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Trading Systems: A New Approach to System Development and Portfolio Optimisation by Emilio Tomasini and Urban Jaekle
By Lawrence
Summary: One of the better trading system design intro for anyone interested in trading system development and deployment. Covered all aspects of trading system design in relatively understandable language for people without scientific research background. Example trading models are provided for open discussion. Highly recommended to not just those interested in systematic trading but also […]
The Day Trader’s Advantage: How to Move from One Winning Position to the Next by Howard Abell
By Lawrence
Summary: A decent trading psychology book with many interviews on well-known traders. Focus on daytrading with outline on the author’s unique approach to making trading decisions. Interesting read and everything still applicable even today. Book Information The Day Trader’s Advantage: How to Move from One Winning Position to the Next Written by Howard Abell [starreviewmulti […]
The Inner Game of Trading by Robert Koppel and Howard Abell
By Lawrence
Summary: A good summary of the psychological profile necessary for consistent profitability in trading. The strength of this book is that it is telling the story as it is – not everyone can become a great trader but it is possible to train anyone in becoming a good one as long as the person is […]
A Complete Guide to Technical Trading Tactics: How to Profit Using Pivot Points, Candlesticks & Other Indicators by John Person
By Lawrence
Summary: A guided tour on trading with technical tools by a trading veteran. The way the materials are presented makes you feel confident in the techniques but there is a lack of depth. Often mentioned is the online service provided by Mr. Person that makes it feel like he has withhold important clues on using […]
How to Lie with Statistics by Darrell Huff
By Lawrence
Summary: The best selling book about statistics of all time. It may not be a very technical book but it gives you good ideas how statistics are manipulated to support an argument. Highly recommended. Book Information How to Lie with Statistics Written by Darrell Huff [starreviewmulti id=2 tpl=31 size=’12’ average_size=’24’]
The Thinking Toolbox: Thirty-five Lessons That Will Build Your Reasoning Skills by Nathaniel Bluedorn and Hans Bluedorn
By Lawrence
Summary: Great introductory book on logical thinking. Examples and exercises accompany each lesson making it easy to track your understanding of the lessons and progress. Highly recommended. Book Information The Thinking Toolbox: Thirty-five Lessons That Will Build Your Reasoning Skills Written by Nathaniel Bluedorn and Hans Bluedorn [starreviewmulti id=2 tpl=31 size=’12’ average_size=’24’]
The Fallacy Detective: Thirty-Eight Lessons on How to Recognize Bad Reasoning by Nathaniel Bluedorn, etc.
By Lawrence
Summary: A great introduction to reasoning with logic and how to detect lies that are told in various situations. Good book for anyone who has no formal training in logic and those who want to build up their critical thinking skills. Highly recommended. Book Information The Fallacy Detective: Thirty-Eight Lessons on How to Recognize Bad […]
The W.D. Gann Method of Trading: A Simplified, Clear Approach by Gerald Marisch
By Lawrence
Summary: A no nonsense book that explains the Gann method clearly with many examples including walk-thru of the trades (both good and bad ones) and how orders are adjusted. One of the earlier books on trading that truly gives the reader a simple working trading method. Book Information The W.D. Gann Method of Trading: A […]
Technical Analysis for the Trading Professional, Second Edition: Strategies and Techniques for Today’s Turbulent Global Financial Markets by Constance Brown
By Lawrence
Summary: Required text for Chartered Market Technician (CMT). Broad coverage of technical analysis techniques with unique personal perspective in using the tools in real life situations. For readers who are not proficient in technical analysis already, this book will not help them learning or mastering the techniques. Readers who are pretty good with at least […]
Day Trading With Short Term Price Patterns and Opening Range Breakout by Toby Crabel
By Lawrence
Summary: The first trading book that gives price data the proper rigorous treatment. Statistics and biases are summarized across several markets. The framework that Mr. Crabel developed back then 20+ years ago is still valid today. Great insights that shaped the trading principles of many famous traders nowadays. One of the best trading classics of […]
