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Trader Vic II

Principles of Professional Speculation
Series: Wiley Trading
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In Trader Vic II, Victor Sperandeo delves into his personal journey as a trader, sharing insights from his experiences on Wall Street. The book combines biography with practical trading wisdom, offering lessons from Sperandeo's career and highlighting the economic and psychological aspects of successful trading. It's an inspirational read for those intrigued by the life and mindset behind financial market success.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the world of trading and seek insights from a legendary trader's career. This memoir shares practical advice and personal experiences that provide a unique and engaging look into the complexities of the financial markets and the thinking processes behind successful trading strategies.

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Here, in his comprehensive second book?a must-read for serious investors and professional traders?the author details the three-step system of research, application, and testing underlying his highly profitable trading and forecasting methodology. He reveals the Street-tested techniques Trader Vic relies on to predict market trends

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"The ultimate Wall Street pro." - Barron's.

Legendary investor Victor Sperandeo—known as "Trader Vic" to his colleagues—boasts a remarkable success record. How does he achieve this? The answers lie in Trader Vic II, the advanced follow-up to the acclaimed Trader Vic: Methods of a Wall Street Master, which was cited by the Stock Traders Almanac as the "best investment book of 1992."

In this comprehensive second book—a must-read for serious investors and professional traders—Victor Sperandeo details the three-step system of research, application, and testing that underlies his highly profitable trading and forecasting methodology. He reveals the Street-tested techniques he relies on to predict market trends.

Victor Sperandeo, based in Dallas, TX, manages institutional and large individual portfolios for Hugo Securities Company, Inc. and The Professional C.T.A. Fund.

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Trader Vic II by Victor Sperandeo is highly praised as an essential read for investors, according to reviews. Victor Sperandeo's expertise is evident in his impressive record as a money manager, making the book a valuable resource for both novice and experienced market participants. Endorsements highlight the book's practical wisdom and insights, urging readers to delve into its content repeatedly for financial success.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780471248477

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 March 1998

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 447g

Pages: 304

About the Author

VICTOR SPERANDEO is a professional trader and money manager of thirty-one years' standing. He currently manages institutional and large individual portfolios for Hugo Securities Company Inc. and The Professional C.T.A. Fund. In 1971 he founded Ragnar Options Corporation and founded Hugo Securities, a trading partnership, in 1979. His success has brought him profiles in Barron's and The Wall Street Journal, frequent appearances on CNBC and other networks, and perennial popularity as a lecturer. He is the bestselling author of Trader Vic--Methods of a Wall Street Master (Wiley).

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