We Empower Traders!
The Purpose.
We believe that we exist to enable, equip, and encourage our clients to achieve financial freedom through great trading resources, and that’s never changing.
The Team.
Drew Day
President and Founder
Since the onset of his career in 2002, Drew Day has become a notable figure in finance, boasting 21 years of mastery across futures, stocks, and options. His track record of significant milestones, includes generating a staggering $4.7 million in fund performance in a single month. Another feat was his demonstration of amplifying a $50,000 account to $58,000 within a month to underscore the idea that hedge fund strategies can be aptly applied to smaller account sizes, bridging the divide between hedge funds and retail traders. Drew, backed by a Master of Science from The University of Oklahoma, inaugurated Base Camp Trading in 2010, enriching it with patented hedge fund technology to champion traders. Recognized for his speeches at Bloomberg Markets and as an authority in the “Visual Guide to Hedge Funds,” a Bloomberg Wiley publication, Drew and his proficient team at Base Camp Trading are unwavering in their mission: to equip traders with proven strategies, reinforced by a commitment to top-tier education and stringent risk management.
Dave Aquino
Partner
Dave Aquino is a professional trader with over 20+ years of real-world experience as a trader and portfolio manager. He started his career at Merrill Lynch and eventually moved on to manage over $650 million in assets, specializing in options income strategies, for Vanguard Asset Management. He is also a graduate of Vanderbilt University. Dave is a partner at Base Camp Trading and specializes in helping clients understand how to trade options for income.
Thomas Wood
Partner
Thomas Wood is a professional trader with over 12+ years of experience trading the markets, both personally and professionally as a hedge fund manager. He started his career at a wealth management firm, created a hedge fund at the age of 26 and eventually settled as a head trader at MicroQuant. Thomas is a partner at Base Camp Trading and specializes in helping traders simplify the markets by understanding is world-renowned price action trading strategies.
John Osborn
Trading Analyst and Instructor
John Osborn wears a lot of hats at Base Camp Trading. He is a trading analyst and instructor that you will find in the trading rooms from time to time. Additionally, John develops trading indicators, strategies and documentation to help BCT members and clients find trading opportunities in alignment with our trading strategies. John is a software engineer and trader with over 20 years of trading experience, including a background in designing human machine interfaces for submarine systems for the Department of Defense, and managing projects and project management positions at a large pharmaceutical company. John has also been a collegiate computer science instructor.
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The Core Values.
COURAGE.
We embrace challenges with boldness and determination, pushing boundaries to achieve extraordinary outcomes. Courage drives us to innovate and take calculated risks, ensuring we stay ahead and set new standards in the financial publishing industry.
OWNERSHIP.
We take full responsibility for our actions and decisions. Ownership means being accountable for our successes and failures and continuously striving to improve. It empowers us to take initiative and make impactful contributions to our mission.
INNOVATION.
We are relentless in our pursuit of new ideas and better solutions. Innovation is at the heart of everything we do, from developing cutting-edge trading tools to refining our educational offerings. We believe that creativity and forward-thinking drive progress.
TEAMWORK.
Collaboration is key to our success. We work together, leveraging our collective expertise and diverse perspectives to achieve common goals. Teamwork fosters a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
INTEGRITY.
We uphold the highest standards of honesty and ethical behavior. Integrity ensures that we build trust with our clients, partners, and each other. It is the foundation of our reputation and the guiding principle in all our endeavors.
HUMILITY AND RESPECT.
We treat everyone with dignity and consideration. Respect for our colleagues, clients, and competitors is fundamental to our interactions. It encourages a positive and productive workplace, where diverse voices are valued and heard.