In the U.S., trading education is not a formal degree program but rather a specialized type of financial education that can be pursued through various channels. Here are the main types of trading education available:

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, or Business
- Many traders start with a degree in finance, economics, or business administration.
- Top schools like NYU Stern, Wharton (UPenn), or University of Chicago offer strong finance programs.
Master’s in Finance (MSF) or MBA with a Finance Focus
- Advanced degrees provide deeper knowledge of financial markets, quantitative analysis, and risk management.
CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Certification
- While not trading-specific, the CFA covers portfolio management and securities analysis.
Series 7 & Series 63 Licenses (for professionals working at broker-dealers)

Some firms (like SMB Capital, Jane Street, or DRW) train new traders in-house.
Focus on technical analysis, risk management, and algorithmic trading.

Udemy, Coursera, Khan Academy – Offer beginner to advanced trading courses.
Investopedia Academy – Covers stock, forex, and options trading.
Bear Bull Traders, Warrior Trading, Investors Underground – Paid communities with live mentorship.

Books: “Market Wizards” (Jack Schwager), “Trading for a Living” (Dr. Alexander Elder).
YouTube Channels: Rayner Teo, The Trading Channel, SMB Capital.
Paper Trading Platforms: Thinkorswim (TD Ameritrade), TradingView, Interactive Brokers.

Day Trading Bootcamps (e.g., Humbled Trader, Bulls on Wall Street) – Short-term intensive courses.
Technical Analysis Courses (e.g., CMT Certification – Chartered Market Technician).

Retail traders (individuals) often learn through online courses, books, and practice.
Professional traders may have finance degrees or firm-specific training.
Quant traders usually have strong math/CS backgrounds (STEM degrees).

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