About - Hi, I’m Simon Colman.

I’m a full stack software engineer building Balance Compare — a simplified platform for trend analysis and breakout trading.

Balance Compare exists because I wanted a clean, rules-based way to compare markets, stay aligned with the dominant trend, and focus on high-conviction breakouts — without drowning in indicators.

I used my experience as a software engineer, combined with my interests in trend following, options, and market analysis, to build a platform that’s practical: identify a trend, define the structure, then wait for clear breakout conditions.

The platform uses market data (including from Interactive Brokers (IBKR)) to generate trend context and actionable levels.

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Guides I’ve written

A couple of foundational articles that explain the strategy, the tools, and how to think about trend-following options setups.

How Balance Compare Works: Compression, Structure, and Tradable Breakouts

January 2, 2026

A clear explanation of the Balance Compare model: EMA trend permission, Fibonacci zones as compression structure, and an options-pricing status engine that filters for tradable convexity.

Oil Trading Outlook 2026: Range-Bound Markets and Volatility

December 26, 2025

Analysis of 2026 oil markets covering supply discipline, demand segmentation, and why value-chain positioning matters more than crude direction in volatile conditions.