Super trader - Van K. Tharp

How do you transform yourself frommild-mannered investor to SuperTrader? Think clearly. Plan accordingly.Commit completely. In other words, becomea trader. And no one is better suited to helpyou make the transformation than legendarytrading educator and author Van K. Tharp.

Combining the sharp insight and technicalbrilliance that has drawn legions of investorsto his books and seminars, Tharp provides aholistic approach for becoming a successfulfull-time trader. His system-a meld ofinvesting psychology and sound tradingpractice-is the secret to achieving optimumconditions that produce results in both bulland bear markets.

Using the lessons of Super Trader, you willapproach trading as you would a smallbusiness-realistically, systematically, andenthusiastically. Drawing on his decades ofexperience, Tharp has created a simple plandesigned to help anyone master the market.You can put this plan to use immediately inorder to:

• Master the psychology of trading
• Craft a "business plan"-a workingdocument to guide your trading
• Develop a trading system tailoredfor your personal needs and skills
• Create position-sizing strategiesto meet your objectives
• Monitor yourself constantly tominimize mistakes

Throughout the book, Tharp asks the pertinentquestions you must ask yourself aboutbecoming a trader, being a trader, and succeedingas a trader.

The rewards that come with being a SuperTrader-both financial and personal-makeyou feel as if you can leap small buildings ina single bound. Whatever your skill level,Tharp provides the formula for succeedingin a field where most people fail.