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The Core Strategy class is well structured and taught by Scott who is such an experienced teacher! My student advisor Bridget has been so helpful. I learned something new every day. I surprised mysel... See more
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Trading Academy thought me something I never thought possible to trade. Their company focuses solely on strategy for the students to succeed in their trading career. They break the courses down to the... See more
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Amazing day of learning Options trading with Mark! An absolutely GREAT INSTRUCTOR! This is the most knowledgeable group of instructors that I have ever been around. I never fail to learn something new... 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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- 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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Above and beyond great staff that’s…
Above and beyond great staff that’s caring and determined to make sure u learn.
June 19, 2025
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Great experience
They call it student tuition, but I call it an initiation fee. So far so good. Infinite knowledge through classes, peers, study groups, xlts. Excited to do the mastermind eventually, but for now I can take as many classes as I want. They cover online, in person class, availabe ebooks for each class. Go at your own pace. Im readying myself through their futures and options classes to take over my high interest fee 401K and to be able to improve my technical analysis and understand leveraging for better short term investing for some extra cash.
May 30, 2025
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Value packed and great customer…
Value packed and great customer service. They make you feel like family.
June 1, 2025
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I really like the thorough teaching…
I really like the thorough teaching methods and the extensive resources offered by Trading Academy. I am so glad to learn from very knowledgeable and dedicated instructors.
June 4, 2025
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Futures Experience…
My experience with trading academy as a Futures Student has been great! Futures Instructor Cameron has personal experience and knowledge. He is an asset to the academy and I gain knowledge to make my financial life take the next steps to financial freedom and control!
June 5, 2025
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Took Professional Futures course week…
Took Professional Futures course week of June 2, 2025. Cameron K was my instructor. Cameron is such an awesome instructor. I love how he points to the chart as he explains everything. Scottsdale OTA Campus is amazing. Thanks to all the staffs
They are very helpful and makes us feel right at home every time.
June 2, 2025
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Strategic Investor Class
This education is what I've been looking for, for years. Im now confident to manage my own retirement without any fees to companies, advisors, or settling for single digit returns. I also now know how to protect myself from crashes and even profit during crashes.
Tremendous Value for those serious about trading and investing the way professionals do. Instructors, support staff, classrooms, materials, content, ALL top notch and support student success. Ongoing XLTs are incredible too. At a minimum, I can just copy the pros. So thankful for Trading Academy Scottsdale.
May 30, 2025
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The Strategic Investor class has been…
The Strategic Investor class has been great just like the other TA classes I have taken. The instructors and staff are very knowledgeable and helpful. I highly recommend them!
May 30, 2025
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Great start for the future!
Outstanding information delivery and content is detailed. Education for this academy has been beneficial to improve my life choices with finances. Great Start for the future and I wish I had this information years before.
May 16, 2025
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Trading Academy - Scottsdale
The Trading Academy - Scottsdale team is awesome. Everyone is so knowledgeable and willing to share their experiences in trading to help minimize newcomer mistakes as I embark on my trading journey. I am now a lifelong believer in the Trading Academy approach and I'm looking forward to embracing this new journey. Feels as if I've joined a new family of investors and like-minded individuals. OTA rocks!!!
May 16, 2025
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I’m have been with OTA as a student…
I’m have been with OTA as a student since 2017. Scott Maragioglio and the Scottsdale crew are incredible. Highly recommend!
April 18, 2025
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Great facility, etc
Great facility.
Great course content.
Great instructor knowledge and courtesy.
I learned much to improve my trades.
March 28, 2025
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Great people
Great people, great classes, learnt a lot.
Instructors are fantastic
March 28, 2025
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Excellent education
I signed up with the academy in the fall of 2023 because I was very impressed with information I received. Because of their training, I have gained confidence in understanding the markets and why they do what they do. I highly recommend the academy to anyone who is serious about trading and investing in the markets.
March 28, 2025
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Excellence academic experience
Trading Academy is an excellent place to learn about investing and trading. The instructors and staff are professional, knowledgeable, patient and accommodating. Also, Trading Academy has a world class facility.
I had an excellent experience this week continuing my education regarding futures. Cam Kaiser is an excellent instructor. The staff also did an excellent job, as always.
I continue to have a high regard for Trading Academy and it's instructors and staff
March 27, 2025
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Learning stock trading
This is definitely an eye popping experience. I have learned so much in a week about trading. I would recommend this class to anyone who is interested in learning trading in the right way. Thank you OTA.
March 14, 2025
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Core Strategy course at Trading Academy
Scott M is a fantastic instructor that really gave me an understanding of the reasoning behind the strategy we are studying. I was very impressed with the training.
March 7, 2025
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Was very informative
Was very informative! Teacher was great! Looking forward to learning more and become a good trader. Great info, making you think in better way and simpler directions.
March 14, 2025
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Easy to learn.
Everything has been very simple to learn, the instructors have been very hands on with helping, and it's been an overall relaxed experience.
March 8, 2025
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I liked the Flex Class schedule
I liked the Flex Class schedule, it really works with my day time job.
The class was very good.
March 14, 2025
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