Trading Academy - Minneapolis Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

7900 International Drive, Suite 170, 55425 Bloomington, MN, US


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The OTA classes are not just a "how to" program. They emphasize understanding what you are doing and why you are doing it. The instructors have years of experience and their personal experiences provi... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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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  1. Educational Institution
  2. Vocational School

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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.

Why do Wall Street firms seem to be consistently profitable while many individual traders fall short of their financial goals or lose money?

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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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  • 7900 International Drive, Suite 170, 55425, Bloomington, MN, United States

  • 888-682-6466

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I really appreciated the honesty.

I really appreciated the honesty. Also the why concept. That if our only reason was just to make but to build wealth and the motives to do so. Thinking differently encouraging us. To invest in ones self to do something different with our finances. And how there are many ways to make our money work for us.

April 7, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great resource for beginners and advanced trainers

Really great trainers (excellent traders themselves), very knowledgeable, helpful, patient, and convey the knowledge to trainees by doing. (Learning by doing). Their training is fairly expensive, and could be limiting for beginners, but is worth the cost because the learning that happens with them could be life-changing for those who work on it seriously. Not for those who just want to dabble into online trading casually, but I would definitely recommend it for those who are serious about performing trading seriously and learning how to handle finances intelligently.

May 9, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All the staff were friendly

All the staff were friendly, personable and welcoming. They answered all our questions.
Our instructor Robert was extremely knowledgable with a good sense of humor :-)
Included lunch was a nice little perk :-)

September 17, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The overall experience was great

The overall experience was great. The main reason for me was the people who led the training. The trainers were very experienced in the subjects they taught. This for me was a huge deal, they were credible and experts in the subject matter.

June 27, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Teaching that is approachable and useful

Knowledgeable - Experienced - approachable Instructors. No jack around , no over sell, fair dealing on the cost and visitor passes. Sincere desire to build OTA Community and want people to do well Mentally and financially and lead a balance life .

April 23, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

3 day investing/trading class

I had Ed Ponsi as an instructor. He did an amazing job at simplifying his knowledge of trading and investing to break down and change my perspective on how I persevered trading. He taught me beyond what I used to understand and helped me comprehend the market as of current day. He cleared falsehoods and brought light to the corruption and many lies we see in practice today. It’s a class I highly recommend and thoroughly enjoyed.

February 19, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing instructors with actual local…

Amazing instructors with actual local classrooms where you can learn from actual traders! The community is friendly for even people with no experience. I was scared at first but they were very friendly and started at a real understandable level. I’m really happy to learn this so I can share with my kids!

February 4, 2023
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Financial assistance or price decrease

I love the structure and all the help that comes with it when it comes to the Academy. One thing that I feel is very necessary and that would help a lot people like me who are struggling financially. Financial assistance could use a hand. I understand it everyone needs to make a profit, and even though it is not incredibly expensive, it is out of the reach for many young people looking for other types of learning. I signed up and am starting but I need help paying the rest.

December 14, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience with OTA Minneapolis

My name is Giovanni Pavia. I joined OTA in 2017. I had no knowledge of the market, candles, strategies, NOTHING. I began from zero . At the begin it was difficult and I thought it was a waste of time and money. I returned to OTA before Covid and I went with a different attitude and mentality. I was open to learn OTA strategy. I spent days studying it like my life depended of it. Today It is one of my biggest days in trading. I made 5 digits. I want to thank OTA Minneapolis for all the time they spend teaching and supporting their students. Spencer is a great teacher, mentor and Friend. OTA forever.

August 10, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I really enjoyed the Strategic Invest…

I really enjoyed the Strategic Investor class with Jordan. The content was well balanced with clear and effective communication of principles, accompanied by concept reinforcing labs that thoroughly engaged one in all relevant processes to commit necessary steps to memory. I now feel prepared to successfully undertake my own portfolio management given the resources available to me through Online Trading Academy.

April 21, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very Informational!

I enjoyed the 3-day informational training at the Bloomington, MN Campus!
Great experience! The staff was the best! Very warm and welcoming.
Micheal Young was very thorough in his presentation. He kept us engaged, motivated, and inspired to learn more about OTA Core Strategy in online trading.

April 17, 2022

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