Douglas uncovers the underlying reasons for lack of consistency and helps traders overcome the ingrained mental habits that cost them money. He takes on the myths of the market and exposes them one by one teaching traders to look beyond random outcomes, to understand the true realities of risk, and to be comfortable with the "probabilities" of market movement that governs all market speculation.
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"A great book for anyone that speculate in the stock market. He goes through many of the psychological and emotional problems we go through when trading and how it's effects our decision when taking on managing our positions in the market. Definitely a must read."
— John (4 out of 5 stars)
" Very insightful into the importance of the mindset you have when you go into trading. "
— JoshAudio, 9/11/2017" If you take out all the pseudoscience and completely unnecessary stories this book would be about two pages long and still be pretty useless. "
— Jeremy, 12/7/2013" This is a must read for traders! I am relatively new to trading, and there were so many "nuggets" that I took from the book. This book is likely one that I will read again every year! Definitely recommend it! "
— Valerie, 9/8/2013" Valuable book about beliefs and how they affect our perception. Worth reading for everyone, not only traders. The only downside is that, in my opinion, the author gets in too much detail. "
— Jan, 8/7/2013" key methods to trading the markets "
— Karen, 10/1/2012" Wish I had read this book when I first started trading. Would have saved me a lot! "
— Mark, 8/11/2012" Excellent book and important to read and absorb for anybody who is interested in trading for profit. "
— Curtis, 5/19/2012" A trader getting all meta. Who knew? The tao of trading. Great stuff. "
— Teddee, 9/1/2011" Nice one...every starter should read this. "
— Vicky, 7/30/2011" Fascinating read--it makes one approach trading from a different perspective and understand some of the pitfalls in how traditional thinking and beliefs can affect outcome. I will be re-reading this one again in the future. "
— Steve, 3/2/2011" I wish I had read this book years ago, when I first started as an active trader! Talk about a home run... this guy explains why rules are so important in helping us become successful traders! "
— Bud, 11/3/2010" Nice one...every starter should read this. "
— Vicky, 6/18/2010" I wish I had read this book years ago, when I first started as an active trader! Talk about a home run... this guy explains why rules are so important in helping us become successful traders! "
— Bud, 6/6/2009" Learned a ton (the second time through) about the psych of a good trader and the pitfalls the rest of us regularly make... good stuff "
— Dan, 5/4/2009" Valuable book about beliefs and how they affect our perception. Worth reading for everyone, not only traders. The only downside is that, in my opinion, the author gets in too much detail. "
— Jan, 6/26/2008" key methods to trading the markets <br/> "
— Karen, 4/24/2008" Wish I had read this book when I first started trading. Would have saved me a lot! "
— Mark, 1/18/2008
Mark Douglas is the author of The Disciplined Trader: Developing Winning Attitudes, one of the first books to introduce the investment industry to the concept of trading psychology. Mark began coaching traders in 1982 and has continued to develop seminar and training programs on trading psychology for the investment industry and individual traders. He has been a frequent speaker at seminars across the world, teaching traders how to become consistently successful.
Kaleo Griffith is an Earphones Award–winning audiobook narrator and classically trained actor. He graduated cum laude from Franklin Pierce University with a BA in theater, holds an MFA in acting from Rutgers University, and is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He has appeared in such television series as Law & Order and Reggie’s Family & Friends, among others.