Code of Conduct
Ethics and Transparency
At Prosper Trading Academy, we take our mission to educate seriously. Our Professional Trading Instructors “PTIs” all have a deep background in their respective fields and are dedicated to teaching their craft. In choosing to teach it is imperative that we do so with complete transparency. We have a steadfast commitment to making sure we don’t misrepresent ourselves or the risks involved in trading.
Our “PTIs” Professional Trading Instructors
- Scott Bauer is the CEO of Prosper Trading Academy and the Options Volatility Instructor with nearly 30 years of market experience. He is a featured contributor for Bloomberg, CNBC, Fox Business, the Schwab Network and more, with nearly 30 years of professional equity and index options experience. He graduated with Honors from the University of Illinois Business School and has taught classes both at his alma mater and at the CBOE.
- Charles Moon is the Equities trading instructor at Prosper Trading Academy. Prior to joining Prosper, Charles was a proprietary equities trader with Great Point Capital LLC where he developed a strong background in technical analysis and active portfolio management.
- Michael Shorr is the Short Term Options instructor for Prosper Trading Academy. Michael began his career as a derivatives floor trader and has a broad market knowledge.
How our PTI’s Experience is Applicable to Short & Long-Term Equities and Options Trading
Our Professional Trading Instructors “PTIs” may have experience that differs from direct retail trading experience. However, all Prosper “PTIs” specifically have deep experience in their respective markets that is relevant to retail traders that want to become more capable market participants.
We Are Not An Investment Advisor
Prosper Trading Academy does not offer investment advice. We do not engage in financial planning, and the materials we present should not be construed as retirement advice. We specialize in trading education through the use of “LTS” Live Trade Signals, our Live Trading Rooms, and the Online Campus.
Why We Choose To Teach
All of our “PTIs” at Prosper Trading Academy were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to pursue a career in their respective fields. We believe that financial literacy is extremely important and empowering.
Our Expectations
Educating yourself about the financial markets either on your own or with Prosper is not a pathway to start trading and “get rich quick.” Trading is difficult, risky, and doing it successfully takes hard work and dedication.
Prosper Students are Trained and Expected to do the following:
- Take responsibility for your own trading results
- Advocate for yourself and do your own independent research
- Monitor your own positions
- Take responsibility for managing risk
“No Private Jets”
We do not misrepresent our own wealth or success. We believe marketing ourselves as anything other than teachers is disingenuous.
What is a Live Trade Signal or “LTS”?
Throughout the course of our educational activities we release viable trading alerts which are hypothetical that we define here as Live Trade Signals “LTS.” Performance results are tracked on a hypothetical basis.
Front Running – Price Action Influence “PAI”
Performance of our Live Trade Signals is posted on a hypothetical basis specifically because we do not take ownership of securities to avoid a conflict of interest called “Front Running.”
Depiction of Live Trade Signal Performance in Marketing Materials
We are proud of our best work and at times we highlight some of our most successful Live Trade Signals. However, sometimes we have losses.
Verified Testimonials
We choose to let our members and students speak for themselves. Testimonials are not necessarily representative of all students' experiences.
Self Risk Assessment “SRA”
All students are encouraged to take a Self Risk Assessment “SRA” upon enrollment. This can help determine whether trading fits their financial situation.
Trading Risk Impact “TRI”
Understanding the Trading Risk Impact of a specific trade to your overall financial health is crucial.
New Student Orientation
All Prosper Trading Academy students should complete a new student orientation and onboarding process before accessing live materials on our campus.
Student Service Team
Prosper Trading Academy is proud to maintain a student service team dedicated to the highest level of transparency and customer service.
SIM Trading Protocol
We strongly recommend that all students trade on a simulated or “paper trading” basis while learning trading techniques.
Live Foundation Trading Room
Prosper Trading Academy maintains a live “Foundation” room for students who require hands-on assistance with their basic trading skillset.
Compliance Procedures
Prosper Trading Academy has invested in a compliance infrastructure to ensure adherence to our code of conduct at every level.
No Fine Print
We will never bury important information in fine print. All representatives are bound by our Code of Conduct.