Ryan Watkins

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Instructor Excellence Award

At the age of 20, Ryan Watkins got his start early in life as an active investor. His passion for trading would lead to his graduation from Online Trading Academy in 1999, and he immediately became a trader on one of the largest trading floors in the US. His passion for trading is evident in his teaching and love for the markets.

Ryan trades for a living and uses his real-life experiences in his teaching so that new traders limit the common mistakes and are able to accelerate the learning curve that all traders must go through. He believes in a learn-by-doing philosophy in that his students are completely immersed into the trading content not just by listening and reading, but by doing. This active learning style lets students develop their skills as traders and gain the confidence need to become successful traders.

Students that complete the Professional Trader course with Ryan learn what it takes to truly become a consistently profitable trader. They discover what it takes to not lose money, as well as the importance of strict rule follow-through and discipline. As an Instructor, Ryan believes in creating a positive and confidence building environment for students and stresses the importance of having a strong trading foundation for students to succeed.

Past

  • Former Vice President of training for a major QSR
  • Co-founder of a real estate and equities investment firm
  • Experienced high school teacher and college professor (business)
  • Experienced in coaching high school football and track & field
  • Founder of TheLinemenFactory.com, a private football coaching business
  • BS, Business/Entrepreneurship, Cal Poly Pomona

Specialties

  • US Markets

Expertise

  • Stocks

Endeavors

  • Authored in Active Trader Magazine
  • Inventor of the Day Trader Clock™ & the Day Trader Desk & Trade
  • Creator of the former internet site DayTraderProducts.com
  • Online Trading Academy Graduate
  • CES Certified

Student Testimonials

"Ryan Watkins not only knows how to trade, but knows how to transfer that knowledge to students in a simple and practical way." Herman S., February 2013

"Ryan was great. It was fun learning from someone who has so much experience and a sense of humor to boot." Doris H., January 2013

"Ryan Watkins is the best instructor for this class. He teaches you how to trade and does not dwell on information that is not needed at this point in the learning curve. He also gives the students personal stories about trading and common errors a trader will make and how to avoid." Linda S., January 2013

"Ryan kept it light and a fun learning experience, gave us a great deal of material while making sure we learned what we needed." Randy W., January 2013

"The instructor helped make the class fun and entertaining, as well as making the information easy to understand." Avia C., December 2012

"Ryan was an excellent instructor that provided a good method of learning. The information was presented with professionalism and could be understood by someone with no experience. Thanks, Ryan." Hector J., December 2012

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