Minneapolis, MN - Student Testimonials
Read what our students are saying:
2009
"No one should expose their financial assets to the market or to "financial professionals" without having a
clear understanding of the markets and how they function. Online Trading Academy provides this vital knowledge."
Joel A., September 2009
"If you're serious about making a living at trading, Online Trading Academy is the place to get your
training. It's the most complete course I've ever taken, and the training continues after the class is done, with a variety of
continuing education tools. I think the instructors are incredible. Besides being successful traders in their own right, they are
excellent teachers as well!"
Jerri J., August 2009
"I have been through other courses and found this one to be the most inclusive and well rounded offering.
Online Trading Academ really does know how to get you to a place where you can really be a self sufficient trader and earn an
actual living."
Omar S., August 2009
"I truly enjoyed the class. Since I have been trading for some time, and having attended other courses and
classes, this class really filled in a lot of blanks for me. My confidence going forward will be priceless and I will no doubt be
taking additional classes in the future."
Mark W., July 2009
"This class gives you real methods rather than theory. It has tied up a lot of loose ends for me in
developing my trading practice."
Rick W., July 2009
"The Professional Trader Class was a great opportunity to get exposed to the fundamentals of trading and at
the same time get some experience actually trading based on the concepts and material that was presented. I walked away not only
with a lot of actionable information, but with a pretty good taste of what it is like to actually trade."
David B., July 2009
"I am so satisfied with my instruction! My confidence levels have increased dramatically. The different
styles of all my instructors have added something special to my overall trading plan."
Scott C., July 2009
"Online Trading Academy presents a truly quality product on all levels; instructors, on-site staff,
classroom environment and course material. I feel I would be lost trading without the learning experience that Online Trading
Academy provides."
John V., July 2009
"The class was a value for the money. The information I got from the class has already made me a better
trader."
Warren T., June 2009
"I am so grateful this program exists to help me shorten the time I would have had to spend learning
trading by trial and error. Plus there have been so many benefits to the wonderful, high quality way it has been presented. It has
already saved me more money than I have spent to take the program!"
Muriel V., May 2009
"A very enriching week! I came to class worried about the learning curve but found that the instruction was
easy to understand. I even had fun! The instructor was great; patient, a good listener, and gave a lot of analogies to help cement
our undersanding of the curriculum."
Ruthanne C., May 2009
"A very good introduction to trading the right way, including strong emphasis on risk management and a lot
of techniques to help your trades."
John V., May 2009
"The class prepares you to enter the market with confidence and provides the tools that will make you
successful IF you follow the rules."
Floyd B., April 2009
"I came here with the expectation of learning the tools needed to be successful in trading. It's great when
your expectations are exceeded. The instructor was a pro with a wealth of knowledge and the staff was great. I would recommend
this course to anyone interested in being a trader."
Mike S., March 2009
"Great way to start a trading business. I wish that I had taken this class before my trading activities."
Jeff C., March 2009
"I didn't know what I was looking for when I was surfing the internet and stumbled onto the Online Trading
Academy website. When I listened to Mike McMahon, I was impressed...and then I was invited to come to a presentation. The fact
that we trade with Online Trading Academy's money, that there is nothing being sold other than education, and the importance of
the staff wanting us to succeed, hooked me!"
Daryll O., March 2009
"This class really helped me understand the importance of managing risk or keeping your losses small, and
staying disciplined."
Carrie S., March 2009
"This was an excellent course, well worth the money. The risk management techniques alone have more than
made up the cost of tuition for me, plus I have learned techniques and strategies in a week that would have taken me years to
acquire independently. The instructors are knowledgeable, and the staff very supportive; couldn't ask for more!"
Mary Y., March 2009
"I have learned more than I ever thought possible from Online Trading Academy. Their instructors,
philosophy and overall approach is excellent. They take a sincere interest in making their students successful and break the mold
of the "typical" financial educators. I am indebted to them for helping me launch my second career."
Mark C., March 2009
"As a former Series 7 licensed broker and Registered Investment Advisor, it became abundantly clear to me
why I continued to give all my profits back to the market when I took the Professional Trader classes. I now get how practicing
proper risk management and looking for low risk/high probability trades puts the odds in my favor of eliminating repetitive
mistakes and increasing my profits. I feel more confident that I can quickly graduate from being a market donor to becoming a
market trader."
Ronn G., February 2009
"Online Trading Academy is extremely helpful to my trading. These folks really care and really want you to
learn and be successful. This isn't a take your money and run outfit. They are in it for the long haul with you. I'll be back for
forex, futures, and options."
Andy S., February 2009
"I thought the class was excellent and exceeded my expectations, from the instructors to the facilities. I
would highly recommend this class to anyone interested in trading."
Ron B., February 2009
"The education and staff were exceptional!"
Muriel V., February 2009
"I really enjoyed both Professional Trader Part 1 and Part 2. I'm sure that these classes saved me years of
having to learn these lessons from the trader's school of hard knocks, not to mention the excellent tips from the instructor! I am
very satisfied with my learning experience at Online Trading Academy."
John V., February 2009
"I have taken several trading courses and Online Trading Academy has no competition. As a result of the
training and online practice, I am very confident in my ability to start trading full time. The class exceeded my expectation."
Floyd B., February 2009
"I worked on an institutional trading desk for four years, and I would have to say these instructors have
very good knowledge of the markets, the dynamics of trading - not only of independent day traders but also of institutional
traders - and the techniques to trading that can and will help the individual trader improve their success rate! Online Trading
Academy offers many additional tools and classes as well as exposure to experienced traders via their extended learning track, an
opportunity not available at other schools. Online Trading Academy is well worth the investment!"
Heather H., February 2009
"Professional Trader Part 1 and Part 2 was exactly what I was looking for in order to enter the equities
financial market and really trade like the professionals. I spent some time researching what other training and education options
were available and at what prices, and there's no comparison to Online Trading Academy. The pricing is reasonable and in some cases
much less than what some so-called "floor traders" charge. Furthermore, the content far exceeds my expectations and is way above
and beyond all of the other options I found, both through businesses and universities."
Michael M., January 2009
"The course will improve your trading level and understanding of the markets. It will allow you to manage
your own portfolio with confidence, at levels above the brokerage house brokers that most often are entrusted with people's
futures."
Bob T., January 2009
"Worth every penny!"
Mary Y., January 2009
"After taking this class it's obvious why this profession has such a bad reputation (i.e., Day Traders just
lose money). It's largely because people have no concept of managing risk. It's intuitively obvious once it's presented...but not
before! This was a great learning experience."
Thomas K., January 2009
2008
"Live trading was KEY to my success at Online Trading Academy. I gained the skills and information in class
to have the confidence to go out on my own to trade on a live account."
Greg N., December 2008
"No investor or trader should be without the Online Trading Academy experience. No matter what you've done
in the past, this company's training equips you for the markets; especially in the current environment. I've attended and purchase
many programs over the years. I wish I had done this first!"
Greg P., December 2008
"Online Trading Academy has very informative courses that will leave the student with skills that will last
a lifetime. The unique applications of understanding the markets will allow traders to evaluate their personal financial health. A
must for the personal control and understanding of the complete markets."
Bob T., November 2008
"I have taken this class twice and I have learned new things with each class. I found that my trading had
improved after the first class and I look forward to even more improvement!"
Gail B., November 2008
"The Online Trading Academy classes have taught me the qualitative and the quantitative knowledge, which if
implemented properly, will allow me to maximize profit and minimize loss, a task that I have not always achieved in the past in
the market; before the class I was an Investor, now I am on my way to becoming a Trader."
Al H., September 2008
"I was told ahead of time about the quality of the class and the instructor. So it did indeed live up to my
expectations. But I was surprised about the customer service delivered by the counselors in helping me get on the right track."
Fred W., September 2008
"The instructor's trading knowledge and expertise combined with his teaching ability and style knocked this
class out of the ball park by a mile. Additionally, I can't say enough good things about the Online Trading Academy staff and
facility. This experience exceeded my very lofty expectations. Absolutely fantastic!"
John A., September 2008
"If anyone wants to learn from some of the brightest traders in the business, then Online Trading Academy
is the place to come. Instructors have some of the deepest knowledge into trading that I have ever come across. At the same time,
they speak and teach on a level where the majority can understand and comprehend. These people truly care about your success as a
professional trader."
Trey T., September 2008
"Amazing course! They tell you everything you need to know about trading and they inform you in a short
period of time. Amazing and will come back very soon. These instructors are the best in the field."
Evan M., July 2008
"This course is the ideal way to achieve profitable trading. Online Trading Academy's commitment to
students who have completed a course ensures success for disciplined students. You can't afford to begin trading without first
taking this class."
Mike L., June 2008
"This course provided me with a foundation in the essentials of when to get in, how to protect, and then
when to get out!"
Clif U., May 2008
"It is very impressive to se the high caliber of the several instructors I have experienced in several
courses attended. Comparing Online Trading Academy to the several other course offerings, Online Trading Academy is far above the
others. The others offer very little or no one-on-one face to face instruction. Comparing three other courses, none gave the
detailed patterned instruction that Online Trading Academy gave."
Lee L., May 2008
"I have been investing in the stock market for twenty years or more, with varying degrees of success,
including some outright losses. I have just completed the seven day course, and at this point, I feel armed with knowledge and
tools to really trade. I especially enjoyed learning to discern what the market was telling me, how to gain perspective by knowing
indicators and how to follow the lead of the other traders. Will I succeed in the use of these tactics and skills? Time will tell."
Jerry L., March 2008
"I would like to thank Online Trading Academy for offering a professional trading class here in Minnesota -
having experts in the field teaching the class, who not only treat you honestly and fairly, but also make you feel like a member
of a family who cares about you. It is nice to know there is an office right here in town with a wonderful staff who are always
looking out for your best interests. The most enjoyable week of education that I have ever had!"
Steve H., March 2008
"I'm a newbie and have lost thousands! If I had started with this class, I couldn't possibly have made
those mistakes. This class will save you money and give you a priceless perspective on the markets."
Mike L., March 2008
"Life changing information! I was skeptical to start this process. The staff reassured me of several things
and then backed their reassurances with action throughout the course and after. These actions speak way louder than words. Hats of
to Online Trading Academy!"
Tony K, March 2008
"Real experience brought to the classroom is priceless - treating trading like a business with rules to
follow not unlike writing a business plan for any other type of business. Education in trading is truly a tool to increase your
longevity in this business and a method to increase profits."
Dan B., February 2008
"The Forex 2-day course was simplified and straight forward. The instructor explained applicable strategies
in an extremely user friendly manner. The course boosted my confidence in Forex trading."
Dorothy O., February 2008
"I came in wanting to fully understand the Greeks and volatility and that is exactly what I got. I've
attended several training sessions and seminars in the past but came away not having a good understanding of the materials."
Rene L., Options Course, January 2008
"The training is worth every penny. It is different from the others...You learn something valuable and
leave with a different prospectus on the industry, who the players are, and how to play the game."
Albert Y., January 2008
"The class confirmed that I was on the right track, but just missing the details of how and why the market
works the way it does. The course filled me in on the details of the market that were costing me money in past trading. I feel
more confident in my trading ability after taking the course and think that it will pay off in the future."
Brad S., January 2008
2007
"The Professional Trader 1 & 2 Courses offered at Online Trading Academy prepare the novice individual with
effective tools to participate in the trading marketplace."
Lawrence L., December 2007
"I wish I had this course before I started trading (so does my wife!). I could have paid for this class
several times over with my stock losses. I now know how to reduce my losses. Reducing losses alone would have saved me thousands
of dollars."
Richard A., December 2007
"This definitely would be the first instruction I would take if I were interested in getting involved in
the trading world. It helps to learn the best way to trade in cutting your losses and growing your winners."
Cheryl J., December 2007
"This has been the most practical and most intensive class I have attended on stock trading. I definitely
recommend it to any serious trader. I especially appreciate the option of retaking the courses at no added cost. Also it is nice
to have an investing "home" for occasional contact with Online Trading Academy professionals and for general investment
information."
Jerry T., December 2007
"I would surely recommend this course to friends and family, in fact, I already have! The course really
sets you up the way a professional trader needs to be set up."
Omar S., December 2007
"I would recommend this course to anyone interested in trading. The hands on trading is so helpful. Online
Trading Academy is doing it right. I know I am learning the BEST way to make money trading."
Ron J., December 2007
"I really believe that if I employ the skills I have learned, as I approach retirement, it can provide me
with a better life and very different results than I have heretofore had in the business of trading."
Gene M., December 2007