From Beginner to Full-Time Trader: Rose Hetherington’s Triple-Digit Trading Journey

What does it really take for you to go from a beginner trader to trading full-time with confidence? In this episode of Talking Trading , Louise Bedford sits down with Rose Hetherington, a Hobart-based trader who started with limited sharemarket experience and went on to build triple-digit returns through disciplined, rules-based trading. Rose now has 11 shares showing gains of more than 100%, has reached a personal equity high, and has stepped away from her day job to trade full-time. Rose shares how committing to a clear trading plan, revisiting her education, and focusing on process over prediction helped her grow both her portfolio and her confidence. She also opens up about balancing trading with family life, including raising three children with special needs, and why structure and patience have been essential to her success. In this conversation, you’ll hear: How Rose built consistent profits by sticking to simple, repeatable trading rules Why discipline matters more than intelligence in long-term trading success What it takes to plan a safe transition from employment to full-time trading How trading with structure gave Rose more clarity, calmness, and presence at home If you’re serious about improving your trading, building confidence in the Australian sharemarket, and creating more freedom through disciplined investing, this episode will show you what’s possible when you stay committed to the process. ----------------------------------- Let me give you my trading plan template… Stuck in a cycle of losses? It’s tough, and I know how disheartening it can feel. The key is learning from those losses and creating a plan that works for you. I’ve created a free trading template to help you get back on track. It’s simple, practical, and designed to give you more control over your trades. Head to and download it today. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books , host of the Talking Trading podcast , and founder of TradingGame.com.au , one of Australia’s leading trading education communities. For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence. . Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn

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From Beginner to Full-Time Trader: Rose Hetherington’s Triple-Digit Trading Journey is an episode from Talking Trading - Expert trading tactics so you can excel in the markets. by Created by best-selling author and trader - Louise Bedford.

This episode is 34:53 long.

This episode was published on Dec 15, 2025.

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