Instructors

Mike Mc Mahon
Mike Mc Mahon
Director of Education

Passion and enthusiasm are the "watch" words of Mike Mc Mahon. He brings both to his trading and his teaching, with over 20 years of experience in the market, as an investor, a trader and a licensed Commodities broker. Mike has taught classes in such diverse topics as Battlefield Medical Aid, Scuba diving, Hazardous Materials Handling procedures and Motivational Salesmanship.

Graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Mike brings a blend of academia and experience to our classroom. His ability to communicate this blend is the rare talent that allows an active trader to be a successful trainer. His students are always well-schooled – with passion and enthusiasm.


For an in-depth interview with Mike Mc Mahon click here.

What students are saying about Mike Mc Mahon:

"Mike's vast investing and trading knowledge becomes evident within the first five minutes of instruction and continues throughout the course. His passion for trading and high energy style is both refreshing and engaging. I highly recommend this class!" Clay W., November 2008

"Mike is an exceptional instructor. Extremely knowledgeable and willing to share all aspects of trading. He was very professional and patient with all students. I would rate Mike a 10 not a 5." Barb T., May 2008

"Mike is very blunt and straight forward. It is nice for a change for someone to not sugarcoat the way things really work and really are in the world." Blake H., May 2008

"Mike's knowledge and teaching ability are amazing." David S., May 2008

"Mike is a gifted teacher." Tim C., May 2008

"I enjoyed the class. It was fast paced. Helped me see how trading works, I really enjoyed watching Mike make trades. He narrated as he executed the trade. And how to apply the information. It helped me understand what each subject was about then brought everything together in a useable format." Deborah C., February 2008

"I cannot say enough about the way which Mike conducted his training this past week. His knowledge and methods of making the material understandable to the class was outstanding. I know that what Mike taught me this week is what will get me headed on the correct path to success, and have no doubt about it. I hope to take another class with Mike in the future, because I am extremely satisfied with what I am taking away from this course. I also know that his staff is highly trained, very competent and motivated to teach this material to up and coming traders. I WILL be taking other courses here at Online Trading Academy (only), in order to advance my career as a trader to the highest possible level, and maybe someday be trained to help other people learn what I've been taught by this organization. Thank you Mike, for taking the time to answer all my questions and for being such a great instructor. The insight you provided in regards to all aspects of this business will be invaluable to my success. I will be back to see you guys again." Gino P., May 2008

"Mike is EXCELLENT! Could not have had a more qualified instructor and am fortunate to have taken a class with him. Learned a lot this second time around." Maureen S., February 2008

“Wow! Teachers like Mike are a rare breed. I feel really fortunate that he was there. My grasp of the subject brought on by the teaching went through a major shift to the good.” Daniel W., January 2007

"Very informative instruction. The instructor, Mike, goes to the level that the student can understand." A.B., July 2006

"I am so thankful and grateful to have Mike Mc Mahon as a teacher. He brings so much experience and information with him to the class and is so willing to share and is a master at making the material alive and exciting. Thank you Mike." Monica T., May 2005