Mike Mc Mahon

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Instructor Excellence Award

Passion and enthusiasm are the "watch" words of Mike Mc Mahon. He brings both to his trading and his teaching, with hands-on experience in the market since 1977, as an investor, a trader and a licensed Commodities broker.

Mike is one of the founders of Online Trading Academy and has recently retired as its Director of Education after 13 years in order to simply do what he loves best – trading and teaching.

High energy in the classroom keep his students focused and Mike’s ability to deliver complex ideas with humor and simple examples makes the education fun and easily remembered.

Mike brings a blend of academia and experience to the classroom. His ability to communicate this blend is the rare talent that allows an active trader to be a successful Instructor. His students are always well-schooled – with passion and enthusiasm.

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

Past

  • Licensed Ccmmodities broker
  • Retired as Online Trading Academy's Director of Education

Specialties

  • US Markets

Expertise

  • Commodities
  • Forex
  • Futures
  • Options
  • Stocks

Endeavors

  • CES Certified
  • Power Trading Radio guest
  • Hour with the Pros

Hometown

  • California, USA

Student Testimonials

"I have just completed my tech analysis class with Mike Mc Mahon. Mike did an excellent job with the class. He was well informed as was expected, but he also passed that information on in a clear and understandable manner. He transitioned well between the class slides and the real trading view so we could be clear on the points he was explaining. It is always a challenge to teach online without the direct feed back of the students but Mike made it easy to follow and ask questions. GOOD JOB." Rod H., April 2013

"Thank you for the 6 days. It was fantastic. Unfortunately, I'll need to leave the class now as I will continue in Jan. with the online Forex class. I think I already improved in my trading. I'm already up by 150 pips this month and some trades still running in green, while I used to do only 200 in an entire month. Special thanks for that. I think it was a bright decision from me to join the OTA family and especially feel very lucky to have you as my instructor. I hope I'll meet you in other classes. I'm already signed up for XLT, maybe we will meet there." Arpad B., December 2012

"OTA was a great start to my trading career. I came in to this thing with minimal trading experience and I'm leaving with a ton of information and knowledge. Mike Mc Mahon is an outstanding educator and I would recommend this class to anyone." Martin E., November 2012

"Mike brought a lot of knowledge about trading to the class. He gave great examples and explained everything in great detail." William M., November 2012

"This was my first online class so I didn't know what to expect. I took the Pro Trader in February (and proactive investor twice and futures in April) but had a hard time focusing since I'm home with the kids. So, I was a little rusty and this class was perfect! We covered indicators in the Pro Trader class but this was more in-depth and very helpful. My main focus right now is our IRAs and 401k, but I had a fun time with Pro Trader and decided I also want to swing trade. You helped solidify that decision, too. I'm having a hard time trying to identify any constructive criticism. You explained everything well, and I know what I need to practice. (ALL of it, actually). The pace of the class was good and the amount that's covered was also good. Just enough to not be overwhelming! Thank you for covering when to use the indicators - in what type of market. That was helpful to know. The steps in identifying the setups using the indicators and oscillators was good, too. I guess I have no criticisms. More than met my expectations." Susan H., September 2012

"I don't want to lose credibility by overstating my opinion, but MIKE Mc MAHON is nothing short of the finest teacher/instructor I have ever experienced, and I have been enrolled in formal education for over 20 years. His regard for the student and his best interests is obvious. Mike is a truly gifted instructor, and his love for his vocation is an inspiration. I look forward to Mike as my mentor and consider myself lucky indeed." J.D., January 2012

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