Read What Traders Have to Say About Dr. Tharp's Materials

 “Just wanted to drop you a line to thank you for all your help and to give you some feedback on my progress…after completing your course and developing a game plan and journal I started back to trading…To make a long story short, I have had 8 trades since the end of July when I started trading. I lost four and was profitable on four. The last two were also quite spectacular, netting a total of over $37,000 in two weeks…your course and  inventory Profile helped me to get a hand on my more self defeating tendencies.” — E.W. 

"I’m incorporating your strategies to my personal life and finances....I have read a great number of books and articles on these subjects. However, I found your strategies much more logical and original than any other ones." — L. Ginette, Quebec City, Canada

“…thank you for the life changing training experience I had five years ago at your seminar in North Carolina….My trading has resulted in over 2 million in profit this year and prior to my experience in your program five years ago, I would have to say I had never been truly profitable trader. 

"My sincerest thanks and appreciation for the study you have made of “modeling” other professional successful trader and imparting their correct psychological habits and techniques to those of us who desire to attain the status of trader for profit.” — J.C. 

"I just finished Volume 5 of the Peak Performance Home Study Course...I heard it said once that, in healthy human evolution, we proceed from dependence to independence to interdependence as we grow and mature. This [Peak Performance] course has introduced ways to think dependently, independently, and interdependently; I believe there are useful ways to employ all three modes that will support successful trading.

"The course taught me the basics of fishing instead of depending on someone to give me a fish. The real benefit is the fact that the material can put the power of the material where it should be - between the ears. I anxiously look forward to reviewing the course, using it as a model to build my trading business, and studying further with Dr. Tharp's material." — Rick Redel

About the Workshops....

Blueprint for Trading Success Workshop

"This is the best conference I have ever attended. This is the hardest conference I have ever attended. I had to ask myself some of the most difficult questions I've asked in a long time." — S.W., Rancho Mirage, CA

“My self-discipline had been slipping and with it was going my drive. This course delivered the structure for getting back on track.” — Richard Fotiades, Port Jefferson, NY

“I thought the course was very well-organized and delivered. I especially liked the ordering of the material as it followed the sequential steps necessary to becoming a great trader. The course content will provide an excellent resource, not only in finishing my business plan, but also in keeping me on track in the future.

"I actually feel like I’ve come away with a complete blueprint I can use to make sure I’m doing all the necessary steps to become and maintain myself as a great trader. It will be very useful in finalizing my business plan.” — Rick Freeman, Dublin, CA

“I can’t imagine that my work on the Peak Performance Home Study Course would be the same without this seminar. I suspect that I will look back at this seminar as a pivotal career moment.” — Forrest Ciesol, La Jolla, CA

“Two things I found particularly valuable 1) How personal beliefs translate through market beliefs all the way to the specifics of each particular strategy. 2) The structure of materials and workbook is laid out to easily take home and continue with the work.”— Jim Sterk, Lynden, WA

“An incredibly comprehensive plan to take anyone willing to apply the steps taught to the level of a master trader. In fact, so much material is covered it would have been overwhelming if not for the open approachableness of Van to answer any and all questions. I feel like I’ve just been placed in the fast lane to market success!” — Peter Swanson, Lufkin, TX

"Once again I realize that I have a lot of work tod o, but it's something that I'm looking forward to." — Jeff St.Claire

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Peak Performance Trading 101 Workshop

"This course is a major step in re-inventing yourself, in becoming a successful trader and a success in life." — Shahib Shahad

"Saw first hand how I would sabotage myself and how I need to approach it...Before I had just bearskins and stone knives for tools in how to deal with all of the things related to self-Now I have whole new toolbox-20th century style!" S.P. Arlington, Texas

"I came to your course with very high expectations. However, I never thought that I would come away with such powerful tools to use both in trading and more importantly, in life. …But nothing could have been better than making my largest winning trade the very next day [after the workshop]. I was able to let my winning trade run instead of cutting it short the way I usually do. This results in turning a $500 winner into a $2,100 winner. If I keep this up, who knows what’s possible!” M.S.

"I had expected the workshop to be a walk-thru of the home study course. Very pleasantly surprised to find it quite different." — Ian Thomson, Australia

“It was good to see other people in the same boat, seeking to improve themselves. Your long-term clients taught by example.  — P.N.

"I feel that the workshop really drove home a lot of concepts that I read in the Peak Performance course, but had yet to understand and internalize completely." — Curtis Wee

"Today marked one month since the workshop, and I have realized a 37.5% return on my entire portfolio in that month (true return, not annualized) and most of that in the past two days. I am fired up." — P.S., FL

"Van Tharp brings simple but effective wisdom backed up by practical resources to enable any trader with commitment to succeed where others fail. I liked his style, pace and effort to maximize the learning. The top tasks and the final plan will help me achieve success. I'll be reworking my plan and sticking to it. Thanks!" — David Sanders, Australia

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The How to Develop a Winning Trading System That Fits You Workshop

" I wish I had taken this course before I started trading. The instructors have shown me lots of practical ideas to take home." — Pat Fong

"The course exceeded my expectations. It was very worthwhile. It put into perspective the steps required to design a workable system. Sessions on exits, entries and money management were particularly interesting for me. I received excellent value for my time and money." — Mike McMinn

"I found it very helpful to actually practice creating a systems and feel that I am much better prepared to create my own." — J.G. Cargill, VA

"Since I left North Carolina, I have had an opportunity to spend a week with my client to re-create what I learned in the course.  We got down and listed our core beliefs, our objectives, and looked long and hard at our biases. From this information we designed an entry, exit and simple position sizing strategy that fit our objectives.  Actually, we have a working system and it turns out that just a little modification to that existing system is what we really want to meet our objectives.  I was handed the tools and methodology I needed to effectively verify and back test this new system." — B. Cupps

"This class really provided the mechanics and practical methods of how to create a workable system." — G. Kapraun

"Greatly increased confidence to trade safely and profitably." — David Smithers, United Kingdom

“The focus on exit strategies, including stops, at the expense of entries was entirely appropriate. From my perspective, the ‘money management’ part of system development was the most valuable…For me this was the right seminar at the right time. My development as a trader was stymied by a number of questions concerning systems, indicators and most importantly, ‘money management’. And, as with most seminars at this level, it was instructive to learn what other traders are doing and how they view the markets.” — M.H. 

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Mutual Funds and Exchange Traded Funds Workshop

"Outstanding value. If you want to become the best 'mechanical discretionary' trader you can be, take this course." — David Smithers, United Kingdom

"The little guy rarely gets an opportunity to be mentored by someone who has developed, and an deliver, the complete package of trading beliefs and discipline. Add on top of that the privilege of getting to model his best strategies and methods and you have what was for the best value of my trading education experience." — Grill Kull, CO

"Some of the most practical money making advice on trading systems that I have ever received." Tony Jackson, GA

"This is the third time I've [attended one of] Ken's seminars. And every time it's a whole new experience. He's the best in my book. A unique thinker, a great teacher, intelligent, humorous and last but not least a trader with more than a remarkable track record. I picked up more trading ideas in three days with Ken that I can back-test in 3 years." — Leo Willert, Austria 

"It's a great course! Do you want systems? Ken gives you a whole load of systems on a wide range of time frames to choose from. And he does not hide anything from you. All his methods, reasoning and ideas he offers them to you without holding anything back." — Jordi Llobet Serra, Spain

"Very impressed. Ken over delivered on the course objectives and with a lot of his own real-world experiences, all with a good delivery and sense of humor. I leave feeling I can grow my account better than a market benchmark using a disciplined approach without a lot of weekly time and make a little extra using multiple strategies on ETFs." — David Holland

"Extremely comprehensive 'top down' approach to trading ETFs. Superbly presented by Ken Long in a very understandable format. I give this course a 10 out of 10. Good job! Ken is clearly a man of great integrity and because of this, he had my trust in the material he was presenting immediately." — Tim Ridge

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Great Systems for Bear Markets Workshop

"There are a lot of different systems presented in this workshop that has a lot of value from set up to exit, risk and psychology." — Curtis Wee

"This program is a must see! Viewing live trades along with the insights gained from interaction on previously recorded trades will certainly solidify one’s trading expertise." — Paul Ortner

"The workshop was very effective in describing and explaining several systems that I feel comfortable trading tomorrow. The workshop exceeded my expectations by illustrating five systems to use in a bear market, all of which are consistent with Tharp Think.  I learned exactly what I need to know to trade profitably in a bear market." — Mark McDowell

"Rather than covering setups and entries only, this workshop is unique in its emphasis on exits and trade management. Several excellent systems are presented in great detail. By far the greatest benefit was watching Robert manage his trades live." — Anon

"If you’d like to learn systems in multiple time frames that can apply to each, come to this workshop. Robert Tharp is a professional who has traded the systems presented. His format and interactive workshop gives you the ability to actively participate and learn from him and each other." — Ashay

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Peak Performance 202 Workshop

“The workshop succeeded in really pushing my limits and opening my eyes to how the world really operates….I will never see the world the same way again.”  — F.L., San Francisco

"Finally finding a purpose! I have been rushing through my daily life and never had the time to think and focus. To have someone guiding you on the way to find your own path was incredible. Much less frustration than before. And extra plus was that there were more 'professional' traders in this course." — Fredrick Bodecker

“Opened my eyes about my own limitations so that I can finally begin trading without self-sabotage. The presentation gave me enormous motivation.” — D.J.H., San Bruno, CA 

“I absolutely loved the workshop and I’m amazed at being able to begin trading and start with a plan to do so.  It educated me to a new, once impossible avenue, that is now possible for me.”  
— A.D., Ireland

"This is the best financial/trading course I have taken. It has given me the foundation to understanding my current financial/trading strategies and what I need to do to grow my skills." 
— B.R.J., KY

"I can see how re-creating my life is not the same as transforming (re-creating is like moving the furniture in the same box)."  — S.R. GA

"Understanding domains and wealth and trading games gives an extremely valuable insight into how each level made money. " — B.R.J., KY

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Peak Performance Trading 203 Workshop

"If you want to experience glimpses for pure happiness, take this workshop. If you want to transform yourself, make these lessons part of your life." — Peter Godfrey

"Every part of this workshop left a huge mask on me. It is not exaggerations to say that it transformed the way I look at myself." — Neil Abrams

"This workshop has given me a lot of ideas for personal transformation and practical applications on the most important part of my life: being happy." — Curtis Wee

"Best psychology class I’ve ever attended." — Jim Ehrestman

"Following your bliss—how easy it can be if we desire to choose it instead of living in fear." 
— Ashay Brahmbhatt

"It amazed me to find happiness could be such an easy choice to make. I don’t have to have all the things I want. I could simply choose to be happy now. I have known that but now I know how." — RJ Hixson

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