(271 pages, $39.99 hardcover, 2012, ISBN 978-0-13-324783-1) by Carley Garner, published by FT Press, an imprint of Pearson.BOOKS FOR TRADERS
(271 pages, $39.99 hardcover, 2012, ISBN 978-0-13-324783-1) by Carley Garner, published by FT Press, an imprint of Pearson.
Commodities markets are unique, and they can be treacherous. You need realistic, up-to-the-minute knowledge of the markets and their risks. This guide offers specific and current guidance on accessing commodity markets cost-effectively, avoiding common mistakes, and improving your odds of success. It looks at today’s realities, including the failures of MF Global and PFG Best. Readers learn to calculate profit, loss, and risk in commodities and choose the best brokerage firm, data sources, and market access. It helps you understand what you’re buying and selling and walks you through the trading process.
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(277 pages, $75 hardcover, 2013, ISBN 978-1-118-34354-8) by Larry Shover, published by Bloomberg Press, an imprint of Wiley.
As we continue to emerge from the rubble of the 2008 financial disaster, traders and investors still find themselves struggling to deal with markets and an economy besieged by uncertainty. These conditions have prevailed longer than anyone expected. Part 1 examines how volatility in option trading relates to today’s marketplace and shows you how to manage risk and take advantage of market volatility when investing in derivatives. Part 2 digs into the tools for evaluating option trading decisions, the greeks: delta, vega, theta, and gamma. Part 3 outlines effective strategies for trading options contracts in uncertain times. It also looks at specific option trading strategies to offset risk and reach for profit.
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(43 pages, $60 ebook, 2012, ISBN 978-0-9853072-1-9) by Laurence A. Connors and Cesar Alvarez, published by Connors Research, LLC.
Pullback trading is popular. But there have been published pullback strategies that have little or no edge at all. This guide presents a strategy that utilizes ConnorsRSI in combination with other indicators. Exit triggers are also tested so you can select the strategy that complements your trading plan. This guidebook presents you with quantified rules for entering and exiting trades.
additional information: www.ConnorsResearch.com
(316 pages, $90 hardcover, 2012, ISBN 978-1-118-16434-1) by Anthony Trongone, PhD, CFP, CTA, published by Bloomberg Press, an imprint of Wiley.
The quest for the perfect trading system is, at best, a sucker’s bet. You need to focus on fine-tuning your analytical and trading skills to keep up with the changing markets. You must test and monitor your trading system and raw market data. This book gives you analytical tools you can adapt to your trading style.
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(1,212 pages, $125 hardcover, 2013, ISBN 978-1-118-04356-1) by Perry J. Kaufman, published by John Wiley & Sons.
For nearly 30 years, traders have turned to this work for in-depth, how-to information on trading systems. The fifth edition has been revised and updated for the realities of a post-financial crisis world. It features expanded risk control. The companion website has been updated with TradeStation, version 9 (with accompanying source code) and Excel 2010 spreadsheets. It walks you through everything and provides you with an understanding of each method and technique covered. Markets evolve, and so must your strategies.
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(234 pages, $18 paperback, 2013, ISBN 978-0-07-180944-3) by Amy Smith, published by McGraw-Hill Professional.
Millions have used William O’Neil’s How To Make Money In Stocks over the years. Now, successful investors explain how they have used the CAN SLIM method to generate returns. This hands-on companion to the classic stock investing guide gives first-hand accounts explaining the ins and outs of CAN SLIM in the real market.
additional information: www.mhprofessional.com