Felix Nikolas Prehn
Nikolas Prehn is an economist and former investment banker. He worked in numerous finance niches, then left to teach ordinary people what the industry keeps to itself.
Felix Nikolas Prehn is the face behind the Felix and Friends YouTube channel, started in 2020. About 90% of his teaching is free. He gives it away because schools never taught people how money works, and he wants to fix that.
The Finance Insider Who Teaches Outsiders
Nikolas Prehn is not a registered financial advisor, and he’s very clear about that.
Everything he puts out is education, not financial advice.
Money Is a Skill You Were Never Taught
Working inside the markets showed Felix Nikolas Prehn one thing clearly: professionals follow set rules with their money. Ordinary people are left to guess
“Managing money is a skill like any other,“ Nikolas Prehn says. “Would you learn to drive a car by going on the freeway and figuring it out?”
Many wouldn’t approach driving like that. Yet they go into the stock market uninformed and hope to figure it out. Then they lose big and decide they’re bad with money.
Nikolas Prehn thinks the situation would be different if the skill were simply taught.
Interestingly, financial freedom is not the only thing he’s passionate about.
Winston, Cats and a Cause He Won't Drop
Nikolas Prehn has spoken up for animal rescue for years. He’s also fostered several dogs and cats, and his message never changes: adopt, don’t shop.
Winston is his adopted golden retriever, who is well loved and adored. He co-hosts the YouTube channel, and a lot of review replies even go out signed: ‘Felix and Winston.’
Exquisite Knowledge Passed Down From Wall Street Mentors
The investment frameworks he teaches did not come from a textbook. They came from his mentors: former Wall Street insiders, hedge fund managers, and bankers.
They taught him how big players like banks and hedge funds move their cash, and how professional traders read a chart before they buy.
About the effectiveness of the methods, Nikolas Prehn says: “There is no magic formula or miracle trade.”
“The aim is to build a framework, develop discipline and learn how to make decisions with a clear head rather than emotions.“
That’s why his classes begin with one specific, important lesson.
Protect Your Money First, Grow It Next
Nikolas Prehn teaches risk management before he teaches how to make a profit.
Why? Because you only grow money in the stock market if you stay in it, and you only stay in it by protecting what you have. So students learn:
where to set a stop-loss
how much to put into one trade
how to plan an exit before they buy anything
His wider course, the Wall Street Protocol, expands into market structure, institutional money flow, and the trading strategies pros use every day.
No wonder plenty of people outside the academy have noticed his work.
Felix Nikolas Prehn Covered by the Financial Press
Yahoo Finance ran a piece on him. London Loves Business did too, alongside Urban Matter, The Associated Press, and DGM News,
Each outlet captured the idea cleanly: millions of investors want a grasp of the stock market, yet have almost nowhere to turn for quality, easy-to-use finance lessons.
With other experts, advice is only available after paying heavy fees. People who need it most can’t afford it.
Felix Nikolas Prehn opened a no-fee door, and the press reported the news. His readers and viewers tell the rest of the story.
What the Numbers and Reviews Prove
As of June 2026, the YouTube channel had grown close to 700,000 subscribers and passed 80 million views.
More than 25,000 students have come through Goat Academy. The education community has a 4.6 rating on Trustpilot from over 550 verified reviews.
Great numbers, no doubt, but the vision is even greater.
Nikolas wants to teach a million people and guide them toward financial freedom. That’s why the webinars, daily videos, and masterclass cost nothing.
Find Nikolas Prehn's Podcasts Here
His daily show, Felix Prehn Daily Market News by Goat Academy, runs on six platforms:
Felix’s personal site is felixprehn.com, the academy is at goatacademy.org, and the free videos are at youtube.com/felixfriends.
Everything published is education, not financial advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is the Winston App From Goat Academy?
It’s an analysis tool tied to the academy. It helps students screen stocks, read charts, and see what a holding actually does. Reviewers have called it more useful than charting tools that cost a good deal more.
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What Can You Get for Free?
The YouTube channel, a blog at goatacademy.org/blog, a compound interest calculator, the Saturday webinars, and the masterclass. The free material alone covers most of the basics schools left out.
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Does the Course Cover Interest Rates and Government Policy?
It does. Students learn how interest rates, government decisions, and institutional money push stocks up and down. The point is to understand why prices move, not just which stock to pick.
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How Long Is the Program?
It runs 6 to 12 months with coaching and support the whole way through. The format is online. Pre-recorded lessons sit beside live sessions, so students set their own pace.
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Is There Anything for Military Veterans?
Yes. He launched a free financial education program for US military veterans and gives them full access at no cost. He built it to help veterans moving into civilian life acquire financial skills, and he made it free rather than discounted.