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Trading Instructor

Ryan Cook

Equities and Personal Trading Plan Instructor

Ryan is a third generation investor and educator. Before venturing into the investment arena as his forefathers had done, Ryan spent over a decade working on a construction crew that he eventually became the foreman over. After the tech bubble burst, Ryan realized that he had two choices, work until his heart stopped beating, or learn a safe consistent approach to the markets so that his retirement account would meet him there and be more than adequate.

Ryan has been trading since around the turn of the century, but it wasn’t until after spending some significant time with his mentor that Ryan learned a very logical top down approach to the markets. This approach helps him to identify positions that he views to have the highest probability for success with the lowest amount of risk, no matter what the market condition/direction. For the past five years, Ryan has introduced tens of thousands to this methodology.

While Stocks and options are the two vehicles Ryan spends the majority of his time trading, Forex and Futures are anything but a mystery to him. Ryan believes understanding how one asset class may affect another and being able to confidently trade all major asset classes gives a trader an edge over traders who do not have that knowledge.

What students are saying about Ryan Cook:

"Best thing about Ryan - he shares insight to real life and how he actually trades - applies class theory in real life trade setups and examples ... AWESOME!" Brian C., March 2012

"Ryan's comments, stories and anecdotes extended the scope of the manuals and helped comprehend and memorize the material." Jay H., March 2012

"I'd not be the least bit surprised that someone reading this would see all the outstanding survey results regarding Ryan thus, I won't bore anyone with detail. For a young man to have mastered what he has, developed a way to teach others, and weave decades worth of ad hoc storytelling into as complex a journey as I am expecting this to be has made the expense, efforts and expectations completely worthwhile." Mark M., February 2012

"As you know I have been taking your courses for nearly three years. This instructor is a full hands on approach. I have now evolved to a position of taking the business of trading serious. My problem of fear to trade real money the same way I trade simulated is my main goal. Ryan shows the new direction your taking with hands on presentation through out the full class. I like the core approach that has now moved through out the full teaching staff and all asset classes. Also, I was lucky to move to Texas at the right time to have the privilege of taking courses under the direction of the Hubbard family, they are more than great. You have attracted very outstanding teachers. Ryan being one of them. I'm very happy that I chose your school after going to all the seminars of the other main line schools." Phil D., February 2012

"I have really enjoyed the hands on material, and how Ryan went back through the material when/if students didn't catch things the first time. I really appreciate how Ryan is very open and blunt about the realism of what needs to take place in order to make this a profession rather than a hobby." Tarrah M., February 2012

"Amazing program; learned a lot being new into the market. Ryan is a fantastic mentor and instructor." Yash S., October 2011

"The undivided attention given by Ryan and answering each and every question to more than satisfaction of the class were the things I liked best! Thank you, Ryan, and thank you, OTA!" Ruby B., October 2011

"Ryan was very knowledgeable and was able to break it down into levels for the newbies and reassured us that by the end it would all come together, which it did. Thank you, Ryan!" Belinda, September 2011

"Ryan was the best. He knows his content; he knows how to convey it; he is patient; and he has a wonderful sense of humor." Ann L., July 2011

"Ryan is an excellent instructor. Makes class and subject very interesting and I have learned so much. Extremely informative and brings the instruction to a level that new information is easy to understand." Elizabeth D., July 2011

"Ryan was awesome. He presented the material in a clear and well-structured manner. He was VERY PROFESSIONAL in handling class dynamics and was very responsive in fully answering questions." Carolyn M., July 2011

"Ryan makes the class clear and interesting." Frani T., June 2011

"Ryan is fantastic!!" Dawn R., June 2011

"Ryan is the BEST!" Ryan C., May 2011

"Excellent instruction. Thorough and clear. Thank you, Ryan!" Maryanne G., April 2011

"I think Ryan did an EXCELLENT job - he is very attentive to each individual's needs and also VERY patient. It is obvious he is a knowledgeable successful trader." Rhonda C., April 2011

"Ryan is a great instructor. He explained things very well and shared his experience with students in the class. He helped us to have a better understanding of all the concepts with easy to remember examples." Ramarao C., January 2011

"I was very pleased with Ryan. I got more than I expected from the class." Mark F., January 2011

"Ryan was an excellent instructor. He made the material very interesting and understandable." Michelle E., January 2011

"This is my second time taking the class. It helped give me more confidence to trade and better understand the importance of a trading plan. Ryan is extremely helpful and a great instructor." Frani T., December 2010