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The Psychology of Trading

Tools and Techniques for Minding the Markets
Series: Wiley Trading
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The Psychology of Trading by Brett N. Steenbarger delves into the mental and emotional aspects of trading. Blending psychology with practical trading insights, it explores how traders can refine their mental skills to improve decision-making processes. The book offers strategies to manage psychological challenges and enhance performance in the dynamic world of trading.
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You might enjoy this insightful book if you're intrigued by the psychological aspects of financial markets and wish to improve your trading skills through understanding human behaviour. It could appeal to you if you're looking to enhance your performance by integrating psychological strategies with technical analysis, making it a thoughtful read for anyone keen on mastering the emotional challenges of trading.

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"The one, only, and by far the best book synthesizing psychology and investing. In addition to providing modern, scientific knowledge about psychology, this book provides a mirror into the mind and wide breadth of knowledge of one of the leading practitioners of brief and effectual cures. Will help to cure your trading and your life.

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Essential information for mastering the psychology of trading.

Success in the markets, as in life, depends on a healthy and clear strategy for emotional risk management in addition to market knowledge. In The Psychology of Trading, Brett Steenbarger, a leading practitioner of brief therapy, presents readers with cutting-edge ideas in the psychology of trading by combining his research and experiences in psychology with his knowledge of trading.

Steenbarger walks readers through the most common "issues" the market will force traders to face and provides practical solutions to these trading problems. From breaking destructive patterns and managing uncertainty to developing the capacity for focus and discipline to manage crises, The Psychology of Trading offers readers a practical way to identify their patterns of success and failure, providing them with the knowledge to exert greater control over these issues.

The case studies, research, and ideas presented in this book will help transform any trader's approach to risk and reward.

Brett Steenbarger, PhD, is Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY. Dr. Steenbarger has published over fifty peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters on topics related to brief therapy. An active trader who conducts his own statistical modelling research into markets, Dr. Steenbarger writes occasional feature columns for MSN's MoneyCentral.com.

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The Psychology of Trading by Brett N. Steenbarger has been praised for blending psychological insights with practical trading strategies, offering valuable guidance for both novice and experienced traders. The book is noted for its engaging storytelling and actionable advice, helping readers to understand and overcome the emotional challenges of trading. Readers appreciate the author's expertise in psychology, which provides a unique perspective on market behaviour.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780471267614

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 January 2003

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 163.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 658g

Pages: 352

About the Author

BRETT N. STEENBARGER, PhD, is Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, where he also serves as the Director of Student Counseling. Dr. Steenbarger has published over fifty peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters on topics related to brief therapy, including standard reference entries in The Psychologist's Desk Reference and the Encyclopedia of Psychotherapy. He teaches techniques of counseling and psychotherapy to graduate students in counseling, doctoral students in clinical psychology, and residents in psychiatry. An active trader who conducts his own statistical market modeling research, Dr. Steenbarger has written feature columns for MSN's money site (www.MoneyCentral.com), many of which are archived at www.greatspeculations.com.

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