September 2009

CANDLESTICK CHARTS: AN INTRODUCTION TO USING CANDLESTICK CHARTS
(172 pages, £24.99 softcover, 2009, ISBN 978-1905641741) by Clive Lambert, published by Harriman House.

This book introduces candlestick analysis to everyone from absolute beginners to experienced market professionals. Candlesticks are a fantastic way of getting a clear idea of market direction. This book walks you through what candlesticks are, their major patterns, and the psychology behind them. The book winds up with the author’s 10 golden rules for trading with candlesticks. This is a no-nonsense guide to the methodology and practical usage of the Japanese charting techniques and is essential reading for those involved in trading, regardless of their experience or the markets they are trading.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: www.harriman-house.com

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DOW THEORY UNPLUGGED: CHARLES DOW’S ORIGINAL EDITORIALS & THEIR RELEVANCE TODAY
(389 pages, $39.95 hardcover, 2009, ISBN 978-1-934354-09-4) edited by Laura Sether, published by W&A Publishing.

Charles Henry Dow understood the markets better than anyone in his own time. He developed the framework for monitoring the market movement that we have been using for the last century. Dow theory is widely credited as the basis for modern technical analysis. This book contains a critical selection of the 220 original Wall Street Journal columns. This is the most complete collection of Dow’s writings ever assembled. The columns are reprinted as they originally appeared in the Journal. These editorials can help you see your trading from a new perspective, from the original master of technical analysis.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: www.w-apublishing.com

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OPTION SPREAD STRATEGIES: TRADING UP, DOWN, SIDEWAYS MARKETS
(272 pages, $39.95 softcover, 2009, ISBN 978-1-57660-260-7) by Anthony J. Saliba, with Joseph C. Corona and Karen E. Johnson, published by Bloomberg Press.

Complex option structures are no longer traded only by professionals; these strategies are now available and actively traded by individual investors and traders. This work discusses which strategy to employ, various nuances of each, how to manage and position, and when to exit. From covered writes, straddles, and strangles to backspreads and butterflies, it shows how to use spread strategies that offer limited or unlimited risk. Quizzes and a final exam help reinforce the lessons provided.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: www.bloomberg.com/books

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THE SEVEN YEARS OF WALL STREET: CASH-TESTED INVESTMENT STRATEGIES THAT BEAT THE MARKET
(176 pages, $21.95 hardcover, 2009, ISBN 978-0-07-161517-4) by Sam Stovall, published by McGraw-Hill Companies.

“Sell in May, and then go away.” It’s an old saying, but this Wall Street adage is still relevant today. It worked once again during the market decline that began in 2008. This book presents seven familiar sayings that not only convey enduring truths, but also serve as superb investment strategies. Stovall subjects his chosen sayings to the facts of history and to his own personal experience. This is a fun and lively read that provides wisdom in a remarkably few words, proving that investing books can be both entertaining and educating.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: www.books.mcgraw-hill.com

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THE INDIVIDUAL INVESTOR’S GUIDE TO THE TOP MUTUAL FUNDS, 28th ED.

(488 pages, $24.95 softcover, 2009, ISBN 978-1-883328-25-2) compiled and published by The American Association of Individual Investors.

This concise and organized quick reference provides thorough and up-to-date information on more than 400 of the best no-load and low-load mutual funds. It features year-end data and fund information for 10 years of returns, net asset values, distributions, expense ratios, and much more.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: www.aaii.com

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THE VISUAL INVESTOR: HOW TO SPOT MARKET TRENDS, 2nd ED.
(316 pages, $39.95 hardcover, 2009, ISBN 978-0-470-38205-9) by John J. Murphy, published by John Wiley & Sons.

Visual analysis, also known as technical or chart analysis, is one of the best ways to invest in today’s markets. This proven approach allows you to follow almost any market, without having to be an expert on any of them. The author is one of the world’s foremost technical analysts and educators. He has completely updated this book for the current markets. It is written in a straightforward and accessible style and explains a variety of charting techniques that professionals have used for decades. It is filled with real-world examples and comprehensive charts.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: www.wiley.com

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