WEA Flexi course.
When you enrol in a WEA Flexi course, you have the option of attending each session in person or online via Zoom. You do not need to nominate a preference when you enrol, you can simply attend each session in person or online as it suits you.
Zoom is a popular video conferencing software solution which can be used as a virtual classroom. For an optimal online learning experience, when attending classes via Zoom we recommend you install Zoom Workplace on a desktop or laptop computer with built-in webcam and use a headset with microphone. Alternatively, there is a Zoom Workplace app available so you can participate using a tablet or smartphone, however you may not be able to experience all aspects of the online learning environment when participating this way.
When you enrol in a WEA Flexi course, you will receive an email with a Zoom meeting link at least two days before the course starts. If you don’t see the email in your inbox, please check your spam folder or junk mail. If you have not received the email with the Zoom meeting details, please contact us and we will provide the details you need to join the session online.
To join the course session via Zoom, simply click on the Join the Meeting link in the email or click on Join Meeting in the Zoom app and insert the Meeting ID, your name and Passcode in the boxes provided.
Please note: WEA can only provide limited technical support (such as re-sending the meeting details), as students should know how to use Zoom on their computer or device if choosing to attend this way.
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