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     colin_twiggs
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| | Thursday, December 07, 2006 - 01:30 pm: |  
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Here is my selection.
1. Stan Weinstein: Secrets for Profiting in Bull and Bear Markets
2. Mark Douglas: Trading in the Zone
3. Alexander Elder: Trading For A Living
4. Edwin Lefevre: Reminiscences of a Stock Operator
5. Thomas Bulkowski: Encyclopedia of Chart Patterns
6. Thomas Dorsey: Point & Figure Charting
7. Nicolas Darvas: How I Made $2,000,000 in the Stock Market
8. Jack Schwager: Schwager on Futures - Technical Analysis
9. John Murphy: Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets
10. Edwards & Magee: Technical Analysis of Stock Trends
Please feel free to post your own.
Regards,
Colin
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captain_chaza
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| | Thursday, December 07, 2006 - 03:40 pm: |
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I am surprised Admiral Col'n you did not make room for
Steve Nison : Japanese Candlestick Charting Techniques
John Bertrand : Born to Win
Salute and Gods' Speed
"While we stop and think, we often miss our opportunity." Publilius Syrus, 1st century B.C.
"I believe the future is only the past again, entered through another gate."
Sir Arthur Wing Pinero 1893
"There are two times in a man's life when he should not speculate: When he can't afford it, and when he can." Mark Twain, 1897
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colin_twiggs
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| | Thursday, December 07, 2006 - 08:20 pm: |
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Charles,
Most of us are familiar with Steve Nison, but tell us more about John Bertrand : Born to Win.
Thanks,
Colin
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captain_chaza
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| | Thursday, December 07, 2006 - 10:36 pm: |
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What can I say?
Those 2 books changed my life in the way I look at Life and Charts
Was it as good for you as it was for me?:?
Salute
"While we stop and think, we often miss our opportunity." Publilius Syrus, 1st century B.C.
"I believe the future is only the past again, entered through another gate."
Sir Arthur Wing Pinero 1893
"There are two times in a man's life when he should not speculate: When he can't afford it, and when he can." Mark Twain, 1897
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spider
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| | Friday, December 08, 2006 - 01:10 pm: |
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Hi Colin,
not in any particular order.......................
from your list;1;2;3;4;&7
Think and grow rich.
Market Wizards 1 & 2
Then go back and read the three that spoke to you the most.
spider.
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colin_twiggs
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| | Friday, December 08, 2006 - 06:05 pm: |
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Thanks Spider
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aidleo
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| | Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 05:45 pm: |
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Exploding The Myths
What your Broker Doesn't Know or Won't Tell You.
By Frank Watkins
Best Investment any trader could make.
(Message edited by colin_twiggs on December 09, 2006)
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brand
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| | Sunday, January 07, 2007 - 09:18 am: |
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Mastering The Trade..John Carter.... It's the Best book out there NOW!!!!
I CAN RESIST ANYTHING BUT TEMPTATION.
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nihonjin
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| | Tuesday, May 08, 2007 - 04:23 pm: |
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Hi Everyone,
This is my first post. I can't give a top 10 but these are my top 3:
Trading without Fear by Richard Arms
Way of the Turtle by Curtis Faith
Bollinger on Bollinger Bands by John Bollinger
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ingot54
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| | Monday, August 13, 2007 - 06:01 pm: |
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Good evening fellow trading tragics ...
I would like to present a review of an excellent book:
Licensed to Profit by Trading in Financial Markets by Chris Shea.
Many of you will already know Chris.
In earlier days I had a couple of sessions with him, and now he has put much of the material he teaches his clients into a new book:
“Licensed to Profit by Trading in Financial Markets” available from http://www.moneybags.com.au/default.asp?d=0&t=1&id=5267&c=0&a=98
Chris Shea has actually produced a masterpiece here at his first attempt. I don’t know what the dickens the publisher was thinking, letting this book onto the market at $29.95 (Available from the above link for $26.95). That is not only absurd, considering the content, it actually does Shea a huge injustice.
The material covered in his book can take a struggling trader by the seat of his pants, and turn him into a competent winner in any market. Shea uses the analogy of a learner driver obtaining his driver’s licence. And he states that driving a car is much more complicated than succeeding in trading in the financial markets.
To prove it, the author takes the novice through the basics of what trading is about. The process (road rules, destinations, costs of driving, avoiding crashes and accidents, honing driving skills, and finally passing the test for your driver’s licence) are all analogous to trading the markets.
When you consider a trading book of similar material such as Mark Douglas’ “Trading in the Zone” (a copy of which I also have on my bookshelf) it is a no-contest. The approach by Chris Shea clearly appeals to readers of any ability, and does not insult the intellectual, nor confound the slower reader – a fine and interesting balance.
But if “Trading in the Zone” can command $59.95 in bookstores, then “Licensed to Profit by Trading in Financial Markets” should be priced in at around $119-95. I am not kidding!
I challenge ANYONE who has read both books to dispute this view.
I could say Chris Shea displays a touch of genius, but I won’t – that would do him a disservice. He is more than that.
Genius is cold.
Shea is approachable, discerning, generous, and having been down the learning-to-trade road himself, knows the milestones the trader needs to hit, in order to progress.
And progress you will, for Shea has a multi-skilled background – Bachelor of Education, Master of Science, Diploma of Professional Counseling (Psychotherapy) Trading and Market Coaching. All of these disciplines are assembled in an applied way and folded neatly between the covers of his book for the reader to discover – the culmination of much of his professional work with helping traders to solve their trading problems and succeed.
Trading and Trade Management matters are covered well, and possibly some brilliant motivational work as well. I know I could find more superlatives, but why bother - let the reader come up with his own!
It’s not all handed to you on a plate – don’t get me wrong here. But it is made simple for you. Chris takes you through the process of developing competency in trading and trading matters, until finally you get to “sit” for your trading P-Plates! There is no instant coffee here either – there is work to do.
However, I would not refer to it as such – the reading experience is addictive – you will want to finish the book in a sitting! Therefore I advise not attempting to read it on a week-night!
We are fortunate to have a local come out with material like this.
Chris Shea is based in Brisbane, but is known across the world as a support-speaker in seminars, and in a private coaching capacity. He has shared the floor with traders of the calibre of Mark Douglas and Alan Farley (of “Hard Right Edge” fame).
Some of you may also be aware of his retreat (invitation only) held now for a number of years here on the Sunshine Coast.
Traders achieving more than 6 figures annually from trading, attend this retreat, and I mention this to alert you to the quality of Chris Shea’s approach and writings.
The book deserves to be on every trader’s desk.
Keep Smiling - Don't look back
Trading style: Chartist Artist _ Breakouts and Shakeouts.
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davkell
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| | Tuesday, August 14, 2007 - 03:57 pm: |
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Thanks for the excellent review Ingot. I've been contemplating purchasing this book for the last few weeks, and after receiving an excellent email from Chris in response to my completion of his free Trader Profile from his Market Coach website can see that you are right in every comment you've made.
Hence why I'll order the book ASAP before someone from his publishers gets hold of your post and ups the price!!!
Perhaps some traders do believe in the Give Back to all philosophy.
"Trade Your Way To Financial Freedom" - Van K Tharp
"Manage the downside; the upside will take care of itself" - Donald Trump
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ingot54
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| | Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 08:45 am: |
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No worries Davkell.
Hope you enjoy the book - give us your own opinion when finished.
Bet you are enraptured! (That was mine!)
Keep Smiling - Don't look back
Trading style: Chartist Artist _ Breakouts and Shakeouts.
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coyotte
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| | Friday, August 31, 2007 - 02:42 pm: |
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Thanks Ingot
Just received a copy from Moneybags (god this mob have slow service ).
Seems to be one of the very rare books that is devoted to the Trader -- only just finished Chapter 1 but seems to be unfolding as a gem.
Pity more newbies did not start down this road first , before getting themselves overwhelmed in Analyst --- think Douglas points this out.
Thanks again for the review
Coyotte
The "Sea of Uncertainty" is defeated by the nimble vessel "Probability", not the unwieldy vessel "Prediction".
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