Meet Andrew Lockwood: Our Head of Trader Education

At Funded Trading Plus, we are committed to providing the highest level of education and support to our traders. That commitment has led us to bring on board one of the most experienced and respected figures in the trading industry —Andrew Lockwood.

A Career Defined by Experience

Andrew’s career in financial markets spans over three decades, during which he has witnessed and navigated some of the most pivotal moments in trading history. From his early days as a floor trader to his expertise in navigating electronic markets, Andrew’s journey is a testament to his deep understanding of market dynamics and trader psychology.

One of the most defining moments of Andrew’s career was Black Wednesday, September 16, 1992. On that day, Andrew was trading on the floor of the London International Financial Futures Exchange (LIFFE), in what would become one of the most dramatic currency crises in modern history. As Britain struggled to maintain the pound within the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM), Andrew was on the frontlines, trading against the legendary investor George Soros.

Trading Against a Legend

On that fateful day, speculation was mounting that Soros was positioning billions against the pound, betting that the British government would be forced to withdraw from the ERM. As the market opened, Andrew and his team engaged in a fierce battle, working tirelessly to counter Soros’s massive short positions. Every attempt to stabilize the pound was met with relentless pressure, and despite intervention from the Bank of England, the inevitable occurred—Britain exited the ERM, and Soros walked away with a billion-pound profit.

Andrew recalls the intensity of that day: the rapid decisions, the shifting sentiment, and the lessons learned in risk management and market forces. It was an experience that would shape his approach to trading and training for years to come.

Bringing Real-World Knowledge to FT+

Now, as Head of Trader Education at Funded Trading Plus, Andrew is dedicated to passing on the invaluable lessons he’s learned throughout his career. His mission is to equip our traders with the skills, strategies, and resilience needed to succeed in today’s dynamic markets.

Andrew’s approach is rooted in practical, real-world trading experience. He understands the emotional and technical challenges traders face because he’s been there himself. Whether it’s managing risk, understanding market structure, or developing a winning mindset, Andrew’s guidance will help FT+ traders navigate the complexities of the markets with confidence.

Why Learn from Andrew?

Decades of Proven Experience: Andrew has traded through some of the most volatile market conditions and knows what it takes to survive and thrive.

Practical Insights: His training goes beyond theory, providing actionable strategies that traders can implement immediately.

Commitment to Your Success: Andrew is passionate about helping traders achieve their goals and reach their full potential.

We are proud to have Andrew Lockwood leading our trader training initiatives, ensuring that Funded Trading Plus continues to set the standard for excellence in the prop trading industry.

The Week Ahead

Andrew’s first contribution is a new live traders’ market review. This will be held every Monday ahead of the US open. Andrew will look at what news and events will shape the markets and analyse possible market trading opportunities. This is an open discussion event and traders will be able to ask questions and review their own trading set-ups.

Andrew will also go live ahead of key news events such as NFP.

You can access The Week Ahead live on our Discord. Please visit our Discord announcements for times of the next event.

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