August 2009

THE COMPLETE IDIOT’S GUIDE TO ACTIVE TRADING
(326 pages, $19.95 softcover, 2008, ISBN 978-1-59257-745-3) by Ken Little, published by Alpha Books, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc.

The Internet has changed the world of trading, providing a 24/7 platform for everyday people to get in on the game. This book gives you essential inside information that will help you take the bull by the horns and tame the bear market. You will get information on markets and their products: stocks, futures, and currencies. It gives you short-term and swing strategies that work, and advice on when to consult investment advisors. The latest technologies and tools for cutting-edge trading are also provided. You will learn how to respond quickly to market changes and more.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: www.idiotsguides.com

ESSENTIALS OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE TRADING
(221 pages, $39.95 softcover, 2009, ISBN 978-0-470-39086-3) by James Chen, published by John Wiley & Sons.

This is essential advice for both new and experienced traders. This guide features easy-to-use, at-your-fingertips information on trading in the forex market. It is a nuts & bolts presentation that offers straightforward advice on the mechanics of forex trading, and the tools, from technical analysis to fundamental, needed for trading forex. It will show you the essential elements of successful forex trading and which factors drive currency exchange rate movement. After reading this book you will have a good idea whether forex trading is right for you.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: www.wiley.com

FREE CASH FLOW
(181 pages, $49.95 hardcover, 2009, ISBN 978-0-470-39175-4) by George C. Christy, CFA, published by John Wiley & Sons.

The primary financial metric has, for several reasons, turned from the previous choice of GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) earnings per share to free cash flow (FCF). The lack of detailed information in this field has made it difficult for many investors to integrate FCF into their daily investment discipline. This resource is filled with insights and practical advice to help you analyze a company’s financial performance, which puts you in a better position to pick winning stocks and make better returns. Cash is the essence of shareholder value. With this guide you will learn how to use FCF to find, and profit from, great stocks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: www.wiley.com

THE LONG AND SHORT OF HEDGE FUNDS
(226 pages, $95 hardcover, 2009, ISBN 978-0-471-79218-5) by Daniel A. Strachman, published by John Wiley & Sons.

Hedge funds have gone from obscurity to the mainstream in a very short time. Understanding the intricacies of hedge funds can put you in a better position to profit from them. This book has something for you whether you are an investor, new hedge fund manager, or manager who has been running a hedge fund for a while. This book reviews some of the important concepts from the author’s previous book, Fundamentals Of Hedge Fund Management, and then moves on to address the essential issues of hedge fund evaluation and investing. This work looks at hedge funds from both investor and manager perspectives. Readers will discover how to apply proven principles to your own firm, funds, or investments.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: www.wiley.com

TRADE LIKE THE LITTLE GUY
(279 pages, $17.76 softcover, 2008, ISBN 9781439220542) by L.A. Little, published by Booksurge Publishing, a part of the Amazon group.

This book takes the approach that the small trader is not like the large one. The little guys can dart in and out of stocks and they find that high levels of cash are safer in times of uncertainty rather than purchasing safe stocks. This book shows that small traders have advantages and how to use them. It shows how the little guy can become a methodical, successful trader. In the end, this book puts together all the tools and ideas presented, providing play-by-play of the real-life trades made by the author while writing the last chapter. It is informative, and it is real.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: www.Booksurge.com

THE WALLSTRIP EDGE
(210 pages, $24.99 hardcover, 2009, ISBN 978-0-446-50864-3) by Howard Lindzon, published by Business Plus, an imprint of Grand Central Publishing (Hachette Book Group).

The Wallstrip Edge reveals how to profit from a simple, powerful, straightforward approach to investing. You will discover how to look at market trends from a different perspective: buying leading growth stocks at the right time in strong markets; understanding the importance of holding winners and selling losers; and recognizing the end of stock trends. It’s done using the Internet and your own market instincts (you’ll be surprised by how much you already know about what companies and products could be good investments!). It is surprisingly easy and fun. The strategies work and you need not be a financial insider to follow the advice. Prepare to be entertained, surprised, and enlightened.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: www.HachetteBookGroup.com