Financial Freedom Through Electronic Day Trading

by Van K. Tharp, Brian June

Overview

An increasing number of investors are entering the high-risk world of electronic day trading—often before they’ve learned the basic principles and safeguards. Financial Freedom Through Electronic Day Trading combines Van Tharp’s mastery of trading psychology with Brian June’s nuts-and-bolts expertise to give day traders the proven strategies and information they need to survive and succeed.

From little-known day trading entries and exits to techniques that foster winning attitudes and styles, these practical ideas will help readers develop their own personalized trading systems. The perfect combination of psychological preparation and hands-on practice, it discusses:
*Market analysis from a day trading perspective
*Techniques for determining a market maker’s position
*The best day trading software

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071415606
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	01/08/2001
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	416
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

Van K. Tharp, Ph.D., is president of the International Institute of Trading Mastery (IITM) and has been a consultant to traders and investors for over 15 years. Internationally recognized as today's number one coach and trainer for traders, Dr. Tharp is the author of Trade Your Way to Financial Freedom as well as a five-volume home study course, a monthly newsletter on systems and psychology, and a number of articles in industry publications. His trading models and techniques were featured in the book Market Wizards: Interviews with Great Traders.

Brian June moved directly from a successful corporate career into a sizable income as an electronic day trader. A popular speaker at day trading seminars and expositions, June has written numerous articles for Market Mastery, the IITM newsletter, and is an expert at applying sound business principles to achieve trading success. He also developed a popular workshop on electronic day trading tactics and strategies.

Table of Contents

Part One: How to Develop a "Laser-Guided Rocket" to Trading Success. Chapter 1: The Journey to Trading Mastery. Chapter 2: Prepare YOurself for Trading Heights. Chapter 3: Design a Plan Even Goldman Sachs Might Envy. Part Two: Putting the "Laser-Guided Rocket" Together. Chapter 4: The Trader's Toolkit: Essential Secrets for Getting the Most from Your Hardware and Software. Chapter 5: Understanding the Golden Rule of Trading - R Multiples and Expectancy. Chapter 6: Position Sizing: The Key That Makes It All Work for You. Chapter 7: Prelaunch Preparation - Your Daily Routine. Part Three: Launching Your Trading Rocket. Chapter 8: The Trading Day Liftoff: Navigating Trade by Trade. Chapter 9: Market-Making Strategies. Chapter 10: Momentum Strategies. Part Four: Feedback and Maintenance. Chapter 11: Common Mistakes Everyone Makes - And How You Can Avoid Them. Chapter 12: Getting Feedback and Refining the Process. Chapter 13: Peak Performance Trading - The Keys to Gaining Control of Your Trading.