Article on “Overview of Technical analysis” with reasoning as to why it works. Also, given some examples why it works as complementary tool to fundamental analysis. Hope this is useful.
How to make money in stocks (system explained): William O Neil
Extension to first book, goes into explaining CANSLIM in detail. Be watchful of promotional content.
Insider Buy Super stocks: Jesse Stine
How to do book, straight from author’s practice notes. There are highs and lows, he has attempted to combine fundamentals with technicals. I was not convinced with his fundamental elements (they sounded almost over the counter!). I leave it on to you.
Trend Trading for Dummies: Barry Burns
Explained beautifully, but don’t expect too much.
Think and Trade Like a Champion: Mark Minervini
Mark’s latest book, extension to his first book. As usual carries some wonderful concepts, portion on sell into strength is too good. Also it carries a hint to his next book i.e. behavioural finance.
Good book to start with, touches upon new and old rules of investing.
The Playbook By Mike Bellafiore
Good for those who are working prop trading firms.
Value in time by Pascal Willain
Extra detailed when it comes to using price and volume detail.
Trades About to happen by David Weis and Alexandar Elder
RIchard Wyckoff is known be to the one of wisest men then, his accuracy percentage smart out even of the some the biggest. This is modern day version of his method, how to apply Wyckoff method in recent days.
A more of techno funda book. But somehow I felt it’s not given much additional information than O Neil’s book.
How Legendary Traders Million: John Boik
Yes, they all been covered in some books and articles. Important elements from the biggest traders of world at one place. Good to have book
Trading with Market Profile: Peter Steidlmayer
Once during 80’s it was a craze to use market profile method. An unique attempt of reading price and volume.
Money Management by Nauzer Balsara
A brilliant book by a mathematician who happened to master the trading also. But a caution, not a straight written book. You need multiple money management book reading before grasping this.
Combination of technical, fundamentals with triangulation from other sources. A niche book, author focus on tell tale signs to know take over, merger etc.
Money, Greed and Risk by Charles Morris
You can call this as most valuable points in summary from all financial chaos that has happened. A must read again!
Long term secrets to short term trading by Larry Williams
The portion on money management is too good, learn Williams Fixed Risk method.
Trade with Passion and Purpose by Mark Whistler
Another attempt at psychological accept. I have been told a good book to activate R-Mode thinking. Not experienced so far.
One of best financial journalist Jack Schwager finally managed to pull out a virtual summit for traders
Speakers list is impressive: Jim Rogers, Howard Lindzon, Perry Kauffman, Michael Covel etc
Topic list is impressive too: methodology to psychology, mistakes to experiences.
This is real stuff, go for the kill.
What is bonus is our very own Nikhil Kamath (Zerodha founder) is getting an opportunity to interview Jack Schwager. You can let Nithin know about your questions:
I am beginner in trading and would appreciate if you can advise any course to learn positional and options trading as i cannot focus on daytrading due to job.
I have good understanding of fundamental analysis but would love to venture in trading. Any feedback on courses/ youtube channels to begin with would be highly appreciated.