Trading Instructor
Bob Dunn
Equities, E-mini Futures, Commodity Futures, Technical Analysis Strategies and Personal Trading Plan Instructor
Bob Dunn began his career investing in the stock market in 1974, trading his own account primarily based on technical analysis. He continued
trading and, in 1980, he leased a membership at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and began trading commodity futures exclusively. In 1982, he began
publishing his daily newsletter, "The Market Guru" which provided trading recommendations on all the major currencies and interest rate futures.
These letters were distributed to numerous exchange members and clearing firms. Continued trading success enabled Bob to purchase his own membership
on the CME in 1985. He soon acquired his CFTC certification as a licensed broker enabling him to represent retail accounts.
During the course of Bob's career, his expertise as a technical analyst was instrumental in his success. In 1999, Bob purchased a membership at
the Chicago Board of Trade and began trading the Dow Futures and the Ten Year Notes, always emphasizing technical analysis as the key to successful
trading over the long run. He continues to maintain his membership with the CME Group. Bob still trades in addition to his teaching responsibilities
here at Online Trading Academy, fulfilling his longtime ambition to teach successful trading strategies to aspiring investors.
What students are saying about Bob Dunn:
"Bob Dunn should be hand-picking your instructors for this futures class, he has a very clear understanding of the futures trades
and he communicates it to a degree of perfection! I have never seen anyone teach with such clarity! You should have him write the futures manual.... he is
so professional! I will be telling all of my friends about his class!!"
David G., September 2011
"Bob was extremely personable and took a real interest in our learning and improvement. His knowledge and attention to detail were
great. He, most importantly, increased our confidence that we can be truly successful in this business."
Michael L., September 2011
"This was my first time in the classes. I was nervous, but after day one with Bob I was confident I made the right choice. He's
great and I will always attend the futures classes when he is teaching them."
Tyler H., August 2011
"Mr. Bob Dunn has been one of the best instructors I have had. He is down-to-earth, shoots from the hip and treats everyone the
same."
Cynthia G., August 2011
"Bob did an excellent job at being himself and being very transparent in his trading. His teaching method is very helpful and
enjoyable. I would take his class again and again!"
Reggie A., July 2011
"Bob's class was great. I enjoyed the class and learning techniques that he personally uses in his own trading. He helped keep the
class both educational and entertaining. I would recommend his class to students looking to learn about both the futures and equity markets."
Quinn A., July 2011
"Bob was great!! He has a great teaching manner. He kept the class exciting and enjoyable. We flowed through the material
efficiently and let us have a lot of trading time."
Janet S., July 2011
"Mr. Dunn is an outstanding teacher who brings in real world experience to the class and can explain difficult concepts in a way
that is easily understood."
John C., June 2011
"Bob is a valuable instructor. His 30 years of trading experience is incredible and he brings the best value to students. Bob knew
many trading situations and he can explain certain cases well that I see in the market. I took his Pro Trader class a year ago. This class will help
me to make significant progress in the trading business. Thank you, Bob. I always feel great and it’s fun learning a lot from your class."
Eliza Y., June 2011
"Having Bob as an instructor for the course was comparable to 'winning the trifecta!’ He was enthusiastic, informative and also
entertaining!! Additionally, his trading approach was refreshing and appealing as a common sense technique."
Scott M., May 2011
"Bob Dunn was wonderful! His insight into the mind of the Floor Trader/Technician was priceless. He explained precisely how to draw
the trend line, and how he calculated his pivots on the floor. He gave us three strategies - Hook Reversal; Fish's Rule; and a Bollinger Band Extreme
play – that I hadn't seen from any of the other instructors."
Anita T., May 2011
"Bob was wonderful, polite and easily approachable. Great teacher!"
Lisa M., April 2011
"What a gem! Bob is fun, inspiring, humble, brilliant, experienced, and I love those print shirts!"
Linda B., April 2011
"Bob Dunn is very knowledgeable and he really helped me to jump start my trading to a higher level. He is a very friendly guy and
easy to work with to get answers to all my questions. I really like his use of analogies to demonstrate how charting really works in the marketing
environment."
Dan G., March 2011
"Bob is a fantastic instructor. His knowledge, insight and tips will help me to be a better trader."
Steve H., March 2011
"Bob's attention to detail in the skill of trading is impeccable. It was great to learn from a seasoned master trader."
Russ, February 2011
"Bob is THE best instructor I have had. He is patient, knowledgeable and experienced. He is generous, unafraid of sharing his
powerful techniques and strategies he has learned over the years. I love Bob's trading style; he keeps it simple, but very effective. There is so much
value in Bob's class that I believe it will pay for itself in no time."
Youyi, February 2011
"Bob Dunn did an excellent job. Bob's combination of 30+ years trading futures, his instructional skills, and his humor made for a
very rewarding and enjoyable experience. I really appreciated Bob's generosity in readily sharing his successful trading strategies that he developed
during his 30 year career at the futures exchange. These strategies were demonstrated every day as Bob began each daily course session with a market
review, and then he put on several futures trades that were periodically managed during the day. At the end of each day, Bob had a substantial gain
trading just 1 to 3 E-mini contracts. I would welcome the opportunity to attend another class with Bob. Thank you, Bob, for a great experience!"
Mike S., January 2011
"Bob is AWESOME!!!! His true knowledge reflects in his teachings!"
Charles W., January 2011
"Online Trading Academy gets the best instructors in the universe."
Paul S., December 2010
"Bob D was without a doubt the best thing about the class because he presented the info in such a way that a student could take the
knowledge, and within a few days, and with some discipline, could start making money."
Eric B., November 2010
"Bob's an amazing trader, teacher and person for sharing his vast knowledge and skills that have led him to a very successful
career. He is a testament to good people giving back through teaching. He doesn't have to teach, yet he imparts years and years of knowledge, examples and
value to his class. Before this class I had been live trading futures for 10 days with minimal success, now I have the tools, trade management and futures
setups to be much more successful and confident in my trades. I can't thank Bob enough for being such a good guy in helping us through teaching."
Taylor F., November 2010
"Bob's class was excellent. I enjoyed how he kept things simple. His explanations using live markets and also from his experience
trading on the floor helped me greatly. A lot of the techniques and methods that he taught can be used right now. I enjoyed his teaching style, detail, and
real life examples that relate to the markets. I learned a great deal in a short period of time."
Quinn A., October 2010
"Bob Dunn was great. He clearly explains strategies and concepts, and even though I was familiar with technical analysis, he helped
me to better understand and apply my knowledge. Bob's unique trading style and proprietary setups added a new dimension to my trading experience, and the
knowledge I gained from his CME pit trading experiences is invaluable."
Michael C., October 2010
"Mr. Dunn is a great teacher. His down-to-earth style was easy to learn in. He made the confusing market of Futures approachable and
interesting. I would recommend his classes to anyone interested in Futures and look forward to attending more of his classes myself."
Michael F., September 2010
"Bob did a terrific job of teaching me how to trade E-minis. His experience on the floor and his ability to communicate it was
invaluable."
Daniel S., September 2010
"Bob was a very good instructor, having him as an instructor was great because of his experience in the market."
Samuel V., September 2010
"Bob Dunn actually taught me how to trade successfully for the first time!"
Walter S., August 2010
"Excellent class. I would take any class that Bob teaches. There was plenty of humor mixed in with very educational material.
He respected each individual's questions and responded to them knowledgeably. Terrific class!"
Linda L., August 2010
"To me, Bob was a natural in teaching his subject - trading. He answered all questions with vigor and completeness. Not one
question was treated as unnecessary. He never put down one question or student who asked it. The information presented was exactly what I needed!"
David L., August 2010
"Bob is an excellent instructor. He is genuinely interested in his students 'getting it.' Bob's the real deal...he's the
Trader's Trader...effectively translated real world floor trading experience to what's seen on the charts. I appreciate Bob's no nonsense, common
sense approach/style of trading and teaching. Excellent! Excellent!! Excellent Instructor!!!"
David W., June 2010
"Bob is very talented at explaining complex technical analysis at a very understandable and real world level. He makes you
understand the pulse of the trading floor and brings trades to life. Extremely helpful in understanding the market."
Nancy A., June 2010
"Bob Dunn is a rare individual. He has the LONG TERM pit experience that makes his description of online trading just that
much more understandable and credible."
John M., May 2010
"Bob Dunn has a great perspective on the markets, as he is a floor trader. He approaches trading in a very simplistic way,
which is very effective. He pounds in the concept of proper risk management which is vital to the success of a professional trader. Thanks for the
great stuff."
Joe S., May 2010
"Bob Dunn is a very good instructor. He puts a lot of energy into his class. I think he tries to pour his 30 years of
knowledge into the heads of his students. I like Bob and all of the staff of Online Trading Academy. Thank you."
LLewellyn G., April 2010
"Bob Dunn is fantastic!!! I have had many excellent previous instructors, but Bob is by far the best at simplifying the
concepts and practice of trading. Bob has the trading pit background and the communication skills that have catapulted my skill level and confidence
to a higher level than I ever could have imagined."
Joel A., April 2010
"Bob Dunn is a very good instructor; engaging, capable and knowledgeable. He puts a lot of energy into his class. I think he
tries to pour his 30 years of knowledge into the heads of his students. He really tries to connect with his students. He REALLY knows what he's
doing, and he projects an open and caring attitude towards the class. Bob is a total expert in this arena. He knows the subtle insider stuff as well
as the classic techniques and strategies. And he's willing to share all of it with his students. I like Bob and all of the staff of Online Trading
Academy. Thank you."
Hollis W., April 2010
"Bob is an excellent instructor. He knows the material very well and has a passion for sharing the knowledge with his
students. He explained simple techniques that will help me in live trading. This was the best class I have taken at Online Trading Academy. Please
keep him coming to teach."
Marrianne H., March 2010
"Bob's experience was worth the price of admission. He is one of the best instructors I have had the pleasure of attending.
Because of his experience I will be completely changed in my trading style."
Philip D., March 2010
"Bob Dunn is a very experienced trader. His experience was foundational to everything he talked about. I greatly appreciated
his influence. I would definitely seek out his instruction for futures classes."
Steve M., February 2010
"Bob Dunn is a great instructor. His knowledge from being an actual trader was immeasurable. He brought so much to the
classroom from his real life experiences. His stories, comparisons, and insight into the market enhanced the material covered in the manual."
Leigh R., January 2010
"Bob Dunn is incredible. He brings his valuable trading experience to the class and makes the classroom time so much more
valuable. His methods of trading will undoubtedly make me so much more money in the futures market and I can't wait to implement what I have learned
this week. I enjoyed his teaching so much and would love to come back again for a retake with him. Thank you, Bob, for a wonderful week and hope you
come back soon! You're the best!! God bless!!"
Peggy B., January 2010
"Bob Dunn is a one of a kind instructor. He has taken 30 years of experience on the floor and given us the best of the best
techniques to use to make us successful and helped us to know what pitfalls to avoid."
Gordon M., December 2009
"Bob Dunn is an excellent instructor and with a level of knowledge second to none. He speaks about the business of trading
with noticable ease and confidence. I would eagerly take any class Bob teaches."
Clarence J., December 2009
"Bob's command of the subject matter is simply amazing. Clearly outstanding at the highest expert level. He makes complex
concepts, ideas and notions easily understandable through numerous examples. Bob is generous with his time and, fortunately, takes the time to make
sure all of the students grasp what's going on."
Robert W., November 2009
"Bob has been an amazing instructor. He is always willing to respond to all questions with all needed details. He is
extremely open in sharing his knowledge and experience, and only this, makes the time spent on this course a real great investment!"
Ernesto V., November 2009
"I loved Bob's technical teaching on reading the charts and his interpretation. It gave me a lot of confidence that I was in
the right place with Online Trading Academy."
Sue H., October 2009
"The instuctor, Mr.Dunn, was very descriptive in his explanations of situations. He answered all questions, and made me feel
more comfortable trading. I believe I can actually hear the charts talking to me."
John M., October 2009
"Bob is a super, money-making, trading machine. He has a passion and energy that make him a great speaker. He knows the
subject matter inside-out and upside-down. His enthusiasm is contagious. He is very friendly and engaging."
Ed P., September 2009
"Bob brings an invaluable perspective on trading which I truly believe you are not going to be able to get anywhere else in
the world. To have the opportunity to learn from an incredibly successful floor trader is a rare thing to come by, and I am very thankful, and
blessed for this experience. I am actually seeing immediate improvement in my trading. This has been the missing link to my overall trading plan. I
highly, highly, highly recommend that anyone who is serious about achieving major success in trading, take this class with Bob."
Jeffrey K., September 2009
"Great instructor. Bob obviously knows what he is doing. The methods, anecdotes, etc. clearly come from a vantage point of
success and trading profit, and having fought the battle the right way for a long time."
Paul S., August 2009
"Bob is great. He has a real enjoyment, and that is contagious!"
Steve F., August 2009
"Bob was excellent. I really enjoyed his approach in teaching this course. With his real life experience as a pit trader, he
can relate real skills to the course. He was as good an instructor I could hope for. Thanks you Bob."
David G., August 2009
"Bob was great. I felt like he really cared about me as a student, and making sure that I came away with some real tools to
help my trading."
John V., July 2009
"Bob is knowledgeable and offers so much of broader view of the market, which gives people who still have a full time job a
chance to trade. He is so enthusiastic about the topic."
Pei-Ting H., July 2009
"Bob's trading experience is so valuable. He has definitely helped my entire approach to trading and has tripled my
confidence. Thank you."
Jack D., May 2009
"Bob does a great job. Sure glad he was the person teaching the class. His experience and overall knowledge of trading came
through on every part of the class. Hope he finishes his book."
Daniel P., April 2009
"Bob did a great job teaching the material. He really made me feel comfortable. He made the material seem doable and simple.
It takes a really smart guy to do that. I didn't feel intimidated as I did in the pro-trader class. Bob gets an A+ from me. He is the common
person's teacher for sure! Anytime someone can make a complicated subject like trading futures seem simple, I am on board!""
Penny H., April 2009
"Bob is the best!!! Being a first time trader knowing nothing, he really taught me a lot. He was very easy to talk to and ask
questions to, and took the time to make sure you understood it. Love him!!!"
Janelle T., March 2009
"Bob is an excellent instructor, very sound on technical indicators -- my weakness."
Nick R., February 2009
Bob really rocks...He has a ton of experience and it really showed in his instructions....Keep him coming back!!"
Dale H., February 2009
"Bob is a wealth of information. I learned a lot. His experience and thus his input to this class from a technical point of
view is invaluable."
Steven A., January 2009
"Bob Dunn was truly outstanding. He was both extremely knowledgeable and had excellent instructing/presentation skills."
Jim C., January 2009
"Bob is just a wealth of information. I felt like I had been handed the keys to the kingdom by having him as an instructor.
He tirelessly answered every question during class, and even would answer off topic questions during breaks."
Chris R., October 2008
"I followed Bob Dunn from Chicago to Tampa specifically to learn his trading methods.... he is 100% professional and an all
around great guy, maybe next step is Dubai.......keep up the great work Online Trading Academy and its instructors!!!"
Massimo C., October 2008
"Bob Dunn puts over a complicated subject in a very relaxed manner. He pays great attention to every question asked and
answers in depth. He draws on his own experience to illustrate examples."
Wendy H., July 2008
"Bob's knowledge of the market blew my mind away."
Leonardo L., June 2008
"Bob's information is more detailed than the book. Feel fortunate to have him."
Tony H., June 2008
"Bob Dunn displayed enormous knowledge from his past work on the Chicago Board of Trade Trading Floor. His demonstration of
various patterns such as reversals, dojis, bearish and bullish flags, hammers, and haramis plus support and resistance lines clearly showed watchful
eyes can detect market changes a high percentage of the time."
Lee L., May 2008
"Bob's knowledge was extensive. His presentation well laid out. No questions unanswered."
Rod M., May 2008
"Bob Dunn was an exceptional teacher. He really went all out to make sure everyone was "getting it". He willingly answered
all questions thoroughly; he worked individually with people to make sure they understood the platform and the best methods of trading. He worked
diligently throughout the whole week. Please thank him for his efforts. Things are finally sinking in for me."
Joyce M., April 2008
"Truly an outstanding instructor. Very attentive and concerned."
Fred M., April 2008
"Bob is a very likeable guy who is very awesome at what he does."
Spencer D., April 2008
"Outstanding presentation in concise week-end format. Both Steve Misic and Bob Dunn enthusiastically shared their
exceptionally valuable insights and provided pointers to extra resources like websites to check broker track records with regulators, free live
quotes, pitfalls to avoid, must-read books. Small class size and comfortable format. Technical analysis as applied to Forex trading reinforced the
classic 7-day course. Great training, highly recommended to any aspiring trader."
David S., January 2008