Wiley Trading Series

The Thoroughly Updated Guide to Reducing Tax Liability for the Trader and Serious Investor What would you do to increase your trading profits by as much as 50%? Most traders and investors would do whatever it takes. Those same traders will much to often what the profits earned with their blood, sweat and tears shrink considerable as they prepare their tax returns. You have in your hands the easy-to-use tools that will protect your hard earned assets. Packed with proven strategies that reduce your tax exposure this comprehensive guide is completely updated with information and strategies for the most recent tax changes. Here are invaluable business, estate, retirement planning, and tax-saving strategies that virtually anyone can implement within the new tax laws. It is simple to use and includes specific information to help traders reduce their tax liability, with individual case studies, real-world examples, and model tax returns. CPA and expert tax consultant Ted Tesser provides current solutions for the tax problems facing most U.S. traders, investors, and income earners today-excessive tax payments to federal and local governments, insufficient preparation for retirement, and , ultimately, the fate of bequests. In this book, Tesser shows everyone concerned: How to disinherit the federal government How Trader Status is upheld, even under audit How to augment underfunded retirement plans How to master the basiscs of estate tax planning How to integrate the "triple crown"-Tesser's latest strategy for tax avoidance and wealth accumulation-into your trading plan and much more. Keep the profits you work so hard to earn, whether from trading, investing, or hard work-and take control of your financial destiny. The NEW Trader's Tax Solution has puts years of experience at your fingertips. With the "triple crown," you will learn how to unleash the full power of Trader Status by combining it with a Trading Entity. You will also learn how to establish a Wlfare Benefit Trust to accomplish all these goals and more. This program enables you to take advantage of little known facets fot he tax law that have been on the books for almost three-quarters of a century. You'll learn how to: Contribute and deduct substantial amounts of money over any period of time Grow the principle in a fully tax-defered, 100% secure environment Access the money at a future date, not limited by age, income, or retirement plan status Avoid the restrictions of ordinary retirement plans by using the same techniques that have been used by America's largest corporations since 1928 Whether you are looking for last minute tax saving tips or trading techniques that position you for the optimal tax reduction, The NEW Trader's Tax Solution is a must-have addition to any trading library. Get the government to pick up the tab on this years trading profits, foot the bill for any trading losses, and increase your wealth by 50%, instantly. After putting Trader Status on the map, Tesser now takes it to another dimension, complete with real world case studies, illustrations, templates, and filled-out, ready to be filed tax forms.

Wiley Online Trading For A Living Beat Risk and Reap Rewards Like A Pro! The Compelling True Story of How a Top Market Maker Built a Successful Trading Business Praise for How I Trade Options "To much of the outside world, trading appears to be as incomprehensible as rocket science. What Jon Najarian has done in this engaging and very readable book is to 'demystify' the world of options for both the aspiring trader and the retail investor. How I Trade Options is a rare opportunity to look over the shoulder of this experienced options trader, teacher, and lecturer." -Lewis J. Borsellino, CEO/Founder, www.TeachTrade.Com; Author, The Day Trader: From the Pit to the PC "How I Trade Options gives retail investors who have little or no prior knowledge the insight into how options work and how to use them effectively and responsibly. For those who want to learn about options, this is a rare opportunity to learn from a master trader. Najarian shows commitment to educating investors on the use of options to enhance their portfolios." -Rance Masheck, President, Quantum Vision Inc. "Not only is Jon Najarian a Supertrader, he is a Superteacher. I owe much of my good fortune to Jon Najarian. I learned more from him than I had learned in an entire decade-plus it was fun! Jon's abilities to make his profitable trading strategies understandable are sure to make How I Trade Options a must-have tool that every option trader will want to own." -Don Fishback, Developer of the Fishback Option Pricing Model "Jon Najarian is a world-class options trader and a world class options educator. His crystal clear explanations of such strategies as vertical spreads empower the average investor to participate in attractive options approaches that, until now, have been dominated by professional traders." -Bernie Schaeffer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Schaeffer's Investment Research, Inc. Please visit our Web site at www.wileyfinance.com

Sheldon Natenberg is one of the most sought after speakers on the topic of option trading and volatility strategies. This book takes Sheldon’s non-technical, carefully crafted presentation style and applies it to a book—one that you’ll study and carry around for years as your personal consultant. Learn about the most vital concepts that define options trading, concepts you’ll need to analyze and trade with confidence. In this volume, Sheldon explains the difference between historical volatility, future volatility, and implied volatility. He provides real inspiration and wisdom gleaned from years of trading experience. Th is book captures the energy of the spoken message direct from the source. Learn about implied volatility and how it is calculated Gain insight into the assumptions driving an options pricing model Master the techniques of comparing price to value Realize the important part that probability plays in estimating option prices

Introducing Deron Wagner's Sector Trading Strategies – a brilliantly simple way to target profits in every market. Wagner walks you through his strategies for charting the market sectors, helping you determine if your stock, option, or other financial product is positioned for huge profit – or actually at risk for a loss. Wagner focuses first on the skills necessary for sector trading – identifying the realm of tradeable sectors, picking the best indicators, and analyzing risk – then lays out his top three strategic methodologies for effective sector trading. To maximize the power of this guide, you'll also receive access to an interactive online review tool at Traders' Library's Education Corner. Inside, learn the nuts and bolts of successful sector trading: The basics of reciprocal relationships and how to profit from them; How to follow mutual fund and other institutional money flow to find the next big trade; How and when to rotate your investment capital and optimize your returns; How to identify strong and weak sectors to place trades that have the best possible upside; Various methods for entering and exiting positions to gain and protect profits; How to increase your daily number of trading opportunities to exploit any market condition; How ETFs and options can be leveraged to get the most from the least; How to analyze risk to increase your trading peace of mind. To obtain the trading power of the big institutions, you need Wagner's Sector Trading Strategies. With his help, you will be able to generate consistent profits no matter what the markets throw your way.

Short-term traders have used intra-day tactics to build wealth for years. Now Greg Capra shares his secrets in this book/DVD course package designed to energize your trading and arm you with the critical elements you need to make more money. You'll see how Capra pools an array of indicators, creating a single – profitable – trading protocol that will be used to make winning trades over and over. See him guide you through this methodical approach, then study his method thoroughly point by point in this carefully crafted set of instructional material. Watch and read as Capra drives home the following critical points: The three foundational forms of intra-day trading The psychological demands you'll need to know to win big The need to define your financial plan; building wealth or gaining income The importance of mastering charts – 5 and 15 minute patterns The all-critical "tick indicator" – how to master it as a key timing tool These are but a few of the points that Capra outlines in this comprehensive learning set. Use the book and the DVD to develop a working, hands-on knowledge of moving averages, risk limits through relative strength analysis, and targets that will position you for huge gains with minimum financial risk. This course will give you everything you need to achieve intra-day trading mastery.

"Behavior after a breakout" defines the true trading opportunity for intra-day traders, Cooper claims. Now, this concept absolutely comes alive as Jeff Cooper-celebrated Hit and Run author and editor of "Jeff Cooper's Daily Market Report" at www.minyanville.com gives you a rare peak into his personal arsenal of chart patterns and trading techniques set for the short-term markets. With this comprehensive book and DVD collection, you'll learn to spot when price, time, and behavior are working in sync to deliver superior intra-day trading potential-and profits! And you'll better understand why unexpected turns in price signal exceptional opportunities for fast-acting traders. There for your personal viewing and outlined in thorough detail is how to find, spot, and seize huge opportunities. These are the types of profound opportunities that others simply don't have the skills to react to. Plus, discover how to: Read 10-minute and 1-hour charts for intra-day analysis. Use short-term pattern recognition to plan your next move Be one of the few who can "anticipate the anticipators" for real trading advantage Exploit trend behavior-to get in on the best, fast-moving set-ups.

Jeff Cooper is back with a newly updated Hit & Run Trading Volume I. Delivering a day-by-day trading plan of attack, this comprehensive manual is your key to conquering the market on a daily basis. Join Jeff as he reveals his most intimate winning methods for daytrading and short trading the market. While the traditional "buy and hold" strategy may work well in bull markets, Cooper's "Hit & Run" methods work in ALL markets. His easy to follow methods will show you exactly: Which stocks to focus on each day Where to place your buy stops and sell short stops The precise amount of risk you should take And how to take the psychology out of trading in his new "Mind Over Money" chapter! PLUS, you'll gain access to Jeff's personal arsenal of strategies including: Stepping in Front of Size™ – learn how to buy a stock just moments before the big boys! 1-2-3-Pullbacks™ – discover the three-day setup that consistently triggers 4–15 point gains within just days! Expansion Breakouts™ – master the one breakout that consistently leads to further gains. The power of Creating the Daily Hit List – learn how to recognize which stocks are rapidly moving and which setups to use to trade them – invaluable knowledge to keep you ahead of the game! A true trading sensation and classic – now in it's newly updated format!   

An update to the Elliot Wave Principle that corrects a fundamental error The Elliot Wave Principle has been widely adopted as a tool for traders analyzing market cycles, but Ian Copsey has unearthed a fundamental error in the way it defines the structural development of price behavior. Harmonic Elliott Wave: The Case for Modification of R. N. Elliott's Impulsive Wave Structure explains what's wrong with the Principle, outlining a modification that allows for more accurate trading predictions. Revealing the methodology that led to this discovery, the common ratios that link different parts of the wave structure, and providing a wealth of practical examples to explain his findings, Copsey shows how waves really develop, dispelling the misconceptions that have been practiced by Elliotticians for years. Supporting his methods by consistently ensuring that waves are related by common ratios, Copsey helps the reader apply the revised version of the Principle with greater understanding and accuracy. Reveals a fundamental error in the popular Elliot Wave Principle Outlines a tried and tested modification that fixes this mistake and allows for more accurate analysis Offers essential information on applying the new model to the markets With far-reaching implications for traders everywhere, Harmonic Elliott Wave is a must-read for anyone who puts their faith in the Elliot Wave Principle.

A book that will forever change the way you think about trading and take your technical analysis to the next level Certain to become one of the great trading books of the 21st century, Breakthrough Strategies for Predicting Any Market is star trader, Jeff Greenblatt’s maxim opus. In it he shares his hard-won lessons on what it takes to be a professional trader, while detailing his proven techniques for mastering market timing. With the help of numerous case studies and charts, Jeff develops his original high-probability pattern recognition system which, once mastered endows its user with a deeper understanding of how the markets really work and boosts the efficiency of any trading methodology by an order of magnitude. Following in the footsteps of the great W.D. Gann, Jeff helps you gain greater precision in any instrument you trade, on any time frame. Actual market examples supplemented with 120 charts of stocks, bonds, commodities in multiple time frames from minutes to 10 years starting with varied combination of price, volume and momentum studies Makes even the most complex subject matter easy to understand with crystal-clear explanations and step-by-step guidance on all concepts, terms, processes and techniques Shares fascinating and enlightening personal anecdotes from Jeff Greenblatt’s career along with his candid reflection on getting and maintaining the mental discipline of a successful trader Identifies potential support and resistance levels, including envelope and channel analysis and Fibonacci ratios, and demonstrates that most reversals and breakouts occur on an key time bar

In The Volatility Course, renowned trader George Fontanills and his partner Tom Gentile provided stock and options traders with all the information they need to trade volatility-by arming them with an arsenal of different tools to use in any market condition. But to become a successful volatility trader, you have to know how to effectively apply this knowledge and when to utilize these tools in real-world trading situations. In The Volatility Course Workbook, Fontanills and Gentile offer a wealth of practical exercises that will help further your understanding of volatility, as well as test and apply what you've learned before you take one step into the real markets-where time and money is a luxury you cannot afford to lose. This hands-on companion to The Volatility Course includes a complete answer key and covers such essentials as implied and historical volatility, VIX and other sentiment indicators, high- and low-volatility trading strategies, volatility skews, and much more.

The Universal Principles of Successful Trading clearly and unambiguously articulates trading principles that distinguish the winners from the losers. Though trading can be performed in different markets, across different timeframes, and with different instruments based upon different techniques, there is one common thread that ties all winning traders together: the universal principles of successful trading. All consistently profitable traders adhere to them regardless of the markets, timeframes, and techniques. In this ground-breaking book from top trader, Brent Penfold, the reader will: Learn how to develop a trading plan Learn how to identify and create an effective methodology Discover successful money management strategies Understand trader psychology And many more exciting trading and strategies secrets. Supporting the universal principles are rare interviews from a diverse group of successful traders. Some are the new young guns of trading and others are market legends who are trading just as actively today as they were over 50 years ago. They represent a diverse group of traders from the United Kingdom, America, Singapore, Hong Kong, Italy, and Australia. All of them have generously agreed to offer the reader one singularly powerful piece of advice to help them towards their trading goals. Each piece of advice emphasizes an essential element of the universal principles. This timely and exciting book from Brent Penfold has already garnered many accolades and looks set to become a modern-day classic.

A fresh approach to technical analysis utilizing a full view (multi-time frame) integrated analytical system. Has the bear market ended? Is the rebound lasting? Everybody wants an answer but nobody can provide one with a good degree of confidence. While fundamental analysis is notoriously weak when it comes to market timing decisions and price target forecasts, technical analysis is equally timid in providing any concrete answers to the above fundamentally important questions for market participants. No existing system has produced a firm answer with a respectable degree of conviction. This book will present a system to answer those questions with a high degree of confidence. Xin Xie is the Director for Institute of International Trade and Investment at the Upper Yangtze River Economic Research Center, Chongqing University of Business and Technology and PRC Ministry of Education. He has a PhD in Economics from Columbia University in New York and a Master of Arts Degree in Statistics at Zhongnan University of Finance in China. He has extensive experiences in banking and investment industries as Senior Economists and Strategists in Bank of America and UBS AG.

Praise for INTERMARKET ANALYSIS "John Murphy has done it again. He dissects the global relationships between equities, bonds, currencies, and commodities like no one else can, and lays out an irrefutable case for intermarket analysis in plain English. This book is a must-read for all serious traders." -Louis B. Mendelsohn, creator of VantagePoint Intermarket Analysis software "John Murphy's Intermarket Analysis should be on the desk of every trader and investor if they want to be positioned in the right markets at the right time." -Thom Hartle, President, Market Analytics, Inc. (www.thomhartle.com) "This book is full of valuable information. As a daily practitioner of intermarket analysis, I thought I knew most aspects of this invaluable subject, but this book gave me several new ideas. I thoroughly recommend it for beginners and professionals." -Martin Pring, President of Pring.com and editor of the Intermarket Review Newsletter "Mr. Murphy's Intermarket Analysis is truly the most efficient and unambiguous way to define economic and fundamental relationships as they unfold in the market. It cuts through all of the conflicting economic news/views expressed each day to provide a clear picture of the 'here and now' in the global marketplace." -Dennis Hynes, Managing Director, R. W. Pressprich "Master Murphy is back with the quintessential look at intermarket analysis. The complex relationships among financial instruments have never been more important, and this book brings it all into focus. This is an essential read for all investors." -Andrew Bekoff, Technical Strategist, VDM NYSE Specialists "John Murphy is a legend in technical analysis, and a master at explaining precisely how the major markets impact each other. This updated version provides even more lessons from the past, plus fresh insights on current market trends." -Price Headley, BigTrends.com, author of Big Trends in Trading

With over 50,000 copies in print for the first edition, Kaeppel's insight has undoubtedly made its mark in the options world. Now, he strikes again with an updated and more comprehensive look at those pesky mistakes that traders continue to make in trading options. In easy-to-understand terms, he systematically breaks down each problem and offers concrete and practical solutions to overcome it in the future. There are big profits to be made in options trading. By avoiding the four most common and most costly mistakes the majority of traders make, you'll be set to win big. System and software developer Jay Kaeppel helps you thoroughly understand each mistake before showing you how to avoid them in future trades. In this new, color edition, you'll find: More in-depth analysis of the four biggest mistakes including volatility calculations, risk/reward relationships, calendar spreads, etc. More real world examples with varying scenarios updated to reflect today's market More graphs and tables to better illustrate Kaeppel's concepts More detailed discussion on the nature of options trading and how to create a consistently winning strategy Concise and to-the-point, here's an action plan you can read and put into place immediately to become a more profitable trader.

An in-depth examination of a powerful new trading strategy "Fischer provides an intriguing and thorough look at blending the Fibonacci series, candlesticks, and 3-point chart patterns to trade securities. Backed by explicit trading rules and numerous examples and illustrations, this book is an invaluable tool for the serious investor. Read it." –Thomas N. Bulkowski author of Encyclopedia of Chart Patterns and Trading Classic Chart Patterns In this groundbreaking new book, Fibonacci expert Robert Fischer and coauthor Dr. Jens Fischer successfully merge Fibonacci applications with candlestick charting to create an innovative trading strategy that will help you enhance profits and reduce risk. Filled with in-depth insights, helpful charts and graphs, and practical real-world examples, Candlesticks, Fibonacci, and Chart Pattern Trading Tools reveals how correctly combining these different strategies can give you a noticeable edge in challenging market times–regardless of whether you are a short-term or long-term trader–and improve your chances of success under a variety of market conditions. You’ll be introduced to the critical aspects of this synergistic approach through in-depth analysis and detailed explanations of: Core combinations of Fibonacci trading tools with candlesticks and regular 3-point chart patterns   The magic figure "three" and its relevance in pattern recognition Fibonacci-related trading strategies, selected candlestick chart patterns, and regular 3-point chart patterns Applications of these trading strategies–double tops, Fibonacci price extensions, PHI-channel applications PHI-ellipses as trading tools And much more Along with the computer technology of the WINPHI charting program included on the companion website, Candlesticks, Fibonacci, and Chart Pattern Trading Tools will help you understand and implement this profitable trading strategy to the best of your ability.

With over 200 indicators available to traders, it is impossible to pick the ones that will make money over and over again...until now. A two-time, best-selling author and writer of a weekly commentary at www.incometrader.com, Mark Larson is an expert trader willing to share the secrets of his favorite technical tools. To maximize the power of this guide, you'll also receive the full 90-minute DVD and access to an interactive online review tool at Traders' Library's Education Corner, including self-tests that make sure you absorb every valuable strategy. Inside this coursebook, you will learn how to: Leverage parameters to make your indicators profitable in both bear and bull markets; Combine the most powerful indicators on one chart to create a winning trading system; Optimize your entries and exits with specific indicators; Use ATR for setting stop losses; Utilize stock scans for a competitive edge. From standards like the MACD to newer tools like Time Segmented Volume and Inertia, Larson will teach you how each indicator works, how to use it effectively, and how to adopt it to your own unique trading style.

Use popular chart patterns profitably In his follow-up to the well-received Encyclopedia of Chart Patterns, Thomas Bulkowski gives traders a practical game plan to capitalize on established chart patterns. Written for the novice investor but with techniques for the professional, Trading Classic Chart Patterns includes easy-to-use performance tables, vivid case studies, and a scoring system that makes trading chart patterns simple. This comprehensive guide skillfully gives investors straightforward solutions to profitably trading chart patterns. Trading Classic Chart Patterns also serves as a handy reference guide for favorite chart patterns, including broadening tops, head-and-shoulders, rectangles, triangles, and double and triple bottoms. Filled with numerous techniques, strategies, and insights, Trading Classic Chart Patterns fits perfectly into any pattern trader's arsenal. Thomas N. Bulkowski (Keller, TX), an active investor since 1981, is the author of the highly acclaimed Encyclopedia of Chart Patterns (Wiley: 0471295256) as well as numerous articles for Technical Analysis of Stocks & Commodities. Trained as a computer engineer, Bulkowski worked for over a decade at Tandy Corporation. Prior to that, he worked on the Patriot air defense system for Raytheon. New technology and the advent of around the clock trading have opened the floodgates to both foreign and domestic markets. Traders need the wisdom of industry veterans and the vision of innovators in today's volatile financial marketplace. The Wiley Trading series features books by traders who have survived the market's ever changing temperament and have prospered-some by reinventing systems, others by getting back to basics. Whether a novice trader, professional or somewhere in-between, these books will provide the advice and strategies needed to prosper today and well into the future.

Learn the successful strategies behind hedge fund investing Hedge funds and hedge fund trading strategies have long been popular in the financial community because of their flexibility, aggressiveness, and creativity. Trade Like a Hedge Fund capitalizes on this phenomenon and builds on it by bringing fresh and practical ideas to the trading table. This book shares 20 uncorrelated trading strategies and techniques that will enable readers to trade and invest like never before. With detailed examples and up-to-the-minute trading advice, Trade Like a Hedge Fund is a unique book that will help readers increase the value of their portfolios, while decreasing risk. James Altucher (New York, NY) is a partner at Subway Capital, a hedge fund focused on special arbitrage situations, and short-term statistically based strategies. Previously, he was a partner with technology venture capital firm 212 Ventures and was CEO and founder of Vaultus, a wireless and software company.

"James Altucher is scary smart, and also a font of great and original ideas. So it's no surprise that SuperCa$h is so much fun to read and so devilishly informative. It is equally full of 'holy cow!' moments and 'why-didn't-I-think-of-that?' moments. A true keeper." —Stephen J. Dubner, coauthor of Freakonomics "Altucher describes in easy-to-understand terms the strategies used by the smartest managers in the world—those who are running the hottest hedge funds—to show how they are making money today. SuperCa$h is a great primer for those who are looking to trade like the pros. And it helps that Altucher writes in a clear and fun style!" —John Mauldin, President of Millennium Wave Advisors, LLC, and author of Bull's Eye Investing As hedge funds have become more mainstream, some of their strategies are less capable of producing extraordinary returns. In response, hedge fund managers and other sophisticated investors have found new ways to turn cash into supercash. Examine these new ways with hedge fund manager James Altucher and supersize your returns.

How do you make quick intraday profits? How can you ride long-term trends? How can you make consistent money in the midst of a sideways, volatile market? Oliver Velez is giving you all the answers by granting you access to his own revolutionary trading tactics, ones which he has spent years perfecting. Power Trading brings together three remarkable trading approaches, which are the cornerstones of the educational sessions presented by Velez and his trading team. This DVD and guidebook combination was designed to help you identify the plays that will work best with your trading style, personality, and current portfolio. Watch the DVD and follow along as the plays unfold on the screen and page. This first-of-its-kind, comprehensive collection covers three profit-boosting systems: Micro Trading Tactics: Quick fire tactics that work in bull or bear markets, How to profit from the "market maker's lunch", What period of the market day provides the best risk/reward-and what times to avoid. Core Trading Tactics: How to precisely time entry & exit points, How core trading differs from investing-and the tools needed to be a successful core trader, The perfect strategy for updating long-term portions of your portfolio. Guerrilla Trading Tactics: 13 must-know, dynamic plays, some with a success rate of 80% or more, 2 key strategies: trading to build wealth vs. trading for income, Special tactics for playing excess volatility.

The Micro Cap Investor Learn how today's smartest investors are discovering opportunities--and reaping profits--ahead of the Wall Street pros Micro cap stocks are all but ignored by professional investors who can't risk losing their companies' clients--and their own careers--to the sudden volatility and price swings that are common to the micro cap market. But it is just that volatility, plus their proven record for outperforming large cap stocks over the long term, that makes micro caps perfect for independent investors looking for market-beating returns. The Micro Cap Investor takes a behind-the-scenes look at this exciting sector to: * Detail a market-tested process for uncovering and investing in micro caps with the greatest potential to outperform the market * Reveal the ten key catalysts that take under-the-radar micro caps and propel them into the public spotlight * Explain how smaller investors can use the "information advantage" to actually gain a sizable edge over institutional investors Let The Micro Cap Investor show you how to uncover today's most promising companies, and use the power of micro cap investing to dramatically improve your long-term investment performance.

Efficient market theorists contend that markets are random and thus not predictable. With the publication of Trading Against theCrowd, however, noted author, economist, and professional trader John Summa convincingly shows that investor sentiment can be incorporated into profitable stock and stock market trading systems. In this groundbreaking book, Summa explains how to use popular gauges of crowd psychology, such as put/call ratios, option-implied volatility, short sales, investor surveys, and advisory opinion to trade against, or contrary to, prevailing market sentiment. He also makes compelling arguments against the efficient markets hypothesis with the presentation of his own quantitative weekly bear and bull news-flow intensity indices, which he builds from news scans. This data series, and other popular measures of crowd psychology, are processed through custom indicators that are programmed into profitable trading systems, such as Squeeze Play I & II, Tsunami Sentiment Wave, and the Fourth Estate. Trading Against the Crowd is the first book to provide a comprehensive assessment of investor crowd psychology, offering valuable market timing tools and trading techniques, including: MetaStock and Trade Station system and custom indicator code; comparative statistical studies of CBOE, OEX, and equity-only put/call ratios; straightforward instructions for combining price triggers with sentiment indicators; a practical guide to understanding put/call ratios, short sales, investor surveys, newsletter opinion, and stock market news-flow intensity; how to use LEAP options as trading vehicles to avoid use of stop loss orders; use of put/call ratios for trading the Treasury bond futures market; and test results and evaluation of trading system performance. Many of today’s professional money managers rely on investor sentiment for improved market timing. They know that at extremes of market sentiment, markets tend to be the most predictable.Trading Against the Crowd shows how you can begin to profit from these short- to medium-term sentiment waves generated by the actions of the speculative crowd. Put into practice powerful sentiment data using thoroughly back-tested trading systems, and rise above the herd mentality of the investor crowd, where potentially large profits await.

This decade has witnessed the most dynamic bull market in US stock history, a collapse in commodity prices, and dramatic failures in some of the world's leading hedge funds. How have some traders managed to significantly outperform a stock market that,until recently, moved virtually straight up? This book will feature interviews with those traders who achieved phenomenal success, from an Ohio farmer who has constantly made triple-digit returns, to a Turkish emigre who transformed a $16000 account into $6 million, to spectacularly successful professional hedge-fund managers such as Michael Lancer of the Lancer Group and Michael Masters of Capital Management. Today, the action is on the stock market. This book will be a must-have for that sector, as well as for the legions of individuals who eagerly bought Market Wizards.

An indispensable guide to avoiding the legal and financial pitfalls and of retirement plan investment While it has always been true that a well-staffed and managed investment committee is key to the success of a corporate retirement plan, in today's increasingly complex and litigious world it is also a matter of survival. But what constitutes a prudent investment committee selection and operating process? How should a committee be selected and governed? How much reliance should a committee place on outside consultants? Written by an author with extensive, in-the-trenches experience, this book provides complete answers to these and all vital questions concerning the creation, staffing and management of a highly-adept investment committee, along with expert advice and guidance on serving on an investment committee and ensuring that your 401(K) investment program is sound, efficient and in complete compliance.  Offers expert advice and guidance on how to serve successfully on an investment committee, facilitate effective management, design and implement a robust investment policy and much more  Packed with sample documents, forms, templates, checklists, diagrams and other valuable, ready-to-use resources Features numerous real-world examples drawn from the author’s years of experience as an accredited investment 

Today's Premier Guidebook for Understanding Agricultural Options and Making Them a Key Part of Your Trading and Risk Management Strategy Agricultural futures and options represent a vital niche in today's options trading world. Trading and Hedging with Agricultural Futures and Options takes an in-depth look at these valuable trading tools, and presents clear, proven strategies and techniques for both hedgers and traders to achieve their goals while minimizing risk. Relying on nuts-and-bolts techniques and examples as opposed to the mathematical models and theory favored by other options-trading manuals this practical, hands-on book discusses many topics, including: How hedgers and traders can use options effectively with realistic expectations Methods to understand price behavior including the "Greeks" (delta, gamma, vega, and theta) The importance of volatility and little-known ways to make it work to your advantage For producers and processors, agricultural futures and options are necessary components for controlling costs and hedging risks. For traders, they are proven vehicles for earning exceptional risk-adjusted profits. Whichever side of the aisle you are on, Trading and Hedging with Agricultural Futures and Options will provide you with the answers you need to effectively use these versatile tools and make them an integral part of your business.

The first definitive guide to understanding and profiting from the relationship between the stock market and interest rates It's well established that interest rates significantly impact the stock market. This is the first book that definitively explores the interest rate/stock market relationship and describes a specific system for profiting from the relationship. Timing the Market provides an historically proven system, rooted in fundamental economics, that allows investors and traders to forecast the stock market using data from the interest rate markets-together with supporting market sentiment and cultural indicators-to pinpoint and profit from major turns in the stock market. Deborah Weir (Greenwich, CT) is President of Wealth Strategies, a firm that does marketing for traditional money managers and hedge funds. She is a Chartered Financial Analyst and is the first woman president of the Stamford CFA Society.

Revolutionary techniques that traders can implement to improve profits and avoid losses No trader, professional or individual, can afford not to have a solid risk management program integrated into his or her trading system. But finding a precise mathematical model to replace subjective decision-making processes is a challenge. Traditionally, risk management has focused solely on loss avoidance, but in Trading Risk, hedge fund risk manager Kenneth Grant presents some-thing completely new—how to manage a portfolio to minimize risk and increase profits by putting more capital at risk. Trading Risk details a risk management program that can help both money managers and individual traders evaluate which elements in a portfolio are working efficiently and which aren’t. By illustrating an extremely simple set of statistical and arithmetic tools this book can help readers enhance their performance in many financial markets. Kenneth L.Grant is Cheyne’s Global Risk Manager, and is the Managing Member for Cheyne Capital, LLC, the firm’s U.S. arm. Mr. Grant is a pioneer in the field of hedge fund risk management and capital allocation. Before joining Cheyne, he created risk control programs at two of the world’s leading hedge funds, Tudor Investments and SAC Capital, where he was eventually promoted to the title of Chief Investment Strategist. Mr. Grant holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Mathematics from the University of Wisconsin, an MA in Economics from Columbia University, and an MBA from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business.

Candlesticks are one of the most widely used technical tools in trading. Designed to provide detailed, at-a-glance information, these charts are integrated into almost every web site and charting software solution. But, despite their popularity, the definitions of these candlestick patterns are often vague and misleading. Now, for the first time ever, Steve Palmquist hands you the secrets for effectively using candlestick patterns in all market conditions. Data that would take years to compile and years to interpret is now at your fingertips. Based on intensive back testing and research, Money-Making Candlestick Patterns shows how to appropriately use the most popular candlestick patterns in bull, bear, and sideways trends. Built from PROVEN FACTS, not theory, you'll learn: Clear definitions of each selected pattern to remove guesswork and improve performance Exactly what you need to know about back testing to increase your wins and minimize your losses The impact of various market conditions on the most powerful patterns to remove surprises and increase profits Keys to eliminating common testing mistakes that can prevent you from making money The candlestick pattern that has shown triple ROI in back testing This book rigorously tests the assumptions inherent in standard candlestick pattern definitions. Each chapter breaks down the pattern to examine how parameters such as current volume, average volume, and price level will impact results. The definitions that most often produce profitable trades are identified and outlined with complete usage instructions for increasing your winning trade percentage. In this book, technician Steve Palmquist hands you his years of research. The information on back testing and the insight into your favorite patterns will give you a seasoned advantage in a fraction of the time. Thorough and efficiently organized, this book will allow you to use candlestick patterns to exploit every move the market makes.

An accessible guide for traders looking to boosting profits in the financial markets from a trading superstar  Dubbed “The Messiah of Day Trading” by Dow Jones , Oliver Velez is a world-renowned trader, advisor, entrepreneur and one of the most sought after speakers and teachers on trading the financial markets for a living. His seminars and workshops have been attended by tens of thousands of traders the world over. In this highly-focused and effective trading resource Velez imparts seven key lessons to further any trader’s education. From market basics to managing trades, trading psychology to investment planning, technical analysis and charts to income versus wealth building, these lessons contain powerful insight and advice far beyond anything you’ll find in most introductory trading books. Each section of the book offers clear examples, concise and useful definitions of important terms Includes more than ninety charts illustrating market challenges and opportunities, how to profit from patterns, and much more Written in the parlance of the day trader’s world, this book offers you the experience of being taught trading skills by the best of the best   

Big Money, Less Risk: Trade Options will put the income boosting power of strategies like writing covered calls, selling naked put options, and placing vertical spread trades or iron condors in your hands. Mark Larson has become one of the most sought after trading educators because of his ability to make once elusive investment approaches accessible to every trader. Success in the stock market is determined by consistently making money every month, not closing your eyes and hoping you can afford to retire. With this book, Larson divulges the secrets to making your money work for you instead of having to work for your money. Ever dream about making 30% in one month? Big Money, Less Risk: Trade Options will put the income boosting power of strategies like writing covered calls, selling naked put options, and placing vertical spread trades or iron condors in your hands. Mark Larson has become one of the most sought after trading educators because of his ability to make once elusive investment approaches accessible to every trader. Success in the stock market is determined by consistently making money every month, not closing your eyes and hoping you can afford to retire. With this book, Larson divulges the secrets to making your money work for you instead of having to work for your money. Inside you'll learn: How to repeatedly make money when the market goes up or down. Investment strategies that allow for huge returns with the use of very little money. How to purchase good stocks at discount prices. How to make significant returns even if you are wrong on the trade. Larson will alo cover the importance of option pricing, implied volatility, the Greeks such as delta, theta, and gamma, and the probability of your option expiring profitable. Most important, you will get, in plain English, some of his favorite technical indicators and the key to how they will form the basis of your options trading success.