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Overall, the experience was great with Cameron. I can read the material ahead of time. I want to focus on all the extras that gives Futures traders an edge. Cameron covered order flow and volume pr... See more
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Trading academy is awesome. I beat myself up for not knowing this sooner. The facility is really clean and the staff are super welcoming not just the first day boy everyday you step in that facility.... See more
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My knowledge has increased exponentially in area of trading stocks and futures. The instructors get right down to the basics and will explain everything so anyone can understand. If you’re not unders... See more
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Trading Academy provides education for people who want to understand stock trading, options trading, futures trading, forex trading, and crypto trading. Our proprietary Core Strategy offers a structured framework to help learners analyze markets and make informed decisions. For over 25 years, more than 85,000 students have taken our classes. Whether you’re exploring how to buy stocks, how to trade options, how to short a stock, or how to invest in crypto, our courses emphasize practical techniques, terminology, and risk awareness. Instruction is available at more than ten education centers across the U.S., as well as internationally in Dubai, with additional online access through a comprehensive student portal and mobile app supported by over sixty instructors. Students gain exposure to a wide range of market topics, including how to buy and sell stocks, use stock trading simulators, understand stock profit calculators, and navigate premarket and after-hours trading sessions. In options trading, students learn what options are, how to trade calls and puts, and explore core concepts such as theta and delta while using simulated environments to apply lessons safely. Futures education covers what futures contracts are, how to trade futures responsibly, and how to interpret trading hours and platform features. Forex instruction helps learners understand what forex trading is, how the forex market operates, and how to use tools like position-size and profit calculators. In crypto education, students examine what cryptocurrency is, how to buy and store it safely, where to trade it, and how to use crypto trading platforms, exchanges, and profit calculators. Across all programs, learners also study topics such as platform evaluation, risk management fundamentals, AI-assisted trading tools, and paper trading for practice. Courses are intended for educational purposes only. Trading and investing involve risk, including the potential loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes. Trading Academy is not a broker, dealer, or investment adviser.
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- Join Us For A Free Trading Workshop
- Discover how you can learn to trade alongside the Wall Street institutions, instead of against them. Get some great trading insights and learn about steps you can take to build your financial skills. When you attend, you’ll get access to our Tradetelligence Member Portal loaded with content and updated weekly.
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They are very profesionals
The school is very good and they are very professional. The school is very good and they are very professional.
October 12, 2025
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Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! It means a great deal to our team to know that our Academy met your expectations. If there's ever anything we can do to support you further, please don’t hesitate to reach out — we're always here to help.
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September 3, 2025
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It means a lot to our team to know that our Academy meets your expectations.
Core and Options- learned a ton!
Trading academy provides lifelong learning skills, enhanced my financial literacy and understanding of how to trade the market. I tried teaching myself buying books and spending hours reading. Difficult and time consuming, frustrating, to say the least. The classes are much more efficient and the instructors will ensure you understand. Open to all questions and want you to understand prior to moving on. I took core strategy and options in Mpls. Highly recommend.
August 1, 2025
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Trading Academy is an excellent place…
Trading Academy is an excellent place to learn to become a better trader in the stock market. The instructors encourages you to ask questions and go over it with you until you understand it. Super friendly and helpful staff 👍
August 14, 2025
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Honestly the best decision I made in a…
Honestly the best decision I made in a while… I’m learning a lot and ready to learn more!!!
August 1, 2025
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⭐Awesome Academy
Trading Academy offers a well-structured and comprehensive program with expert instructors, real-world strategies, and strong community support. It builds both trading skills and confidence, making it ideal for beginners and experienced traders alike. Highly recommended for anyone serious about mastering the markets.
July 31, 2025
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I’m new to trading world and still…
I’m new to trading world and still skeptical but taking this course is where to start and I love it so far.
August 1, 2025
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10 out of 10
Spencer was a great teacher and the academy curriculum is fantastic. I learned a mind-numbing amount (in a positive way) and obtained great resources!
August 1, 2025
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Well organized strategies and great learning
Very methodical teaching. The core strategy course has been very helpful for me to identify zones and remove the haphazardness from my trading. Spencer is a great instructor. Thank you for all the wonderful foundational knowledge.
August 1, 2025
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Thank You Spencer, Kai and Rob!
The experience was made great by the instructor and by the assistants. Spencer does a really good job at keeping the class interesting. He combines humor, knowledge and examples to be a very effective instructor. Spencer, Rob and Kai were all really helpful and quick to respond to any and all questions. No question was too small to answer. It also seems like all relevant information needed to get started trading, was included in this class.
August 1, 2025
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Well paced learning
Well paced learning. Great labs to actually see the information at work. Great people to work with. Truly interested in getting you to learn the material.
July 31, 2025
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Touch Poiont Tuesday Sessions with Spencer
I find the TP Tuesday sessions with Spencer to be quite valuable. This is a good place to expand my trading knowledge. I especially like the format where Spencer asks session members to present a trade idea to the group using the computer and the screen at the front of the room. Spencer provides valuable feedback as well as suggestions regarding the ideas that are presented. Also members of the group are encouraged to provide feedback and suggestions. This provides a valuable ongoing learning experience.
July 8, 2025
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Spencer is Great
Spencer is Great! He is an integral part of OTA Mpls. Touch point Tuesdays have really made a difference for me. I’m 1 year in and can honestly say joining this academy was one of the best decisions I’ve made. I’m looking forward to continuing my education and taking more classes in the future
July 8, 2025
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My experience has been great with touch…
My experience has been great with touch point Tuesday, friendly and effective understanding about stocks, futures, option and more.
The service is excellent. I would highly recommend to anyone interested about trading and interested in the stock market.
July 8, 2025
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It was Amazing!
It was Amazing!! Would recommend anyone who want to trade stocks to go to Trading Academy great crew and teaching
June 13, 2025
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Spenicer Lewis is a good instructor
Spenicer Lewis is a good instructor, maybe not great. Trading Academy's website is comprehensive and packed with information. I think the program is overpriced though. I think it is only worth 25% of what they charge. The information they give can be found online for free. But the delivery of the content is quite good & can lead to better trading & may be worth the cost if you are dedicated enough to apply the knowledge they teach. If the cost of the courses is not an issue to you, I think the program is worth it, because it is difficult to learn this all on your own, unless you're a good independent studier, which I am not.
April 19, 2025
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The community of knowledgable students…
The community of knowledgable students and instructors all relating to each other is impressive.
February 14, 2025
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Great instructors
Great instructors. Spence and kai are very smart and down to earth and are willing to go out of their way to help u.
January 10, 2025
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The instructor was very knowledgeable
The instructor was very knowledgeable, informative, and even entertaining...
December 11, 2024
Great instruction taught by people who…
Great instruction taught by people who really seem to have your back and are willing to try their best to help you succeed
December 11, 2024
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