Trading Psychology 2.0: From Best Practices to Best Processes

ISBN-13: 9781118936818 / Angielski / Twarda / 2015 / 448 str.

Brett N Steenbarger

Opis

Practical trading psychology insight that can be put to work today Trading Psychology 2.0 is a comprehensive guide to applying the science of psychology to the art of trading. Veteran trading psychologist and bestselling author Brett Steenbarger offers critical advice and proven techniques to help interested traders better understand the markets, with practical takeaways that can be implemented immediately. Academic research is presented in an accessible, understandable, engaging way that makes it relevant for practical traders, and examples, illustrations, and case studies bring the ideas and techniques to life. Interactive features keep readers engaged and involved, including a blog offering ever-expanding content, and a Twitter feed for quick tips. Contributions from market bloggers, authors, and experts bring fresh perspectives to the topic, and Steenbarger draws upon his own experience in psychology and statistical modeling as an active trader to offer insight into the practical aspect of trading psychology. Trading psychology is one of the few topics that are equally relevant to day traders and active investors, market makers and portfolio managers, and traders in different markets around the globe. Many firms hire trading coaches, but this book provides a coach in print, accessible 24/7 no matter what the market is doing.

• Understand the research at the core of trading psychology
• Examine the ways in which psychology is applied in real-world trading
• Implement practical tips immediately to see first-hand results
• Gain the perspective and insight of veteran traders who apply these techniques daily

While markets may differ in scale, scope, and activity, humans remain human, with all the inherent behavioral tendencies. Studying the market from the human perspective gives traders insight into how human behavior drives market behavior. Trading Psychology 2.0 gives traders an edge, with expert guidance and practical advice.

Spis treści

Preface ix

Introduction xiii

Prelude xvii

CHAPTER 1 Best Process #1: Adapting to Change 1

CHAPTER 2 Best Process #2: Building on Strengths 95

CHAPTER 3 Best Process #3: Cultivating Creativity 199

CHAPTER 4 Best Process #4: Developing and Integrating Best Practices 277

Conclusion: From Best Practices to Best Processes 411

Postscript 415

References 417

About the Author 423

Index 425

O autorze

BRETT N. STEENBARGER, PHD, is Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York. He is the author of The Daily Trading Coach, The Psychology of Trading, and Enhancing Trader Performance, all from Wiley. He is the author of the popular TraderFeed blog and currently writes a peak performance blog for Forbes. Dr. Steenbarger currently consults with a number of hedge funds, where he helps traders and portfolio managers maximize their performance.

Blurb

ACTIONABLE INSIGHT INTO HOW HUMAN BEHAVIOR DRIVES MARKET BEHAVIOR

"Successful efforts to master markets lead us down paths of self–mastery. This book is one guide to those paths."
From the Preface

Let noted trading psychologist and bestselling author Brett Steenbarger help you apply the lessons he has learned by working with highly successful traders and money managers. He has distilled these lessons into an ABCD framework: Adapting to changing markets; Building emotional, cognitive, social, and personality strengths; Cultivating creativity; and Developing best practices across each phase of the trading process.

Filled with expert guidance, relevant research, and practical strategies for success, Trading Psychology 2.0 helps you leverage your current trading strengths and gives you the tools that can lead to trading and investing success in challenging and ever–changing market conditions.