Completing Core Strategy was an incredible experience. The training was structured, practical, and easier to follow this time. It was educational and empowering. I'm very proud of myself for learning... See more
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I did an online course as a retake - I haven't taken the Core Strategy course in a few years. It included prework plus there was recommended homework every day. The course is well organized, and the p... See more
Incredible instruction. Larry Jacobson is a great instructor, he really works to ensure the student understands the material. He has a wealth of knowledge and delivers it in a clear way that any stude... See more
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Excellent information and program! Learned a LOT! The entire crew - staff, owners, mentors, teachers, etc were excellent. Signed up and part of the family. My expectations are HIGH! Office/training... 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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110 Vintage Park Blvd., Building J Suite 200, 77070, Houston, TX, United States
- 855-820-8905
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Entertaining and informative…
Entertaining and informative instructor. Staff was attentive to needs and making my wife and I feel welcomed. Overall just a great experience!
The information that was shared and the…
The information that was shared and the lessons that were taught in the three days was spectacular.
A serious education for someone who is…
A serious education for someone who is serious about trading. The team is outstanding. Kevin is an excellent motivator and instructor.
amazing team! too notch experience! highly recommended!
I just wanted to take the time to congratulate OTA. My experience with OTA from my first contact onwards has been top notch. ALL of the team transmits two crucial things: 1) Trust and Confidence (you know what you talk about) 2) Passion (you care deeply about what you are doing). I mean this for every single member of OTA I have had the opportunity to have had some sort of encounter with.
OTA Houston team is amazing!
Once you get to be my age and have been through all the stuff I have been through in my career its really hard and extremely rare to really get excited about something. I am confident that this experience will be life changing for me. There will be a before and after. Thats what OTA has planted.
Looking forward to my intense class schedule in April and already learning and simulating with the online material (really complete, easy to understand and extensive).

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Great instructors
Great instructors, great student support, great instructions and material. Great company overall!
The staffs are all great
The staffs are all great. They are very friendly and treat you as family. I am very happy to be a part of their family.
Great information and support group.
Great tools and very knowledgeable
Brock you truly ROCK
Brock you truly ROCK! you showed how you love to teach and at the same time do what you do as a trader. You teach for the newbies and the pro through your explanations and simplicity. Thank you for being so detailed.

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Is Online Trading Academy worth it?
My name is Adam,
I want to share my experience with anyone thinking of joining the Trading Academy. I took an asset class a few years ago. I felt from the beginning that is was a good system. And over the last few years I have had up times and down times in my trading. What I struggle with is being dedicated and doing the same thing over and over. Following the rules. I have done the system and seen it work. But I would constantly pick and choose which rules to follow. I also struggled with setting up a trading plan in a way that was simple and easy to do every time. The thing about the Academy is the team that works there. Recently I called in asking for help. I was invited to sit in on a Meet the Instructor session. Scott Stokes is one of the instructors that I have found I relate to in my personality. He was willing to see me early, one on one, and talk about what it was that I could do to be consistent and succeed. He cares so much and wants to help. He is just one though. Kevin Green, is a main man there. He greeted me warmly, like family. There was tech issue he was working through, and I made the comment, "That was more important". He looked at me and said, "I was as important as getting ready for the class. Mary Beth runs the Houston location, and is always there to talk, help, and makes sure we all have what we need. Jeff is my counselor, and Perry is one of the Tech guys. Both are eager to help. All have helped, and that makes you feel at home. I haven't mentioned everyone and wish I could. The point is, I have been cared for, and treated as family, from day one to now. The school is for life, and continued learning. I am just as important today, as the day I signed up. That means a lot! My only advise to you, follow the rules, and get your plan in a format you can work, and do it from day one. And Yes, it is worth it!
Thank you to all at OTA Houston!
Adam (Trading Academy Lifer)

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My experience has been fantastic so…
My experience has been fantastic so far, as I'm just starting my journey with OTA.

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Very responsive and helpful
Very responsive and helpful. Always there for us. That is all I need.

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The staff at this location have always…
The staff at this location have always been there to help my wife and I work to achieve our goals.
We thoroughly enjoyed our time in class and felt we received quality instruction.

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