Recommended Reading

                                                                                                                                                                                                               
1. How to Make Money in Stocks  (by William J O'Neil)

This is the best stock market trading book ever written. It gives you an excellent blend of technical and fundamental analysis lessons based on what really works in the market. The strategies, methods and principles taught in this book are proven historically. This book covers a lot of ground and provides an excellent foundation to build your successful trading plan and begin your investment career.


2. Reminiscences of a Stock  Operator  (by Edwin Lefevre) 1923

An all time classic. This is the most widely read, highly recommended market trading book ever. Its certainly a must read for all investors, novice or experienced. Packed full of great trading knowledge. This book is full of market gems.


3. The Battle For Investment Survival  (by Gerald Loeb) 1935

Another all time classic. Great trading wisdom can be extracted from this book. Learn to trade stocks from one of the best. Loeb is truly a market genius. Reading this book would be a great investment in your future as a trader or investor. 


4. Market Wizards  (3 books by Jack D. Schwager)

Three excellent books that feature interviews of the world's greatest traders and investors. The books ask questions that traders and investors would love to ask these superstars of trading. The answers given are a fantastic wealth of knowledge. Covers the stock market, futures, options and most other trading venues in the investment world.


5. Lessons From the Greatest Stock Traders of All Time  (by John Boik)

Five great stock market traders from various eras give you superb lessons on how to be a consistent winner. William J O'Neil, Gerald Loeb, Bernard Baruch, Jesse Livermore and Nicolas Darvis turn this book into a trading bible. Learn from the best and become a market superstar in the investment world.


6. Trading in the Zone  (by Mark Douglas)

This is the definitive handbook for developing an effective trading mindset. Don't ever underestimate the importance of psychology in trading. This book will teach you how to trade without any emotional discomfort. The number one enemy of the trader is themselves. Once you have a successful trading plan and learn how to deal with the psychology of trading you are on your way to trading greatness.


7. How to Make Profits in Commodities   (by W.D. Gann)

This is one of my personal favorites. It provides a lot of solid trading principles and methods that are just as valid today as they were many decades ago. Gann gave us the best of his 50 years of trading experience in this superb book. Much can be learned and you will improve your trading and overall investment skills.


8. Tape Reading & Market Tactics  (by Humphrey B. Neill)

Superb overall book concerning the stock market. Great insight on how to read what really happening in the markets. The information on volume and how to interpret it, can be worth a fortune on its own. Also gives very good information on the stock market crash in 1929 and the signs leading up to it. This book is a real learning experience and a solid investment in yourself.
 

9. Essentials of Trading  (by Pesavento/Jouflas)

This is a remarkable book and a valuable addition to your trading knowledge. It's a wonderful compilation of articles written about all facets of trading in the markets. The book includes a lot of great quotes which will add to your investment knowledge. In all there are over one hundred articles on every essential aspect of trading.


10. How I Made Two Million Dollars in the Stock Market  (by Nicolas Darvis)

This is the first hand account of how Darvis made two million dollars in the stock market in about 2 years. You will learn how his famous "Darvis Box Theory" allowed him to make a fortune. Darvis stresses the importance of having a trading plan.

 
11. Introduction to Technical Analysis  (by Martin Pring)

This is a very good book to begin your technical analysis education which is critical to trading success. Once you read and understand the contents you will have a solid foundation of technical analysis knowledge to work with. Definately a great investment in yourself as a market trader.


12. Bruce Gould On Commodities "Volume One" and Commodity Trading Manual  (both by Bruce Gould)

Excellent information concerning commodities trading. Methods, principles and strategies. Includes reading chart patterns, odds, cash basis and seasonal information.  Both are highly recommended if your interested in trading commodities which are also an important part of the investment world.


13. Trader Vic-Methods of a Wall Street Master  (by Victor Sperandeo)

Victor Sperandeo is the ultimate Wall Street Pro. He has an amazing success record as a money manager. Traders and investors can benefit from the wisdom in this book. Many important aspects of making money are covered. This includes economics, trading methods, psychology and Federal Reserve policy.


14. Secrets for Profiting in Bull and Bear Markets  (by Stan Weinstein)

Stan Weinstein is a financial expert. His expertise is sought worldwide. This book is considered a bible by many in the investment world. His stock advice is based on four market cycles or stages. The idea is to trade on future trends by analyzing recurring chart patterns. The information in this book is based on sound trading principles.


15. Martin Pring on Price Patterns  (by Martin Pring)

Martin Pring is probably the world's most respected technical analyst. The proper use of price patterns will give any trader or investor a huge advantage in the marketplace. This book covers all key aspects of technical analysis as they apply to price patterns.


16. Market Masters  (by Jake Bernstein)

This is an excellent book that can help you become a market master. Many winning principles are covered. This book will tell you what it takes to succeed and what traits winning traders have in common. There is a goldmine of information in this book.


17. The Complete Turtle Trader  (by Michael Covel)

This excellent book goes through many of the rules taught by Richard Dennis. Trend following is a very successful method of trading, but is difficult in a psychological sense. In this book, you are taught to calculate your edge for every trade. It also teaches that price is the purest form of information that the markets give. If you are interested in trend following, this book is an excellent option to attain knowledge.


18. Trend Following  (by Michael Covel)

Another superb book concerning trend following. Trend following is an anti-Wall Street method that has made fortunes for some of the world's greatest traders ever. You can discover exactly how to use trend following by implementing the knowledge supplied by this book. This book provides real proof, real data, and real results.


19. Winning on Wall Street  (by Marty Zweig)

This book provides proven strategies on how to make well-informed buying and selling decisions. It will show you how to pick winners, spot major bull and bear trends early, and will be an excellent guide for you in the stock market.
 

20. One Up on Wall Street  (by Peter Lynch)

This book provides practical knowledge on how to research stocks and the market. Peter Lynch is one of the greatest money mangers of all time. A main theme of the book is to not listen to so-called market experts, because many times they are wrong. I personally do not agree with all the trading principles in this book, but the book is filled with a lot of solid trading and investing knowledge.