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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.
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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- 888-682-6466
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It's DECEPTIVE (and so are all the 5-star reviews)
It's DECEPTIVE, AND SO ARE THE 5 star reviews!
BUYER BEWARE!!!
Read the reviews. Nearly ALL of them are from the originating seminar (free or under $250), NOT for the training that OTA actually provides, because that $20,000 program doesn't have reviews.
And when you attend one of the "infomercial seminars" (which is good, by the way), there is HIGH PRESSURE to leave a 5-star review before you leave, but it has nothing to do with the actual trading academy.
9 January 2026
Unprompted review
Excellent Instructors
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 provide inspiration to keep going in spite of the complexity of trading.
26 July 2026
Larry Jacobson is an outstanding…
Larry Jacobson is an outstanding Trading Essentials Trade Planning instructor and coach! I'm also grateful for our Trading Academy's (OTA) Strategic Investor Course with XLT's (Jordan Matthews & Russ Allen) for enhancing pre-retirement Financial Readiness DIY capabilities! Believe all aspects are Mission-Critical for Strategic Portfolio Wealth Management (Assets Under Management (AUM) Fees vs DIY Account Management)) regarding Retirement Account Assets; Operational Monthly Income & Spending Execution Targets; Financial Risk Management (Running Out Of Money, Sequence Of Returns, Longevity, Housing, Healthcare, Transportation, Travel & etc.; Fixed & Variable Cost Management, Social Security Claiming Strategies and etc.; along with how my OTA life-long learning journey fits into my desired long-term goal attainment! My most heartfelt "thank you" also goes out to Spencer Lewis of my local Minneapolis, MN Trading Academy Center for his recurring Core Strategy trading expertise along with Larry Jacobson for his sustained Lifelong Learning Journey's Trade Plan Essentials life-coaching encouragement; leveraging "SMART Goal" Trading Plan Creation with actionable Trading Plan Execution process steps; enabling transactional visualizations for trading execution transparency; performance gaps and process improvement opportunities! My only regret was not starting this lifelong learning journey much sooner! Thanks all!
28 July 2026
Great place to learn trading
Very knowledgeable staff that help traders of all levels (beginners and advanced) learn the nuances and strategies to become successful at trading.
14 July 2026
Awesome exposure to not just the course…
Awesome exposure to not just the course content, but Larry Jacobson’s personal experiences & stories … PLUS all extras OTA offers I didn’t know of.
21 July 2026
Unprompted review
Larry is a very acknowledgeable…
Larry is a very acknowledgeable instructor and really takes his time to make sure that the students are understanding the material. I would highly recommend attending his classes.
21 July 2026
Unprompted review
Larry Jacobson is awesome
Larry Jacobson has an excellent grasp of trading, particularly in the options class. His teaching style makes learning a difficult topic much easier.
21 July 2026
Unprompted review
General Feedback
The instruction and support has always been among the best I have experiences as it is delivered by skilled, knowledgeable, professionals who want the best for their students.
30 June 2026
Learning.....alot to learn
1 June 2026
Trading Academy really cares for and…
Trading Academy really cares for and takes good care of their students.
30 June 2026
Futures Asset
I recently completed a futures class at trading academy. The instructor was very knowledgeable with many years of experience. He has the ability to answer very question with details. A great place to learn how to trade.
9 June 2026
Reply from Trading Academy - Minneapolis
Thank you so much for your kind words! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We're so glad to hear it was a positive one.
Trading academy is awesome
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. Spencer is just the best. Is like he holds your hand step by step through this journey.
9 June 2026
Reply from Trading Academy - Minneapolis
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 Trading Academy meets your expectations.
Reply from Trading Academy - Minneapolis
Thank you so much for your feedback! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
Craig Weil is an outstanding Trading…
Craig Weil is an outstanding Trading Academy Professional Futures Trader Instructor! Over 5 decades of CME Futures Trading real-world experiences; passionate approach and very personable! My only regret was not starting my Trading Academy Professional Futures Trading journey years ago! Sustained superior Technical Analysis and Trade Execution skill-set capabilities enhanced at all levels! My enthusiastic lifelong learning Trader journey remains underway! Thanks to Trading Academy MN Team for their consummate professional onsite hosting!
31 May 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Trading Academy - Minneapolis
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 Trading Academy meets your expectations.
Spenser did a great job!
Spencer did a great job! He was extremely professional, knowledgeable and easy to understand and follow!! Thank you!!
31 May 2026
Reply from Trading Academy - Minneapolis
Thank you so much for your feedback! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It means a lot to our team to know that Trading Academy meets your expectations.
In center experience was very…
In center experience was very informative. It answered many questions that I had.
15 May 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Trading Academy - Minneapolis
We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It means a lot to our team to know that Trading Academy meets your expectations.
Everyone was very helpful
Everyone was very helpful, answered all questions.
15 May 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Trading Academy - Minneapolis
It means a lot to our team to know that Trading Academy meets your expectations. Thank you so much for your feedback!
Your program is good for life and they…
Your program is good for life and they stick with you.
5 May 2026
Reply from Trading Academy - Minneapolis
We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We're so glad to hear it was a positive one. Please let us know if there's anything we can do to make your experience 5 stars.
Excellent learning center
5 May 2026
Reply from Trading Academy - Minneapolis
Thank you so much for your feedback! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It means a lot to our team to know that Trading Academy meets your expectations.
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