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I consider the books on this page some of the best ones ever written for investors.
My hot list combines the old and the new, essentials for the bookshelves
of investors who use technical analysis. Clicking a book will let you order
the book through Trader's Library, or Amazon.com.
-Tim Knight, President and Founder, Prophet Financial Systems
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Prophet.net founder Tim Knight shows you how to use the powerful technology available online in conjunction with technical analysis to analyze markets and make the most profitable trading decisions possible.
Written in a straightforward and accessible manner, Chart Your Way to Profits covers a lot of ground with respect to technical analysis and charting. You'll be introduced to the charting tools ProphetCharts and JavaCharts, so you can discover how to perform your own analysis with the help of hundreds of real-world examples. Along the way, you'll also become familiar with some of the most important rules of sound trading.
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This book is a bestselling classic covering technical analysis and trading techniques. Though the book was originally published in the 1940s - before online brokerages and day traders - the principles still ring true in today's markets. I have the 5th edition, and the book is now in its 8th edition. It's dense but rewarding reading; buy this book as a reference if nothing else.
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Named one of the best of 2002 by Barron's, this book is a pleasure to read and brings an expert's real-world experience to technical analysis. Mr. Kamich gives us a multi-faceted trading approach that uses technical analysis for trade timing, stock picking, and risk management. With plenty of good advice on charting, trends, and some of the grayer areas of market strategy, it's an excellent read for beginners to advanced traders.
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A must-have for serious Chartists! This book provides both breadth and depth of information on technical analysis. Of particular interest: How accurate statistically are the patterns and when/why do they fail.
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The perfect companion for traders who use Prophet JavaCharts, Technical Analysis from A to Z covers more than 100 studies and indicators and how to apply them. This book is a concise reference suitable for novices and veteran traders alike, though a few expert technicians might argue there's not enough technical depth and detail. It is well organized, easy to access, and - unlike the first edition - includes formulas for the studies. We think this book is a classic - and for most folks, it's worth buying the second edition, even if you already have the first.
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While most folks would be more than content with Murphy's The Visual Investor, here's a technical analysis reference that is extremely comprehensive and surprisingly accessible. Covers technical analysis for futures and stock markets, candlestick charting, intermarket relationships, and indicators, as well as computer-based technologies and tools. This book was recently updated; it's expensive, but serious technicians will get their money's worth.
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My favorite book on candlestick charting. Combines history, psychology and a thorough presentation of patterns and their significance. With great examples, this book is a pleasure to read, and is packed with valuable information for anyone using technical analysis for trading.
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This is a wonderful book for browsing. There are several dozen traders profiled in this book in an interview style, which means you can jump to any part of the book you like and focus on traders that have a particular style of trading of interest to you. I used to actually work for one of the traders profiled in this book. It's one of the most popular books out there on trading (about a quarter million copies have been sold), and it's an easy, fun read.
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New Market Wizards builds on the success of the original 'Wizards' book. Again, the style is a compilation of interviews with world class traders from all markets (stock, futures, currency). The idea behind the book is not so much technical analysis but seeks to answer the question: how do the consistently successful traders actually make trading their livelihood?
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By far the most unusual book on this list, Education of a Speculator was written by Victor Niederhoffer, surely one of the most unusual people I've ever read about. Niederhoffer built (and lost) a huge fortune in speculating, but unlike many other traders, his accomplishments in life go far beyond trading. He is an intellectual, a world-reknowned squash player, and - as this book shows - quite an interesting writer. This is a terrific book for a long plane ride; you probably won't be able to put it down.
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