Books For Traders
October 2011
- FINDING #1 STOCKS: SCREENING, BACKTESTING, AND TIME-PROVEN STRATEGIES
- FREE CAPITAL: HOW 12 PRIVATE INVESTORS MADE MILLIONS IN THE STOCK MARKET
- THE HIGH-FREQUENCY GAME CHANGER: HOW AUTOMATED TRADING STRATEGIES HAVE REVOLUTIONIZED THE MARKETS
- OUT OF THE BOX AND ONTO WALL STREET: UNORTHODOX INSIGHTS ON INVESTMENTS AND THE ECONOMY
- THE STOCKTWITS EDGE: 40 ACTIONABLE TRADE SETUPS FROM REAL MARKET PROS
- YOUR OPTIONS HANDBOOK: THE PRACTICAL REFERENCE AND STRATEGY GUIDE TO TRADING OPTIONS
Finding #1 Stocks: Screening, Backtesting, And Time-Proven Strategies
(300 pages, $49.95 hardcover, 2011, ISBN 978-0-470-90340-7) by Kevin Matras, published by John Wiley & Sons.
Learning a better way to pick more profitable stocks is one of the quickest ways to improve your trading. This book shows you how to implement proven trading techniques in your own trading. Focusing on earnings estimates and stock analysis, this resource details how to create and test your own stockpicking screens and trading strategies. These practical strategies can help you identify stocks with the highest probability of success. You will find out what kind of trader you are and understand basic trading styles so you will know which one is best for you. You will learn to manage your risks and portfolio and so much more.
Additional information: www.wiley.com
BACK TO LISTFree Capital: How 12 Private Investors Made Millions In The Stock Market
(279 pages, £18.99 paperback, 2011, ISBN 978-1906659745) by Guy Thomas, published by Harriman House, Ltd.
This book is based on a series of interviews, outlining the investing strategies of 12 highly successful private investors. Some invest most of their money in very few shares and hold them for years, while others make dozens of trades every day. Free capital is money surplus to immediate living expenses. It is the raw material these investors work with, and it describes the footloose nature of their assets, which can be redirected to any new investments anywhere, without constraints. This is not an overly technical book. It offers practical ideas and inspiration with revealing detail and minimal jargon.
Additional information: www.harriman-house.com
BACK TO LISTThe High-Frequency Game Changer: How Automated Trading Strategies Have Revolutionized The Markets
(162 pages, $60 hardcover, 2011, ISBN 978-0-470-77038-2) by Paul Zubulake and Sang Lee, published by John Wiley & Sons.
The transformation from a human-based trading model to an electronic one has been one of the most important technological advances of modern investing. The market has a new player, and it is a machine. This work offers a forward-looking overview of the “high-frequency” trading trend, and the new high-frequency traders and their impact on the marketplace. The book details the far-reaching effects of this trend. This is a story of how the shift of power could create a firestorm of misunderstanding. It cuts through the confusion and shows you how to make the most of this fundamental change in the markets that is here to stay.
Additional information: www.wiley.com
BACK TO LISTOut Of The Box And Onto Wall Street: Unorthodox Insights On Investments And The Economy
(426 pages, $39.95 hardcover, 2011, ISBN 978-1-118-01810-1) by Mark J. Grant, published by John Wiley & Sons.
It would be hard to overstate the extent to which the credit meltdown has been a major game changer in the bond markets. Bonds have never been so attractive to money managers and investors. The author is not shy about airing his criticism of the herd mentality and all the “noise” in the markets which, he believes, leads investors to make disastrous choices. This book cuts through the hype to arm you with 13 enduring rules for protecting your hard-won capital, and for earning long-term profits in both fair weather and foul.
Additional information: www.wiley.com
BACK TO LISTThe StockTwits Edge: 40 Actionable Trade Setups From Real Market Pros
(341 pages, $65 hardcover, 2011, ISBN 978-1-118-02905-3) by Howard Lindzon, Philip Pearlman, and Ivaylo Ivanhoff, published by John Wiley & Sons.
StockTwits has become a leading stock market social network. It has more than 100,000 members from all over the world. This guide is made up of more than 40 chapters contributed from both professional traders and individuals who have attracted a following on StockTwits. Some have been trading for years, while others are relatively new to the game. Each has a focus with the underlying philosophy that if you can master one thing well in the markets, you can succeed. Each contributor presents his or her favorite setup in detail. You will learn how to use their approach to find new ideas for yourself. The ideas found here can help you make the most of your time in today’s markets. Armed with each contributor’s favorite setup, you can excel by leveraging the wealth of information contained within these pages.
Additional information: www.wiley.com
BACK TO LISTYour Options Handbook: The Practical Reference And Strategy Guide To Trading Options
(404 pages, $60 hardcover, 2011, ISBN 978-0-470-60362-8) by Jared A. Levy, foreword by Mark Douglas, published by John Wiley & Sons.
Options offer investors a relatively safe, inexpensive way to invest and hedge risk. Despite the jargon, option trading is simpler than most people think — once you’ve mastered the basics, and hence this guide to understanding and succeeding in the option market. You will be introduced to the market mechanics, the players, the pricing, and the essentials of trading psychology. Plain-English explanations shorten the learning curve associated with option trading. Step-by-step presentations make trading techniques easy to digest. This book provides a framework for developing an approach to option trading tailored to your goals and personality. You will learn what kind of trader you are in terms of risk, analytical versus intuitive thinking style, goals, and other key factors. Then you will be helped to design an approach suited to your profile.
Additional information: www.wiley.com
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