I liked Trader Dynamics (TD)
I liked Trader Dynamics (TD). And if I was at the same point of (limited) day traders knowledge, as I was six months ago, I would pay the required $4000 for the course again.
I'm currently six months into this course (14 weeks of weekly course material) plus 6 months of monitored (sim) trading. It's encouraged to sim trade, which, for a person at my level, I see as good advise.
TD teaches how to use the trading platform Sierra Chart. TD opens up their module well ahead of the official start time of their course – so it does give you extra time to learn this software. I was not able to dive in earlier – so my two weeks, during the course, to learn the basics of Sierra Chart were very challenging. But the two trading teachers, Ciaran and Daniele, are patient – and give you a helping hand in their coaching sessions, which take place once per week.
Ciaran I perceive as a “tough with a soft core” and “highly knowledgeable” teacher, who, I believe, explored many a trader's rabbit-holes – and Ciaran is sharing info as freely as his enterprise allows. By “tough” I mean Ciaran does not want to waste his or your time. And I appreciate this appraoch a lot. It makes me work harder on myself.
The 2nd teacher, Daniele I see as a very “empathetic”, very “knowledgeable” and “super positive” teacher. That doesn't mean Ciaran is not empathetic as well – but Daniele will go the the extra mile to make you feel pampered. I appreciate this a lot, too – especially when the going gets tough – as it does with the amount of material taught during the course.
TD teaches, besides some more, a concept of “Market Structure” that I believe to be a solid foundation for day trading. In addition, TD offers, as part of their course, three weeks of trading psychology. I think the psychology part of the course, in all it's detail, serves as a solid jumping board for tackling the market.
The third teacher of TD, Hanna, I perceive as very “observant” and highly “knowledgable.” And Hanna wraps her experience with a super friendly demeanour, which encouraged me to dig deeper within myself – and share - for ultimately my success as a trader may be a reflection of who I'm personally. So I see it very valuable that TD puts strong attention towards the psychology of trading.
After six months of trading students may be invited to enroll into TD's 2nd course, offered for about $2000. which will teach concepts, which I see Ciaran, Daniele as well as TD's graduates use on a daily base as one of their main tools.
Having said all of the above, why did I join TD? It's because both Ciaran and Daniele are traders foremost. Traders who know the importance of having a strong, psychological foundation as well. So any shortcomings Ciaran and Daniele may have as teachers I'm willing to accept. Ciaran, at one point, revealed that he has “good intentions”. And those good intentions show – and I'm willing to share with TD my time of the day.
If the costs of the course fit your budget – I would recommend TD. I think it's true what TD says - I paraphrase now: “if you don't work on a solid foundation, the market will eat you (and your money) up.” Cheers & Have a Good Day! :)

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