Online Trading Academy in the News

2008

05/12/2008

Advanced Technical Analysis Clinic

On May 2, 2008, Online Trading Academy Master Instructor Fernando Gonzalez conducted an Advanced Technical Analysis Clinic for Graduates and active traders which focused on how using advanced technical analysis and advanced risk management will help traders in all time frames and with all trading instruments. This Clinic is part of the trader community developed at all Online Trading Academy learning centers.

05/01/2008

Blending Theory and Practice on Campus

Online Trading Academy Washington DC Metro is collaborating with the Carey Business School at Johns Hopkins University to effectively combine financial theory and practice and advance trader education. On April 8, 2008, Don Dawson, an Online Trading Academy Instructor, led a futures trading demonstration and discussion for a graduate class focused on Financial Derivatives. On April 15, 2008, Chris Koomey, the President of Online Trading Academy Washington DC Metro facilitated a discussion on Risk Management in the Financial Markets with a graduate class in Financial Risk Management. Online Trading Academy Washington DC Metro and the Carey Business School will continue to work together to bring practical knowledge of the markets to tomorrow's business leaders.

02/29/2008

Book Signing And Power Trading Workshop with Ed Ponsi: Forex Patterns and Probabilities

Please join Ed Ponsi, world-renowned trader and author, for a free Forex Power Trading Workshop and book signing event for Forex Patterns & Probabilities: Trading Strategies for Trending & Range-Bound Markets at the Online Trading Academy Washington DC Metro office on Friday, February 29, 2008. The Power Trading Workshop will start promptly at 10 a.m. and requires pre-registration. The Forex Patterns & Probabilities book signing will begin at 4 p.m. and end at 6:30 p.m.

Forex Patterns and Probabilities provides you with real-world strategies and a rare sense of clarity about the specific mechanics of currency trading. Ed explains the driving forces in the currency markets and will provide strategies to enter, exit, and manage successful trades. Dozens of chart examples and explanations will guide you each step of the way and allow the reader to "look over the shoulder" of a professional trader hard at work at his craft.

This book provides traders with step-by-step methodologies that are based on real market tendencies. The strategies in this book are presented clearly and in detail, so that anyone who wishes to can learn how to trade like a professional. It is written in a style that is easy to understand, so that the reader can quickly learn and use the techniques provided. You can order this book from Amazon.com or from Traders Library or purchase it at the workshop or book signing.

Ed Ponsi is a globally recognized name as a lecturer and teacher. An experienced professional trader and money manager, Ed has advised hedge funds, institutional traders, and individuals of all levels of skill and experience. Ed has appeared on CNBC, CNN International and TheStreet.com. You will gain an excellent perspective of the Forex markets and how to trade them, and a bonus education in using Fibonacci methods in your trading.

02/06/2008

Alumni Only Event: Momentum Intraday Trading Clinic

Online Trading Academy Master Mentor Rob McNabb will be conducting a Momentum Intraday Trading Clinic for all OTA Alumni at the Washington DC Metro campus on Wednesday, February 6 at 9:30 a.m. Reservations are required and seating is limited.

Rob directly engages the student to focus upon first learning, then achieving competence, in the application of the tools and techniques required to consistently trade for short term cash flow and long term profits. Rob teaches by doing – period! Nothing beats being walked through every trade he makes trading the market in real time and the explanation behind each move - step by step as it happens. As a great day trader, you'll see him win and you will see him lose. By applying professional risk control principles, you will also see him turn losses into net profits that will leave you with an indelible learning experience. Rob is an invaluable role model of successful trading discipline and practical applications that empower student/traders to master the skills of consistent and profitable intraday trading.

Rob has 28 years experience in the markets. Twenty two of those years were spent as the founder and Chief Executive Officer of a Silicon Valley financial planning and asset management firm. He has traded full time since retiring from professional practice in 1999. A decorated Vietnam Combat Veteran, Rob holds a BA in Journalism with graduate studies in tax law. He holds the following professional degrees: Certified Financial Planner, Chartered Financial Consultant and Chartered Life Underwriter. He is an Enrolled Agent with the Internal Revenue Service. Rob is a former California real estate broker and spent 20 years in the financial services industry as a Registered Investment Advisor, Registered Principal and Registered Representative with the NASD.

He is a veteran of both bull and bear markets and has managed investment accounts totaling in excess of $55,000,000. An Online Trading Academy graduate, Rob's forte is high speed momentum trading. His focus is trading small share size for high percentage wins while using technical stops to produce consistent profits. "It is what we do not do as traders that allow profits to accrue," says Rob. "When you are new to trading, focus upon getting better at the art of the trade and producing consistent sessions of high percentage wins built upon a foundation of solid risk management."

01/26/2008

Benefits of Using a Direct Access Trading Platform – Presentation to AAII CI Workgroup

Chris Koomey, the President of Online Trading Academy Washington DC Metro presents the “Benefits of Using a Direct Access Trading Platform” to the American Association of Individual Investors Washington DC Chapter Computerized Investing workgroup on Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 10 a.m.

01/19/2008

Traders Accounting Visits Washington DC

Online Trading Academy Washington DC Metro office is hosting a tax workshop for active traders by Jim Crimmins of Traders Accounting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 19, 2008. Traders Accounting is the leading provider of accounting and tax services for active traders. Traders Accounting teaches traders how to establish their trading business, maximize their deductions, and pay the legally lowest amount in taxes. For registration information, please call Paul at 703-442-8282.

2007

12/07/2007

You Can Achieve Lifetime Financial Fitness!

You Can Achieve Lifetime Financial Fitness! Online Trading Academy Washington DC Metro and Janus-Ricci are co-sponsoring this world renowned workshop by Dr. Fred Ricci. Workshop Participants will learn the fundamentals of the global marketplace for stocks, bonds, commodities, currencies and other investment instruments and will develop their own plan to achieve Lifetime Financial Fitness in a globalizing world. The workshop will be held on Friday December 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Online Trading Academy Washington DC Metro office in Tysons Corner which is located at 8614 Westwood Center Drive, Suite 830, Vienna, VA 22182. The cost for the workshop is $195. Reserve your seat by calling 703-442-8282 or by .

11/10/2007

Online Trading Academy Washington DC Metro Office participates in AAII Conference

Online Trading Academy Washington DC Metro staff participated in the 2007 Amercian Association of Individual Investors Conference in Orlando, Florida from November 8 through November 10. The conference focused on Sharpening Your Investing Skills in Any Market.

10/04/2007

Chris Koomey is presenting to the Society of Marketing Technicians in Bethesda, MD

Chris Koomey is presenting to the Society of Marketing Technicians on Thursday, October 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ring House at 1801 E. Jefferson Street, Bethesda, Maryland. Chris’s topic is: "Inside the Seven Pillars: Risk Management Beyond the Stops. Chris will explore use of effective risk management strategies in trading to improve profitability. Risk Management will be examined within the framework of the essential pillars of trading including Fundamental Analysis, Technical Analysis, Live Data Feeds, Execution Platforms, Business & Trading Plan and Trader Psychology."

Chris Koomey is the President and owner of the Online Trading Academy Washington D.C. and Online Trading Academy Baltimore