Getting Started in Swing Trading [Paperback]

Michael C. Thomsett (Author)

Book Description

Series: Getting Started in | Publication Date: April 6, 2007

An accessible introduction to A PROVEN TRADING STRATEGY

GETTING STARTED IN SWING TRADING

Swing trading is not a new idea. But, only recently-with the Internet opening up markets to virtually everyone-has this short-term technical trading strategy become a viable option for individual investors.

There are many ways to profit from the swing trading method, and with Getting Started in Swing Trading, author Michael C. Thomsett will show you how to use this approach to quickly take advantage of short-term price movements found in today's dynamic markets.

Written in a straightforward and accessible style, Getting Started in Swing Trading:

• Explores many of today's most popular charting signals and explains how to recognize them
• Provides suggestions for picking stocks appropriate for your swing trading strategy
• Illustrates how options can be used within your swing trading program to mitigate risk and improve performance
• Analyzes the effectiveness of short selling within a swing trading strategy
• Outlines some restrictions on swing trading, including brokerage rules and requirements, and regulations about high-activity trading
• And much more

Filled with in-depth insights and practical advice, Getting Started in Swing Trading will enhance your understanding of this proven trading method as well as improve the overall profitability of your portfolio.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

An accessible introduction to A PROVEN TRADING STRATEGY

GETTING STARTED IN SWING TRADING

Swing trading is not a new idea. But, only recently—with the Internet opening up markets to virtually everyone—has this short-term technical trading strategy become a viable option for individual investors.

There are many ways to profit from the swing trading method, and with Getting Started in Swing Trading, author Michael C. Thomsett will show you how to use this approach to quickly take advantage of short-term price movements found in today's dynamic markets.

Written in a straightforward and accessible style, Getting Started in Swing Trading:

• Explores many of today's most popular charting signals and explains how to recognize them

• Provides suggestions for picking stocks appropriate for your swing trading strategy

• Illustrates how options can be used within your swing trading program to mitigate risk and improve performance

• Analyzes the effectiveness of short selling within a swing trading strategy

• Outlines some restrictions on swing trading, including brokerage rules and requirements, and regulations about high-activity trading

• And much more

Filled with in-depth insights and practical advice, Getting Started in Swing Trading will enhance your understanding of this proven trading method as well as improve the overall profitability of your portfolio.

About the Author

Michael C. Thomsett has written more than sixty books on investing, real estate, business, and management. He is the author of several Wiley books, including the bestselling Getting Started in Options, as well as Getting Started in Fundamental Analysis, Getting Started in Property Flipping, and Getting Started in Rental Income. Thomsett has been a management consultant in the securities industry and is an active options trader.

Product Details

• Paperback: 214 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (April 6, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470084618
• ISBN-13: 978-0470084618
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #459,886 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I have been writing professionally since 1978 and fulltime since 1984. Previously, I was an accountant.
From 1978 to 1984 I wrote part-time and also was a consultant in the financial services industry. Once I began writing fulltime, I began in the magazine journalism field as a freelancer. In 1985 and 1986 I wrote approximately 500 articles in business, trade and professional magazines. I then switched over to books exclusively and have written over 70 books. These include my own as well as ghost-written projects.
Today I like to work on multiple books at the same time, normally two or three projects. Being able to switch back and forth keeps the writing process fresh and interesting. I generally write from 7 a.m. until noon and spend afternoons on research.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Too elementary even for beginners. Not swing trading specific at all, August 9, 2007

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ServantofGod - See all my reviews

This review is from: Getting Started in Swing Trading (Paperback)

If it were not for the very meaningful front cover, I might have just rated this a one star. As a professional trader I can tell the book is too shallow (and in lack of passion, insight and substance from the author) to be of any help at all. Some may argue that I am too demanding to require a book of less than 200 content page to be compleat but I assure you "the market" is a killing field arguably with a casualty rate of over 70% that forgives no mistake nor ignorance. Of course, if you think a lukewarm mix of Candlestick, patterns, FA and options is good enough, please simply neglect this review. Otherwise,..............

p.s. If I had read the backcover which said, "the author has written more than sixty books on investing, real estate, business and management", I would certainly have given this book a pass.

4.0 out of 5 stars An awesome introduction..., January 25, 2010

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Stock Market Coach (Edmonton, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Getting Started in Swing Trading (Paperback)

...to Swing Trading. This book is for beginners only, and if that's you, you will not be disappointed.

It also touches on subjects such as technical analysis, money management and options.

I'm an experience trader, and I got value out of this book.

5.0 out of 5 stars A friendly beginner book, January 9, 2009

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bowriver (Calgary,AB, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Getting Started in Swing Trading (Paperback)

I'm new in stock trading. I found this book give a very good overview of swing trading and using an easy understand approach to introduce technical terms such as candlestick chart, sell short and option etc.
I'd recommend this book for newbie of stock trading.