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Simpler Trading
Online trading education company founded by John F. Carter
Who is Simpler Trading?
Simpler Trading is a U.S. online trading education company founded by trader John F. Carter, author of the book Mastering the Trade, and registered in 1999. Based in Austin, Texas, it runs live trading rooms, courses, newsletters and indicators on stocks, options and futures. Private equity firm ZMC invested in the company in 2022.

Simpler Trading’s background
1999
John F. Carter registers Simpler Trading while living in La Jolla, California, according to the company's history page.
2010
Operating from Austin, Texas, with 100 to 500 people attending its online live trading sessions; Henry Gambell joins as Carter's protégé.
January 2022
Affiliates of private equity firm ZMC invest in the company; Carter stays on leading his own trading rooms.
Today
Over 10,000 members across the U.S., according to its website, and weekly live shows on YouTube hosted by its traders.
Where to find Simpler Trading
What they offer
- YouTube live streams
- About ten in the last 30 days: the weekly "Live In The Markets With TG Watkins", the weekly "LIVE TRADING: Trade the close with Mike Teeto" and weekly live classes on chart reading, plus a monthly members' "Trader Call" and "Charts & Coffee with Raghee Horner" (next one scheduled for Oct 5, 2026).
- Live trading rooms
- Paid rooms led by its traders, such as Mastering the Trade, Small Lot, Stock Snipers and Options Income Mastery.
- Courses, alerts and tools
- Live and on-demand classes, trade alert services, newsletters and indicators such as the Squeeze, according to its website.
Awards and recognition
- ★Ranked No. 21 on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies, according to its company history page.
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FAQ about Simpler Trading
What is Simpler Trading?
A U.S. online trading education company founded by John F. Carter and based in Austin, Texas, with live trading rooms, courses, newsletters and indicators on stocks, options and futures.
Who founded Simpler Trading?
John F. Carter, a trader and author of the book Mastering the Trade, who registered the company in 1999. Private equity firm ZMC invested in it in 2022.
Does Simpler Trading go live on YouTube?
Yes, about ten times in the last 30 days: weekly shows with TG Watkins and Mike Teeto, weekly live classes and a monthly Trader Call.
Does Simpler Trading give trading signals on Telegram?
It doesn't link any Telegram channel from its YouTube channel or its website; it sells trade alerts and trading rooms through its own site. If you know a channel of theirs, paste its link and we'll measure it.
Sources
- Simpler Trading — YouTube
- Simpler Trading — YouTube live streams
- Simpler Trading — YouTube channel description and links
- About Us — Simpler Trading
- Our Story — Simpler Trading
- Simpler Trading Accelerates Expansion Plans with ZMC Partnership — Global Fintech Series (Jan 4, 2022)
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