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Goat Academy Reviews
Below are the words of students who have already paid and trained inside Goat Academy. No spin. No fluff. Just what they wrote on Trustpilot.
592 Trustpilot Reviews Show a 4.6 Rating
The Trustpilot summary, built from recent reviews, shows:
Customers overwhelmingly had a great experience
Staff get praise for helpfulness and a positive attitude
Customer service gets called exceptional, with a personal, understanding approach
Reviewers point to quick response times
Students like the structured, well-thought-out courses
The one-on-one coaching sessions are named as very valuable
Great education program
A few weeks into the program and it seems well organized and structured, focusing on teaching institutional based investment principles as a success foundation, supplemented with a broad set of training information. I can comment more as I progress through the program, but so far, I see a structured learning path on a great website, with lots of choices for individualized trainings in areas that may be important to me. Trainings are live, recorded, and archived for use when it fits my schedule (or for repeating as needed; important for me). Training includes things like broker selection/setup, finding sector strength/momentum, stock screening/selection tools, trade entry, trade exits, risk management, charting, candlesticks, market assessments, etc. (and more). I also chose an upgraded option offering individualized question/answer sessions (coaching) from a panel of industry experts with decades of experience. I'm not ready for the coaching part yet, but anticipate it will be a great benefit to augment the basic program. Another benefit is that everyone is assigned a Client Success Manager ... a great asset so far (Thanks Hannah Bootes!). Seems to be a great education program from what I can see and have experienced so far.
Many readers want to know who the coaches are before joining.
Reviewers answer the question directly:
"The coaches all have extensive stock market experience, and each brings a different perspective."
"I would have to spend 10 to 15 years working in the financial sector to learn the kind of knowledge they share."
"The instructors provide a calm voice amidst the noisy backdrop of the market."
The summary backs up the pattern. Customers found the coaches and Client Success Managers patient, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. Reviewers also named experienced mentors in different time zones, ready to help one student at a time.
What Students Say About the Coaches
What Students Say About the Program Content
A fair question before joining: what do you get for the money? Students who worked through the material wrote about it.
"Huge amount of information, well presented."
"The training and mentoring transformed my financial management."
"The material and classes are well thought out."
One student listed the takeaways plainly:
Clear rules to keep emotions out of trading decisions
Solid risk management to protect your money
Screening strategies and chart-reading frameworks
A professional trading mindset
Another summed it up: "It teaches you how to build your framework. The coaches guide you, but the decisions are yours."
5 Stars says it all!
I came here to learn and improve my knowledge and skills. They have delivered in just the first week. I have yet to come across anyone in this organization that I did not feel comfortable with. Very knowledgable. Very helpful. Organized and professional website and curriculum. You can take it slow at 3 hrs a week, or you can gobble it down, like I have. Live classes available 7 days a week. Private coaching. Recorded classes. Written material. Research material. Guidance at every turn. If you are serious about getting better at investing/trading, I highly recommend the Goat Academy.
5 Stars says it all!
I came here to learn and improve my knowledge and skills. They have delivered in just the first week. I have yet to come across anyone in this organization that I did not feel comfortable with. Very knowledgable. Very helpful. Organized and professional website and curriculum. You can take it slow at 3 hrs a week, or you can gobble it down, like I have. Live classes available 7 days a week. Private coaching. Recorded classes. Written material. Research material. Guidance at every turn. If you are serious about getting better at investing/trading, I highly recommend the Goat Academy.
1-1 sessions with the coaches are fantastic
I am really enjoying my time in the Goat academy, especially the 1-1 sessions with the coaches. Prior to joining I had no experience with trading, only long term investing in funds, this was no issue, they teach from the very basics. There are several live group sessions each day with different themes, there are also open Q&A. Where the program really shines is in the 1-1 sessions with the coaches (optional add-on), I would highly suggest going for the 1-1 package for anyone joining, without it I feel like it would have been a very different experience. They have many different coaches that has different trading styles and background, initially this was confusing as many does not trad according to the main method taught in the course, but eventually I learned to appreciate it as opportunity to learn for traders with different views. It is amazing to be able to learn form people who have so much experience.
What Students Say After Several Months Inside
The true verdict comes later. Here is what longer-term members wrote.
"I've been in the program a month and a half. I improved my knowledge 10-fold."
"Four months in, my experience has been outstanding."
"After 30 years of investing, I am learning for the first time how to assess businesses properly."
"Having traded stocks for nearly 50 years, Goat Academy helped me better focus on risk management."
A line repeats again and again from members: "I wish I had joined sooner." One wrote, "I should have joined two years ago when I found Felix on YouTube."
One-on-One Coaching: What Reviewers Highlight
Online courses can feel lonely. A fair question: will a person help me, or am I left alone with videos?
Reviewers point to the personal sessions again and again:
"The chance to review what I'm doing with an expert coach is better than it was described to me before I joined."
"I've used five different mentors so far. The mentoring has been invaluable, from a psychological point of view as well."
"Mentors are available around the world to call at all hours."
The summary names the same strength: personal, understanding support, with mentors in many time zones giving valuable guidance.
Hundreds of people wrote the same thing. But who built the place they keep thanking?
Very high quality education
Very high quality education. Very supportive and knowledgeable staff
Over delivering!
Everyone I have had contact with has been very easy to speak with, listens extremely well and actually cares.
All instructors I have been on calls with are very good teachers, explain well, and break everything into small understandable bits.
Could not be more satisfied. Truly excited each day to learn more.
GOAT Academy's team and structure are building my skillset for me to be successful long term!
Who Felix Prehn Is and Why Goat Academy Exists
Felix, the former investment banker, often says:
I spent years on Wall Street as an investment banker. I saw how the banks make money, and how they keep normal people out. So I left. Now I teach people what the financial markets reward. Goat Academy's mission is simple. Get a million people to financial freedom in life. Not someday. Now. You deserve financial literacy, not the fog the banks sell you.
Look, you don't need a finance degree. You need the Wall Street Protocol. I show you how the big investors read charts and pick good stocks. Risk management comes first, always. Protect your money, then grow it. We cover index funds, position sizing, the basics. How do you choose good stocks without guessing?
I teach the ability to read charts, screen sectors, and decide for yourself.
And most of the value is free on YouTube. The website has deeper resources when you want them.
Veterans, Community, and Real Support
Here's something close to my heart. Veterans build wealth with us at no cost. I give back, because they gave first. The rest of you get a community, live coaching, and steady practice. You:
book one-on-one support
track your progress
build confidence week by week
No magic. No hype. Just skills, calm decisions, and finances you control.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people have taken the Goat Academy course?
Over 25,000 students have trained with Goat Academy. The number keeps climbing as more people find Felix on YouTube. The channel has more than 667,000 subscribers and over 80 million views.
How long does the Goat Academy program last?
The program runs 6 to 12 months with ongoing coaching. Students learn at a speed you set. Every live session gets recorded, so you never wait or rush to keep up.
Does Felix Prehn tell you what to buy?
No. Felix is not a registered financial advisor and never tells you what to buy or sell. He shares financial education, the Wall Street Protocol, and the thinking behind smart investing decisions. The choices stay yours.
Reviews show what members felt, not a promised result or what one will achieve. Outcomes depend on effort, process, and time invested.
Disclaimer: Goat Academy is an education company, not a financial advisor. Felix Prehn never names what to buy or sell. No lesson promises income, profit, or any financial advantage. Trading carries risk, and losses can happen. Learning the basics guarantees no result. Past member experiences predict nothing for newcomers.