Instructors
Russ Allen
Platform Immersion, and Personal Trading Plan Instructor and Trader Mentor
Russ decided to make his lifelong passion, trading, his full-time occupation in 2003. With extensive experience in trading,
education, and business in general, he sought the highest-quality trading education he could find. This led straight to
Online Trading Academy.
After graduating from Online Trading Academy, he "opened for business" and began trading
full time; and has been making his living from trading ever since.
Looking back at Russ's career path, it's clear that it's a perfect background for a highly effective Online
Trading Academy instructor:
- BA, Economics, UCLA
- Accounting specialist and management consultant, Arthur Andersen & Co.
- Director of Professional Training and Development, Fairchild Semiconductor.
- Managing Director, Goode & Allen, a financial systems development and consulting firm.
- Successful Full-time Trader since graduating from Online Trading Academy in 2003.
Before he began teaching for Online Trading Academy, Russ taught the Online Trading Academy way to his wife, Catherine.
They now trade as a team from their mountain hideaway. Russ has "walked a mile in your shoes" and is living proof
that the Online Trading Academy training method turns out successful traders.
What students are saying about Russ Allen:
"I just wanted to thank you for an outstanding class, the best I have taken at the academy. You made a
complex subject as simple as possible and presented it in a clear and understandable way. The idea of using options as a security
surrogate and as a volatility play, agnostic with regard to direction, opened my eyes to a lot of possibilities. I am certain my
trading will be better as a result."
Steve H., January 2010
"This was a very beneficial class. We've been using Trade Station but just groping our way around. We knew
there was so much more available that we needed to learn. Russ Allen was so completely knowledgeable about the platform and
explained it so well, that it erased lot of our anxiety about using it. We can't wait to begin using all the techniques he showed
us. Learning to use the platform correctly is an integral part of trading. We thank Online Trading for providing us with another
great learning tool to maximize our trading success."
Joyce M., September 2009
"Russ was a great instructor with vast knowledge of all areas of trading. He was able to answer all my
questions."
Leo M., March 2009
"Russ is truly gifted in what he knows, how he delivers it, and how he responds to student questions.
He is an absolutely marvelous goldmine of info and trading "training" talent, expertise & skills. What a tremendous
resource for Online Trading Academy. Kudos to all who were involved in getting him as an Instructor."
Joe M., January 2009
""Russ Allen is very calm in his teaching style and provides good explanations to questions.
He allows the class to feel OK, asking questions in a relaxed environment. Allen injects a lot of his own trading experience
and provides real world examples. He also shared many good resources for further education and good websites to evaluate a
possible trade."
Jeffrey H., November 2008
"Since the week of June 2nd, the week of your class up to July 3rd, five consecutive weeks, I have
been profitable. I have not suffered a drawdown in my account since May. During the past five weeks my account has grown
more as a percentage than anytime that I have been trading/investing. I have been taking profits along the way so these
gains are realized. Thank you again for teaching your acquired knowledge.
Zak A., July 2008
"Russ is an excellent, excellent instructor - love his style of teaching. Explains everything in
detail that is easily understood. He is very patient and has made me feel more comfortable about trading in the future.
One of the best teachers I've ever had!"
Maureen S., June 2008
"The class was GREAT. Russ is really good."
Allan A., May 2008
"Russ is very articulate and very precise in giving responses to all of the questions I had. His
ability to explain complex details in a way that I could understand was the most valuable part of the class. I cannot
overstate the value of having access to such a seasoned trader. His humble demeanor made him very easy to approach. I have
been to technical classes where the instructors were indeed very knowledgeable but were totally unapproachable. Thank you
for taking the time to find the very best."
Harold S., March 2008
"Russ Allen presented the material in a very professional manner, reflecting his many years of experience."
March 2008
"Russ has a very good command of the subject matter and is very good at communicating the subject matter
clearly and concisely."
Scot M., March 2007
"Russ is an outstanding instructor."
Maria Z., March 2007
"Russ was fantastic!! He shared a tremendous amount of his personal experience in trading with us and
that backstory, combined with his easy familiarity with the subject matter, made for a great learning experience. There was
not a single question asked that Russ could not easily answer."
Marcie C., July 2006
"The best part of the class was RUSS! His low key style and vast knowledge made this onslaught of new
information less threatening and more user friendly."
M.C., July 2006
"Russ is AWESOME..the course was worth me traveling across the Atlantic from London."
C.I., July 2006