My name is Seamus Foley.
I’m a Chartered Market Technician (CMT), qualified analyst, professional trader, and trading coach with more than two decades of experience trading financial markets. I have traded professionally across Ireland and England. I hold a BA (Hons) Degree in Business and Completed the financial adviser exams.
My career began over 22 years ago as a proprietary trader with Brian McCarthy’s Fexco Investment Company in County Kerry. Those seven years were where I shaped my trading discipline, gained deep market insight, and completed my CMT designation.
From there, I spent six years at the hedge fund Quality Capital Management (QCM) in Surrey England as a senior Trader, developing and executing systematic strategies across global financial markets, mainly indices, commodities, FX and bonds.
In 2018 I returned home to Ireland, where I built my own home beside Killarney National Park.
Since then, I’ve worked as a commodity trader for Centrica’s Bord Gáis Energy for the past seven years, managing risk and commodity positions within one of Europe’s largest energy portfolios. My passion is now to improve trader performance.
Alongside my institutional work, I’ve coached traders for over 11 years, both within corporate environments and more recent privately. I also manage funds for a small group of high‑net‑worth clients, maintaining the same disciplined, data‑driven approach I emphasize in my coaching.
My Trading Philosophy
Trading is one of the most rewarding yet unforgiving pursuits. My career has included every lesson the markets can offer blown a/c's, painful drawdowns, emotional mistakes, not following dominant trends, it was a long road to profitability. The turning point came when I stopped chasing holy grails and focused on what truly matters: trends, discipline, risk control, emotional mastery, and structured performance review.
Those same principles now form the foundation of my coaching. My coaching cuts through noise and focuses on what actually works.
How I Help Traders
Your trading journey can often feel uncertain and overwhelming. My role is to bring clarity, structure, and accountability to that journey.
Together, we will:
Strengthen your strategy, analysis, and risk framework.
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Identify emotional patterns that hold you back.
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Build discipline through accountability and review.
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Develop confidence to execute decisively, free from over thinking.
Ultimately, my goal is to transform your process so you trade with consistency and a calm, professional mindset. reducing drawdowns and using trade management work for you.
A Bit More About Me
Outside the markets, I’m passionate about learning, nature, and growth. I love reading, exploring new places, and spending time with my family and friends. I’ve been an avid surfer for the past 25 years, I enjoy skiing and snowboarding in winter, and have always been connected to outdoors & sport. I played Gaelic football with Kerry and my local club Laune Rangers, and remain an enthusiastic supporter of both.
Professional Coaching
Please book a complimentary strategy call, where we can explore exactly what you're seeking from my coaching services. Our sessions can be tailored to focus on the specific areas where you need guidance on.
Sessions are casual, adaptive, interactive and personal. While you may not enjoy discipline, you will enjoy the results. Remember, if you want to envision your future, simply look at the decisions you are making today.