Introduction: Who Stefano is and his background
Chelsi
Hi everyone, welcome to a new interview with one of our Unger Academy students. Today we’re joined by Stefano, who started his trading journey with us and will share his experience, the growth he’s gone through, and how systematic trading has changed the way he trades. Hi Stefano!
Stefano
Hi, hi. Good morning everyone.
Chelsi
So, to kick things off, tell us a bit about yourself. Who are you, what do you do for a living, and how did your passion for trading begin?
Stefano
Well, I’m 48 years old and I am a self-employed professional in the medical field. I deal with medical devices and hospital projects. I worked for many years in a company, but now I do this same work more independently, as a freelancer. I’ve always been interested in the world of trading and finance managed more independently, but I’ve never been able to find the right path. And Unger Academy definitely helped me with that.
As for my private life, I run a foster home where I take care of four children between the ages of 8 and 13, I have many things to manage!
Chelsi
Got it, thanks Stefano. Before joining our program, what challenges were you facing in your journey as a trader?
Stefano
Well, I always had the impression that the management done by banks was somewhat driven towards what banks want. Meaning that, we were, in a way, at the mercy of decisions made by others. And this impression was confirmed last year at the Summit, the first live Summit, when Francesco Placci shared his experience.
So, I was looking for a way to be autonomous and independent, ideally profitable, of course, at least with part of my investments. Maybe not of all my capital, but at least enough so I can be the one steering the boat. In that sense, Unger Academy turned out to be the right partner for me.
Why he chose Unger Academy
Chelsi
That’s great. So what made you choose Unger Academy specifically, over other training programs out there?
Stefano
Well, I knew there are many people who boast about easy results in a short time. And that was actually what discouraged me the most when choosing a program. The idea of a recipe that makes you rich overnight always felt like a scam to me.
So I looked into the Unger Academy program. I looked for reviews but I also did some deeper analysis. I saw that it was a serious program that doesn’t promise easy results or anything for free. And that’s exactly what convinced me to begin. Because I sensed the seriousness of the organization and the program.
They made it clear that training was necessary, that you needed to structure your strategies and ideas on how to invest. That made me say, “Okay, let’s start.”
Chelsi
Yeah, Andrea is very honest when it comes to explaining what trading is really like.
Stefano
Exactly.
What helped him the most on his journey
Chelsi
And, was there a specific part of the program that helped you the most along your journey?
Stefano
Definitely the One Year Target path. That gradual start was very useful for me because I was essentially starting from zero. I had a bit of exposure, I had looked into options, but in practice, I was starting from scratch.
What I liked was the concreteness of a program designed for those who need to become operational. Not big theories that are difficult to apply or where you’re left alone trying to figure out tools and software.
Instead, the Unger Academy program includes all those things that you’re scared of at the beginning. At least that was for me, especially because you’re investing real capital. The fear of making mistakes and losing money because of a software or setup error. So, all the step-by-step path was extremely useful to me and helped me to build routine and confidence in a world that was completely unfamiliar to me.
Real results: +24% in the first year, +14% in the second
Chelsi
Thank you. After applying the strategies and concepts you learned, what concrete results have you achieved?
Stefano
In first year, I started with a small amount of capital, just to get comfortable and stay calm. In that way, if I made mistakes, what I put at risk was limited.
Even in the first year, maybe also because I used this capital, I reached gains up to 37%, closing the year around 23-24%.
This year, I increased the capital. And for a year that was quite complex, given the market turmoil, Trump’s tariffs and moments when the market truly seemed crazy, I’m currently up about 14%. There was a period of drawdown that lasted a while, but slowly things recovered. And to me, that’s a very good sign, it shows the program is solid. Even if there are down periods, things gradually climb back up. You need patience. For my second year, I’m very satisfied.
Has his life changed?
Chelsi
That’s great to hear. And how has your life changed since achieving these results?
Stefano
Stefano
Well, one positive thing is my life hasn’t been turned upside down, this is very important. The idea of the discretionary trader always in front of the screen, having emotional crises during drawdowns, that’s not the kind of life I wanted.
The systematic approach lets you keep your life on normal tracks without upheaval. I can trade with decent results, and still carry on my activities without disrupting anything.
Chelsi
That kind of peace of mind isn’t something we should take for granted.
Stefano
Absolutely.
Chelsi
And if you hadn’t chosen to take this path with us, where do you think you’d be today in your trading journey?
Stefano
I think I’d still be looking for something similar elsewhere… I don’t even remember how I came across Unger Academy. Whether it was a Facebook ad or something else, but I’d probably still be searching for a more autonomous way to manage my investments.
I’ve also been lucky because for many years, a friend of mine who works in a bank helped me manage things. He gave me honest advice based on his perspective, not just the interests of the bank. I would probably still be looking for a path that was more my own.
His advice for those who want to become traders
Chelsi
Yeah, I can imagine. So, last question: What would you say to someone who’s watching this interview and still unsure about whether to join our program?
Stefano
First of all, the program is truly serious and well-organized. So, if someone is looking for what I was looking for, I can confirm that this is it. I can also confirm that the people involved are truly knowledgeable, incredibly helpful, competent, and genuinely committed to helping you grow in this field. Whether that’s to become a full-time professional or simply to do it as a complementary activity to your main job.
And as we said earlier, and as Andrea often says, there are no absurd promises or quick results. He’s very clear about the effort and the training required, there are no easy results at zero cost.
There are also no “hidden secrets”. A lot of what you see online gives you the impression that there’s some magic formula that no one will tell you unless you pay a fortune, That doesn’t exist.
This is a school where you truly learn. I started from zero, and I learned a lot. If I had to compare it to something, when people ask, “Do you want someone to give you a fish, or teach you how to fish?” you obviously say you want someone to teach you. At Unger Academy, they’re excellent fishermen, who know how to fish themselves, but they also know how to teach. And after these two years, I’ve learned how to catch a few fish myself. So yeah, the results do come.
Chelsi
Thank you, Stefano. It was truly a pleasure hearing your story.
Stefano
Thank you.
Chelsi
It’s always great for us to see our students grow, get results, and continue their journey with enthusiasm and determination. Thanks again for your time, thanks to everyone watching, and as always, happy trading!
Stefano
Thank you all.
