Instructors
Joann Farley
E-mini, Personal Trading Plan Instructor and Trader Mentor
While traveling the world I became fascinated with world finance, along with the similarities and differences in the
psychology of people from all walks of life and nationalities. I found I could put this experience to use in the US Stock Market.
I started actively trading my account in the late 90’s. I was fortunate enough to follow the advice of very successful career
traders, and profited from the trend changes that took place in 2000. In 2002, I followed the lead from a fellow trader and took
up trading the E-mini futures contacts and have never looked back on this great love affair!
My experience in teaching and my success as a trader have allowed me the financial freedom to become a teacher for Online
Trading Academy as well as the following:
- I have given lectures to college students.
- I have worked as a stock research assistant for prominent private investors.
- I have provided private mentoring online from my home in Colorado.
- I have worked with trader/teachers in setting up online trading classrooms, for the purpose of live trading workshops.
- I have been interviewed for published stock market technical analysis trading books.
Most importantly, I have worked with Online Trading Academy on the course design and layout for the E-mini Futures trading
classes, as well as teaching the classes. I look forward to meeting you when you attend a course at Online Trading Academy!
What students are saying about Joann Farley:
"Joann is absolutely awesome in delivering the class. Very clear in her thought process and was able to relate to
fundamentals and basics. I absolutely recommend anyone to take her class to get a good foundation on E-mini Futures."
Sam M., April 2010
"Joann is a great instructor with a passion to help students be successful. She took a lot of time to make sure that every
student understood the material and even sat down with students individually when they needed extra help. It was a pleasure taking this course and I
highly recommend Joann as an E-mini instructor. I finally feel confident that I can be successful trading futures."
Patrick V., April 2010
"Joann is terrific. The course is wonderful."
Phyllis H., February 2010
"Joann's expertise and personality was the right combination for this class. She's knowledgeable and follows up to make sure
people understand the concepts."
Mary P., January 2010
"Joann continually went over everything many times. She was constantly reinforcing the skills she was teaching. The
discussions were very interactive with the students which promoted a better understanding for me."
Sharron L., January 2010
"Joann used more of a practical approach. I felt it was very useful in understanding basic futures trading. We dove right in
and her coming around to assist us was great. Joann was patient with all students and really helped me out when needed. Her attitude and her
teaching style was great for traders entering the futures market for the first time, as well as advanced traders. I really enjoyed the class. Gave
me a good basic foundation."
Lino C., December 2009
"This is my second time taking the class from Joann. She is as a great an instructor this time as the first. She not only
presented the information in a well defined program but answered every student's questions while keeping the pace of the class interesting and
informative."
Gary L., September 2009
"Joann is very down to earth and tells it like it is. I liked that a great deal. She was very helpful in showing all of us
the Trading Platform after the first day of class. That was a huge plus. Thank you, Joann!!"
Pamela K., September 2009
"Time spent after class hours to familiarize students with the trading platform was greatly appreciated! Joann did a great
job addressing specific topics that I was having trouble grasping initially. Great instructor!"
Charles C., September 2009
"Joann is a superior instructor, her attention to individual students is superior, she stays late after class because she
wants to make herself available for questions, she puts her all into teaching and does a superior job."
Sue S., June 2009
"Joann was a terrific instructor. She really understands the E-mini market, she has a lot of energy and she clearly wants to
make sure everyone gets it!!!!"
Vern V., May 2009
"Joann was great at helping you take off the blinders of smaller time frames and seeing the market in its entirety."
Mark M., May 2009
"Joann showing us how to read the price action was phenomenal. That alone was worth the price of the class. Then the way she
introduced some of the indicators and showed how the signals MUST line up with support and resistance was also great."
Laverne B., April 2009
"Joann is a very engaging instructor who obviously cares about her student's success! It's great to have
her energy in the classroom!"
Angela L., March 2009
"I really enjoyed Joann's teaching style. She really made sure the student's questions were answered to
their satisfaction."
Rachel R., March 2009
"I liked Joann's teaching style and knowledge, along with the personal attention to everyone in class. She always takes the
time to make sure a student understands a point before continuing the discussion."
Chuck F., January 2009
"Joann was excellent. She knows how to trade, knows how to present, enjoys what she does, making it easy for me to stay
focused and not wander. Joann helped confirm what I have been learning, even though a little different from her personal style, I was able to ADD to
my strategy and style with her help."
Dave H., January 2009
"Joann made sure everyone understood the material. During trading, she came around to everyone, not only
to discuss their current trades, but to discuss individual goals for using E-minis for cash-flow, and how best to do that within
the individual's constraints."
Gary J., October 2008
"Joann's attention to details, answering all questions, and making sure you really understand the point
she is making has made this class very worthwhile. I feel I am able to trade E-minis on my own immediately."
Tom F., October 2008
"This week has been (AWESOME) for lack of a better word and that is completely due to the professionalism
and personal attributes Joann possesses. Joann cares about each and every student she has and her main concern is certainly
that we are all becoming better traders. Joann is certainly an asset to Online Trading Academy personnel. Another great
experience for me! Thank you."
Joseph S., October 2008
"I want to let you know I really enjoyed the E-mini course in Dallas. After the course, my day trading
style changed a little. I am doing a better job with risk management. Thank You."
Sud R.
"I had a pretty good day today using your well taught E-mini trading techniques. I was in and out of the
nqz7 seven times - one contract at a time - for a profit of $950.00. Not bad! I used the stop outs on every trade. Thanks again
for a great five days!!!"
Chuck C.
"Joann is knowledgeable, flexible, and dedicated to the goal of the student's learning. No question or
comment by the student was treated as dumb. I appreciate what I learned and realize I must continue to learn by studying."
Ida B., October 2007
"Joann was truly a joy to be instructed by. She was patient and did a great job."
Rory B., March 2007
"Joann was my first woman instructor, and I was happy about it. Women traders have a reputation for being
much more disciplined than men. I was eager to learn from her. And she did fulfill my expectations. She is a fine teacher. Her
rapport with the students was excellent. The fact that she, herself, is trading in E-minis established the necessary trust in her
coursework immediately. E-minis are a new tool for me. Now, at the end of this course, I feel comfortable to trade E-minis with
confidence - and this, I think, is the greatest compliment you can give a teacher."
Mario C., December 2006