Archive for December, 2008
The Next Great Bubble Boom
The Next Great Bubble Boom is principally a book about cycles. This is not Harry Dent’s first book. He has published others, with reasonable accuracy. One, in the late 1980s – when everyone else was buying – forecast the decline of the Japanese economy, and hence its share and real estate
Trading the SPI: A Guide to Trading Index Futures
A trading book with a narrative! Trading the SPI is written by Brent Penfold, who is eminently qualified to write such a work – apart from being the regular YTE book reviewer, he actually trades the SPI (and other index futures) for a living. Not only that, he might just have produced an
Forex Made Easy
Forex Made Easy is an introductory book on foreign exchange (FX) trading. The book begins with an introduction to foreign exchange, fundamental and technical analysis, FX options and how to create a trading environment at home. The author then provides a basic overview of trading – stepping
Trade Like Jesse Livermore
If you’ve read Reminiscences of a Stock Operator and are a fan of Jesse Livermore (like me) then you’re probably excited to learn of a new book titled Trade Like Jesse Livermore by Richard Smitten. This is Richard’s second book on Jesse Livermore. He is the author of the informative and
Conquering Stock Market Hype
Conquering Stock Market Hype is a book written for share investors who don’t have the time or the inclination to check their portfolio each day. The author believes the bell does ring at market tops and bottoms if you have the inclination and knowledge to listen for it. When extreme public
The Next Step to Share Trading Success
This is Leon Wilson’s follow-up to The Business of Share Trading. At 468 pages The Next Step is not only a substantial book but also a very detailed and thorough one. Leon begins where he left off in The Business of Share Trading building the case for why private traders should look after
Trading in a Nutshell
This is the second edition of Trading in a Nutshell, originally published in 2001. Within this clear and precise book Stuart covers all the essential elements of successful trading. Although it is a relatively small book with a simple title you should not be fooled by either when considering its
How to Get Started in Active Trading and Investing
How to Get Started in Active Trading & Investing is a book that advocates a top-down approach to trading, combining fundamental analysis with technical analysis. David Nassar begins by explaining why managing your own investments is superior to giving your money to the professionals, whose
New Markets, New Strategies
New Markets, New Strategies, by Jason Trennert, the chief investment strategist for the International Strategy & Investing Group, provides an insider’s view on how investors should view and approach the markets following the 2000 bear market and 9/11. According to Jason, times have
High Probability Trading
High Probability Trading may in time find itself being placed beside Van Tharp’s Trade Your Way to Financial Freedom (McGraw Hill) and Elder’s Trading for a Living (Wiley). Like Van Tharp and Elder, Marcel Link has put together a book covering the whole trading gambit – method, money
Dynamic Trading
Dynamic Trading is the discretionary trader’s book. Having originally purchased my copy of Dynamic Trading in 1998, I found that in the second edition, except for some additional examples, there appears to be very little difference. Dynamic Trading is a large and comprehensive book that
Understanding Eminis: Trading to Win
When I first flicked through Understanding Eminis: Trading to Win, my initial reaction was unfavourable. I thought the book was no more than a dictionary on indicators and little better than my old SuperCharts manual. On closer inspection I saw that my initial thoughts were a little
Investing On Wall Street
Investing On Wall Street, as its name implies, is not a trading book but rather a practical guide to investing in the US. If you have ever been curious about how to invest in the world’s largest economy but have been too afraid to ask, then this book is for you. Andrew Quin develops a logical
Starting Out In Shares – The ASX Way
This is the first book in a series of three that the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) has produced to help people learn more about the sharemarket. If you’re new to shares, this book is for you. Starting Out in Shares assumes the reader has no prior knowledge and provides a solid foundation to
Trading Options – The ASX Way
This book is directed at the confident share investor, as it opens the door to the world of options. Have you ever been curious about options but too scared to ask? If so, there’s no need to continue worrying, because this book is for you. It’s an excellent introduction to options. Part One
Are You Really a Risk Taker?
Very early on, in the first day of any class I teach, I write on the white board these two words in big bold print: EMBRACE RISK. It would seem that everyone looking to get involved in trading, whether on a full-time or part-time basis, understands that trading is a risky business, so embracing
Triple 3-Dimensional Options Are
Often I am asked: “What is the advantage of trading options versus trading equities?” In Yoda’s (the Star Wars character) speech pattern, I frequently reply: “Triple three-dimensional options are.” The following article will describe in detail each of the three areas
Trading Systems, Fibonacci and Other Forex-Related Q & A
Greetings from New York City! I have some great email questions this week about a variety of topics – please keep those questions coming! Let’s get started with a question about trading during the U.K. session… Q) Hello Ed! I’ve been following you for the past year or so; I like
Human Action is a Direct Result of Your Belief System
At the core of any significant economic, political, scientific, social, medical, psychological or cultural theory lies a quest to understand and quantify the forces of change, action, or energy. The theories that attempt to quantify “force” that have stood the test of time, date back
Trading the Sharemarket – The ASX Way
Trading the Sharemarket assumes the reader has prior knowledge of shares, and is written for those investors who wish to be more active in the sharemarket. The primary message in the book is that active participants should design and follow a plan. Having a plan is the key. Trading the
Shares in a Nutshell
When a publication is in its second edition, it generally means that the first edition proved so popular, that the publishers felt it was worth revising and re-issuing. This brief introduction to shares is just that. As with all the …in a Nutshell books, it is simple, though not
Options: A Complete Guide for Australian Investors
Options are a great way to make money – and to get your fingers burnt. Simple books on options often give the impression that they are a simple tool and easy to understand. They aren’t. In recent years, Guy Bower has done his best to make understanding and using these tools as
The Stock Market Survival Guide
This is a book of strategies and concepts. Often we look at books that are very specific in nature, and that need to be closely studied from cover to cover. This book could be read on an annual basis or could even be the foundation for a regular review with your investment team (your accountant
Super Safe Investing in Syndicates and Listed Property Trust
As the world turns, what is referred to as the economic clock also continues turning. In general, investors move through cycles of optimism and pessimism with various asset classes. This book explores one of those classes – syndicates and property trusts. Hewat is a former newspaper editor and
Large Pullbacks
Using Limit Orders We also would like to take the above combination, and if possible, buy the stock on an intra-day limit order below yesterday’s close. As we have discussed in the previous lessons of this course, these intra-day drops have increased the average gains per trade going all
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