Trading Instructor
Paul Orme
Equities, ProActive Investor and Personal Trading Plan Instructor
Paul Orme has been involved in the financial markets since 1978 as an investor and since 2000 as a trader. His emphasis is
trading in equities, futures, and options.
He began his career as a consultant with McKinsey & Company and ultimately worked for Citibank in financial services, and Knight
Ridder in developing online services.
As an executive in software firms supporting hedge funds, investment advisors, banks and insurance companies, he learned how
professionals approach the market and develop their edge. He is passionate about training each student to think as a professional
trader and to develop a unique trading approach which is geared to their own style and personality.
Paul believes that Online Trading Academy provides the premier experience for developing trading skills and confidence. Having
taken numerous courses in stocks, options and futures, he is convinced that the real online trading experience – trading real
money under the direction of an instructor – is an excellent way to hone repeatable, prudent trading skills. His goal is for his
students to develop the discipline and confidence to be successful.
The four distinct aspects critical to becoming a consistent trader are the cornerstones of Paul’s teaching approach: 1) psychology,
2) technical analysis, 3) trading platform proficiency, and 4) dealing with probability. Paul stresses the need to explore the
psychological factors that can make or break a trader and that one must understand and think in terms of probability and risk containment.
Paul has also lived and worked in London, England, Hamburg, Germany and Tokyo, Japan. During the course of his time in England, he
held executive management responsibilities for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa where he was responsible for revenue growth and
profitability in over 20 countries. These experiences add another dimension to his understanding and desire to assist others in
their quest for knowledge and success in the financial markets.
What students are saying about Paul Orme:
"Great instructor! I would love to take another class taught by Paul. His vast knowledge, patience with questions, and friendliness made this class very pleasant. Thanks, Paul!" Susan H., March 2012
"Paul did a great job involving all students in the class regardless of their experience level. He provided time for the more experience to share/help the less experience students. This made things run more smoothly. This class will give me more confidence to run my own 401K/IRA/Roth accounts." Jim H., March 2012
"This was a life changing experience. For the first time, I have an understanding of what I need for my retirement and financial and estate planning. The instructor, Paul Orme, was knowledgeable, attentive to people's concerns and did a wonderfully, clear presentation so that everyone in the class came away with a solid understanding of what they could do to improve their long term financial well being. The staff here provided backup support to help implement the concrete plan I have developed with the instructor's help during the class. This is a class everyone needs to take." George S., February 2012
"Paul Orme is a brilliant teacher and his method of teaching just superb. We are very fortunate to have him as our instructor here at the Stamford OTA. In addition to his delivery of the course material, he also has a sense of humor which makes it very pleasant. He definitely is one of my favorite teachers.
Again, Paul is an excellent instructor and makes it is very easy to understand the course material. This is the third time I am taking class with him, (not the same class) but always is a very good experience." Shireen M., February 2012
"My teacher, Paul Orme, is an experienced professional who identified patterns of Demand/Supply zones quite accurately in real time. He is a great teacher of chart analysis. Taking Pro1 and Pro2 classes at Online Trading Academy changed my life for the better-forever." Blake U., February 2012
"Paul Orme is trainer/instructor par excellence. It was a pleasure attending his lectures. His knowledge is superb, and he has a mastery of the topics discussed. His techniques are to engage the students at all times and provide constant positive encouragement. His mannerism is professional, having total control over the classroom yet enough levity to balance. I'd attend other classes of his gladly." Shimon W., December 2011
"The ProActive Investing method is actually much more involved than I thought. Paul really pulled everything together for me. I am looking forward to XLT for ProActive Investor.Thank you, Paul, for your "no one gets left behind "attitude." Ralph T., December 2011
"Paul was very knowledgeable, approachable, attentive to students during trading time. Staff was respectful to our class time and spoke to us during breaks or after class. Very friendly, great atmosphere." Kathy B., December 2011
"This is an excellent class and all students should strongly consider taking it. Paul presented the class material very clearly in an easy-to-understand manner, making certain that each student understood what he was saying. I would want to take additional classes with Paul in the future." Alan K., November 2011
"Paul delivered a sensible, comprehensive and well-organized take on the course. He also added valuable materials from his own knowledge and experience. It was VERY helpful in improving my overall financial strategy with actionable ideas." Hollis W., November 2011
"Paul Orme was very diligent in answering student's questions to achieve an understanding of the material. The material was the most important material for my personal situation and I appreciated the thoroughness of the subject matter." Tim G., November 2011
"This is the second time that I have taken this class, and Paul is more than awesome!! He goes at a very reasonable pace and explains EVERYTHING on each slide!!! I really appreciate all his help. I finally have the courage to open my TradeStation Account and start trading!!" Sebiah B., September 2011
"Paul did an excellent job in teaching the class despite different levels of knowledge of the students.. novice to advance." Lourdes J., September 2011
"Instructor is a very good teacher. He pays close attention to if the class is following the material and changes as needed." Jim B., September 2011
"Paul is an excellent instructor. He answers questions, but does not lose control if the class drifts off direction." William S., July 2011
"Paul is a wonderful instructor. I was not afraid to ask a question. He provided me with new information that I had never known about before. I now feel empowered to take charge of my own investing as I learn more." Loretta G., July 2011
"Paul did a fantastic job of making the material simple and understandable for us. He made excellent use of charts, whiteboard and TradeStation. After the class, he was very kind to go over the material that I missed." Krishna K., June 2011
"Awesome instructor! Thank you to the Hubbard Family for recruiting him to teach the class! Thank you Paul, for helping me understand the class material! You presented the ProActive Investor material in such a simple, logical way that I think I will be a better trader. Paul took extra time to help me, and made sure people in the class, along with myself, had their questions answered! He is a great instructor. Thank you, Paul!" Medlyn L., June 2011
"I liked the clear, methodical presentation and the depth of Paul's knowledge. I never felt "silly" asking a question, nor did others. In addition, Paul never let questions get out of hand or off topic, always pacing the class. Paul is 5 star. After many years, I finally understand the positive probability of the standard deviation with Paul's examples!" Sue R., June 2011
"I like Paul's style very much; he listens to what the students have to say on a subject, answers their question or addresses their concerns, then gets everybody back on track before the discussions get out of control." Gary H., May 2011
"Paul kept the level of interest high and was able to get everyone involved in the class discussions and increase their understanding of the course material." Charles M., May 2011
"Thank you for the article. I surely enjoyed being in your class. The things I learned from you are invaluable. Thank you so much for all your help and knowledge." Dawn S., February 2011
"Paul Orme is patient enough to explain the details between investing and trading, and the ROR and the cost if we sell options." Agelita M., January 2011
"Paul did an excellent job of explaining appropriate asset allocation methodologies along with specific strategies and tactics to incorporate into my personal investment plan to capture income and returns while greatly limiting risk. This class is of great value to anyone with an IRA or 401k. I cannot understand why more people don't take this course. It is what I came to Online Trading Academy originally to find. I know it has equipped me to tackle the task of planning and executing full management of my long term investments. It provides methods for diversifying and managing my portfolio in all market conditions while making money through capital appreciation, dividends and earning option premiums in all markets." Mark D., January 2011
"The class was absolutely worth every penny. The knowledge you gain is understated. The instructor explained things with concise precision. Even the questions that came up were answered precisely. The knowledge of the instructor was very impressive along with the helpfulness of the staff. I highly recommend the course. Paul is an excellent instructor. The knowledge he shared and the way he explained it was more than just informative, it was superlative. You can't AFFORD not to take this course. Your future depends on it." Dawn S., January 2011
"Instructor was credible and assertive in driving home the basic elements of rules, guidelines and art aspects of becoming a pro-active investor." Arun P., November 2010
"Paul is a very good instructor; would like to take courses with him again and again." Eli C., November 2010
"Paul does an excellent job of explaining the topics and answering all questions. Paul does a great job of delivering the class material. He makes sure we understand the topic." Gary N., October 2010
"Paul is the consummate instructor with timing, pace and relevant analogies. There are those who can do and those that can teach. Paul has the ability to accomplish both...........and it shows." Dennis D., September 2010
"Paul was an excellent teacher, he was very patient and generous with his time." Todd H., September 2010
"Paul is an excellent instructor and very knowledgeable in this area." Bill M., September 2010
"Thank you Paul, I was very impressed with your style of teaching and patience with all questions." Timothy R., September 2010
"Paul really made an extra effort for those that were new to options. He took his time with explanations and was patient with us. By the end of the class, all the strategies with options became crystal clear, thanks to Paul's persistence in making sure we understood." Aldo M., August 2010
"Very good teacher, positive when responding, thorough knowledge of the subject matter...knew I was learning from a VERY qualified teacher.....that is what makes the classes so valuable." Donna C., August 2010
"Just wanted to say hello and thank you again for last week's Professional Trader classes. I got a lot more out of them than I expected since this was my 5th time around. I was hoping that having a different instructor (I have taken the last 3 times with the same instructor) would give me a different perspective and my expectations were fully met and then some." Nestor P., July 2010
"Paul was great, and did a very good job of leading discussions...we had a class that was very sophisticated, so he was a great moderator as well as teacher. I enjoyed Paul Orme very much, he is very well prepared and qualified." Clay S., July 2010
"Hello Paul, Firstly, would like to thank you for the great week. It was a brilliant class and you were fantastic. I have attended many other classes, and I have to say you are one of the best." Shanti, May 2010
"It was an absolute pleasure for me to be a student in your class. I will always remember your cool calm style and patience to which I am forever grateful. I will forward my Business Plan to you in good time. Your opinion would be greatly appreciated. Thank you." Paul B., May 2010
"Paul is great with his personal trading experiences and is able to translate that easily to the room. The analogies used throughout the class to emphasize a shift in the mental side when trading is also very effective." Johnny Y., April 2010
"Paul is a great instructor. Very patient, great pace, great subject knowledge and experience. Thank you." David M., April 2010
"It is a very good class, very well designed and with the best teacher, Mr. Paul. I enjoyed every day and learned. Would be better if I had taken the class long ago as I wouldn't have lost lots of money. I suggest before you invest your first dollar, you should take this class first." Mayur M., March 2010
"Paul was very clear on his explanation of every concept, went above and beyond the course materials and no question asked by students was out of context for him." Raj P., March 2010
"Paul is a gentleman. He has an excellent grasp of the material and has complete control of the class. He is able to keep things on point in a very professional way. He filled in the gaps of some technical analysis items I was not using correctly." Arthur B., March 2010
"Instructor Orme was very clear in his explanations of all the topics. He followed the course curriculum just as stated in the workbook but added analogies and additional information and explanations which also further crystalized the topics and made them even more practical and understandable." Peterson D., March 2010
"I've had many professors and teachers over the years. Paul is one of the finest teachers I've had. He presents the information in a very easy to understand style and he has a great personality. His real world examples of trades etc were very valuable." Rich G., February 2010
"Paul is a great instructor--focused, dedicated, and knowledgeable--with good humor and great interpersonal skills. He also really helped me understand potential limitations with his presentations on trading psychology." Mike B., February 2010
"Paul delivered the material with the appropriate tone, depth and speed. He well managed basic to advanced questions and discussions while keeping pace with the material. His excitement and passion for the material were especially encouraging and engaging." Julie L., February 2010
"This was my second time through Pro Trader. I rated my first experience very highly. However, having had a second opportunity to go through the same material, this was an entirely different experience! As a retired professional educator, his instructional skills and explanations were superior to that of my previous instructor. Paul was on time, stayed on schedule, demanded that we do the same, and really pushed us. I could further expand my comments, but I’ll stop here." Larry C., February 2010
"This is my second time in Part I. What a remarkable difference this time around. Paul didn’t waste any time on topics that were irrelevant to our development as traders. Paul demonstrated excellence teaching the course... making concepts simple and sensible. I've had LESS sleep this time around than last, but yet I have never felt tired. This says an awful lot about Paul's ability to keep your attention, and to teach the material while being entertaining and funny as well. He helped us stay focused and MOVING through the material. Paul is a fantastic teacher. You can tell he's a good trader, despite him never talking about himself or his "war" stories. I cannot wait for Part 2." Loren T., February 2010
"Paul did an awesome job! He was able to answer all questions asked. I feel the way he taught that I was able to retain a lot of the material. Very good instructor!" Ben C., January 2010
"I have taken other vendors classes and none of them come close to the education I have received from Online Trading Academy. Paul Orme, my instructor, was the best. He went out of the usual structured classroom jargon to make sure that everyone fully understood the topics discussed. I can't begin to thank him enough." Doug A., December 2009
"Great JOB Paul!!! I greatly enjoyed your professional manner and the knowledge you provided is ten times worth the price of the class. Look forward to XLT." Robert C., December 2009
"Your training can put someone from Main Street on Wall street." Harry M., December 2009
"Paul was one of the best instructors I have ever had, he was great at explaining a topic, breaking each section down to a level everyone in the class could understand. He has a unique ability to connect with every student in the class." Shane M., November 2009
"Paul Orme is a very highly qualified instructor who worked very diligently to conduct the class in a very professional manner. He was always tuned into the needs and questions of the students and ensured that the discussion stayed on topic and on schedule. Paul is probably one of the finest instructors I have had the good fortune to work with in any setting I have taken any course in." George K., November 2009
"As someone who tends to be analytical, I was impressed by Paul's explanation of each of the various tools and indicators and references on where to find additional information on each tool. While it may not be necessary to understand for the implementation and application of each tool in my trading strategy, I appreciated the additional attention paid to understand these tools. I also found that Paul consistently emphasized the conservative approach to trading and instilled in me the discipline that I lacked prior to taking this class." Mark B., November 2009
"Paul Orme was a spectacular instructor!!! He has an outstanding ability to teach and explain the class material thoroughly! Paul and this class curriculum have far exceeded my expectations!!!" Duane D., September 2009
"Paul is a great instructor. He is very patient and invites all questions. He has a very good knowledge base and some good analogies. I enjoyed his class and this will prove valuable in increasing my trading skills." Jim D., September 2009
"Paul is the GREATEST!!! If you’re serious about trading, Online Trading Academy is the best value for your educational dollars. I wish I had found them sooner!" Scott R., September 2009
"The first day I wasn't sure about our instructor, but after the 2nd and third day I could not believe how much information I was retaining. Mr Orme did not just deliver information, he has been a teacher. He always remained cool when some of us were a little unraveled with the new platform. I would like very much to attend additional classes with him. I have come away today with a lot of information that I can truly go home and put into practice. I believe this is true for me because of the material and the method and personality of our instructor Mr. Orme. He followed the material but kept all of us involved and made sure that we were getting the material. [He taught] I would take additional courses. I am looking forward to starting." Debi W., September 2009
"Top Job!" Mike W., July 2009
"Paul was a great instructor, who brought a sense of conservative professionalism to a field that has a reputation of gun-slinging. Great job!" Steve B., July 2009