Trading Instructor
Bert Antonik
Equities, Forex, Technical Analysis Strategies, Platform Immersion and Personal Trading Plan Instructor
Bert Antonik is a retired US Navy Commander who brings over 3 decades of trading knowledge and experience to his Online
Trading Academy presentations. His interest in trading can be traced back to his days as a midshipman at the US Naval Academy.
The dynamic and totally engaging approach he brings to teaching Online Trading Academy’s curriculum comes from years of
hands-on, trial by fire experience and an inexhaustible passion for trading and teaching. His trading prowess can be linked
to the fact that he has devoured a library of trading materials worth well in excess of $160,000.
Bert knows exactly how and why people run into trading obstacles. Even more importantly, he knows exactly how to help
them avoid trading hazards because he has been down the hard road looking for the Trader's Grail. You can’t help but become
a better trader when you participate in a class taught by Bert. He is a classic Online Trading Academy instructor, not just
a great trader but he knows how to teach. This is a rare breed!
Bert’s trading acumen is greatly complemented by a very diverse and colorful history that includes not only military and
corporate discipline, leadership and management skills but also a background as an entrepreneur, toastmaster, public speaker,
a motivational trainer for Zig Ziglar and a corporate trainer. It’s no wonder that participants in his classes leave with more
than just trading knowledge. They are inspired and confident that they will be successful traders.
What students are saying about Bert Antonik:
"Bert provided clear explanation on how to conduct a trade. The course covers all relevant aspects of trading, including supply and demand zone, technical and fundamental considerations, and will help participants in successful trading." Ng S., March 2012
"Bert has again positively imparted the knowledge for his part of the curriculum. He makes the transfer of knowledge so simple and so easy to comprehend." Chia K., January 2012
"Bert Antonik is the best instructor I have ever come across as he has boosted my confidence in trading. Everyone who wants to learn Forex should simply take his class. The fun and learning together are unbeatable." Nethan, December 2011
"Bert has an in-depth knowledge in trading and he shares with us anything that could increase the probability of trading successfully. He has the ability to make technical analysis simple and understandable." Desmond, November 2011
"Bert possesses very strong trading knowledge. That is evident and exhibited in the way he delivered this training. Frankly, I have not come across a more passionate and knowledgeable trader who could impart his knowledge and deliver these course contents so effectively that makes contents so easily grasped and understood." Simon C., November 2011
"Bert is an excellent instructor. He is very patient and knowledgeable and I am very glad to have been in his class. My trading skill has definitely leaped forward many folds." Roger K., September 2011
"I was in your Professional Trader course that you taught in Bangalore in late June 2011. I totally enjoyed your teaching and learned a lot, especially at the foundation level. Thanks once again." Nagendra, September 2011
"I am a graduate of Online Trading Academy for the stock and futures classes. I had asked my favorite instructor at Online Trading Academy, Bert Antonik, who I could write a thank you letter to for having such a great instructor. I want to take a moment of your time to tell you how helpful Bert has been to me even though he is overseas! I travel each week, as I have my own nationwide business, so I don't really have anyone to trade with or consult. I have always kept in touch with Bert because he always answers my emails and has been very helpful with his insights and knowledge. Bert's method of teaching the ADX (once you really understand and study it) takes you to the beginning and end of an upward or downward move....and takes the guess work out! I know there are many ways of teaching, but Bert has been such a positive trading influence in my life, sharing his trading knowledge and commitment to helping me...that I felt I had to tell someone what a great asset you have at Online Trading Academy. Not only does Bert answer all my email questions, his method of teaching in class was "hands-on," not reading from the book page by page but demonstrating the technique so we understand it. Most of all, Bert is professional and sticks to his subject matter." Mark K., August 2011
"How do I thank you! You have given me a new perspective to the markets. My 15 years in the market has not given me the confidence that the week of training and the XLT has done. I have been able to capture over 1000 points on the nifty in the last 6 weeks. Call it the beginners luck or so, I have not been stopped out even once!!" Anirudh, August 2011
"As mentioned before, Bert is really good at keeping the whole class engaged at all times. He combined theory with real-life examples very well. He was always patient and displayed the same level of enthusiasm every minute of every day. This is the first course where I never looked for breaks and sometimes I even hated them. Seven days went by like a breeze. Bert is simply awesome!!" I. N., July 2011
"Bert Antonik is simply the coolest instructor. Cheers, Bert." Mohan K., June 2011
"This Forex class by Bert Antonik has really made me develop full interest in trading. Teaching with proper guidance made me more confident. I would recommend everyone planning to learn to attend his class. Practice and learn with proper guidance." Nethan S., June 2011
"I really learned a lot from Bert and he took time to teach us again if we didn’t understand. He is really patient which makes him a good instructor." Sedhants S., May 2011
"Bert lives up to the reputation and testimonies given by his students. It is rare for a learned and seasoned trader like him to continue to get himself updated and give more recent techniques and know-how to his students. This is my 2nd time attending his class and I am still able to learn new things from him ....so kudos all the way!" Alvin C., May 2011
"Bert has managed to strengthen my knowledge and regain my confidence to proceed to live trading. His in-depth knowledge of the stock market is truly commendable. He has the natural ability to transfer the knowledge to novice traders like myself." Darren O., March 2011
"Bert is very patient, knowledgeable and systematic in the way he teaches the students. He is always able to make the Pro Trader lessons very interesting for the new traders. He encourages and gives the new traders confidence to face the market on their own after the course. He is one of the best instructors that Online Trading Academy has ever had. Thank You Bert!" Joanne Y., March 2011
"Bert made the course enjoyable and interesting with his personal sharing of his vast experience and insight into various strategies." Chang J., February 2011
"Bert has brought more insight to my understanding of supply and demand zones and the analogy of these zones into everyday activities." Chong S., February 2011
"I will certainly recommend my friends to attend Bert's class - his class is a must attend for anyone who wants to consider trading as a serious source of income." Chern S., November 2010
"Bert is a wonderful instructor - full of real-world knowledge and an exceptional ability to extend these experiences in understandable language to a class of inexperienced students." David L., November 2010
"Thank you Mr. Bert. I wish I was introduced to this course earlier and it might have saved me tons of money. Your recommendations on trading already made me so anxious to go into depth. I am looking forward to exploring the secret of trading. I hope I could change my pattern of trading through your guidance. From this very first lesson I understood that risk management is on the top list of the trading disciplines which I have not taken into consideration. I also listened too much to my broker and ended up losing almost everything I had. Once again, thank you very much." Ng G., October 2010
"Bert as an instructor made the class very interactive. The way he teaches; the concepts just get into your head instantly." Surjeet K., October 2010
"I truly enjoyed Bert's teaching as he brought the trading concepts to life using anecdotes. He was also generous in imparting his "secrets" in trading." Winnie L., October 2010
"Bert is really good at making technical stuff in a layman way, that helps people relate to the practical situation rather than just the book style." Ric O., September 2010
"I personally love what Bert teaching because he is teaching based on general knowledge and market reality and not based on theory." Michael Y., September 2010
"Bert is like a passionate and patient father that elevated our inner and outer self to trade liked a professional trader. Thank you so much, Bert and Online Trading Academy." Chai K., August 2010
"Bert is willing to spend extra time to answer our questions and to share his experience and techniques, way beyond the scope of the course material. The most important part is that Bert is an instructor who has actual trading experience and is able to teach well, which is definitely a rarely found combination." Foong K., June 2010
"Bert is a wonderful teacher. Great at explaining the hard to understand stuff to make it very simple and easy to use. Trading is simple BUT not easy, like he says." Johnny J., June 2010
"Bert is an excellent instructor. He has a very positive attitude, and he is genuinely committed to providing students with the knowledge and market insight that they need to be successful. I would jump at the opportunity to attend another of Bert's classes. The benefits of Bert's experience, and his willingness to share this experience was incredible." Mike S., May 2010
"Bert is simply fantastic - he knows everything and gave me the answers I have been longing for!!!" Shirley C., May 2010
"He was very diligent and made sure he answered everyone's questions, and when he answered, the person knew what he was saying and got the answer. He was very well mannered and always had a great attitude." Dale E., May 2010
"I love the generosity of the instructor in imparting his knowledge and experience of the market that is beyond textbook material. If Bert could, he would have given us a direct download of his knowledge onto my thumb drive. Bert makes light work of trading...I am already hearing "ka-ching, ka-ching" in my trading account. Just by focusing on 20 pips a day and with the trading plan guide, I am very confident that I have a very "do-able" and realistic goal to shoot for." Hazel, March 2010
"Bert is a kind and patient teacher. It would be tough to top him as a teacher. I liked the promptness and the pace of the teaching. I found that it got me in a good flow to absorb and understand all the information presented." Aman S., February 2010
"Bert is very, very knowledgeable of material and market. His knowledge and personality make it easy to really understand. Uses good understandable examples to correlate with market terminology. I am learning a lot from him. Has been understanding and nice answering my questions." Richard S., December 2009
"Bert has a great attitude and is very disciplined about his approach to trading, risk management, teaching methods, etc. It is a valuable platform for my future trading activities." Mike M., December 2009
"Bert is an excellent teacher who can fully relate to the average trader who starts out from the bottom and goes through the school of hard knocks. His experiences and personal advice are top notch and second to none. I will highly recommend anyone new to trading, or experienced, to attend his 2 day BMA course as a right start to their trading life. Attend his class, and you will get a new perspective on trading and how to develop a proper plan. Thank you Bert!" Terence C., November 2009
"Bert brings, in the professional live trading, a very systematic and objective base. Very easy to master and understand for both new learners and old timers. His experiences add value to the study and definitely will help me for the live trading." Yeo Tian L., October 2009
"Bert is very knowledgeable and the lessons come alive through his teachings. He has given me the confidence to face the market once again. Will definitely recommend to friends to take up the lessons conducted by Bert." Joanne, October 2009
"He is not only a first-rate, real, proficient trader , he is also a very generous, passionate and a first-rate instructor with plenty of trading insights, experience, philosophy, and original, proven methodology to share. Big Bert is a rare combination --- a real, professional trader and a real passionate teachers." Eng Hung C., October 2009
"Bert has been extremely effective in delivering this course with his hands-on, practical and objective approach to trading. His ability to simplify the concepts and apply that into practice has been very valuable for me." Deepak S., October 2009
"After attending 3 times, Bert is the best instructor I have come across, and he really makes me understand the starting process of being a trader. I believe strongly that the foundation must be laid properly in order to proceed to the next level and Bert has done it beautifully. He is truly a great mentor to have. Thank you Online Trading Academy." Angela W., October 2009
"Bert, you were fabulous...you are a genius. I would take your class again anytime if I don't have to do that SPREAD Sheet!!! (I'm too wet behind the ears)." Lee K., September 2009
"Bert did a great job of teaching us each part of the process and took us back to where it started and what it means. He is an exceptional instructor in my opinion." Lee N., September 2009
"Bert brought personal knowledge and experience to the classroom that made the experience much more valuable and helpful to my level of trading and helpful to a huge degree." Rick G., August 2009
"This was a retake class for me, but Bert Antonik brought so much valuable information I was hanging on every word he said. He's a master trader with a vast wealth of knowledge. I'm reminded of a certain credit card commercial: price of tuition $5000, taking a class with Bert Antonik - PRICELESS. I cannot thank Bert enough for generously sharing his knowledge." Jeff D., August 2009
"Bert is a great instructor who had a great ability to relate the course material with real life scenarios. His attitude, teaching style, keeping the students very interested at every point of time, advising on discipline while trading and relating everything to real life scenarios during trading. Mr. Bert Antonik is a great orator and keeps the whole class focused and aware of all possible pros and cons in different trading environments, while delivering the best skill sets for traders to benefit from. Thank You Bert…. Thank You Online Trading Academy." Ali M., July 2009
"Bert is a tremendous instructor. He brought a wealth of information into the class. He engaged the class fully and the class was a thoroughly enjoyable and educational experience." Sol D., June 2009
"Very effective instructor! Love the practical based approach to trading and real time examples." Andrew W., June 2009
"Instructor, Bert Antonik was enthusiastic, thorough and most attentive to the students needs." Joe B., May 2009
"Bert is an excellent instructor with a common sense approach to the market that is unparalleled." James R., April 2009
"I appreciate the fact that Bert took the time to show us different ways to see different things. He made sure that we had the most detailed concept, then, just when I had just about enough he showed an easier way. There were some things I wanted to set up on my own personal platform and he made suggestions on how I could obtain the same results. He also took time during his lunch. I really appreciated it." Chantell D., April 2009
"Bert is an excellent instructor. He's able to communicate the information clearly, and is very thorough. In addition, he has a great sense of humor and keeps the student engaged and the interest level high." Wanda H., March 2009
"Bert is a great instructor. Why? Because he turned theory into practice. It was something that I truly needed as a trader." Jason F., March 2009
"Bert continues to be my go-to instructor for everything under "financial education". I have every intention to bring my young sons to Online Trading Academy in the not too distant future. I wish Bert could be my mentor. He is the best!" Bob W., February 2009
"This is my 3rd time taking the class and Bert was my motivation for the retake. I came w/ the objective of learning TradeStation, yet I was pleasantly surprised to learn new classroom topics. Bert's MA profile along w/ fractals is all new material to me. I am confident this will help improve my trading." Sub B., February 2009
"Bert is a top notch instructor. His many years of successful trading and teaching allow him to identify the topics that need reinforcement. An incredible week that was unlike anything I've ever experienced. I believe I am now fully prepared to trade with low risk and high reward." Vince P., January 2009
"Bert is an excellent instructor. He has an open attitude towards questions and provides helpful answers which provide insight to the issue questioned. Bert certainly has the trading experience to speak authoritatively." Roberto E., January 2009
"Bert did a very good job teaching this course. He is very good explaining the principles, and answered every single question to our satisfaction. He put extra time to prepare for the class with extra information and materials to improve the quality of the course. Thank you Bert." Rick J., January 2009
"Bert was excellent in every aspect of the class. I loved his instructive teaching style and his readiness and ability to answer complicated question in a very simple and understanding way." Mikel P., December 2008
"Bert's passion for teaching and also the live trading experience." Calvin S., December 2008
"Bert is great, his knowledge and humor is essential to keep the interest alive through the long days." Edit T., December 2008
"Bert was amazing - he was 100% complete on the material, and more importantly he kept the progress and pace rolling, knowing when to pause and take a question, and when to get the whole picture out there BEFORE taking any questions." John D., November 2008
"That Bert teaches the process in a way that you can duplicate." Greg L., October 2008
"Bert is a superb instructor whose interest in trading is contagious. He makes everyone feel that becoming a good trader is possible. Bert interacts very well with his students." Laura G., May 2008
"What can I say about Bert; because of him this class is priceless." Salmon, May 2008
"Bert is an outstanding instructor. I have taught college courses and recognize excellence. His obvious knowledge is great, but most importantly his ability to deliver the material in an always exciting manner." Robert H., May 2008
"I would rate Mr. Bert to be one of the best teachers I have met in my life time." Swathanthra M., May 2008
"The Boston location is very fortunate to have Bert as their resident instructor. He truthfully enjoys sharing his 35 years experience ...I consider myself lucky to have had the opportunity to spend the weekend soaking up some of his wisdom." Michael M., March 2008
"Bert's attitude! He's very approachable, funny and keeps trading lighthearted. I tend to be a night owl, so coming to class in the mornings might be a difficult task for me. But under Bert's fun teachings, I was awake, eager and therefore absorbed his material much better! In addition to a great personality, his teaching was very easy to understand and it was fantastic that he gave us some extra insights on the market!" Allison Y., March 2008
"I looked forward to coming to class everyday and learning all I could from Bert. His depth of knowledge about trading is phenomenal and he presented it in a very interesting and informative way. Thank you Bert!" Julie B., February 2008
"The instructor, Bert Antonik, had an excellent command of the material. Furthermore, he is an actual trader and was able to impart information that was 'secret' to all except professional, successful traders. His dedication to the class was complete and his knowledge superior. The understanding that he had of the market comes as a result of experience and that enabled me to come away with the confidence that I will need to trade the markets. I am glad I chose Online Trading Academy." Lynn D., February 2007
"Bert did a great job! He kept the whole class very stimulated and engaged. He made it fun to learn--even when the material got a little overwhelming. I loved the up-beat atmosphere of Online Trading Academy. I learned so much but it never felt like 'school'. It gives me a new optimism for becoming a trader." Polly H., January 2007