Minneapolis, MN - Student Testimonials
Read what our students are saying:
2012
"Eric Ochotnicki is an excellent instructor. If you like him in the XLT, you will love him in the classroom. Excellent, thorough, and entertaining. Eric does a great job of sharing his knowledge and creating an environment that is very enlightening in becoming a successful options trader. Thank you Eric and OTA!" Stu B., April 2012
"I enjoy the learning experience I receive at OTA. All the Instructors are 1st Rate." Frank D., April 2012
"This was my third time in the class. What a difference this class made!! Over the last year, since I took the class for the first time, I was not confident. Traded very little in the live markets. Losing money in the Sim acct. even bugged me. This class changed my confidence level 100%. Tillie is a great instructor- she is fun, has a great personality and is so passionate in what she does. I have noticed a big difference in the OTA organization. I know OTA always said they "are here to help" it is so true. This is absolutely true and they want to make sure everyone succeeds!! Thank you!!!" Tom O., March 2012
"If you are seriously going to trade in the markets, you OWE it to yourself to learn the details of how it works and how to use the best tools. OTA can provide you with this knowledge." Kathleen D., March 2012
"Online Trading Academy increased my potential on how to look at the overall stock market as the way to make money." Aarin N., March 2012
"I appreciate that the staff all know me by name." Tim A., February 2012
"The staff is very friendly and helpful and makes a person feel comfortable and welcome at the center." Leslie B., February 2012
"Online Trading Academy is the best education investment I have ever made. (These classes are more valuable than getting a Master's Degree). I am becoming a money making trader thanks to OTA. They say you can't fix stupid, but through classes and XLT's, I've learned to hedge against it." Stuart B., January 2012
"I found all of the staff to be welcoming and extremely well informed." Joe G., January 2012
2011
"What I liked best: The friendly unintimidating atmosphere." Jeff P., December 2011
"OTA is the real Deal." Scott D., December 2011
"OTA is a great environment because of the people associated with the mission. It's a fun place to be. The facility and refreshments are top notch. Thank you for it all." Troy D., November 2011
"Thank you, OTA. I have learned and gained confidence. The instructors, counselors, and all staff are wonderful to work with." Gail B., November 2011
"So far, I have taken Pro Trader twice and E-mini Futures once. Indeed, the ability to retake any purchased class at any time, as many times as desired without additional cost, is the greatest and almost understated benefit of OTA. Being able to cement one's knowledge with exposure to the different styles, experiences, perspectives, and knowledge of the many eminently qualified instructors helps tremendously in the development of the personal trading plan and trading style. Without a doubt, OTA is an absolute first class operation focused upon the individual's success. Every effort is made to assure the comfort and accommodation of each student so no obstacle remains to deter performance or progress. I genuinely feel a part of a very, very supportive family." Phillip R., August 2011
"It's great to be a part of the Minneapolis OTA family! They're the best!" Lynda L., August 2011
"For anyone interested in trading for a living, I would recommend OTA without reservations as incredible value for money. I cannot imagine the caliber of instructors and the depth of information provided by OTA existing anywhere else." Judge Y., July 2011
"Great location, hospitality, food/drink, caring were all there." Bill M., July 2011
"Thanks Online Trading Academy staff; you did an outstanding job. I look forward to taking more classes!" Lana S., June 2011
"Minneapolis is the best!! Great center, great people!" Greg P., June 2011
"Online Trading Academy has given me the tools I needed to make trading my profession. I have been trading for nearly two years; now, after taking the courses and reviewing the XLT's I am able to earn an income from trading." Jose S., June 2011
"I have always found MN Online Trading Academy staff very personable and honest. I really like coming here and conversing. I should do it more often." Michael M., May 2011
"I believe this Online Trading Academy center is the best in the world." Art H., May 2011
"Very polished operation. Center and staff were all very professional." Jim O., April 2011
"The efforts to make the facility as convenient as possible allows me to focus on my education. Thank you for the extra touches - drinks, pastries, organization for lunches, etc." Bill K., April 2011
"I've recommended Online Trading Academy to several people as being the most direct path to success as a trader. Nothing is more important than the work the individual does, but Online Trading Academy makes the journey easier and smarter. Small class sizes, your own trading computer, individualized instruction and top-notch instructors place this school head and shoulders above anything else I've tried." Jerri J., March 2011
"I have only positive experiences and comments to make about Online Trading Academy; classrooms, instructors, support staff, facilities, and etc." Bob N., March 2011
"Atmosphere was awesome, food was filling, classroom well lit, Online Trading Academy personnel pleasing, stocks stalking me all day." David, March 2011
"Online Trading Academy offers an approach to trading that isn't available in any other situation I have ever heard of. The courses are proof that anyone, with common sense and hard work, can become a trader." Tony F., February 2011
"I love this place--the location is prime and the auxiliary staff are fantastic. Through our experience here, I would highly recommend it to anyone. This is the best trading education I have seen." Lynda L., February 2011
"None better than the Minneapolis Online Trading Academy!! The diversity of Online Trading Academy instructors and their backgrounds keeps Online Trading Academy from becoming a "cookie cutter" organization." Greg P., January 2011
"Great staff as always!" Kate V., January 2011
2010
"The whole staff here is great. Jessica always goes above and beyond to help when needed. If you are going to learn to trade, do it right the first time. If you're going to cry about the cost of learning; you will cry a lot more when you have lost more money." Gene M., December 2010
"Very positive experience. Everyone is very friendly and helpful." Leslie B., November 2010
"I've taken several courses at the Minneapolis office and have never been disappointed. Another great course, another great instructor." Jose S., November 2010
"I loved the instructor and the generous, helpful staff! Comfortable and inviting learning center! A wonderful learning experience." Robert, October 2010
"As usual, the staff is way over and above. Great group." Kathie P., September 2010
"This location ALWAYS has great hospitality and support!" Mary Y., September 2010
"Online Trading Academy has set the bar for excellence. It is true investment education." Greg P., August 2010
"EVERYONE HERE is so friendly and helpful." Randy E., August 2010
"I am a retake student. Each instructor comes with such a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience that it is a real privilege to participate in these classes. The education is wonderful. Thank you. I have recommended Online Trading Academy to many people and will continue to do so." Gail B., August 2010
"Everyone at Online Trading Academy is especially nice and very hospitable." Lynda L., August 2010
"I have truly enjoyed the course. This is a retake for me. The retake will definitely reinforce my trading skills and add to a technique of trading the gaps that I learned at a spring seminar in Minneapolis where Sam gave a presentation on this very subject. I have used this technique ever since then and have been very successful with it. I have been very pleased with the courses that I have taken at Online Trading Academy here in Minneapolis. I have recommended this course to different friends of mine and I will continue to recommend it to anyone that is serious about trading the market as an investor or as a trader." Rodney M., August 2010
"Pat and his staff are great. I am looking forward to taking other classes with Online Trading Academy here and in other locations." Dave R., July 2010
"Online Trading Academy Minneapolis is the best Online Trading Academy center....hands down.....Pat leads a very professional organization with a grand support staff....I have the utmost respect for this location." Al H., July 2010
"Minneapolis team is excellent - great center." Mark G., July 2010
"I am a true skeptic and looked for several months prior to signing up. I believe that I have gotten a good value in this class and would be happy to recommend it to others considering trading. The lifetime retake availability was a key factor in my decision. Now that I have gone thru my 1st run thru, I realize the importance all the more. There were several students using this option in my class so it was interesting to speak with them as well as see them continuing to master the information." Tom G., June 2010
"Awesome folks!" Maisian S., June 2010
"Online Trading Academy provides a wonderful and helpful learning environment." Marc B., May 2010
"The MN site is first class." Tim T., April 2010
"This is the real thing. I have no regrets that I took the class." Dan B., March 2010
"Online Trading Academy, without a doubt, is very passionate about their desire to make students better traders. They definitely know what they're talking about and their ability to teach it to their students is first rate." Tim W., March 2010
"The Online Trading Academy staff does a great job taking care of us. Jessica has transitioned into her role as office coordinator very effectively and has enhanced the environment with her warmth and her welcoming attitude." Joe S., March 2010
"The Professional Trader class surpassed my expectations. It is the real deal. I held a series 7 license for 10 years and had a fair amount of experience with the stock market, but I learned more about actual trading in one week than I had accumulated in an earlier career at a large broker/dealer. The class was excellent." Dan B., February 2010
"I liked the fact that this class provided me with a realistic expectation of what trading is actually like. It was awesome that we were able to look at the charts real-time, choose, and execute trades under the advice of an instructor." Matthew W., February 2010
"The classes at Online Trading Academy have helped me to become a good trader. Most importantly, they have taught me techniques and the importance of risk management techniques which have helped me to survive and make money in the markets, while many of my friends have drained their trading accounts." Reine K., February 2010
"I have been waiting for quite some time for a structure that I can use as a base for trading. I feel this is what Online Trading Academy has been able to offer me." John L., January 2010
"My second time through. I like the individual slant of the individual trading style of each instructor. This was a week of solidifying my future approach in trading. John is a class act with a presentation style that invites questions and allows all present to participate." Pete G., January 2010
"I can't speak highly enough of Online Trading Academy and their methods of teaching. It's like no other trading class I've ever taken...and I've taken lots of them! The personal attention, personal work station, live trading in the market and camaraderie with other traders is the best. I've currently just enrolled in the XLT program and it is truly awesome." Jerri J., January 2010
2009
"This is truly a quality CLASS with hands-on learning... NOT some fly-by-night ballroom seminar listening to someone saying how much money they made by following their system and then never really explaining it. This teaches you the underlying way the market and the tools (e.g. indicators, charts, supply/demand, etc.) works." Todd H., December 2009
"Online Trading Academy Minnesota is excellent (staff and facilities)." Iem A., November 2009
"The knowledge gained with Online Trading Academy has given me a skill set that, with practice, will give me a future I have dreamed of." Muriel V., November 2009
"Everyone at the Minneapolis Online Trading Academy center was excellent as always." Grant O., November 2009
"When I started trading I had no idea how complex it was. I knew I needed more training and started looking for a school. Thanks to Online Trading Academy I have the training I needed, and was trained by some of the best teachers in the trading industry. Thanks again." Brian C., October 2009
"I enjoyed live trading, backtesting trades, obtaining useable trade set-ups to implement immediately and the Minneapolis Online Trading Academy staff is an extremely great group of people." Mark G., October 2009
"No one should expose their financial assets to the market or to "financial professionals" without having a clear understanding of the markets and how they function. Online Trading Academy provides this vital knowledge." Joel A., September 2009
"I really like the classes that I have had at Online Trading Academy - they understand how traders think and what we need." Mark M., September 2009
"You can trust Online Trading Academy to educate and support your trading future." Ed P., September 2009
"If you're serious about making a living at trading, Online Trading Academy is the place to get your training. It's the most complete course I've ever taken, and the training continues after the class is done, with a variety of continuing education tools. I think the instructors are incredible. Besides being successful traders in their own right, they are excellent teachers as well!" Jerri J., August 2009
"I have been through other courses and found this one to be the most inclusive and well rounded offering. Online Trading Academy really does know how to get you to a place where you can really be a self sufficient trader and earn an actual living." Omar S., August 2009
"I truly enjoyed the class. Since I have been trading for some time, and having attended other courses and classes, this class really filled in a lot of blanks for me. My confidence going forward will be priceless and I will no doubt be taking additional classes in the future." Mark W., July 2009
"This class gives you real methods rather than theory. It has tied up a lot of loose ends for me in developing my trading practice." Rick W., July 2009
"The Professional Trader Class was a great opportunity to get exposed to the fundamentals of trading and at the same time get some experience actually trading based on the concepts and material that was presented. I walked away not only with a lot of actionable information, but with a pretty good taste of what it is like to actually trade." David B., July 2009
"I am so satisfied with my instruction! My confidence levels have increased dramatically. The different styles of all my instructors have added something special to my overall trading plan." Scott C., July 2009
"Online Trading Academy presents a truly quality product on all levels; instructors, on-site staff, classroom environment and course material. I feel I would be lost trading without the learning experience that Online Trading Academy provides." John V., July 2009
"The class was a value for the money. The information I got from the class has already made me a better trader." Warren T., June 2009
"I am so grateful this program exists to help me shorten the time I would have had to spend learning trading by trial and error. Plus there have been so many benefits to the wonderful, high quality way it has been presented. It has already saved me more money than I have spent to take the program!" Muriel V., May 2009
"A very enriching week! I came to class worried about the learning curve but found that the instruction was easy to understand. I even had fun! The instructor was great; patient, a good listener, and gave a lot of analogies to help cement our understanding of the curriculum." Ruthanne C., May 2009
"A very good introduction to trading the right way, including strong emphasis on risk management and a lot of techniques to help your trades." John V., May 2009
"The class prepares you to enter the market with confidence and provides the tools that will make you successful IF you follow the rules." Floyd B., April 2009
"I came here with the expectation of learning the tools needed to be successful in trading. It's great when your expectations are exceeded. The instructor was a pro with a wealth of knowledge and the staff was great. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in being a trader." Mike S., March 2009
"Great way to start a trading business. I wish that I had taken this class before my trading activities." Jeff C., March 2009
"I didn't know what I was looking for when I was surfing the internet and stumbled onto the Online Trading Academy website. When I listened to Mike, I was impressed...and then I was invited to come to a presentation. The fact that we trade with Online Trading Academy's money, that there is nothing being sold other than education, and the importance of the staff wanting us to succeed hooked me!" Daryll O., March 2009
"This class really helped me understand the importance of managing risk or keeping your losses small, and staying disciplined." Carrie S., March 2009
"This was an excellent course, well worth the money. The risk management techniques alone have more than made up the cost of tuition for me, plus I have learned techniques and strategies in a week that would have taken me years to acquire independently. The instructors are knowledgeable, and the staff very supportive; couldn't ask for more!" Mary Y., March 2009
"I have learned more than I ever thought possible from Online Trading Academy. Their instructors, philosophy and overall approach is excellent. They take a sincere interest in making their students successful and break the mold of the "typical" financial educators. I am indebted to them for helping me launch my second career." Mark C., March 2009
"As a former Series 7 licensed broker and Registered Investment Advisor, it became abundantly clear to me why I continued to give all my profits back to the market when I took the Professional Trader classes. I now get how practicing proper risk management and looking for low risk/high probability trades puts the odds in my favor of eliminating repetitive mistakes and increasing my profits. I feel more confident that I can quickly graduate from being a market donor to becoming a market trader." Ronn G., February 2009
"Online Trading Academy is extremely helpful to my trading. These folks really care and really want you to learn and be successful. This isn't a take your money and run outfit. They are in it for the long haul with you. I'll be back for forex, futures, and options." Andy S., February 2009
"I thought the class was excellent and exceeded my expectations, from the instructors to the facilities. I would highly recommend this class to anyone interested in trading." Ron B., February 2009
"The education and staff were exceptional!" Muriel V., February 2009
"I really enjoyed both Professional Trader Part 1 and Part 2. I'm sure that these classes saved me years of having to learn these lessons from the trader's school of hard knocks, not to mention the excellent tips from the instructor! I am very satisfied with my learning experience at Online Trading Academy." John V., February 2009
"I have taken several trading courses and Online Trading Academy has no competition. As a result of the training and online practice, I am very confident in my ability to start trading full time. The class exceeded my expectation." Floyd B., February 2009
"I worked on an institutional trading desk for four years, and I would have to say these instructors have very good knowledge of the markets, the dynamics of trading - not only of independent day traders but also of institutional traders - and the techniques to trading that can and will help the individual trader improve their success rate! Online Trading Academy offers many additional tools and classes as well as exposure to experienced traders via their extended learning track, an opportunity not available at other schools. Online Trading Academy is well worth the investment!" Heather H., February 2009
"Professional Trader Part 1 and Part 2 was exactly what I was looking for in order to enter the equities financial market and really trade like the professionals. I spent some time researching what other training and education options were available and at what prices, and there's no comparison to Online Trading Academy. The pricing is reasonable and in some cases much less than what some so-called "floor traders" charge. Furthermore, the content far exceeds my expectations and is way above and beyond all of the other options I found, both through businesses and universities." Michael M., January 2009
"The course will improve your trading level and understanding of the markets. It will allow you to manage your own portfolio with confidence, at levels above the brokerage house brokers that most often are entrusted with people's futures." Bob T., January 2009
"Worth every penny!" Mary Y., January 2009
"After taking this class it's obvious why this profession has such a bad reputation (i.e., Day Traders just lose money). It's largely because people have no concept of managing risk. It's intuitively obvious once it's presented...but not before! This was a great learning experience." Thomas K., January 2009
2008
"Live trading was KEY to my success at Online Trading Academy. I gained the skills and information in class to have the confidence to go out on my own to trade on a live account." Greg N., December 2008
"No investor or trader should be without the Online Trading Academy experience. No matter what you've done in the past, this company's training equips you for the markets; especially in the current environment. I've attended and purchase many programs over the years. I wish I had done this first!" Greg P., December 2008
"Online Trading Academy has very informative courses that will leave the student with skills that will last a lifetime. The unique applications of understanding the markets will allow traders to evaluate their personal financial health. A must for the personal control and understanding of the complete markets." Bob T., November 2008
"I have taken this class twice and I have learned new things with each class. I found that my trading had improved after the first class and I look forward to even more improvement!" Gail B., November 2008
"The Online Trading Academy classes have taught me the qualitative and the quantitative knowledge, which if implemented properly, will allow me to maximize profit and minimize loss, a task that I have not always achieved in the past in the market; before the class I was an Investor, now I am on my way to becoming a Trader." Al H., September 2008
"I was told ahead of time about the quality of the class and the instructor. So it did indeed live up to my expectations. But I was surprised about the customer service delivered by the counselors in helping me get on the right track." Fred W., September 2008
"The instructor's trading knowledge and expertise combined with his teaching ability and style knocked this class out of the ball park by a mile. Additionally, I can't say enough good things about the Online Trading Academy staff and facility. This experience exceeded my very lofty expectations. Absolutely fantastic!" John A., September 2008
"If anyone wants to learn from some of the brightest traders in the business, then Online Trading Academy is the place to come. Instructors have some of the deepest knowledge into trading that I have ever come across. At the same time, they speak and teach on a level where the majority can understand and comprehend. These people truly care about your success as a professional trader." Trey T., September 2008
"Amazing course! They tell you everything you need to know about trading and they inform you in a short period of time. Amazing and will come back very soon. These instructors are the best in the field." Evan M., July 2008
"This course is the ideal way to achieve profitable trading. Online Trading Academy's commitment to students who have completed a course ensures success for disciplined students. You can't afford to begin trading without first taking this class." Mike L., June 2008
"This course provided me with a foundation in the essentials of when to get in, how to protect, and then when to get out!" Clif U., May 2008
"It is very impressive to see the high caliber of the several instructors I have experienced in several courses attended. Comparing Online Trading Academy to the several other course offerings, Online Trading Academy is far above the others. The others offer very little or no one-on-one face to face instruction. Comparing three other courses, none gave the detailed patterned instruction that Online Trading Academy gave." Lee L., May 2008
"I have been investing in the stock market for twenty years or more, with varying degrees of success, including some outright losses. I have just completed the seven day course, and at this point, I feel armed with knowledge and tools to really trade. I especially enjoyed learning to discern what the market was telling me, how to gain perspective by knowing indicators and how to follow the lead of the other traders. Will I succeed in the use of these tactics and skills? Time will tell." Jerry L., March 2008
"I would like to thank Online Trading Academy for offering a professional trading class here in Minnesota - having experts in the field teaching the class, who not only treat you honestly and fairly, but also make you feel like a member of a family who cares about you. It is nice to know there is an office right here in town with a wonderful staff who are always looking out for your best interests. The most enjoyable week of education that I have ever had!" Steve H., March 2008
"I'm a newbie and have lost thousands! If I had started with this class, I couldn't possibly have made those mistakes. This class will save you money and give you a priceless perspective on the markets." Mike L., March 2008
"Life changing information! I was skeptical to start this process. The staff reassured me of several things and then backed their reassurances with action throughout the course and after. These actions speak way louder than words. Hats of to Online Trading Academy!" Tony K., March 2008
"Real experience brought to the classroom is priceless - treating trading like a business with rules to follow not unlike writing a business plan for any other type of business. Education in trading is truly a tool to increase your longevity in this business and a method to increase profits." Dan B., February 2008
"The Forex 2-day course was simplified and straight forward. The instructor explained applicable strategies in an extremely user friendly manner. The course boosted my confidence in Forex trading." Dorothy O., February 2008
"I came in wanting to fully understand the Greeks and volatility and that is exactly what I got. I've attended several training sessions and seminars in the past but came away not having a good understanding of the materials." Rene L., January 2008
"The training is worth every penny. It is different from the others...You learn something valuable and leave with a different prospectus on the industry, who the players are, and how to play the game." Albert Y., January 2008
"The class confirmed that I was on the right track, but just missing the details of how and why the market works the way it does. The course filled me in on the details of the market that were costing me money in past trading. I feel more confident in my trading ability after taking the course and think that it will pay off in the future." Brad S., January 2008
2007
"The Professional Trader 1 and 2 Courses offered at Online Trading Academy prepare the novice individual with effective tools to participate in the trading marketplace." Lawrence L., December 2007
"I wish I had this course before I started trading (so does my wife!). I could have paid for this class several times over with my stock losses. I now know how to reduce my losses. Reducing losses alone would have saved me thousands of dollars." Richard A., December 2007
"This definitely would be the first instruction I would take if I were interested in getting involved in the trading world. It helps to learn the best way to trade in cutting your losses and growing your winners." Cheryl J., December 2007
"This has been the most practical and most intensive class I have attended on stock trading. I definitely recommend it to any serious trader. I especially appreciate the option of retaking the courses at no added cost. Also it is nice to have an investing "home" for occasional contact with Online Trading Academy professionals and for general investment information." Jerry T., December 2007
"I would surely recommend this course to friends and family, in fact, I already have! The course really sets you up the way a professional trader needs to be set up." Omar S., December 2007
"I would recommend this course to anyone interested in trading. The hands on trading is so helpful. Online Trading Academy is doing it right. I know I am learning the BEST way to make money trading." Ron J., December 2007
"I really believe that if I employ the skills I have learned, as I approach retirement, it can provide me with a better life and very different results than I have heretofore had in the business of trading." Gene M., December 2007