We provide you with a differentiated, industry-level educational framework to analyze stocks. With a foundation built on years of experience at multi-billion dollar hedge funds, our goal is to educate and empower you to build a customized investment process that you can rely on and make decisions independently and confidently.
Our Mission
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Our mission is to bridge the knowledge between Main Street and Wall Street by empowering individuals to become independent investors through building a successful and repeatable investment process.
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We strive to level the playing field in investment knowledge and elevate the educational standards for everyday investors. For too long, the average investor has been held back by unreliable and superficial educational resources. But not anymore.
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Ultimately, we look to equip you with the same level of expertise as professional portfolio managers at Wall Street hedge funds, empowering you to build a sustainable and effective investment process tailored to your goals.Â
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Start WatchingMEET ERFAN
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Erfan is a seasoned investment professional and the Founder and Head Coach at ETD Institute. With expertise honed at world-class banks and hedge funds like UBS, D. E. Shaw, and Point72, Erfan has valuable industry experience that enables him to be an effective mentor. Additionally, he is the Founder & Chief Investment Officer of Astoron Asset Management, a proprietary investment management firm overseeing millions of dollars in assets under management.Â
A Georgia Tech graduate with a degree in Finance, he is passionate about turning complex market insights into easy to understand actionable strategies.
In 2025, he founded ETD Institute to elevate the public's understanding of stock analysis. At ETD, he dedicates his time to coaching and mentoring individuals who are passionate about investing and aspiring equity analysts, sharing his expertise with the next generation of market leaders.
Join Today For FreeWhy Choose Us
CREDIBILITY YOU CAN TRUST
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We believe that trust is earned not given.
In an industry flooded with generic courses and surface-level insights, our program stands apart. Unlike many others that simply compile information from freely available sources, our course is built on real-world experience gained at some of the world’s largest, multi-billion-dollar hedge funds.
Every lesson is rooted in firsthand knowledge—principles that have been rigorously tested and applied in high-stakes investment environments. This is not just theory; it’s the same strategic framework used by top institutional investors to navigate complex markets.
By learning from someone who has successfully applied these techniques at the highest levels of finance, you gain an edge that most courses simply cannot offer. Our curriculum isn’t just informative—it’s proven. That’s the difference. That’s the credibility you can trust.
REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE
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What sets us apart is that our teachings are not just theoretical. They are grounded in years of hands-on experience at some of the most prestigious firms in the financial industry. But it doesn’t stop there. As our founder actively runs a proprietary investment firm, the insights you will gain from our programs reflect fresh, actionable ideas that are actively being applied in today’s markets.
This direct connection to real-world investing ensures that our strategies are not only time-tested but also adaptable to the ever-evolving financial landscape. Markets change, and so do the methods required to navigate them successfully. Unlike static courses based on outdated principles, our programs continuously evolve, integrating the latest market dynamics, technological advancements, and institutional best practices.
By learning from someone who not only has been in the industry but remains deeply immersed in it, you gain an unparalleled advantage—access to insights that are relevant, timely, and proven in the real world.
UNMATCHED QUALITY
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Our products are designed to deliver the highest quality of education. With methodologies and frameworks modeled after the approaches used at the world’s leading investment firms, our programs go beyond surface-level and provide a comprehensive and practical understanding of a given stock.Â
What sets us apart is our commitment to depth, precision, and applicability. Every concept is taught with the same level of rigor demanded by top-tier hedge funds, ensuring that you gain not just knowledge, but the ability to think and analyze like a true professional. Our curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between theory and execution, equipping you with skills that can be immediately applied in real-world investing.
Whether you're looking to refine your analysis, sharpen your decision-making, or gain a competitive edge in the market, our programs provide the highest standard of training—crafted for those who demand more than just the basics.
