Trading His Way to a Different Kind of Retirement - Meet Col
Safety in the Market
January 26, 2026
Trading His Way to a Different Kind of Retirement - Col's Story
Not willing to simply ‘get by’ in retirement - Col wanted to truly live it!
Col reached reached retirement age knowing the aged pension alone wouldn’t provide the lifestyle he wanted - or keep up with rising living costs.
To truly enjoy his golden years, Col knew that financial self-sufficiency would be essential.
Determined to take control, Col set out to find a path that would get him there.
From Trading Basics to Real Progress.
Col was already trading when he discovered Safety in the Market. He had the basics down and had pieced together a trading strategy himself, but he was still on a quest to achieve his goals.
Soon after joining, Col told us:
Just a quick thanks to you and all that Safety in the Market brings – whilst I’ve only scratched the surface, I very much enjoy being associated with the team and the programs."
What made the biggest difference?
- The structured time-tested process and coaching that gave him a clear road map
- The online forum, where he could ask questions and get guidance no matter where he was in the world
- Feeling like he was never alone trying to work things out
Once he applied Safety in the Market’s structured programs and support, everything changed. His trading results escalated, giving him both confidence and control.
“Whilst I’m not at the self-prescribed levels of absolute income from trading that I want to achieve since retirement, I feel Safety in the Market gives me an improved sense of control to optimise my chances of achieving that in 25/26 and beyond. So I’ve got to say Safety in the Market – Love your work!”
A Retirement Transformed.
These days, Col and his wife Lyn are often on the road in their caravan. Trading fits perfectly into their travels.
“Well, time for my wife Lyn and I to hit the road again with caravan in tow, so trading and forum contributions may slow down a bit now for myself as I work off my laptop and one monitor (not three – bugger!). This time we estimate five months – last year we did seven months”
Even while travelling, Col’s documented results have spoken for themselves:
- Average win rate improved 13.5%
- Average loss rate improved 41.9%
- Settling into a rhythm, Col achieved a 70% success rate with a 4.8 to 1 Reward to Risk Return.
And this is just the beginning – Col’s only been a student with Safety in the Market for 12 months!
👉 Curious to know how Col did it? Discover the techniques and foundation behind his success - download your FREE Start Safely ebook now.
What This Means for You.
You Can Take Control of Your Retirement – On Your Terms!
Col proves it’s never too late to fund your lifestyle, travel, and hobbies through trading. With the right guidance, structured coaching, and supportive community, you don’t have to rely on the pension, a financial planner or fund manager – you can create income and freedom your way.
Whether you’re approaching retirement or already there, you don’t have to settle for scraping by on the pension or risk losing control of your money.
👉 Start with the same foundations Col used - Speak to one of our team today to find out more about our Active Trader Program.
Results like Col’s don’t happen by accident. Safety in the Market has been training traders since 1989.
Founded on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, in 1989 by David Bowden, Safety in the Market emerged from his profound understanding of W.D. Gann’s intricate and complex trading strategies.
Almost by accident, David became recognised worldwide as a leading authority on W.D. Gann’s methods.
And really - who better to learn from than Gann, a trader with a phenomenal 92% success rate in the markets?
By applying these principles himself, David achieved significant personal wealth. Before long, word spread, and traders from around the globe were seeking him out to teach them how they could do the same.
David embraced what was to become his true calling: empowering everyday traders with the knowledge and skills they need to not only survive, but thrive in the markets and some 35 years later, that vision continues to inspire our staff and trainers.
Col took control of his retirement, and you can too.
Schedule a call with one of our team or Request More Information to find out how trading could create the lifestyle you want.