Fernando Gonzalez

Published Author and Instructor

Fernando Gonzalez carries an extensive background in the direct access trading community, and has favorably affected the lives of tens of thousands of market participants. His combined talents as a top trader, distinguished technical analyst, master instructor and creative content developer are difficult to match. He serves an integral part of Online Trading Academy’s success. A graduate of Boston College, he got his start in 1996 as an independent trader, and in 1998 after making his way to top trader rank at the largest trading floor in the Western half of the US, he was selected to become Online Trading Academy’s first instructor.

Fernando started by developing Online Trading Academy’s original Professional Trader class, and went on to further develop the Active Investor, the E-Mini Futures, the highly celebrated Broad Market Analysis class and later in 2007, its Extended Learning Track (XLT) – Broad Market Analysis program. He was also responsible for training and teaching the original group of Online Trading Academy’s instructors, who went on to train a multitude of talented instructors on Online Trading Academy’s roster today.

In 1999, after much encouragement from his peers, Fernando wrote and completed his book “Strategies for the Online Daytrader.” This best-selling book, co-authored with friend and master trader William Rhee, and published by McGraw-Hill in the same year, was only the third book ever mass-published on the new generation of Direct Access Trading. Since that time, Fernando has expanded his extensive experience in the trading education industry through countless classes, lectures, articles and guest appearances in various media. Fernando has also successfully served as technical analysis, education, computer-aided trading consultant and risk management architect to some of the largest direct access trading and educational firms in the world.

In 2007, Fernando expanded his Broad Market Analysis methodology class into the new Extended Learning Track (XLT) - Broad Market Analysis program. This program has since made its way into one of the most successful educational experiences offered by Online Trading Academy today. Fernando’s love for the markets and his sincere desire to pass on his extensive knowledge continues today through his fascinating presentations in class, the XLT program, and many other Online Trading Academy events.

When asked what his objective is as an educator, he sums it up briefly: “I want to give each one of them a significant and positive eye-opening experience.” And on the topic of his trading, his objectives are even more brief: “To win, day in and day out.”

Rob McNabb

Online Trading Academy Master Instructor

Rob has 28 years experience in the markets. Twenty two of those years were spent as the founder and Chief Executive Officer of a Silicon Valley financial planning and asset management firm. He has traded full time since retiring from professional practice in 1999. A decorated Vietnam Combat Veteran, Rob holds a BA in Journalism with graduate studies in tax law. He holds the following professional degrees: Certified Financial Planner, Chartered Financial Consultant and Chartered Life Underwriter. He is an Enrolled Agent with the Internal Revenue Service. Rob is a former California real estate broker and spent 20 years in the financial services industry as a Registered Investment Advisor, Registered Principal and Registered Representative with the NASD.

He is a veteran of both bull and bear markets and has managed investment accounts totaling in excess of $55,000,000. An Online Trading Academy graduate, Rob's forte is high speed momentum trading. His focus is trading small share size for high percentage wins while using technical stops to produce consistent profits. "It is what we do not do as traders that allow profits to accrue," says Rob. "When you are new to trading, focus upon getting better at the art of the trade and producing consistent sessions of high percentage wins built upon a foundation of solid risk management."

Rob ascended into the ranks of professional trading only after experiencing severe financial losses from trading. As an Online Trading Academy instructor and mentor, Rob draws upon his depth and breadth of trading experience in working with students. "It is my personal goal to provide a personal best with each and every Online Trading Academy student I have the good fortune to meet. After all, it is the Art of Trade we all seek, and this makes us colleagues in the greatest profession on this planet."

Sam Seiden

Online Trading Academy Instructor, Trader, and Newsletter Author

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. 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

"Thank you so very much for taking the time to 'show and tell' and teach us over and over again. Your classes truly speed up the learning curve on momentum day trading."

Caroline N., November 2008

"Thanks much, Rob, for all you've put into making this a really great learning experience. You must have put 100's of hours into creating this. We have absolutely gotten our money's worth and far more! I'm not sure about others, but I paid for lifetime participation. While it hasn't yet, it will be paid off in spades from what I've learned and am learning. Have you ever thought about writing a book on this? You have such a wealth of practical, experienced-sharpened knowledge that it's a shame that more people don't have the opportunity to learn. On the other hand, they could just join XLT-MIT!"

Don M., May 2008

"Again, out of a possible score of 10, Fernando got an 11. Simply put, as with Online Trading Academy's other instructors, Fernando explains concepts, trends and issues relating to the market with STUNNING clarity."

Harold K., January 2007

"Fernando Gonzalez has an excellent grasp of the material presented and he taught in a manner that made the concepts easily applicable to actual trading. I would highly recommend this."

Keith P., October 2006

"Fernando was the best instructor I have ever had the pleasure of learning under."

Don H., May 2006

"Thank you Online Trading Academy for offering this remarkable mentoring program.  The course totally exceeded all of my expectations – it’s worth every penny.  Rob McNabb’s comprehensive and systematic approach to trading, as well as his laid-back style of teaching, makes learning thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining.  You cannot get this level and quality of instruction from a book, CD or weekend seminar.  This is the real deal.  Watching an experienced, professional trader navigate the market on a daily basis is by far the most effective method of learning this business.  Rob’s instruction has vastly improved my trading – even after just the first few sessions.  It would have taken years of hap-hazard trading on my own to figure out what I’ve learned through mentoring in such a short time.  I highly recommend this course to anyone considering trading for a living.  It’s by far the best investment I’ve made in trading education.  Thanks again Online Trading Academy for providing such high quality programs."

 Amy P., February 2007

"I cannot believe it!  I have already hit +11,195 net for the month.  I am +2183 for the day and +6317 for the week.  I am blown away.  It just goes to show the things you are teaching really work."

Donna H., May 2006