ONE PURPOSE.
ONE TRADER.
ONE LONG WALK.

The story behind One Purpose Trading, in Kody's own words. It began in the Army Reserve in 2015, and it's still being written.

FOUNDER & CEO · KODY NELSON·U.S. ARMY VETERAN·SELF-EMPLOYED SINCE 2020

Kody Nelson at Wall Street's Charging Bull in One Purpose Trading gear.

Kody NelsonFounder & CEO

2015Markets, day one

2020Full-time trader

200+Traders mentored

1,000sOne-on-one calls

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2015The Enlistment

Where the journey began.

My name is Kody Nelson, founder of One Purpose Trading. My journey in the financial markets began in 2015, while serving in the United States Army Reserve.

Like many new traders, I started with long-term investing before exploring options and futures trading. What began as a side pursuit quickly became a passion that consumed countless nights, weekends, and early mornings dedicated to studying the markets.

2015First trade · Army Reserve

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How I teach, and why it stays the same.

Transparency

No shortcuts, no curated highlight reel. The hard years are part of the lesson, not edited out of it.

Integrity

No unrealistic expectations. The work has to earn the confidence it builds.

Self-Sufficiency

The goal is never dependency. It's the skill, discipline, and mindset to decide for yourself.

Whether you're just beginning your investing journey or looking to refine your trading approach, my mission is simple:

Help people become more self-sufficient, more confident, and more purposeful in their financial lives.

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KODY NELSON · FOUNDER & CEO · ONE PURPOSE TRADING