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I appreciate all the different Instructors in the Academy , however Ms. Nikki is my top favorite . She doesn’t just go off the book & reads off PowerPoint but instead breaks down the concepts thorough... See more
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Recently I had a repeat of my Futures class with Chris Muldoon. He was beyond my expectations. I've been teaching my whole adult life and detect a perfect(not good only) teacher when I see one. Chris... See more
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Very thorough teaching Help for beginner I have join online class with other company but still don’t understand enough to start trading
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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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21300 Victory Blvd, Suite 100, 91367, Woodland Hills, CA, United States
- (888) 430-6702
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Great teacher
August 21, 2025
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Core Strategy
I have taken many courses on trading and read many books as well. Also, I have professional designations. What the Trading Academy does is teach in a way that is practical, usable, and is hands-on learning to trade like institutions. From my experience, other resources haven't come close. My experience with the Trading Academy has been great! I highly recommend.
August 20, 2025
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love it
love it, love , best decision I’ve made and i would do it again.
August 21, 2025
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Lots to learn
Lots to learn , good stuff. Instructor very helpful as well all the people who work at Woodland Hills location !
August 21, 2025
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Great experience awesome instructor
Great experience awesome instructor
August 21, 2025
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Instructor was great. Presented tools and other zone identifying techniques for trading futures.
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August 15, 2025
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In depth strategy analysis for both the…
In depth strategy analysis for both the beginner and advanced students. Highly recommend trying a class out.
August 15, 2025
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It's A Wild Ride
Fun, friendly, interactive, diverse learning experience. Highly recommend.
Never a dull moment with Damontre Ownes! Thank you Damontre!
I learned so much my brain was on overload... in a good way.
I'm super blessed to be a part of the Trading Academy. They have the most amazing, kind people on their team.
Thank you Gareth Evens for guiding me, and supporting me.
August 3, 2025
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I had a great experience during my time…
I had a great experience during my time with the company. The team was supportive, the work environment was positive, and I was given valuable opportunities to learn and contribute. The company is well-organized and clearly focused on growth and innovation. Overall, I’m grateful for the experience and impressed by the company’s direction and leaders
July 24, 2025
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Everyone was helpful
Everyone was helpful, and willing to teach. For me a eye opening experience. I wish I was able to retain more. I struggle with computers.
July 24, 2025
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Great instructor
Great instructor. Chris Muldoon was awesome. He made the class easy to follow, explained the material and has great patience with those who doesn't understand the first time. He is well prepared, has tons of experience, and is overall an awesome person. Would highly recommend Chris's class for new comers.
July 21, 2025
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A great experience
A great experience! Chris is really knows how to teach futures and gives the right tools to succeed! I recommend OTA to everyone! Can’t wait for my next class!!
July 24, 2025
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A vista of possibilities opened up to me
A vista of possibilities was opened up to me from the three days of what was obviously an intro and overview of the offering at the academy.
I loved that the admin personnel did everything possible to accommodate my needs and so enable me to commence my trade and investment journey.
July 9, 2025
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Great Customer service
Great Customer service, and great instructors. Very experienced with great knowledge in the industry.
July 9, 2025
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Great Education
July 10, 2025
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Options Class - 7/725
OTA is one of the most organized programs I’ve been a part of. Larry is one of the best instructors I’ve ever learned from. Looking forward to learning more.
July 7, 2025
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Attended the CORE Online Couse 6/28/25…
Attended the CORE Online Couse 6/28/25 thru 7/2/25. The 'detailed', step-by-step training provided by Marc Schlichting was exceptional. He is a great instructor!
June 28, 2025
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It is a great place to attend classes…
It is a great place to attend classes and a great friendly clean atmosphere to learn.
June 26, 2025
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" CORE STRATEGY" class…
Just finished " CORE STRATEGY" class and it was awesome, alot of information and different strategies to trade right and risk safe. Thank you Jordan Matthews for sharing your knowladge with us.
June 26, 2025
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