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Description of Super Trader

How do you transform yourself from mild-mannered investor to Super Trader? Think clearly. Plan accordingly. Commit completely. In other words, become a trader. And no one is better suited to help you make the transformation than legendary trading educator and author Van K. Tharp. Combining the sharp insight and technical brilliance that has drawn legions of investors to his books and seminars, Tharp provides a holistic approach for becoming a successful full-time trader. His system--a meld of investing psychology and sound trading practice--is the secret to achieving optimum conditions that produce results in both bull and bear markets. Using the lessons of Super Trader, you will approach trading as you would a small business--realistically, systematically, and enthusiastically. Drawing on his decades of experience, Tharp has created a simple plan designed to help anyone master the market.
You can put this plan to use immediately in order to: Master the psychology of trading Craft a "business plan"--a working document to guide your trading Develop a trading system tailored for your personal needs and skills Create position-sizing strategies to meet your objectives Monitor yourself constantly to minimize mistakes Throughout the book, Tharp asks the pertinent questions you must ask yourself about becoming a trader, being a trader, and succeeding as a trader. The rewards that come with being a Super Trader--both financial and personal--make you feel as if you can leap small buildings in a single bound. Whatever your skill level, Tharp provides the formula for succeeding in a field where most people fail.

Title Information

ISBN:

9780071632515

Pages:

240 pages

Format:

Hardback

Product Code:

414417

Publisher:

McGraw-Hill

Published:

01/09/2009

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About Van K. Tharp

Van K. Tharp, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized consultant and coach to traders and investors, as well as the founder and president of the Van Tharp Institute. He is the author of multiple bestselling books on trading and investing, including Trade Your Way to Financial Freedom, Safe Strategies for Financial Freedom, Financial Freedom Through Electronic Day Trading, The Definitive Guide to Position Sizing, and The Peak Performance Course for Traders and Investors. Tharp is a popular speaker who develops and presents workshops for trading firms and individuals around the world. He has published numerous articles and has been featured in publications such as Forbes, Barron's, Market Week, and Investor's Business Daily.

Contents of Super Trader

Introduction 1. The Holy Grail 2. Understanding the Big Picture 3. Ways to Make Money Trading 4. Starting with a Healthy Psychological Profile 5. Overcoming a Stuck State of Mind 6. Developing Your Business Plan 7. Six Keys to a Great Trading System 8. Designing a Trading System that Fits You 9. The Snow Fight Metaphor and Trading 10. Position Sizing: More Important Than You Think 11. Keep Up with R-multiples of Your Trades 12. Trade Setups You Should Pay Attention To 13. Exits Are the Key to Making Money 14. Know When to Fold and When to Really Bet 15. The Holy Grail of Trading: Judgmental Heuristics or How Traders Think! 16. Discipline in Meeting Your Goals