30 Years Helping Traders Cut Through the Noise
Since 1996, NetPicks has helped over 100,000 traders worldwide build rule-based trading skills through professional education, coaching, and proven trading methodologies—not hype.
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NetPicks was founded in 1996 with one mission: help everyday traders learn proven, rules-based strategies they can follow with confidence.
For nearly three decades we've focused on education, discipline, and consistency instead of chasing headlines or promising unrealistic results.
We're actual traders who have experienced the highs and the lows of what trading is all about—and we're here to help you every step of the way.
Three Decades Behind Every Trader We Teach
Verified milestones from nearly 30 years of trading education.
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What Guides Every Strategy We Build
Rules Beat Emotion
Every trading strategy begins with defined rules instead of emotional decision-making.
Education Beats Guessing
We don't simply provide alerts. We teach traders why every setup exists.
Consistency Beats Excitement
Long-term success comes from disciplined execution—not chasing the next big winner.
Real Traders. Real Experience.
The people behind NetPicks take trades every day—and teach you exactly how they do it.
Mark Soberman
Mark co-founded NetPicks in 1996 and has spent nearly three decades helping everyday traders build disciplined, rules-based skills. He leads the coaching team and remains an active trader himself.
Brian Short
A former business owner turned trader, Brian brings 25+ years of market experience. He developed the rules-based systems behind High Velocity Wave Trader and leads live trading sessions for members.
Mike Rykse
An active trader since 2002, Mike has been NetPicks' resident options expert since 2009. He's developed multiple proprietary options strategies and brings 20+ years of hands-on market experience to every lesson.
Jay Soloff
A former CBOE market maker with 20+ years in options, Jay traded on the exchange floor before becoming an analyst and educator. He specializes in income-focused options strategies grounded in real-world experience.
Eric Peterson
With 25 years in the markets, Eric started in the early days of forex and now trades options and futures. He's followed NetPicks for over a decade and coaches members with a focus on macro context and disciplined execution.
Brian Mikes
Brian leads NetPicks' dividend and income education, helping members build reliable cash flow through dividend stocks and ETF strategies. (Bio to confirm with team.)
Relationships That Last Years, Not Trades
"The service has been great. Very simple to follow. I had a few questions along the way and they were answered the same day. I would recommend this service to anyone."
"I have been a customer and happy user for 10 years. The instruction is top notch—low risk, high reward, and they take the stress out of position monitoring."
"The company has acted with integrity and honesty, which, in my experience, is not the norm in this industry. Both reps were responsive to all my questions."
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Nearly 30 Years of Helping Traders
From the dawn of online trading to AI-powered tools—built one trader at a time.
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A Trader-First Approach
The Human Side of NetPicks
Live coaching, active discussions, and a team that shows up every trading day.
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Whether you're just starting out or refining your trading approach, NetPicks has helped traders build confidence through education, proven strategies, and ongoing support since 1996.
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