Everything in Foundation—plus 5 powerful weekly Trading Rooms
Where serious traders come to grow.
Join our Core membership to access 5 advanced, strategy-specific Trading Rooms each week—plus full access to both daily Market Outlook™ videos and Market Outlook Live™ trade reviews.
Join Core NowHere’s What You’ll Get
Access live coaching sessions and their recordings across multiple strategies (Top-Down Trend Trading, Factor-Based Swing Trading, Options for Long-Term Investors, Technical Analysis, Portfolio Management with ETFs), led by Brandon and David.
Daily Market Outlook™ and Market Outlook Live™ access included.
Private rooms, trade set-ups, and portfolio management.
First look at our premium calculators, website tools, and custom charts (Premium tier unlocks full access).
Meet Your Instructors
Brandon Van Zee
Brandon co-founded Market Scholars, where he manages portfolios in online classes. His focus is on dividend growth investing and trend trading. He's been a self-directed investor and working within the Financial Services industry for over 25 years.
David Settle, CMT
David co-founded Market Scholars and is a Chartered Market Technician. He specializes in advanced options strategies and technical analysis, He brings 20+ years of investor education experience from TD Ameritrade’s Investools.
Weekly Trading Room Schedule
Top-Down Trend Trading
Factor-Based Swing Trading
Premium Rooms
Dividend Growth Investing (Brandon – Premium)
Directional Options Strategies (David – Premium)
Options for Long-Term Investors
Technical Analysis
Brandon & David
Premium Rooms
Superinvestor Position Trading (Brandon – Premium)
Options Inventory Trading (David – Premium)
Portfolio Management with ETFs
David
What Our Members Are Saying
Compare Membership Tiers
| Feature | Foundation | Core | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Outlook™ Daily Videos | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Market Outlook Live™ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Weekly Trading Rooms | — | 5 Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Ask a CMT Q&A Session | — | — | ✔️ |
| Premium Tools & Scripts | — | Limited | ✔️ Full Access |
| Community Forum Access | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
How It Works
Attend Trading Rooms live Monday through Friday, each focused on a different strategy.
Use the class-specific insights and example trades to inform your decisions.
Can’t make it live? Access recordings and notes at your convenience.
Start with a 7-Day Free Trial
Experience all 5 Trading Rooms and member benefits free for 7 days. Cancel anytime during your trial—no risk, no pressure.
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$59/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
When are the Trading Rooms held?
We host five live Trading Rooms for Core members each week. Brandon teaches Top-Down Trend Trading and Factor-Based Swing Trading on Monday. On Wednesday, David teaches Technical Analysis while Brandon teaches Options for Long-Term Investors. On Friday, David teaches Portfolio Management with ETFs. Replays are posted the same day.
What if I can’t attend live?
All sessions are recorded and available for replay. You can catch up anytime that fits your schedule.
How does Core compare to Foundation and Premium?
Core includes all Foundation benefits (Market Outlook videos) plus 5 weekly Trading Rooms. Premium includes everything in Core, plus 4 more Trading Rooms, exclusive website tools, importable thinkorswim chart scripts, "Ask a CMT" Q&A Session, and priority support.
Who are the instructors?
Your instructors are Brandon Van Zee and David Settle, CMT. Both bring decades of experience and offer different investing and trading strategies. Read their bios in the Meet Your Instructors section above.
What types of strategies are covered in Core?
Strategies include top-down trend trading, factor-based swing trading, technical analysis, options for long-term investors (put selling, covered calls), and ETF portfolio management.
Do I get access to Market Outlook videos?
Yes. Core includes both the full-length daily Market Outlook™ and pre-close Market Outlook Live™ trade reviews.
Can I try before committing?
Yes! We offer a 7-day free trial for our Core membership. You can explore Trading Rooms and benefits with no risk.
How do I cancel if I need to?
You can cancel anytime through your account dashboard. There are no long-term commitments or cancellation fees.
How long do I keep access to replays?
Replay access is included as long as you’re an active subscriber. Replays are typically posted within a few hours after each session.
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