The Inner Circle
For serious traders who have outgrown studying alone. Run your portfolio like a professional, with Manoj beside you.
- Format
- 1-to-1 + mastermind
- Length
- 12 months
- Group
- Small, by interview
- Access
- OSF, CIM and VIS
Inside the Inner CircleIntroduction video coming soon“We are only as good as the people we surround ourselves with.”
- 2006Mentoring traders since
- 18+Countries our students trade from
- 1-to-1Monthly reviews with Manoj
- 12 moOf mentoring, live sessions and community
Information got free. Judgment didn’t.
You’re capable. You’ve done the courses, you read widely, you probably use AI every day. And still, your results don’t match your effort: a good month given back in a bad week, a position held on hope, a portfolio that feels like a collection of trades rather than a plan.
That ceiling isn’t a knowledge problem. It’s what happens when no one is looking at your decisions. The Inner Circle puts a mentor on your trades, a room of serious traders around you, and a structure that holds you to your own rules.
- Trading on hopeA process you trust, and the discipline to follow it
- Studying aloneA small room of serious traders who sharpen your thinking
- More tools, more informationSomeone who sees the blind spots you can’t
“AI can supplement my learning, but it will not be my main go-to. A mentor can call out the blind spots we can’t see ourselves.”
Everything we teach. And the one thing we can’t put in a course.
Programs teach you a method. The Inner Circle is where you apply it, with Manoj looking over your shoulder for a full year.
A private session with Manoj every month to review your trades, your portfolio and your plan, and to sharpen your edge.
A full US-session night trading live with Manoj, once a month. Real decisions, in real time, explained as they happen.
Small-group sessions with Manoj and members who trade at your level. Bring a problem, leave with three perspectives.
When markets break (crashes, geopolitical shocks, big surprises) we meet live to decide what to do next.
Options Success Formula, Condor Income Mastery and Value Investing Secrets, so every method we teach is open to you.
Our custom Opportunity Scanners and scripts that surface setups matching the rules you trade.
Every past Inner Circle training and session, organised in one private library.
One retreat each membership year with Manoj, coaches and members, in a private setting.
A rhythm, not a reading list.
Consistency comes from showing up. Your year has a fixed cadence, so improvement becomes a habit rather than a hope.
- 1-to-1 review with Manoj
- Live trading night
- Mastermind group session
- Special-situation live sessions
- Trade discussion in the private community
- Global trading retreat
- Your annual plan and portfolio review
- OSF, CIM and VIS, plus scanners and scripts
- The Inner Circle portal
A small room, chosen with care.
Manoj spends real personal time with every member, so places are limited and every applicant has a private interview first. It works best for people like these.
You earn well and trade seriously, but your results have stalled. You need someone to look at your decisions, not another course.
You’ve built something outside the markets and want your portfolio run with the same discipline as your business.
You’ve done OSF or VIS and want to take the method further, with Manoj reviewing your trades month after month.
You want to think like a portfolio manager: position sizing, hedging and income across the whole book, not one trade at a time.
- You’re new to options (start with the Options Foundation Program)
- You want signals or tips to copy
- You don’t want your trades reviewed honestly
Not sure where you fit? The 8-week Options Success Formula is the usual step before the Inner Circle.
Option Market Wizards. In their own words.
Sixteen years in retail, then her own businesses, and a heavy AI user. What changed her trading wasn’t a strategy.
“The number one mistake I made was trading on hope. I was not strict in taking a stop loss.”
“We are only as good as the people we surround ourselves with.”
“A mentor can point us in the right direction and call out the blind spots we can’t see ourselves.”
Members share personal experiences. They are not typical results or a promise of future results.
Manoj Kumar
Manoj founded OptionPundit in 2006 and has taught traders and investors from more than 18 countries. He still trades the systems he teaches, and his writing on options has appeared in outlets including Reuters and Google Finance.
The Inner Circle is where he works most closely with traders: reviewing members’ trades, trading live with them, and asking the questions that expose a blind spot before the market does.
Three steps. No pressure.
- ApplyA short application about your trading, your goals and your portfolio. About 10 minutes. Please be detailed: Manoj reads every one.
- Private interviewIf it looks like a fit, you’ll meet Manoj on a private call. You both decide whether the Inner Circle is right for you. Membership terms are shared here.
- WelcomeYour first 1-to-1 session sets your plan for the year and reviews your current portfolio. Then the rhythm begins.
Applying doesn’t commit you to anything. If the Inner Circle isn’t the right fit yet, Manoj will tell you honestly and point you to the program that is.
Questions before you apply
How much does membership cost?
Membership is a significant investment, because it includes a great deal of Manoj’s personal time. The fee and payment options are shared openly on your interview call, once you both agree the Inner Circle is a fit.
How long is membership?
12 months. Members who want to continue after their first year can renew.
How many members are there?
Deliberately few. Manoj reviews every member’s trades personally, so places are limited and admission is by interview.
Do I need to be an experienced trader?
You should already understand options and trade your own account. If you’re newer, start with the Options Foundation Program or the Options Success Formula.
What if I’m not accepted?
Manoj will tell you why and recommend the program that fits where you are now. You’re welcome to apply again later.
I live outside Singapore. Can I join?
Yes. Mentoring, group sessions and live trading nights run on Zoom, and members join from many countries. Sessions follow US market hours.
Is the retreat included?
One global trading retreat each membership year is part of the Inner Circle. Dates, location and what’s covered are shared at interview.
Do you manage my money or give me signals?
No. You trade your own account and make your own decisions. The Inner Circle is education and mentoring, not financial advice or portfolio management.
Prefer to talk first? Book a 15-minute call with our team.
A small room. By design.
A mentor on your trades, a room that sharpens your thinking, and a year of structure. If you’ve outgrown studying alone, apply for a seat.
By application and private interview · 12 months · Every application read by ManojImportant. The OptionPundit Inner Circle is an education and mentoring program. It is not financial advice, portfolio management or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Members trade their own accounts and make their own decisions. Member comments reflect personal experiences and do not guarantee future results. Options trading carries substantial risk and you can lose money. Please read our full Risk disclosure.