{"product_id":"trading-basics-9781118464212","title":"Trading Basics","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eComprehensive coverage of the four major trading styles\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEvolution of a Trader explores the four trading styles that people use when learning to trade or invest in the stock market. Often, beginners enter the stock market by:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuying and holding onto a stock (value investing). That works well until the trend ends or a bear market begins. Then they try\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePosition trading. This is the same as buy-and-hold, except the technique sells positions before a significant trend change occurs.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSwing trading follows when traders increase their frequency of trading, trying to catch the short-term up and down swings. Finally, people try\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDay trading by completing their trades in a single day.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis series provides comprehensive coverage of the four trading styles by offering numerous tips, sharing discoveries, and discussing specific trading setups to help you become a successful trader or investor as you journey through each style.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The three books in this series were written for people unfamiliar with the inner workings of the stock market, but will still curl the toes of professionals, too. Research is used to prove the ideas discussed, but is presented in an easy to understand and light-hearted manner. You will find the books to be as entertaining as they are informative and packed with moneymaking tips and ideas. Use the ideas presented here to hone your trading style and improve your success. Whether you are a novice who has never purchased a stock but wants to, or a professional money manager who trades daily, these books are a necessary addition to any market enthusiast’s bookshelf.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eAlan Battista\u003c\/b\u003e, Stockineer.com Book Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 how to retire at 36 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Checklist 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Money Management 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrading: How Much Money, Honey? 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrder Types: Read the Fine Print! 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePosition Sizing: My Story 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePosition Sizing by Market Condition: Bull or Bear? 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Many Stocks to Hold? 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Better Way? Portfolio Composition 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHold Time: How Long is Long Enough? 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHold Time: My Trades 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Money Management Matrix 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShould You Scale into Positions? 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAveraging Down: Throwing Away Money or Smart Choice? 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScaling Out of Positions: A Profi table Mistake? 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDollar‐Cost‐Averaging: Good or Bad? 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Leverage: An Expensive Lesson! 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeverage Guidelines Checklist 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Checklist 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Do Stops Work? 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is Hold Time Loss? 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMental Stop: For Professionals Only! 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinor High or Low Stop: A Good Choice 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSquaring Off Round Numbers 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChart Pattern Stop: Too Costly? 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStopped by a Moving Average 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Truth about Trendlines 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrendline Stop 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFibonacci Retrace Stop: Deal or Dud? 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFixed Percentage Trailing Stop 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVolatility Stop 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChandelier Stop Leaves You Hanging 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting Six Stop Types 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat I Use 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Checklist 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Support and Resistance 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Support and Resistance 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasured Move Support and Resistance 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinor High Resistance 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVolume at Minor High Resistance 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinor Low Support 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVolume at Minor Low Support 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinor High Support 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinor Low Resistance 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGaps Showing Support and Resistance 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth: Tall Candle Support and Resistance 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHorizontal Consolidation Regions 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnother Look at Round Numbers 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupport in Straight‐Line Runs 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResistance in Straight‐Line Runs 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSAR Summary 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Checklist 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 45 Tips Every Trader Should Know 79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining Stock or Market Direction 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the Market Bottom 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisual Tips 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Checklist 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Finding and Fixing What is Wrong 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Was the Market Behavior? 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWas the Industry Trending? 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow is the Timing? 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre All Entry Conditions Met? 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWas the Position Size Proper? 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWas an Initial Stop Used? 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDid You Exit Before the Stop? 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Was the Risk\/Reward Ratio? 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDid You Average Up? 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDid You Average Down? 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre You Buying Out of Season? 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrading Checklist 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Checklist 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 What We Learned 153\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: How to Retire at 36 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Money Management 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Do Stops Work? 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Support and Resistance 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: 45 Tips Every Trader Should Know 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Finding and Fixing| What is Wrong 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisual Appendix of Chart Patterns 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Sites of Interest 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 175\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866371797335,"sku":"9781118464212","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781118464212.jpg?v=1722278335","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/trading-basics-9781118464212","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}