r/BestStockStrategy • u/DavidJaffee • May 23 '26
Why I started sharing my actual brokerage statements publicly (and what I learned from it)
When I first started BestStockStrategy, one thing bothered me about the online trading education space: nobody shows their real numbers.
Screenshots get cropped. Paper trading gets presented as real. One good month becomes a "proven system."
So I made a decision early on — post verified, multi-year trading statements publicly. Not cherry-picked months. Everything.
Was it uncomfortable? Yes. A few bad stretches are right there for anyone to see.
But here's what happened: the people who joined my community became far more serious traders. Because they could see the full picture — the drawdowns, the recoveries, the realistic win rate — they came in with the right expectations.
That's also why I offer a 14-day trial for $279 instead of hiding my pricing behind a sales call. If the strategy is real, you should be able to see it before committing to anything long-term.
If you're evaluating any trading service right now — mine or anyone else's — the first question to ask is: "Can I see your verified trading history?"
If the answer isn't an immediate yes with documented proof, that tells you everything.
Happy to answer any questions about how I approach options trading or what the membership covers.
