Online Trading Academy Instructors

Sam brings over 15 years experience of equities, forex, options and futures trading which began when he was on the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange where he facilitated institutional orderflow.. He has traded equities, futures, interest rate markets, forex, options, and commodities for his personal interests for years and has educated hundreds of traders and investors through seminars and daily advisory services both domestically and internationally. Sam has been involved in the markets since 1991 both on and off the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. He has served as the Director of Technical Research for two trading firms and regularly contributes articles to industry publications. Sam is known for his trading, technical research, and educational guidance.

Points of interest:

• Chicago Mercantile Exchange Floor
• Author of Market Advisory Letters
• Fund Manager/CTA
• Speaker to Investment Groups, Universities, and Private Seminars
• Contributing Author for Stocks, Futures, and Options Magazine, Active Trader Magazine, and Futures Magazine
• Trading and Investment Conference Speaker

Testimonials

"Dear Sam, I love reading your pieces. I could read them every day. They are insightful, inspiring and informing. Online Trading Academy mail is the most eagerly anticipated, and the first opened when I log on to my computer. Thank you so much, Sam!"

Clark R., November 2008

"Hey Sam, I am an Online Trading Academy student who took the Pro Trader classes with Gabe Velazquez. During class one day he mentioned your articles and I've been hooked on them ever since. I've read all of your Online Trading Academy articles, your SFO articles, and seen all of your Online Trading Academy and FX Street Webinars. They are awesome! I just wanted to say thanks a bunch! I feel like I have new eyes to see the market with! Thanks a bunch and keep up the awesome work!!!

Daniel W., 2008

"Sam Seiden's futures and forex xlt rooms have changed my life. After 3 yrs of being the "novice" trader, I had decided that this Monday was my last day of trading. I had reached the absolute lowest point, where I did not want to place another trade for the rest of my life. However I was only 2 wks into my new programs, so I went over my recordings and concentrated on what I have learned so far. I put it into practice and started using these principles on Tuesday. Now 4 days later I had the most profitable week of my trading career, $12,000. His real time analysis of actual trades that we put on in the room is really the best educational experience that you will ever find (and the trades work out!). Also giving us filters on what trades not to take are equally as important as what trades to take. I especially like how his methods can be used for day or swing trading. I still have much more to learn but I have a lifetime in the room to do it. Thank you, Sam, so much for giving me my confidence back and saving my trading career!"

Brenda L., October 2008

"Hi Sam,
I wanted to take the time to drop a line and say 'thank you'. Your email has become the most anticipated each month. The way you explain trading inspires and instructs at the same time. I like that you leave some things between the lines - it makes your readers think, and makes me read your letter many times over. Please, keep them coming! Appreciatively"

Clark R., September 2008

"Hi Sam,
Just passing on my appreciation on the material that you have presented . Your comments on the quality of education material out there hits the nail right on the head. It is refreshening to hear from one who has worked in the industry. Your presentations are to the point and have really helped me putting together a simple strategy running exactly to your understanding of the market. Once again I am in debt for your grassroots approach. All the best."

R. Browne, September 2008

“After reading numerous books and bullsh*t courses on trading I am delighted to have stumbled across your information that I have found on the web ... all the courses/books talk about is indicators, indicators, indicators. Anyway, I wish you all the best and a BIG THANK YOU getting my head around getting on the right side of the market after following the herd for the last couple of months!!”

Gareth O., September 2008

“I have recently completed the E-Mini course at Online Trading Academy and have also viewed the videos where you have been instructing the Forex ins and outs on the FX website. Most excellent work! I thank you for your explanations and clarity.”

Dave R., September 2008

"I've been reading you for about 6 months and am finally taking a moment to tell you 'GREAT STUFF!' I'm a markets educator turned fund manager and thoroughly appreciate your articles. They resound with credibility, legitimacy, and authority (sorry to be somewhat redundant, but they all apply). I guess I like to read my beliefs and understanding as written by someone else. Friend, you are SPOT ON. When I was with my former employer, I did some competitive analysis on your company and was most impressed by the depth of market wisdom that you and the academy have/share. I wish you both continued success. My hat is off to you and I hope that you will continue to write this column. I enjoy it immensely."

Brian A., July 2008

"Your latest e-mail on trading systems is just incredible!!!   You are SO appreciated!"

Joy M., June 2008

"I'm a swing trader and I have been receiving your newsletters and they are so simple that all I can say is WOW...! The world of trading can be very misleading especially with all the information made available these days. I can never remember a time that I read your articles and not been taken to a new level. I appreciate the information extremely helpful ... It is really a matter of applying that information...The discipline and focus on the simple concept of supply and demand always seems to be a challenge... especially when it comes to live trading...We have to constantly fight off those voices when you are looking at a chart that make you see large dollar signs... Anyway I just wanted to say thanks for what you give I'm sure it has helped and blessed a lot of others also... Just come those articles coming I know it will increase my understanding of trading successfully in the market... You be blessed and prosperous... Have a great day..."

Ron B., June 2008

"Sam, Your articles are direct, valuable and your clean chart examples are perfect. As a result, I read everything that you send. That's rare. I have to prioritize my time. Thank you."

Michael O., June 2008

"It is refreshing to hear an honest evaluation of any part of the markets. We all know the people who work in the markets get a cut but it is always interesting to find out how."

Al C., June 2008

"I'm getting a great deal out of your newsletter. The May 23rd issue, The Most Popular Entry Strategy in Forex Trading, was a real lightbulb moment. I got a clear picture of the sellers, suddenly coming out of hiding to overwhelm the buyers, but in increasingly lighter numbers at each visit. I got a clear picture of how many sellers there will be when the two sides of the triangle finally meet… none. Thank you for that. All the best!"

Lyndon H., May 2008

"I just wanted to commend you on your simple/plain English and excellent delivery of this article. I learned something from you in 5 minutes reading it and looking at the graph than learning it anywhere else. As a recent graduate of Online Trading Academy in New York with the teachings of both Ed P. and Sal G., I could not hesitate to add you to my wall of acclaim. Thank you so much and please keep these coming."

Nery R., May 2008

"Hi Sam, I just wanted to say thank you for your articles on Online Trading Academy, they have been of tremendous support to me and I know the same can be said to everyone with access to this great articles. Please just keep on doing the good work. God Bless You."

Clement C., May 2008

"Thank you for the BB and CCI lesson. Amazing. I continue to learn so much from your articles. THANK YOU!"

Mike C., May 2008

"I really enjoy reading every single one of your articles - they really help to re-enforce what I've learned in the Online Trading Academy class. Please keep up the good work."

Charlie L., April 2008

"I love the way you describe trading to its simplest format, Sam. You lessons have truly changed the way I trade. Brilliant.
Thanks."

Jack G., April 2008

"Thanks so much for another great article. I am so glad to know the reality of trading. Your articles have been very helpful and I just wanted you to know I look forward to them and enjoy them all. Thanks again."

Matt W., April 2008

"Sam Seiden was an excellent teacher. His understanding of the support and resistance and ability to teach it to the class was terrific. I have no doubt that I will be able to make more money trading commodities with the information I learned from Sam than I have ever made before. I can't wait to get home and get started."

Coy P., March 2008

"Sam was a great instructor. He has a very simple, easy-to-understand way of looking at the market."

Mike F., August 2007

"The best class I ever taken...bar none! Sam Seiden is greatest - knows his stuff and is able to get it across...even to an 80 year old man like me. Just wish I could have met him sooner (would be a rich man by now). His explanation of where support and resistance is and how to use it is the missing link I have been needing to be a successful commodity trader."

E.K.P., March 2008

"I felt very honored and grateful to be in your class this week. Hopefully I can repay you some day. A million thanks and best wishes."

Paul A., November 2007

"I know you get a lot of mail and I just wanted to let you know, after only sitting in one day in the Boston class with your supply/demand rules, losing my oscillator indicators and keeping the rest of my existing trading plan has become more profitable, less trades and less stress!!!"

Chris O., November 2007

"That was another of your best articles. Seems like each of your articles is better then the previous. For the first time I can understand the concept of SUPPLY/DEMAND. You are truly a MASTER trader. THANKS - is not the best word for me to show my appriciation. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

Peter P., November 2007