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Critique of Felix Prehn's Trading Academy

Mar 21, 2025

Notes on Felix Prehn and the Goat Academy

Overview

  • Felix Prehn is criticized as a manipulative, narcissistic sociopath and compulsive liar.
  • Claims of working in investment banking are doubted; Felix's narrative about obtaining a banking job is deemed implausible.
  • His trading strategy is criticized as worthless and unprofitable.
  • Refund policy is aggressively marketed but reportedly not honored.

Trading Strategy Critique

  • Described as non-profitable and garbage.
  • Available for free elsewhere implying no unique value is offered.
  • Uses animals and personality to gain trust, misrepresenting profit potential.
  • Trading approach uses irrelevant metrics like average cash used and annualized ROI.
  • Strategy promotes selling options with unrealistic profit expectations.

Refund Policy Issues

  • 90-day moneyback guarantee is not honored.
  • Customers recommend pursuing chargebacks through credit card companies.
  • Suggested reporting of fraud to local governments and FTC.

Inconsistencies in Trading Claims

  • Felix claims a background in investment banking, which is challenged.
  • Misleading narratives about making consistent high returns.
  • Contradictions in trading examples and actual practices, such as trading one stock but providing examples with different stocks.

Claims of High Returns

  • Unrealistic claims of making 100% a year; this is challenged and identified as lies.
  • Descriptions of institutional trading are inaccurate and misleading.

Customer Testimonies and Reviews

  • Multiple customer reviews highlight dissatisfaction and accuse Felix of not honoring refund guarantees.
  • Claims of being locked out of courses after complaining.
  • Reports of being forced to stick with the course till the 90-day period ends, then being denied refunds.

Legal and Ethical Concerns

  • Possible misrepresentation in advertising and refund policy.
  • Consideration of contacting FTC for possible misconduct involving U.S. citizens.
  • Encouraged to dispute charges with credit card companies if misled.

Strategic and Educational Criticism

  • Trading education perceived as basic, incomplete, and not worth the cost.
  • Strategy likely to result in financial losses rather than gains.
  • Felix's personality and use of animals are seen as manipulative tactics.

Conclusion

  • Overall impression is that Felix Prehn and the Goat Academy operate in a fraudulent manner.
  • Customers are advised caution and encouraged to seek legal advice or report misconduct if affected.

Recommended Actions

  • Contact credit card company for chargebacks if misled.
  • Report to FTC or relevant authorities if fraud is suspected.
  • Be wary of too good to be true trading strategies and guarantees.