Top Trading Books

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Literature is one of the best ways to share and spread knowledge and information around the world, here are my top picks of the most informative, knowledge packed trading books that can help improve and transform your trading approach for the better.

1. Market Wizards - by Jack Schwager, 1989.
this consists of a series of interviews from a couple of the world's renowned traders including Paul Tudor James, Bruce Kovner, Richard Dennis and several others as they share tips and insights on what makes them the best from the rest. It reveals to traders/investors some of the traits it takes to become a successful trader.
"the elements of good trading are (i) cutting losses, (ii) cutting losses, (iii) cutting losses.

2. Trading In The Zone : master the markets with confidence, discipline and a winning attitude - by Mark Douglas, 2000.
this is mostly a trading psychology book that explores the significance of the right mindset when pursuing trading success as well as ways to maintain and gain emotional intelligence in the fast-paced trading environment and how emotional control is an essential part in any trading plan.
"do not let past loses influence your future"

3. Reminiscence Of A Stock Operator - by Edwin Lefèvre, 1923.
published almost 100 years ago, inspired by the life of stock trader Jesse Livermore. This book highlights tons of experience he gained in the stock market from the failures to success that even present day traders face.
"there is nothing like losing all you have in the world for teaching you what not to do, and when you know what not to do in order not to lose money, you begin to learn what to do in order to win"

4. Technical Analysis Of The Financial Markets : a comprehensive guide to trading methods and applications - by John Murphy, 1999.
given the name "the bible of technical analysis" updated from his landmark best seller "technical analysis of the future markets" if you want to learn how to track market behavior this is the book for you. if also offers from basic trading concepts to advanced trading concepts covering also different technical indicators and over 400 chart illustrating different market techniques. after reading i am sure you will be able to create a trading system that fits oneself.
"it should be stressed here again, however that basic trend analysis is still the overriding consideration"

5. One Up On Wall Street - by Peter Lynch, John Rothchild, 1989.
this book focuses more on the importance of research, study and analysis to go from beginner to expert trader as well as the different investment opportunities in our everyday life's that expert investors are not even aware of. Most importantly the effective investment techniques, strategies and guidelines that aided Peter to become one of the best fund mangers of all time.
"the trick is not to learn to trust your gut feeling, but rather to discipline yourself to ignore them"

6. When Genius Failed - by Roger Lowenstein, 2000.
this book tells the story of the rise and fall of one of the most impressive hedge funds Long-Term Capital Management which has more than $120 Billion under management before its downfall in 1998. The book is written in 2 sections, the first focuses on the 'genius' business model of the hedge fund that delivered more than 40% between 1994 and 1998 and the second segment explores the firm's downfall.
"investors long for steady waters, but paradoxically the opportunities are richest when the markets turn turbulent"


but together by : Pako Phutietsile ( currencynerd )
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there are a load more trading books out there please comment with your favorite and your best quote from it. here are a few more honorable mentions :

- Pit Bull: Lessons from Wall Street's Champion Day Trader - by Amy Hempel, 1998
-Investment Biker: Around the World with Jim Rogers - by Jim Rogers, 1994
-The Intelligent Investor: The Definitive Book on Value Investing - by Benjamin Graham, 1972
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