Simpler Trading

How TG Grew His Account by 420% in 6 Months

TG Watkins, director of stocks at Simpler Trading, used a live webinar to detail how his Moxie Indicator helped him turn a modest portfolio into a 420% gain in six months and a 2,060% options windfall in 30 days. He traced the strategy to the February 24, 2023 “tariff tantrum,” when the indicator turned negative, prompting him to move 90% of his options account into leveraged semiconductor ETF SOXL calls. By exiting to cash before the market plunge and re‑entering at the bottom, he captured the rebound and rode it to massive gains. The core of his approach combines momentum‑based signals, repeatable price‑trigger patterns, and disciplined risk management. The Moxie price trigger flagged the market’s low, while the indicator’s upward momentum confirmed support, allowing him to time entries without relying solely on price action. Leveraged ETFs and short‑dated options amplified returns, turning a $46,000 options balance into $719,000, while his stock account rose from $47,000 to $219,000. Watkins repeatedly emphasized the importance of checklists, likening trading discipline to his background as a pilot. He recalled telling his audience, “I sent out the alert to go to cash 45 minutes after the market opened,” and highlighted that “90% of my options account went into SOXL calls” – a move that produced the 2,060% payoff. Personal anecdotes about his engineering mindset and family aviation history reinforced the narrative that systematic processes, not gut feelings, drive success. For traders, the session underscores that a well‑tested momentum indicator, paired with strict risk protocols and the strategic use of leveraged instruments, can generate outsized returns even in volatile environments. While the results are striking, Watkins cautions that the methodology requires rigorous study and disciplined execution, suggesting that broader adoption hinges on education and adherence to the Moxie framework.