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The Markets Never Sleep: Global Insights for More Consistent Trading (Wiley Trading) Review

The Markets Never Sleep: Global Insights for More Consistent Trading (Wiley Trading)
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The author makes some valid points about the globalisation and interdependence of markets. But there is a lot of repetition and the treatment is fairly elementary. Could be useful for beginners.

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Harmonic Trading, Volume One: Profiting from the Natural Order of the Financial Markets Review

Harmonic Trading, Volume One: Profiting from the Natural Order of the Financial Markets
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This book was written to clarify and specifically define the chart patterns used in the Harmonic Trading methodology. These chart patterns use Fibonacci analysis to find price structures that could signal reversals of trends. The author says that these patterns require active management like all trading.The trader must take entries at the reversal confirmation and stop losses if the pattern reversal is not profitable but reverses and continues the trend. This book is an introduction to the Harmonic Trading methodology with pages of chart after chart of real life examples of the Bat, Crab, Butterfly, AB=CD pattern, and the Gartley. The patterns are measured precisely using Fibonacci alignments. This book is a counter trend trading book using price action only to determine technical buy points at possible reversals. I have never been a Fibonacci trader and know of no one who has had success with its patterns. I myself am a trend trader and this book did not convince me to change. I really like to have some examples of real profitable trade specifics, win/lose percentages, or an idea of how much real money someone has made from a trading method. But that is just my opinion.

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The Definitive Introduction to Harmonic Trading--By the Originator of This Approach, Scott Carney!"I have always found it fascinating that, in the field of securities analysis, so few important gains have been made in the body of knowledge since the 1920s and 1930s. There are a small number of modern-day pioneers among us who must be sought out. Scott Carney is one of those pioneers who has devoted himself to the task of uncovering the hidden logic in the movements of the markets. Harmonic Trading: Volume 1 provides a system of critical decision-making based on the natural order of life, which allows investors to replace emotions and guesswork with logic and symmetry so necessary to becoming a successful investor." -- PAUL DESMOND, President of Lowry Research Corporation"I am well aware of the author's dedication and degree of excellence in his work. Scott has not only thoroughly researched and covered the subject well, he has taken that most important step of showing you how to use these tools and apply them to your trading and investing. I currently oversee the management of more than $3 billion in assets using a technical model. I know firsthand that a trading methodology that does not have buy, sell, and trade-up rules will never be successful. Every effort needs to be made to make the process free of subjectivity. Harmonic Trading will help you organize your trading and keep you in sync with the markets. No one has done this better than Scott." --GREG MORRIS, Chief Technical Analyst, Stadion Money Management, and author of Candlestick Charting Explained and The Complete Guide to Market Breadth IndicatorsHarmonic Trading creator Scott Carney unveils the entire methodology to turn patterns into profits. These strategies consistently identify the price levels and market turning points that reveal the natural order within the chaos of the financial markets. Analogous to the predictable behavior of many of life's natural processes, Harmonic Trading examines similar relationships within the financial markets to define profitable opportunities in an unprecedented manner. Carney introduces new discoveries such as the Bat pattern, Alternate AB=CD structures, the 0.886 retracement, and more. These strategies are entirely new to the trading community, and they represent a profound advancement beyond all other Fibonacci methodologies!After you've discovered how to identify harmonic patterns, Carney presents a complete methodology for applying them in trade execution and handling them throughout the entire trade management process. From savage bear to rampaging bull, Harmonic Trading can be employed in all markets--equities, currencies, commodities, and foreign markets--for both short- and long-term timeframes.

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High Probability Trading Strategies: Entry to Exit Tactics for the Forex, Futures, and Stock Markets (Wiley Trading) Review

High Probability Trading Strategies: Entry to Exit Tactics for the Forex, Futures, and Stock Markets (Wiley Trading)
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Before we get started, if you are looking for a mechanical trading system, give this book a pass.
The author presents four very useful tools for trading stocks, commodities, or currencies. These are: two time-frame momentum indicators, Elliott waves, Fibonacci with price, and Fibonacci with time. You can use these four tools as a discretionary trading system, but the Fibonacci discussion is especially valuable in and of itself. The author has been around 20 years providing trading advice - an indication of some quality.
I appreciate that the author isn't trying to hard sell his software and newsletter. You can apply the ideas in the book without buying anything more from the author! That is an honest touch that is appreciated. Still the author sells a software package that make things slightly easier, I would imagine. UPDATE: Many people comment negatively that the book is just a sales pitch for the software. Since the book discloses all the four tools, I think such a statement is untrue.
The style of the text can be somewhat annoying at times; it is repetitive and has too many comments about not-so-good advisors out there somewhere. (No need for the author to point this out unless he wants to name the offenders.) It would have been good if the author told the reader how this book compares to his earlier book Dynamic Trading: Dynamic Concepts in Time, Price & Pattern Analysis With Practical Strategies for Traders & Investors. My take is that the current book introduces the two time-frame momentum and streamlines the other information on Elliott and Fibonacci, but it would have been useful to get this information from the author. Is the previous book superceded in his mind or does it still have value?
All positive reviewers (13 of them at the time of writing) have only reviewed this book and nothing else. Clearly the author has a fan club. Irrespective, I can really this book. I am not part of the fan club and I try to give out as many one star and five star reviews.

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Winning Edge Trading: Successful and Profitable Short and Long-Term Systems and Strategies (Wiley Trading) Review

Winning Edge Trading: Successful and Profitable Short and Long-Term Systems and Strategies (Wiley Trading)
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I read the book with a lot of interest and a little experience in trading.
I am glad I read a book and I really loved the message author was giving.
I agree with author's holistic view of trading. It is not just about trading methods you pick but it has to match your personality type.
You can't really change your personality, so you have to work on learning what kind of personality you have and apply trading methods that matches. It is a new perspective about trading ( or even making money in general) I haven't heard much these days, but has a very important point.
There is no one way to trade or make money, it all starts from learning about yourself.
The book's overview about changing markets and trading psychology were also very unique and helpful.
He didn't also forget to suggest technical analysis he uses in his system. i can't wait to test them.
However, in the beginning, he promised in-depth study of tax consequences and strategies for trading which I didn't find much in the book. Also, I am really fascinated by the fact he uses chaos theory in his system, but he doesn't explain how the theory is actually applied in his system. Of course, I understand the math itself is very complicated, but it would've been very interesting at least to have some idea.
Overall, I am very happy with the book and highly recommend the book to anyone.
He also gives one week free trial of his system. I will definitely take advantage of it.

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An innovative and comprehensive approach to profitable trading in these turbulent times

Winning Edge Trading shows how to trade any market for great profits. Using the unique and innovative trading strategies and systems outlined here, you can trade stocks, ETFs, and futures to achieve market-beating returns.Written by system developer Dr. Ned Gandevani, this book provides an antidote to active investors and traders who are frustrated by stagnant and declining markets. Dr. Gandevani shows you how to maximize your profit while minimizing your risk with his innovative and comprehensive approach, and then reveals how to profit from market swings. In addition to providing a simple and easy-to-execute trading system, Dr. Gandevani also explains how you can determine your risk tolerance and choose a compatible system for maximum performance.
Details the tools used to trade short or long time frames
Explores how the Relative Strength Indicator and Detrended Price Oscillator can help you determine when to enter and exit a trade
Discusses psychological issues involved in active trading, including the inability to take a loss, overtrading, trading personality, and system compatibility

Winning Edge Trading contains the information you need to become a successful active investor and trader in today's dynamic markets.

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Fibonacci for the Active Trader Review

Fibonacci for the Active Trader
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Blends heavy influence of Dinapoli with some Pesavento and Robert Miner. I did notice he used Dynamic Trader for his charting examples, yet failed to mention a thing about Elliott Wave in his methods. The book is simple to read, very much like a Larry Connors style of book. Presents 8 methods, many of them overlapping each other in theory and setups. Basically, trades off confluences of a particular fib retracement (essentially a Wave 4 retracement) and then gives simple fib targets. A trader would gain the most from this book by having an EW background and then interpreting the setups to incorporate with wave counts. Otherwise, I think a new trader might look too hard for a "higher high" and so forth, just to match the setup.

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In Fibonacci For The Active Trader, Derrik Hobbs will teach you his favorite Fibonacci strategies for anticipating and potentially capturing the most significant turns in stocks, stock indices and exchange-traded funds.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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A Course in Trading: FT Traders Masterclass Series Review

A Course in Trading: FT Traders Masterclass Series
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"A Course in Trading" provides a rationale for selecting buy/sell prices and understanding the marketplace. I very much enjoy the concise technical presentation of the complex yet understandable lessons. I have successfully applied the lessons learned to my personal trading activities.
Buy and Hold may not be the best invesment model for the "New Business" paradigm. As history has shown, most of the "original" automobile manufacturers and airlines are now out of business. Accordingly, many of the "New Business" companies will too become extinct. Unless you invest in Mutual Funds, or have some other form of money management, you must participate actively in the market. "A Course in Trading" will provide a rationale for your trading decisions.

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Chart Your Way To Profits: The Online Trader's Guide to Technical Analysis (Wiley Trading) Review

Chart Your Way To Profits: The Online Trader's Guide to Technical Analysis (Wiley Trading)
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Knight covers using chart patterns for technical analysis exhaustively and completely. He covers Prophet Charts extensively, which is not surprising since he is founder and continuing principal architect of that software. His book is especially useful for Prophet Chart subscribers who have access to market data through the Investools and ThinkorSwim investing and trading (respectively) providers.
For those who disdain technical analysis in favor of fundamental analysis, a careful reading of this book convinces that you don't have to believe in technical analysis but you can't ignore it.
The book contains an e-mail address for the author, and concludes with a "Practical Guide to Trading" chapter.

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Chart Your Way To Profits: The Online Trader's Guide to Technical Analysis with ProphetCharts (Wiley Trading) Review

Chart Your Way To Profits: The Online Trader's Guide to Technical Analysis with ProphetCharts (Wiley Trading)
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I tend to read books of this type as a college text with highlighter in hand. The highlighter was not used as much as I thought it would be. A lot of info on what Profit Charts has and can do, but no insight into using it, or perhaps I missed that part because I tend to zone out when the obvious is sort of restated. The book almost goes too far in telling you what every click on tab will show, but I was looking for something to tell me that 'When you see this, it means ... and you should react thus if you are in position A, and counter if you are in Position B.' This is more of a software guide and not a how to. I was disappointed considering the 4 other stellar reviews.

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Dynamic Trading: Dynamic Concepts in Time, Price & Pattern Analysis With Practical Strategies for Traders & Investors Review

Dynamic Trading: Dynamic Concepts in Time, Price and Pattern Analysis With Practical Strategies for Traders and Investors
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Dynamic Trading is perhaps the best work available on the use of Elliott Wave and Gann approaches. Not only are the layout and examples clear and easy to follow, but their real-world application is extensively covered. Robert Miner has produced a seminal work in the practical use of Elliott Wave -- no easy task.
Miner clears the decks early by acknowledging that Elliott's "wave counts" work about 50% of the time. Thus, he does not resort to vague, exceptional wave counts and other fudging factors in an attempt to justify the Master's infallibility.
As a professional trader of almost 20 years, I attempted in the past to apply Elliott wave to daily and intraday trading and failed. I discounted Elliott principally due to the presentation by Elliot academicians.
I get the sense that most authors attempting to explain Elliott and Gann are theorists only and either do not want you to be able to trade using their interpretations or, in fact, are not traders. Miner has clearly been in the trenches, and his book makes the approach accessible.
Though Miner takes a less restricted approach to the interpretation of wave counts, his results are no less impressive. The author is very restrained in touting his software that accomplishes what is explained in depth in the book. However, all formulae (to my knowledge) are revealed and are adaptable to an Excel spreadsheet, which is what I have done.
Wave counts, Fibonacci retracements, time measures, trading strategies, an abundance of practical examples, and much more is covered.
The Wave Structures Check lists, Summaries of the Most Important Price Projections, Ratios by Wave, and Worksheets are invaluable and alone are worth the price of this book. If you trade or plan to, you should buy and study this book.

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Learn Dynamic Price Projection Techniques and how to project, well in advance, the specific price zones for support, resistance and trend termination.Learn Dynamic Time Projection techniques including Projected Turning Point Periods, Time Rhythm Zone and Trend Vibration projections, which allow you to project days and weeks in advance the specific time zones for trend reversal.Learn Elliott Wave Made Practical. Quickly determine if a market is in a trend or counter-trend position.Learn low-risk and low-capital exposure trade entry strategies including trend-reversal and trend-continuation entry and stop-loss techniques.Learn how to develop and stick to a trading plan.Learn how to maintain a structured, patient and disciplined approach to technical analysis and trading strategies.Learn a Consistency of Approach to trading.Learn how to Trade Market Behavior, Not Market Forecasts.

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The Compleat Day Trader, Second Edition Review

The Compleat Day Trader, Second Edition
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Highly readable print and clear illustrations add to the clarity of presentation by Mr. Bernstein. This McGraw Hill publication is well produced. In fourteen chapters and just over 200 pages, the author has presented his Day Trading methodology in a simple, readable format with copious illustrations. This book is worth each of the 3500 pennies it cost and is easily readable and digestible in one weekend.
Given the specificity and clarity of everything else in the book, I am not sure I agree with the author's decision not to include a brief discussion of Futures and Forex trading terminology so the charts and tick pricing would be easily grasped by the reader.
As the author says, day trading is the ultimate financial game given its challenge, its promise and the fact that it can be won; and the book shows how, as the author set out to do. `Having been educated in clinical psychology and having worked in clinical setting' the author shows his expertise in his expose of the Psychology of Day Trading in Chapter 12, which may be read at any time.
The author is commended for his careful mention of the fact that `High-frequency trading, flash trading, and dark pools have given a distinct and possibly unfair advantage to institutional day traders'. He also says that `The so-called flash crash on May 6, 2010, is an extreme example of what can happen in today's markets.' The author believes that day traders who know their craft (and they will after reading this book!) can benefit handsomely from present and future volatility.
The author has illustrated a simple `Setup, Trigger and Follow-Through' model using moving averages, momentum and Gaps. The discussion on Moving Average Channel illustrating Support and Resistance is well presented. As the author says `The simple fact of the matter is that if calculated correctly and implemented with discipline, they work'. However, the discussion on MACD is not covered as well or clearly as the rest of the indicators. Although the author should be commended for including realistic charts as examples, the discussion on page 27 is unconvincing; the author himself says `further research will be necessary'. The car analogy (page 93) in the context of momentum and energy leaves something to be desired! I never can understand why authors of well written books eschew simple physics and math to explain momentum. After all momentum here is the rate of change of price and a simple pendulum example which slows down as it reaches its positive (right extreme) and then reverses direction to do the same at the negative (left extreme) is not that hard an example for readers to understand.
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