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4.8

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Considering 1,652 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the professional instructors for being exceptionally knowledgeable, patient, and wonderfully effective at breaking down complex financial concepts into simple terms. Consumers also deeply appreciate the well-structured classes, hands-on practice time, and practical tools that make learning both interactive and truly supportive for everyone. However, some people mentioned that the training can sometimes feel quite overwhelming due to the very fast pace and the massive amount of information presented. Reviewers also noted that beginners might not feel entirely confident or prepared to jump straight into live trading immediately after finishing just one week of class.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent instruction made this class in options trading worth my while in terms of time and money invested. There is a bonus: one week’s instruction is overwhelming. One can't begin pr... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I came very dummy no experience in platform nor trading. The instructor gave me the basics and I am confident in my future trading learning. The road is harsh but I will get to the goal. I am not regr... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Greg Hadley who combines years of real-world experience with a practical, easy-to-understand teaching style. He explains complex concepts clearly, gives great insight, and makes learning options fun.... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The course is fast pace but accommodates each level of understanding. This aspect was pivotal. I’ve studied with a forex course but did not grasp the full understanding until now.


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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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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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The environment was comfortable and the…

The environment was comfortable and the instructor was very personable and informative with a very good instruction format. I learned so much and feel more confident at his time. I will be continuing my education with OTA soon.

September 29, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helping me to understand a financial…

Helping me to understand a financial instrument I knew nothing about. At my age I thought I lost the capicity to learn, the Trading Academy has changed all that. I have new opportunities for the future.

September 22, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a great experience at the Trading…

I had a great experience at the Trading Academy. My instructor, Jamie, was very patient and took the time to answer everyone’s questions, even when classmates needed things explained more than once.

I already had some trading experience before taking the class, and I also read the e-book beforehand. I definitely recommend reading the book and completing the quizzes before attending the in-person class. It makes it much easier to follow along and get more value from the training.

I learned a lot during the class. Some of the concepts were things I already knew, but Jamie helped reinforce how important it is to actually apply them consistently when trading. Sometimes we know the rules, but we forget to follow them in the moment.

Overall, it was a very helpful experience, and I appreciated Jamie’s patience, knowledge, and willingness to answer questions.

October 1, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Welcome back to NY

Welcome back to NY, It was a great experience, although the option class was new to me, having core strategy skills and knowledge help me tremendously. Helpfully staff and excellent presentation.

October 1, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The option class was really good

The option class was really good. I learned about call and put and the strategy to place a trade. The step-by-step process was repeated everyday by the instructor Larry until I got it. Now I just have to apply and “fail well” in order words practice enough until I can manage my risk to build reward. Overall, this course allowed me to learn, gain exposure and later build experience so I can be a TRADER.

October 1, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Trading Instruction

Fantastic and thorough training for real life trading. Endless support and tools to keep you sharp and moving forward. Larry and Armando are excellent instructors.

October 1, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The instructor Larry Jacobson

The instructor, Mr Larry Jacobson did an excellent job for preparing and teaching the OPTIONS asset course. I also want to say thank you to our student's assistant, Mr. Amando Baez for answering some of my questions regarding to the Trade Plan Essential online course.

September 29, 2026
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