Testimonials From Our Subscribers

Our clients have had some interesting things to say about our services. Please don't take our word for it, take theirs. We have posted several testimonials here in the hopes that prospective clients who have questions as to how our services have benefitted others might benefit them. We are proud of what our subscribers have had to say about us. We think you will be too!

Testimonial From Bruce M.

I have been involved in trading since 1982. I started working the phones for the now defunct firm of E.F.Hutton, once a power house on Wall Street. After two years I got a job on the floor of the N.Y.S.E as a specialist clerk with Henderson Brothers where we were market makers in over 400 stocks. I became a partner at Henderson Brothers after two years taking on the role of Specialist on the floor of the Exchange. We sold the firm in 2000 to La Branche and Co. I stayed with La Branche after the sale for 3 years and then switched firms to Bear Wagner, another specialist firm run by Legendary trader John Mulhearn, until 2005 when I decided to leave Wall Street and began trading on my own.

I was introduced to Rob Smith through a mutual friend and trading group. I really thought Robs expert analysis was second to none. He is a great reader of charts and technical support.

I joined In The Black because I needed access to someone who is good at reading charts and who can find potential breakouts and breakdown opportunities so I could concentrate more on trading and managing my positions. In The Black exceeded far and above my expectations. Rob is great at what he does and is always working for his listeners and his enthusiasm spills over to the room.

My biggest challenge with trading is knowing when to hold a position and when to get out. Rob has helped me to overcome my challenges trading by having someone else to talk to when I have a question or doubt about a trade have working or a trade I am about to enter or exit. Rob gives you that support or push to stay with the trade or the nudge to get out

The Trading Desk is not hard to understand, but you do need a little education on how to read charts. Even if you don't know how to read charts Rob does spend the time trying to educate you on the fly during the day or you can attend one of his after market seminars where he can spend time.

I absolutely recommend Rob. He is one of the best in the business. He has helped me make sound a profitable decisions since i joined him.

Testimonial Submission By Kevin C.

I have been investing with stocks and options for 25 years. I consider myself an average investor of modest success. I have ordered many courses, investment material, professional "teachings", etc over that time, and until now, never quite felt that I had arrived and found what I was seeking.

I received an email offer for a free, one week test drive of the Trading Desk. I wasn't sure what to expect, but if they were going to offer a FREE trail, then the least I could do, was to take advantage of it. I did in early November 2010.

I did not know what to expect. All I was looking for was for someone to help point me in the right direction, on a daily and or weekly basis. I wanted investment ideas, and want to see what Rob and technical trading was all about. Over the years, I had of course read about charting, trends and the like, but it never made sense. I just couldn't get my brain wrapped around it to be successful.

From the very first visit, I felt at home. I certainly did not know everything Rob was talking about, and quite frankly it was very intimidating at first. But that was my hang up, and with Rob's easy going nature, it began to make sense. So much so, that the very first trade I did, was an idea that Rob presented, and I bought options on. I made 35% on the first trade, over $900.

The biggest challenge that I see is knowing who, what and how you like to trade. I like to use leverage, so options are my preference. So I have to find ideas that I can believe in, and feel good about trading. Overcoming trading challenges is an on going event, a journey and not a destination. Rob's daily chat on the trading desk shows on a daily basis training examples to learn from. Rob is easy to understand, and makes every effort to make sure that you understand what he reveals. You can ask questions on line, in an interactive manner. It's a great format. Rob is a very dedicated, and caring person, and a great teacher.

A first the trading desk is a little intimidating. HOWEVER, within the first week, your ear begins to become attune to the fast paced nature and rapid fire observations Rob makes. I made $900 during my first FREE week - so my membership paid for itself before I ever signed up! My subscription was FREE.

I would highly recommend Rob and his services. he is extremely approachable, easy to talk to and ask questions of. Rob will even opine on your trading strategy, before you put it in place. He provides you with a very effective sounding board for your ideas, and or how to modify Rob's ideas and observations to take advantage of his experience and make PROFITABLE TRADES from the very onset!

Last week alone, I made profitable trades on MS, NE, AEIS, UEC of 20-40% which totaled approximately $4000. Rob and another member discussed the rapid decline of ARG - I could have turned a 90% profit in two days.....I didn't, held for more, and now it has traded back down. I mention this because ROB encourages people to use stops AND TAKE A PROFIT, a lesson I have truly learned on this trade. I would have booked over $8500 on this trade alone had I just sold.................

Testimonial From John S. "Coach"

I just read your articles on Traders Reserve. Nice work!

Your "Cut and Dried" article makes it seem easy to pick the stock price direction; but I know it's not easy.

I can't remember now how I found you -- or you found me. But I'm glad it happened.

Thanks for your dedication to my success. You're a champion in my books.

Since November 1st, I've made $18,000 from my option plays. Much of that was with your help, as I got better and better in my understanding of the game rules as I listened to you every day.

I've spent many hours and thousands of dollars on training over the past 3 years; yet I seemed to move at a snail's pace. Now, I am growing in leaps (pun!) and bounds thanks to your tireless work.

"Coach" John Smithman,
Champions in the Workplace
Training & Development Inc.

Testimonial From John W.

I have been trading for about two years... mostly day trading and swing trading.

My biggest challenge has been learning how to place my stops. I stop out often prematurely because my stops tend to be tight although sometimes that has saved me. Because I tend to trade impulsively, I make many mistakes.

Rob has been teaching me to stop and look more closely at the trends and the set ups. Rob sees a variety of moves in the market that I can't possibly see. He has helped me see the shape of different charts as it trades and how to take advantage of that when trading.

A good example of a trade Rob guided me through might be the end of the day trade today when he saw that INTU was weak under the current market conditions. I went short INTU and made about $500 on that trade before it hit my trailing stop.

Testimonial From Tyler O.

I consider myself an experienced investor with over 4 years of trading experience. I am a position, swing and day trader (i rarely hold a position longer than 3 or 4 weeks). I have wanted to become more accustomed to day trading for years, but never knew how, or where to turn.

My biggest challenge with trading is chasing. I chase too much and don't let trades re-set up. My second biggest fault is that I still struggle with blaming myself for leaving money on the table or missing setups that I should have seen.

Rob is phenomenal. Rob REALLY dictates when a trade would be a chase or when it's a proper set up. I really have found his advice useful. He also is able to find SO many more setups that I used to and, in turn, that helps me stop kicking myself for missing opportunities. 95% of the time, if it was an opportunity, he found it. Previously, I was probably finding 25% of my opportunities.

In addition to just FINDING the trades, Rob is a perfect consult for WHEN to take the trade. He is very good at what he does and has been an incredible resource.

My favorite trade to date was a short FCX position that paid off over 3% in less than 2 hours. We saw the stock open much higher and then drift lower during a strong market. Rob identified an entry for the short and I took it to make over $750 dollars in less than 2 hours.

Another trade that I'm currently in and enjoying success with is UNG. For a long time I have looked at natural gas and thought it was a good long candidate. When Rob suggested it, I knew it was the perfect time. Since owning it, the stock is up and winter is just starting. This is a trade that has a 200% return potential that I am very excited about.