frequently asked questions
professional trading masterclass 2.0- faq
when was it created?
The Professional Trading Masterclass (PTM) 2.0 course was launched in October 2021. It is a follow-up program to the PTM 1.0 Video Series, which was launched in 2013 and delisted in March 2021. The PTM 2.0 course content has been updated and doubled in size from the original, focusing on a full professional trader systematic process in the U.S. Stock Market .
who is anton kreil?
Anton Kreil is a well-known figure in the trading and financial education sector. He gained prominence as a former professional trader at Goldman Sachs and is widely recognized for his role in educating aspiring traders through various courses and seminars from The Institute of Trading and Portfolio Management.
Here is a brief overview of his background.
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Professional Background:
Anton Kreil began his career in trading at a young age working for major financial institutions. He has experience trading at firms like Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan, where he honed his skills in the financial markets.
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Transition to Education:
After a successful career in professional trading, Kreil shifted his focus towards financial education. He became known for his efforts to demystify the financial markets and make professional trading strategies accessible to a broader audience.
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Institute of Trading and Portfolio Management (ITPM):
Anton Kreil is the founder of ITPM, where he and his team offer various educational programs aimed at teaching retail traders the principles and strategies of professional trading. These programs include the Professional Trading Masterclass (PTM), among others.
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Public Speaking and Media:
Kreil has also made appearances in the media and public speaking circuits, sharing his insights on trading, market analysis, and investment strategies. He's participated in the documentary Million Dollar Traders in 2008 and has been featured in various financial news outlets.
what content is in the ptm 2.0.
The PTM is the core educational program at ITPM focusing on a full professional trader systematic process in the U.S. Stock Market. It covers a vast amount of areas that retail traders need to be aware of to improve their competency within trading and financial markets. The core elements of the course are:
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Comprehensive Systematic Trading Framework
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Evaluation of Macroeconomic Factors
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Analysis of Leading, Lagging, and Coincidence Indicators
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Construction of Portfolios
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Trade Idea Generation
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Trading Psychology
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Proactive and Reactive Risk Management.
The PTM Video Series is by far the most comprehensive trading program on the market available to retail traders globally. All of this information is bundled into 64 hours of online videos that can be watched at your own pace. There are additional spreadsheets and PDFs that are included with the course as downloads as well.
how is the course presented?
The PTM is presented through 43 videos with a total of 64 hours of footage. Your teacher is Anton Kreil, the founder of ITPM and ex professional trader from Goldman Sachs. Anton presents each of the video subjects within the course through a combination of direct video footage, PowerPoint presentation, real world examples as well as through spreadsheets.
Within the video series Chris Quill, the ITPM data analyst, runs through the spreadsheet classes which are available to download within the different classes of the video series. Finally, at the end of the video series there is an exam for students to complete to test their knowledge
what is the total duration of the PTM 2.0 course?
The PTM has 64 hours of footage. You are able to watch the video's at a quicker pace or slow them down to suit your learning style. Having the capability to go back over the videos enables you to reinforce your learning and catch up on things that you might have missed the first time through.
is there flexibility when i do the PTM2.0 course?
You can purchase the PTM 2.0 course for 1 month or a 12 month subscription. If you are wanting to purchase the course at a discount, as an affiliate of ITPM I can offer the course to you for up to a 50% discount. Find out more here.
what kind of support or resources are available to students during and after the course
ITPM, have a study hall discord channel that pools students and mentors together. Within the discord channel, students are granted access to channels dependant on the type of course that they have purchased at ITPM. Students may ask questions amongst themselves as well as pose questions to ITPM mentors about the material that they are going through to get further clarification of the material.
Are there opportunities for one on one mentoring at ITPM
Yes, ITPM has a multitude of trading professionals that are available for retail traders to complete a mentoring programme with. Each Senior Trading Mentor at the Institute is available to provide 3 Month Trader Mentoring Program with a 4-6 week waiting list.
Mentoring programs are completed remotely via pre-scheduled telephone calls and screen sharing software and exhibit zero conflict of interest.
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Students must apply for a Trader Mentoring Program via the link provided on ITPMs website, with your full and correct details. You must also include the trading experience you have obtained to date and your current profession / business operation. From this application students will be given a price to complete a mentoring programme.
You do not need to be an experienced trader to apply to the Mentoring Program. ITPM Programs are extremely popular and get a lot of applications.
What is the total cost of the ptm2.0 course?
The price from the Institute of Trading and Portfolio Management to complete the PTM 2.0 course for 12 months is $3499 USD. As an affiliate of ITPM I can offer students a discount on this course and the rest of the courses at ITPM. Click here to see exclusive ITPM Discount Links
what are some testimonials, success stories or case studies from alumni who have taken the ptm 2.0 course
There are thousands of students that have complete a course with ITPM, with many becoming consistently profitable traders. Here is a review of the PTM video series. Check it out on youtube