October 2010

Buy — Don’t Hold
(219 pages, $26.99 hardcover, 2010, ISBN 978-0-13-704532-8) by Leslie N. Masonson, foreword by Gregory L. Morris, published by FT Press.

Every few years, bear markets devastate buy & hold portfolios. Those bear markets have wiped out 50% of investors’ portfolio values in recent years — twice! This book introduces an investing strategy that delivers better returns with less risk than buy & hold. You will be shown how to regain control over your portfolios using low-cost, diverse exchange traded funds (Etfs) selected by a “stock market dashboard.” You will learn how to identify market bottoms and tops, so you know when to get in and out. When it is time to buy, you’ll learn how to choose the most suitable Etf market segments with the maximum profit opportunity. This book presents specific investing approaches customized for individual investors.

Additional information: www.ftpress.com

Charts Don’t Lie, People Do!
2nd ed. (122 pages, $29.95 paperback, 2010, ISBN 0-9724271-0-4) by Ranard Brown, published by Tsp Publishing.

If you are tired of buying stocks that go down, only to sell and see them go back up, then you need to read this book. It reveals the charting insights, strategies, and techniques that have led thousands of traders to profits. Find out about every major momentum indicator and discover which are responsible for accurate market and position timing. This book is written concisely, with technical terms explained in everyday language, and it gets to the heart of each matter quickly.

Additional information: www.thestockpeople.com

Financial Derivatives: Pricing And Risk Management
(600 pages, $95 hardcover, 2010, ISBN 978-0-470-49910-8) edited by Robert W. Kolb and James A. Overdahl, published by FT Press.

At a time when our entire financial system is under great stress, many investors point to the misuse of derivatives as one of the primary causes of the financial meltdown. Some financial derivatives are fairly simple, while others are quite complicated. There has never been a better time to gain an understanding of these instruments. This collection of essential perspectives, written by leading figures in academics, industry, and government provides a comprehensive understanding of financial derivatives. They begin with the fundamentals and move on to more advanced pricing techniques, concluding with an examination of the many ways derivatives can be used. This guide will help you unlock derivatives’ vast potential for risk management and more.

Additional information: www.ftpress.com

The Fearful Rise Of Markets
(231 pages, $24.99 hardcover, 2010, ISBN 978-0-13-7070299-6) by John Authers, published by John Wiley & Sons.

Are we barreling toward another massive global financial catastrophe? Why are so many “disconnected” markets collapsing in unison? This book takes on these questions and offers sobering answers. It illuminates the roots of financial crises. A shift in investing power from individuals to big institutions is one reason among many. This work presents a global view that outlines how we got here and where we stand. It offers realistic solutions — for decision-makers who want to prevent disaster, and for investors who want to survive.

Additional information: www.wiley.com

The Great Reflation
(314 pages, $34.95 hardcover, 2010, ISBN 978-0-470-53877-7) by J. Anthony Boeckh, published by John Wiley & Sons.

The extended bubble in the credit, housing, and financial markets created 25 years of artificial prosperity and wealth. The bubble has burst and much of that inflated wealth is gone. There is now an attempt to pump air back into the bubble. The goal is to get markets up, save banks and corporations, and reduce unemployment. There will be unintended consequences — both bearish and bullish. Financial turbulence will be greatly increased. This guide will help you understand this new world of money, and how it will play out. It will provide you with the tools to deal with tomorrow’s rapidly evolving financial landscape. It also provides knowledge, insights, and background for building and protecting wealth in the challenges that lie ahead.

Additional information: www.wiley.com

Hit The Spot: How To Tame The Currency Market,
2nd ed. (242 pages, $49.95 paperback, 2010, ISBN 978-0972073868) by Reggie Henkart, Cta, published by Family Freedom, Inc.

This book provides both new and seasoned traders with a strategy for trading the forex market. It is divided into three major sections. The first section reveals the indicators that Henkart has used since 1993, when he started trading and teaching forex. The next section explains how to exploit the hedge provided by the FreedomRocks strategy, and provides insight into a system for trading nondirectionally. The last portion ties it all together. The author shows you how adding money management techniques and fine-tuning specific strategies can prevent the dreaded margin call, and increase your capital using Opm (other people’s money).

Additional information: https://hitthespot-thebook.com