I’ve been thinking about listing out trading books and magazines on my shelf. I just did not have the time. Here it is. I am not grading the books, instead I am categorizing them according to my understanding and feed back after reading them. Absolutely personal opinions.
Category 1= Good reference
– John MurphyCategory 2= Reference, but boring, I am too lazy to pick up again
– PringCategory 3= Sometimes, I will read them again
Trading for a Living: Psychology, Trading Tactics, Money Management
Come Into My Trading Room: A Complete Guide to Trading
Snapshot Trading – Daryl Guppy
Better Trading – Daryl Guppy
Magazine : Technical Analysis of Stocks & Commodities
Magazine: Your Trading Edge
Magazine: Active Trader
Category 4 = Favorite list, I read them more often than others
Trend Trading – Daryl Guppy
Long-Term Secrets to Short-Term Trading
Market Wizards – JACK D. Schwager
The New Market Wizards: Conversations with America’s Top Traders (A Marketplace Book)
Trade Your Way to Financial Freedom
Mastering the Trade (McGraw-Hill Trader’s Edge)
Trading in the Zone: Master the Market with Confidence, Discipline and a Winning Attitude
Category 5 = OK list, I will only read once
The Definitive Guide to Futures Trading (Volume II)
The Next Step to Share Trading Success – Leon Wilson
Category 6 = So boring, I just can’t continue
Trend Following: How Great Traders Make Millions in Up or Down Markets, New Expanded Edition
How To Make Money In Stocks: A Winning System in Good Times or Bad, 3rd Edition
Category 7= Wasted my money and time
Making Money from CFD trading – Catherine Davey
Exploring the Mythes – Frank Watkinds (A free copy got it from a free seminar)
Magazine: Trader’s Journal
Category 8= I will continue if I have time
BreakThrough Trading – Leon Wilson
Category 9= Uncategorized, still reading
The Master Swing Trader: Tools and Techniques to Profit from Outstanding Short-Term Trading Opportunities
Techniques of Tape Reading
I am still in the reading phase but I like the way you break down the categories. I have read a few books were I did not finish or just did not want to waste time to review because they were not worth it. I was trying to figure out a way to quickly say what you did in Cat 6 and 7 and in general order my reviews when I am finished reading. Thanks for the idea on how to do it.
Steven
I am still in the reading phase but I like the way you break down the categories. I have read a few books were I did not finish or just did not want to waste time to review because they were not worth it. I was trying to figure out a way to quickly say what you did in Cat 6 and 7 and in general order my reviews when I am finished reading. Thanks for the idea on how to do it.
Steven
Thanks for your informative site….traders like you are helping me to push myself more in trading…it is very good ‘influence’ – you know what I mean. Happy Holidays
Thanks for your informative site….traders like you are helping me to push myself more in trading…it is very good ‘influence’ – you know what I mean. Happy Holidays
Steven, BBC: I am glad to know that the posting actually helps.
Happy holidays! 🙂
Steven, BBC: I am glad to know that the posting actually helps.
Happy holidays! 🙂
I cannot help but notice you think O’Neil’s book is boring. That is the best book written on trading. The chapter on selling will make you millions. I encourage you to take the time to read it. As a trader with over 10 years in the business, I can tell the principles laid out work at a hedge fund level, investment management level, and on an individual trader level.
I cannot help but notice you think O’Neil’s book is boring. That is the best book written on trading. The chapter on selling will make you millions. I encourage you to take the time to read it. As a trader with over 10 years in the business, I can tell the principles laid out work at a hedge fund level, investment management level, and on an individual trader level.
Bob,
Yup, I have read a lot of good words about O’neil’s book. And yes, I hear you. I will pick up the book again, and hope I can upgrade the book to another category.
I really appreciate your comment. Thanks.
Bob,
Yup, I have read a lot of good words about O’neil’s book. And yes, I hear you. I will pick up the book again, and hope I can upgrade the book to another category.
I really appreciate your comment. Thanks.
Gav,
Like how you categorize your reading.
Don’t see ‘Tools and Tactics for the Master DayTrader: Battle-Tested Techniques for Day, Swing, and Position Traders’ by Oliver Velez and Greg Capra on your list.
One of my favorite books for talking psychology in the 1st section, and chart trading fundamentals in the latter. While there are some typos in it, I’ve got it on my “good reference” list
Gav,
Like how you categorize your reading.
Don’t see ‘Tools and Tactics for the Master DayTrader: Battle-Tested Techniques for Day, Swing, and Position Traders’ by Oliver Velez and Greg Capra on your list.
One of my favorite books for talking psychology in the 1st section, and chart trading fundamentals in the latter. While there are some typos in it, I’ve got it on my “good reference” list
my dear Gav
greetings
this is absolutely fabulous idea
and it gives me great insight to go about
in the market,i do not know if this books are available in my country, and the cost will be surely prohibitive, keep reading my dear
may you corner niche in your chosen field
thanks
cheers
easwaran
india
my dear Gav
greetings
this is absolutely fabulous idea
and it gives me great insight to go about
in the market,i do not know if this books are available in my country, and the cost will be surely prohibitive, keep reading my dear
may you corner niche in your chosen field
thanks
cheers
easwaran
india
Good post. You make some great points that most people do not fully understand.
“I am still in the reading phase but I like the way you break down the categories. I have read a few books were I did not finish or just did not want to waste time to review because they were not worth it. I was trying to figure out a way to quickly say what you did in Cat 6 and 7 and in general order my reviews when I am finished reading. Thanks for the idea on how to do it.”
I like how you explained that, Steven. Very helpful. Thanks.
Good post. You make some great points that most people do not fully understand.
“I am still in the reading phase but I like the way you break down the categories. I have read a few books were I did not finish or just did not want to waste time to review because they were not worth it. I was trying to figure out a way to quickly say what you did in Cat 6 and 7 and in general order my reviews when I am finished reading. Thanks for the idea on how to do it.”
I like how you explained that, Steven. Very helpful. Thanks.