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Tactical Trend Trading: Strategies for Surviving and Thriving in Turbulent Markets

Tactical Trend Trading: Strategies for Surviving and Thriving in Turbulent Markets

By: Robert Robbins

Publisher: Apress

Publication Date: 21-NOV-2012

Insert Date: 28-NOV-2012

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"Follow trends and make money, or don't follow trends and don't make money. Robert Robbins wants investors to follow trends. His effort is to be saluted." —Michael W. Covel, bestselling author of Trend Following, The Complete Turtle Trader, and Trend Commandments "A must-read for both the experienced and newcomers. The student has bypassed his mentor." —Ralph Bloch, consultant at Bulls, Bears, & Bloch "Rob presents both the new and experienced trader with insights needed for successful trading. As a long-time trend follower, I share many of Rob's thoughts in Tactical Trend Trading. If...

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The Mental Edge in Trading : Adapt Your Personality Traits and Control Your Emotions to Make Smarter Investments

The Mental Edge in Trading : Adapt Your Personality Traits and Control Your Emotions to Make Smarter Investments

By: Jason Williams

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Publication Date: 30-NOV-2012

Insert Date: 22-NOV-2012

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LEVERAGE YOUR MOST POWERFUL TRADING ASSET: YOUR PERSONALITY The Mental Edge in Trading explains the critical link between successful trading and personality traits and it gives you the tools to use this information to makesmarter trades.A highly trained psychiatrist, Dr. Jason Williams, son of legendary trader Larry Williams, explains how to assessand measure your innate personality traits and align them with your trading style for more profitable trading on a more consistent basis. Dr. Williams tested proven winning traders who were managing billions of dollars to see what the great...

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The Trading Book Course: A Practical Guide to Profiting with Technical Analysis

The Trading Book Course: A Practical Guide to Profiting with Technical Analysis

By: Anne-Marie Baiynd

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Publication Date: 07-DEC-2012

Insert Date: 20-NOV-2012

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The companion volume to The Trading Book practical, hands-on exercises that make trading decisions easier than ever Filled with activities, exercises, and expert advice, The Trading Book Course explains how to accuratelyidentify market conditions before beginning to trade--which is the key to determining the best entry and exit points possible. It also teaches you how to combine powerful technical analysis with smart trading psychology to increase your chances of success even more! The Trading Book Course provides everything you need to evaluate: Trends * Peaks * Price/Volume Relationships...

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Candlestick Charting Demystified

Candlestick Charting Demystified

By: Wayne A. Corbitt

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Publication Date: 30-NOV-2012

Insert Date: 20-NOV-2012

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An easy-to-use self-teaching guide to help you make more informed investing decisionsSimple enough for a novice but challenging enough for a veteran, Candlestick Charting Demystified presents investors with step-by-step self-learning guide to mastering technical analysis of price movements in securities, derivatives, or currencies. ...

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The Forex Trading Manual: The Rules-Based Approach to Making Money Trading Currencies

The Forex Trading Manual: The Rules-Based Approach to Making Money Trading Currencies

By: Javier Paz

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Publication Date: 09-OCT-2012

Insert Date: 20-NOV-2012

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How to get your share of the $4.5 trillion Forex marketForex trading and driving a car are both risky endeavors. Each requires the ability to manage multiple factors at once, be vigilant of the changing environment, and adapt when necessary. And both activities get much easier with time—if you follow the right set of rules. In The Forex Trading Manual, Javier Paz draws the parallel between driving and trading, illustrating how success in the forex market is simpler to achieve than you think. The key to becoming a proficient trader requires starting the process with the right basic...

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Understanding LEAPS: Using the Most Effective Options Strategies for Maximum Advantage

Understanding LEAPS: Using the Most Effective Options Strategies for Maximum Advantage

By: Allaire

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Publication Date: 06-SEP-2002

Insert Date: 20-NOV-2012

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Long-term Equity AnticiPation Securities have become increasingly popular vehicles for investors looking to combine the advantages of option investing with the security of a longer timeframe. But the investment press hasnt kept pace with the investing public in recognizing their popularity. ...

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How the Stock Market Works, 4th Edition

How the Stock Market Works, 4th Edition

By: Michael Michael Becket

Publisher: Kogan Page

Publication Date: 03-JAN-2012

Insert Date: 09-NOV-2012

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Now more than ever, people are being affected by the fluctuations in the global economy and by financial uncertainty - with major impacts on their savings, portfolios and pensions. Fully updated for this fourth edition, How the Stock Market Works tells investors what is being traded and how, who does what with whom, and how to evaluate a particular share or bond in light of rival claims from critics and admirers. From the practical consequences of being a shareholder to a basic coverage of the taxation regime, the book provides a wealth of information on individual product types as well...

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How the City Really Works, 3rd Edition

How the City Really Works, 3rd Edition

By: Alexander Davidson

Publisher: Kogan Page

Publication Date: 03-APR-2010

Insert Date: 08-NOV-2012

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How the City Really Works clearly explains the workings of the City, as well as its relationships with other international financial centres. The book features sections on the dangers of fraud and money laundering, credit derivatives, the latest governance issues, and the current state of the pensions market. It provides further coverage of the key roles within the City, from stockbrokers and foreign exchange dealers to accountants and Lloyd's underwriters, and demonstrates how they relate to each other. Packed with information and insights on the key products - from bonds to new share...

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The Complete Guide to Property Development for the Small Investor, 3rd Edition

The Complete Guide to Property Development for the Small Investor, 3rd Edition

By: Catherine Catherine Dawson

Publisher: Kogan Page

Publication Date: 03-FEB-2009

Insert Date: 06-NOV-2012

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The Complete Guide to Property Development for the Small Investor covers every stage of property development. Including both practical 'how-to' advice and important guidance on making a profit from property, this new edition constitutes an essential handbook that is both comprehensive and user-friendly. Containing practical checklists and extensive details on useful addresses and websites, the book also provides updates on essential legislative changes that will have an impact on both new and experienced developers. This fully revised and updated third edition includes vital new information...

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The Complete Guide to Letting Property, 7th Edition

The Complete Guide to Letting Property, 7th Edition

By: Liz Liz Hodgkinson

Publisher: Kogan Page

Publication Date: 03-JUN-2008

Insert Date: 03-NOV-2012

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Despite the current financial climate, this book demonstrates how buying property to let can still be a sensible and profitable investment option. The Complete Guide to Letting Property includes comprehensive information on rental legislation including: the Tenancy Deposit Scheme, HIPs, safety and energy requirements for rental properties, and Landlord Accreditation Schemes. It provides reliable advice on all aspects of becoming a landlord, from choosing the right type of property and calculating finances to selling a rental investment that has sitting tenants. In-depth discussion of the...

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Big Money, Little Effort

Big Money, Little Effort

By: Mark Mark Shipman

Publisher: Kogan Page

Publication Date: 03-MAR-2008

Insert Date: 03-NOV-2012

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From the best-selling author of the Next Big Investment Boom, this book provides everything you need to know about making the world's money markets work to your advantage, enabling you to turn basic investments into a winning portfolio. Big Money, Little Effort shows you how a straightforward, manageable and stress-free investment system, if properly applied and monitored, can protect you from the volatility of the world's stock markets while ensuring consistent returns on your original investment. In an industry awash with different (and often very vocal) opinions, the author removes the...

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A Trader’s First Book on Commodities: An Introduction to the World’s Fastest Growing Market, Second Edition

A Trader’s First Book on Commodities: An Introduction to the World’s Fastest Growing Market, Second Edition

By: Carley Garner

Publisher: FT Press

Publication Date: 19-DEC-2012

Insert Date: 02-NOV-2012

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Earn consistent profits trading commodities, even if you're a newcomer to the commodities markets! Carley Garner's A Trader’s First Book on Commodities, Second Edition is today's most practical and realistic introduction to successful commodities trading. More than any other primer, it recognizes that the most important trading decisions are made long before the first trade is executed. Drawing on years of dealing with retail traders from all walks of life, experience levels, and amounts of risk capital, Garner answers the most pressing questions newcomers ask -- and the questions they...

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The Money Myth

The Money Myth

By: Alexander Alexander Davidson

Publisher: Financial Times/ Prentice Hall

Publication Date: 09-DEC-2011

Insert Date: 18-OCT-2012

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Financial markets use persuasion, propaganda and salesmanship to survive. They smooth over weaknesses and highlight their strengths to seduce us into parting with our money. Investment products wrapped in euphemisms and simplified language hide complexity and unclear risk. This book helps you to understand the real risks involved in investing, make informed decisions and take control of your investments. ...

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FT Guide to Exchange Traded Funds and Index Funds, 2nd Edition

FT Guide to Exchange Traded Funds and Index Funds, 2nd Edition

By: David David Stevenson

Publisher: FT Publishing International

Publication Date: 31-MAY-2012

Insert Date: 13-OCT-2012

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Since the first edition of The Financial Times Guide to ETF s was published in 2009, the number of ETFs in issue has doubled and ETFs are now common both on investor platforms and increasingly amongst financial advisors. This massive increase in demand has highlighted an urgent debate – just how dangerous are ETFs and how much do investors and advisers understand about the structure of the index tracker?   The second edition of this book attempts to answer this debate and is the indispensable bible on trackers for professional advisers and serious private investors.   This new...

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Financial Times Guide to Investing in Funds

Financial Times Guide to Investing in Funds

By: Jerome Jerome De Lavenere Lussan

Publisher: Financial Times/ Prentice Hall

Publication Date: 16-MAY-2012

Insert Date: 13-OCT-2012

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Learn how to evaluate any investment fund before deciding where to place your money so you can ensure you generate more wealth and protect your cash.   This valuable guide will help you make the right investment decisions by: - Explaining the procedures that should be followed before investing money anywhere. - Helping you cut through marketing language to get a real sense of how risky a company’s strategy may be. - Showing you what questions to ask of investment fund managers so you’re more comfortable investing in a company. - Showing you how to recognise the warning signs of...

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What's Behind the Numbers? A Guide to Exposing Financial Chicanery and Avoiding Huge Losses in Your Portfolio

What's Behind the Numbers? A Guide to Exposing Financial Chicanery and Avoiding Huge Losses in Your Portfolio

By: John Del Vecchio; Tom Jacobs

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Publication Date: 12-OCT-2012

Insert Date: 15-SEP-2012

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Learn how to detect corporate sleight of hand—and gain the upper hand with smart investing Companies are under more pressure than ever to “beat by a penny,” but you don’t need to be a forensic accountant to uncover where the spin ends and the truth begins. With the help of a powerhouse team of authors, you can avoid losing a chunk of your portfolio when the next overhyped growth stock fails by knowing What’s Behind the Numbers? Investing experts John Del Vecchio and Tom Jacobs mix a potent combination of earnings quality analysis, long-side investing, and short-side portfolio risk...

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Systematic and Automated Option Trading (Collection)

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Systematic and Automated Option Trading (Collection)

By: Sergey Izraylevich, Ph.D., Vadim Tsudikman

Publisher: FT Press

Publication Date: 01-AUG-2012

Insert Date: 28-AUG-2012

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A brand new collection of state-of-the-art option trading techniques, from world-renowned experts Sergey Izraylevich and Vadim Tsudikman …now in a convenient e-format, at a great price! Leading-edge option trading techniques for serious investors, traders, and portfolio managers Writing for serious investors, traders, hedge fund managers, and quants, pioneering option experts Sergey Izraylevich and Vadim Tsudikman introduce important new techniques for maximizing option profits, controlling risk, and consistently identifying trades optimized for your goals and strategies.First, in...

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The Ultimate Day Trader

The Ultimate Day Trader

By: Jacob Bernstein

Publisher: Adams Media

Publication Date: 18-JUL-2009

Insert Date: 24-AUG-2012

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Day trading is difficult. The path is fraught with risk. But a pot of gold awaits those who learn their lessons well. After four decades in the markets as a trader, analyst, author, educator, and system developer, Jacob Bernstein sets down a comprehensive guide to the art of day trading. You will learn: New day trading methods Order entry strategies How to avoid costly errors when using electronic trading platforms Detailed strategies to maximize profits With this book, readers will have the complete guide they need to profit from this risky but exciting field. Trading profits are...

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Option Strategies for Earnings Announcements: A Comprehensive, Empirical Analysis

Option Strategies for Earnings Announcements: A Comprehensive, Empirical Analysis

By: Ping Zhou

Publisher: FT Press

Publication Date: 18-OCT-2012

Insert Date: 22-AUG-2012

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By trading on corporate earnings, investors can reliably profit in both up and down markets, while avoiding market risk for nearly the entire quarter. In this book, two leading traders and portfolio managers present specific, actionable techniques anyone can use to capture these sizable profits. Ping Zhou and John Shon have performed an unprecedented empirical analysis of thousands of stocks, reviewing tens of millions of data points associated with option prices, earnings announcement returns, and fundamentals. Their massive analysis has identified consistent opportunities associated with...

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Bulls, Bears & a Croupier: The insider's guide to profiting from the Australian stockmarket

Bulls, Bears & a Croupier: The insider's guide to profiting from the Australian stockmarket

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Publisher: Wrightbooks

Publication Date: 27-DEC-2011

Insert Date: 18-AUG-2012

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An experienced Australian fund manager explains how the share market can be a fun and simple place to operate if you take the right approach. The share market is awash with new opportunities to profit everyday as millions of shares in thousands of companies change hands. Even if half of your decisions go wrong you still have a genuine chance of generating a profit like the pros – it really is the easiest game on earth! Despite all of this the share market has lost its appeal for many people since the onset of the GFC. In Bulls, Bears and a Croupier Matthew Kidman explains why a new...