"Forex Book" Posts
Mastery by Robert Greene
By Lawrence
Summary A different kind of self-help book for those who do not want just feel good advice but solid paths that can lead to fulfillment in terms of doing something you are passionate about and being a master of the field you have chosen. I recommend this book to all traders. Book Information Mastery written […]
Understanding Price Action: Practical Analysis of the 5-Minute Time Frame by Bob Volman
By smilingsynic
Summary The book addresses Forex exclusively. While he claims that the methods “are applicable to all markets,” I disagree. Markets have some general similarities, but they also have prominent differences. I think his methods would work on the S&P, but they almost certainly work better on Forex which I don’t trade. I nevertheless recommend this […]
Forex Price Action Scalping: An In-Depth Look into the Field of Professional Scalping by Bob Volman
By smilingsynic
Summary: Bob Volman’s Forex Price Action Scalping is one of clearest, most coherent trading books I have ever read. Even though it was not put out by a major publisher, like John Wiley and Sons, it is fast becoming a modern-day classic. Book Information Forex Price Action Scalping: An In-Depth Look into the Field of […]
Hedge Fund Market Wizards: How Winning Traders Win by Jack Schwager
By Lawrence
Summary: One of the better books on trading in the past 5 years. The Market Wizard series has been a staple of the best selling trading books and this new addition to the series is no exception. I would recommend this book to everyone aspiring to make a living from trading. Book Information Hedge Fund […]
The Bull, The Bear, and The Baboon: FX Lessons Learned the Hard Way by Winsor Hoang
By Lawrence
Summary: Honest account of what can happen to people if they learned about forex trading from the wrong sources. The writing style is a bit dry but last few chapters get better. Book Information The Bull, The Bear, and The Baboon: FX Lessons Learned the Hard Way Written by Winsor Hoang [starreviewmulti id=2 tpl=31 size=’12’ […]
Reminiscences of a Stock Operator: With New Commentary and Insights on the Life and Times of Jesse Livermore (Annotated Edition) by Edwin Lefèvre, Jon D. Markman
By Lawrence
Summary The all time classic combined with the excellent annotations done by Mr. Markman has modernized the book for the new generations of traders. This book is a must read. Book Information Reminiscences of a Stock Operator: With New Commentary and Insights on the Life and Times of Jesse Livermore (Annotated Edition) Written by Edwin […]
17 Proven Currency Trading Strategies: How to Profit in the Forex Market by Mario Signh
By Lawrence
Summary: The title of the book is quite misleading because none of the strategies mentioned in the book are “proved” to be consistently profitable at all. I am actually quite disappointed with the book. Do not recommend it. Book Information 17 Proven Currency Trading Strategies, + Website: How to Profit in the Forex Market (Wiley […]
Algorithmic Trading and DMA: An Introduction To Direct Access Trading Strategies by Barry Johnson
By Lawrence
Summary: A good introduction to algorithmic trading. It is a guided tour of the algorithmic trading world. It is packed with information if you have the prerequisite background to understand the lingos used in the book. Lacking either one of the two background knowledges, programming / order routing (the technical side) and firm trading, will […]
Manias, Panics and Crashes: A History of Financial Crises by Charles P. Kindleberger and Robert Z. Aliber
By Lawrence
Summary: Must read for those who are interested in understanding market crashes and macro trading. Not as useful for those whose trading or investing time horizon within a week or so. Overall a good book to keep as a reference. Book Information Manias, Panics and Crashes: A History of Financial Crises Written by Charles P. […]
Trading: How Transformative Learning Drives Expertises by Deirdre Lynch
By Lawrence
Summary: An educational course on transformative learning for traders with solid framework. Useful for trading newcomers to enforce a structure into their minds so that they can properly criticize themselves and evaluate their strength and weaknesses more objectively. Recommended for beginners who have trouble in self evaluation and planning on areas for improvement. Course Information […]
