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Online Trading Academy Instructors
Roger Best - Instructor
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 An Online Trading Academy Master Instructor and faculty member since 1999, Roger Best is an equities specialist who formerly traded for his own account on the largest trading floor in the western United States. He currently trades his personal account at his private trading office, and teaches periodically for Online Trading Academy.
Roger has been involved in the stock market since the age of 18, and holds Bachelor degrees in International Marketing and Business Law from the University of Washington Business School. He has taken a number of post-graduate courses in finance and investment and was founder, president and CEO of a highly successful asset management and consulting firm for 20 years, handling a total portfolio valued at over $100,000,000.
An expert in algorithmic order execution, Roger has consulted for “black box” system engineers and brings this unique scientific experiential perspective to every class. Over the years he has traded and taught on most of the leading direct access trading platforms, and is a frequent contributor of features and functionality to some of them. A veteran of the three most popular direct access trading styles — swing trading, momentum trading, and scalping — Roger clearly describes and demonstrates these methods to his students. As he reduces complex trading strategies to their individual components, his students gain a solid foundation in basic concepts from which to develop their own multiple indicator trading techniques. “As educators and professional traders, one of the most important things we do for students is apply our collective experience to filter out the less valuable inefficient practices and focus on the more reliable ones.”
An authority on risk management, Roger has done extensive research in quantifying and managing trading risk factors. A stickler for trading discipline, he is quick to explain why discipline and risk management are so essential to success, and exactly how to achieve them — his students learn the art and science of trading defensively. Roger is an adamant proponent of the “immersion educational experience,” and possesses a passionate energy for teaching the trading business. He is quite well known for his willingness to stay after class, leaving no stone unturned, answering questions as long as students have the stamina and curiosity to remain.
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Testimonials
The Depth of Roger's knowlege was fantastic. I've Never had a better more qualified Instructor... Ever, Not in School, Cisco Training, Realestate, Hanggliding... Not ever. I'm simply blown away. This was the best Money I have Ever Spent. No Contest. Very Specificaly, Roger has the ability to present the course without Bias. You'll know what his way is... you know other instuctors tend to present the information, etc. The Real Value here is that Roger presents the Facts in all their forms and clearly defines when a reccomendation is his. This allows us (the students) to analyze the information objectivly and make up our own minds as to how to apply the information to our personal style. Also, Roger's 3 piller aproach to success is a great way for me to regulate my enthusiasm, limit my risk, and show measurable results. Awesome. Roger Rocks!
Shine R., September 2008
"Excellent teacher, dedicated and commited to every student."
Lawrence C., May 2008
"Roger has been an excellent instructor. He has gone to great lengths to work with each student."
David R., May 2008
"Again. Outstanding. Roger has great teaching and communication skills, and teaches Trading with knowledge, experience and passion."
Chris K., April 2008
"I don't know how can I best stress to you what an invaluable asset Roger is to this establishment. He is an absolute delight to learn from. He embodies all of the qualities that an outstanding teacher should have plus, and I have to say that in these days they are very hard to find. Depth of knowledge, combined with infinite patience, unwavering passion, commitment and dedication. One just can't help but feel the solidity of his integrity and the respect that he effortlessly can draw from the student as he inspires us and translates to us the seriousness of this business with its built-in fun. As his name already indicates, Roger is nothing but the Best, and I am going to miss his inspiring presence. "
Jane G., April 2008 |
"Mr. Best clearly conveyed class material, and with passion! He was knowledgable, obviously super-qualified, and always helpful."
Michael R., April 2008
"I thought Roger really knew What he was talking about. He knew the ansewer to almost all the questions we asked and explained the answere with great detail. How he presented the material was very easy to understand in my opinion, and I have learned WAY more then I expected in these three days."
Mike F., March 2008
"I felt Mr. Best was EXTREMELY well qualified and that he communicated very difficult concepts in an articulate and supportive manner. He was very patient with the class, and took time to clarify necessary issues. I was VERY please with my experiences with him as an instructor and will be recommending the class friends who are considering trading based on my classroom experiences here. Please thank him for all his help. "
Craig U., February 2008
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"I would rate Roger among the top 5 instructors I've ever had including undergraduate, graduate and extension courses."
Maury S., February 2008
"Roger is a great teacher for trading, with the know-how experience to back up his words. He never seems cocky or unbelievable in any of his examples about his own trading and is an excellent person for the job."
Lane B., September 2007
"Roger did another superb job communicating the material. His passion comes thru to the students."
Randy S., Dec. 2005
"Roger's a great instructor. I would describe him as a father figure...someone I feel I can learn from and feel comfortable asking questions of."
T. Kelly, June 2005
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