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Title: Trading for a Living: Psychology, Trading Tactics, Money Management by Alexander, Dr Elder, Richard Davidson ISBN: 1-56015-955-3 Publisher: Penton Overseas, Inc. Pub. Date: April, 2000 Format: Audio CD Volumes: 3 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.36 (135 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Really A Must
Comment: Dr. Elder is a practicing psychiatrist. He is Russian origin and today he is well-known in Russia after his Moscow course of lectures on short-term investment in 1996. This book is translated into Russian and was published twice in Moscow ...
The first half of the book is pure psychology. The stock market in fact is a reflection of the human psychology. As the author points out, so many people who are educated think that because they are "school smart" that they must be able to master the financial markets just as well. It's the psychology and the mentality that goes into it. The author likens a typical losing trader (in other words, most traders!) to an alcoholic in denial. Traders are addicted to losing money. They get such a thrill from trading that they don't care if they win or lose.
The second half (Trading for a Living) is the core of the book. It is various trading strategies and technical information. If you're an experienced trader, you'll recognize most of it. The rule is simple: "buy low, sell high" or "short high, cover low". I think the author did an excellent job of covering a wide variety of strategies and trading tools. If you are new to trading, it may confuse the daylights out of you.
This book is a must have for anyone venturing into online trading. Dr. Elder lays out the three essentials of becoming a successful trader: Mind, Method and Money Management.
1. Mind: The psychological aspect of trading. Tells you to observe your own emotions as you trade.
2. Method: Technical analysis. Almost every major indicator is discussed here.
3. Money Management: Gives you some tips on how much to risk.
I have found a lot more detail in this book than in any other I've read so far. It is very enlightning. I give the book five stars. It is really good. If you don't mind the high price, buy it. It pays. You won't be disappointed. I highly recommend it to those traders who wants to improve the quality of their lives.
Alexander Petrochenkov
Rating: 4
Summary: Excellent book!!
Comment: This is definitely a book for the novice, the intermediate and the professional trader.
The psychological section of the book is useful more towards the intermediate and the professional trader, whilst the trading tactics section is more designed for the novice and the intermediate trader, and the money management section for all three types of traders.
I found this book very helpful throughout my trading career and I would highly recommend that once you have read it not to discard it. You will find it greatly more beneficial to your trading career if you were to read it at least once every 1-2 years of your trading life, because certain areas in the book become highlighted and more readily understood as you mature.
The only reason why I gave it the 4 stars was Elder's fairly lack-lustre Money Management section (accounts for about 6% of the book). However if you find you would like to know more about Money Management (which is an integral part of trading) I would highly recommed K. van Tharp's "Trade Your Way To Financial Freedom."
Rating: 5
Summary: Generous
Comment: This author really wants you to get a grip. Very helpful.
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Title: Study Guide for Trading for a Living: Psychology, Trading Tactics, Money Management by Alexander Elder ISBN: 0471592250 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Pub. Date: 08 March, 1993 List Price(USD): $39.95 |
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Title: Come Into My Trading Room: A Complete Guide to Trading by Alexander Elder ISBN: 0471225347 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Pub. Date: 19 April, 2002 List Price(USD): $49.95 |
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Title: The Master Swing Trader: Tools and Techniques to Profit from Outstanding Short-Term Trading Opportunities by Alan S. Farley ISBN: 0071363092 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Trade Pub. Date: 13 December, 2000 List Price(USD): $55.00 |
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Title: Reminiscences of a Stock Operator by Edwin Lefèvre, Marketplace Books ISBN: 0471059706 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Pub. Date: 11 May, 1994 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Japanese Candlestick Charting - Second Edition by Steve Nison ISBN: 0735201811 Publisher: Prentice Hall Press Pub. Date: 30 October, 2001 List Price(USD): $90.00 |
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