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What made my experienct Great was the Representative. I'm 85 years old and had never downloaded an App before today. Rylle A, your representative, helped me to download your App which made it easy... See more
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Customer Service assistant Debi was so kind and helpful to this senior citizen. She made my day in this difficult world by listening well and making every effort to help me with my concerns. Highly re... See more
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Learned about SPX Odte credit spread trading via Larry Benedict, which I have integrated into my own trading regimen, quite profitably. Being a seasoned trader with 25+ yrs experience, I surround mys... See more
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The Opportunistic Trader is the culmination of Larry Benedict’s 35-year trading career. Using simple, easy-to-understand trading plays, Larry helps everyday investors benefit from the secrets that made him a multimillionaire. Subscribers have access to not only Larry’s latest trade recommendations, but an extensive network of trading industry professionals, exclusive trading resources, and regular updates on Larry’s market forecasts and current portfolio positions. It’s the best way we know of for the little guy to access hedge fund-level strategies, and consistently market-beating returns. And it’s the serious day trader’s most essential resource during volatile times.
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55 NE 5th Ave, 33458, Delray Beach, United States
- (888) 208-6550
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- www.opportunistictrader.com
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Rode hard put up wet Wallstreet Trader has been
Smug, some of Wallstreet left overs.misogynistic. Grumpy.know it all. That doesn't. That's about all I can 🤔 of.
March 19, 2026
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Reply from The Opportunistic Trader
Dear Lee,
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience has not met your expectations.
We take comments like this seriously, as we strive to provide a respectful, professional, and valuable experience for all of our members. The tone and communication style of our content are intended to be informative and engaging, but we understand that it may not resonate the same way with everyone.
Your feedback has been noted and will be shared with our team for review. If you have specific concerns or examples you’d like us to look into further, we’d welcome the opportunity to better understand your experience.
Please feel free to reach out to our Member Services team at memberservices@opportunistictrader.com or (888) 208-6550 if there’s anything we can assist you with directly.
Best regards,
Customer Success Team
Candid Analysis and Consistancy
Larry is always candid with what he believes the market is and will be doing. He is not always right, but he's right enough of the time to make trading on his advice very profitable if you are consistent. His Trading With Larry Live podcast with Eric Shamalov is entertaining and a good way to start my day. We are definitely up money with Larry.
August 29, 2025
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Reply from The Opportunistic Trader
Thank you so much for your feedback, Steve! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We're glad to hear that Larry’s candid insights and the Trading With Larry live podcast have been valuable and enjoyable for you.
We'll be sure to pass your comments along to Larry and the team—they’ll be thrilled to hear that their efforts are making a positive impact. Should you need any help, please reach out to us at (888) 208-6550 or email memberservices@opportunistictrader.com.
Thanks again for being part of the community!
Best regards,
Customer Success Team
I was given a promo to The…
I was given a promo to The Opportunistic Trader for 1 year as a promo from Brownstone Research and it was a money pit. After many losing trades, I let the free(I apid dearly in losses) subscription run out.
June 23, 2025
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Dear Jeff,
We apologize for any inconvenience you've experienced. At this time, we are unable to locate your account in our system. To better assist you, please give us a call at your earliest convenience at (888) 208-6550.
We understand your frustration regarding your experience with The Opportunistic Trader.
Please note the following important disclaimer regarding our services:
"The information, research, opinions, and other content that Brownstone Research, LLC provides as part of the Services are obtained or derived from sources believed to be reliable, but we cannot guarantee their accuracy or completeness, nor the opinions based thereon. You should not rely solely upon such information, research, or opinions for the purposes of transacting in securities or other investments. We encourage all subscribers to conduct their own research and due diligence, and to seek the advice of a qualified investment professional before making any investment decisions.
None of the information provided through our Services constitutes, or is intended to constitute, a recommendation of any particular security, investment, or trading strategy, or a determination that any such investment is suitable for any specific person. Investing in securities or other instruments—including those featured in Brownstone Research, LLC’s model portfolios or other Services—is speculative in nature and carries a substantial risk of loss."
Again, we’re here to help and would like to discuss this further. Please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Best regards,
Customer Success Team
I really like Larry…except in this April and May
Let me start by saying that I really like Larry Benedict. He genuinely cares about the OT membership. And after a stellar start to 2025 with his options trading recommendations, Larry Benedict lost his mojo in April and May 2025. And I could not have chosen a more negative time to join Opportunistic Trading: April 3, 2025. For two months, Opportunistic Trading offered Put after Put…SPY, QQQ, IBIT, MSTU…all lost at least 60 percent or more of their value. And as OT members lost money on these Put recommendations, they also, sadly, missed the market rally that recovered its April 2, 2025, “liberation day” losses. Now it’s June, and still the Puts persist, Rolling SPY and QQQ Puts and adding SQQQ to the list of losing recommendations… more losses to begin a third month.
While I am sure Larry Benedict’s experience is vast, his inability to correctly read market sentiment during this period cost me more than half of my account. In OT’s favor, they did offer, at my request, a full refund of my $4,000 membership fee. Bottom line is, I made the trades, and I’ve accepted the loss. Live and learn…
June 3, 2025
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Reply from The Opportunistic Trader
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Opportunistic Trader, Hal. We truly appreciate your kind words about Larry, as he is deeply committed to helping members succeed.
We also understand how difficult it can feel when trades don’t go as expected—especially during periods of unusual market behavior. While all trading carries risk and results can vary, we know it’s never easy to experience losses.
Please call us at (888) 208-6550 should you need further assistance.
Making volatility work to our advantage…
In this turbulent market it's so hard to make a correct decision when it comes to options trading.
Following Larry's recommendation on QQQ $325 Put Due 07/15/25 I entered that trade this morning at about 9:40 (I missed his PM alert yesterday), paid $3.38 for it (a bit higher than his recommended limit) and sold it at 12:25 (less than 3 hours later) for $6.22. That made it an 83.45% profit in a few hours, awsome!
I'm so thankful to Larry for his great recommendations and for sharing his vast experience with us, his subscribers, so we can learn how to minimize risk and maximize earnings.
April 10, 2025
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Reply from The Opportunistic Trader
Hi, Augusto. Thank you for taking the time to rate us! We are glad we could leave a positive impact and make your experience a pleasant one. Congratulations on your success!
Cheers,
The Opportunistic Trader
Opportunistic/S & P Trader review
I am disappointed with the service, especially after I signed up for the SPX trader. I moved up because I had a few wins with the basic service but was only getting 1 recommendation over 6-10 weeks, so I was looking for more leads.
Based on reading and re-reading all of the SPX Trader literature he sent out, I became confused because he appeared to be trading opposite from the way he communicated in his trading booklets. His emailed recaps occasionally mentioned that he made a few bad trades but "to stick with it. I stuck with the daily recommendations and my account got totally blown up within a few weeks so I can't trade now. I am trying to work my way back up.
I called his office twice and literally asked if he had had a stroke, because his trading seemed confused and misdirected. The person that answered (who had a hard time speaking english) was no help at all, couldnt answer any trading or concept questions, and said he would check into my concerns and call back. What a laugh... still waiting.
I now place the daily SPX trades on TOS "paper money" to figure out where Larry is coming from. I monitor the results every day, and then try to match up the results he publishes in the OT app with the results TOS comes up with and it doesn't match very often (I lose when he says he gains, and his gains are usually higher than what I show ( but that is understandable because I am late on the trade sometimes.).But boy, when it is a loser, it is a real LOSER, mostly > $1000, way over the premium and the credit for one contract as explained in his booklets. One big loss usually wipes out 2 -3 medium wins. It's hard to stay above 0.
I am not giving up yet as I hope to still get a better understanding of the vertical spreads but I am not willing to trade real money again anytime soon.
November 1, 2024
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Reply from The Opportunistic Trader
Hi, Pamela! Thank you for your feedback. At Opportunistic Trader, we are dedicated to ensuring consistently positive experiences. We take pride in providing meticulously researched investment recommendations, and our portfolio and track records demonstrate significant gains testified by many of our subscribers. Feel free to contact us at (888) 208-6550 should you need assistance. Your satisfaction is our top priority!
This service is a money loser
This service is a money loser. There is not a single winner in the current portfolio.
I have not come close to breaking even with the cost of the service and have little to no confidence in any recommended trades.
They have published some winning trades but I have avoided most recommendations because of my consistent losses
October 14, 2024
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Reply from The Opportunistic Trader
Hi, Alan! Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we're truly sorry to hear about your experience with the publication. We understand how frustrating it can be when investments don’t perform as expected. While some recommendations may take time to show results, we want to ensure you feel confident with the support and information provided.
We’d love the opportunity to discuss your concerns in more detail and explore how we can assist you further. Please feel free to give us a call at (888) 208-6550, and one of our team members will be happy to help. Your satisfaction is very important to us, and we're committed to working with you to find the best possible solutions.
Steady income
Larry works very hard to survive poly traders steady income.
October 13, 2024
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Reply from The Opportunistic Trader
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, Steve! Larry is happy to hear you had a positive experience and sends his congratulations on your success!
Cheers,
The Opportunistic Trader
The direction was clear and the reasons…
The direction was clear and the reasons and analysis were easy to understand. I did my first trade following The Opportunistic Trader, nervous and too impatient. Still, I didn't loose money.
October 1, 2024
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Hi, Lili. Thank you for taking the time to rate us! We are glad we could leave a positive impact and make your experience a pleasant one.
Reply from The Opportunistic Trader
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, Santiago! Kindly note that Larry releases recommendations at a schedule and once the opportunity arises. Feel free to reach out to us at (888) 208-6550.
Cheers,
The Opportunistic Trader
Larry provides very timely and profitable recommendations for the 0DTE SPX trades pretty much every trading day.
September 30, 2024
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Reply from The Opportunistic Trader
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, Dave! Larry is happy to hear you had a positive experience and sends his congratulations on your success!
Cheers,
The Opportunistic Trader
Larry's Mission to coach Investors…
Larry has honor his mission to help normal investors in achieving their goal. His experience and knowledge about investing in the stock market is superb and excellent. I wish he could continue to coach us to the path of success in investing.
September 10, 2024
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Reply from The Opportunistic Trader
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, Lawrence! Larry is glad he could leave a positive impact! We look forward to hearing more about your success. Happy trading!
Cheers,
The Opportunistic Trader
Larry Teaches While He Helps Subscribers Make Sizeable Profits!
Larry's not always perfect. Sometimes, he jumps in a little too soon. Several of his trade set-ups left me under water for awhile, but most of his trades do turn profitable if one can remain patient. However, it's his selection of options and his strategy that I like more than anything. He doesn't usually trade spreads, but rather selects certain lower delta single options on QQQ and SPY mostly with this service, and it works! I have learned a lot from him and his lower delta strategy helps reduce loss of capital while still playing for levered gains of more than 100%. Overall, he is a great trader and of all the services I have paid for over the years, this is the one and only service that has been consistently profitable for me!
September 5, 2024
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Reply from The Opportunistic Trader
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, Joe! Larry is happy to hear you had a positive experience and sends his congratulations on your success!
Cheers,
The Opportunistic Trader
I have gained 40% of my account in 5…
I have gained 40% of my account in 5 months following spx traders.
September 5, 2024
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Reply from The Opportunistic Trader
Hi, Dan! Thank you for sharing your feedback! Larry is thrilled to hear about your success, and we’re excited that you’ve achieved a 40% gain in your account over just 5 months by following SPX traders. Congratulations!
Cheers,
The Opportunistic Trader
Reply from The Opportunistic Trader
Hi, John! Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback! We are happy to hear you had a positive experience.
Cheers,
The Opportunistic Trader
Great Methodology
The methodology employed in this trading program has proven successful both in terms of profit accumulation and risk minimization.
August 2, 2024
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Reply from The Opportunistic Trader
Hi, John! Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that Larry's methodology has proven successful for you in both profit accumulation and risk minimization. . Your success is our top priority, and we appreciate your trust in our trading program.
Very good experience.
July 18, 2024
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Reply from The Opportunistic Trader
Hi, Gil! Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback! Larry is happy to hear you had a positive experience. Happy trading!
Cheers,
The Opportunistic Trader
Larry is a true professional in the…
Larry is a true professional in the industry and cares about his performance and how it affects his clients. I am sure this has been part of the reason he was featured in the market wizards books.
July 30, 2024
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Reply from The Opportunistic Trader
Hi Sam! Thank you for your kind words about Larry Benedict. He’s happy to hear that his dedication and professionalism are making a positive impact. Again, we thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback!
Solid analysis
Solid analysis, taking into account macro and underlying issues, not too deep not too superficial with accountability. Like my own analysis, sometimes Larry is too early, sometimes too late and sometimes right on, unlike myself, he gets it right more times than not.
July 29, 2024
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Reply from The Opportunistic Trader
Hi Richard! Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. Larry is glad to hear that you appreciate his balanced analysis and accountability. Your comparison is insightful, and Larry is pleased that his accuracy is benefiting your investments.
patience in selecting the trades
I think the patience in selecting the trades in this service has proven to be very smart, and profitable, considering the leverage being used. Thank you!
July 30, 2024
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Reply from The Opportunistic Trader
Hi, Keith! Thank you for your positive feedback! We're delighted to hear about your success with The Opportunistic Trader. Larry and the entire team greatly appreciate your trust. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we look forward to continuing to support you in achieving your financial goals.
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