Market Trading Tactics: Beating the Odds Through Technical Analysis and Money Management [Hardcover]

Daryl Guppy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 15, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0471846635 | ISBN-13: 978-0471846635 | Edition: 2nd

A veteran hockey writer takes on hockey culture and the NHL--addressing the games most controversial issue Whether its on-ice fist fights or head shots into the glass, hockey has become a nightly news spectacle--with players pummeling and bashing each other across the ice like drunken gladiators. And while the NHL may actually condone on-ice violence as a ticket draw, diehard hockey fan and expert Adam Proteau argues against hockeys transformation into a thuggish blood sport. In Fighting the Good Fight, Proteau sheds light on the many perspectives of those in and around the game, with interviews of current and former NHL stars, coaches, general managers, and league executives, as well as medical experts. One of the most well-known media figures on the hockey scene today, famous for his funny, feisty observations as a writer for the Toronto Star and The Hockey News and commentator on CBC radio and TV, Adam Proteau is also one of the few mainstream media voices who is vehemently anti-fighting in hockey. Not only is his book a plea to the games gatekeepers to finally clamp down on the runaway violence that permeates the sport even at its highest level, he offers realistic suggestions on ways to finally clean the game up. • Includes interviews with medical experts on head injuries and concussions, as well as with other members of the media • The author not only wages an attack on the value of fighting in hockey--but also on the establishment hockey culture Covering the most polarizing issue in hockey today, Fighting the Good Fight gives hockey fans and sports lovers everywhere a reason to stamp their feet and whistle--at a rare display of eloquence and common sense. WebCatUpdater-Profile_26@1326742171896

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

I have recently read the book "Market Trading Tactics". Of all the past investments that i have made (starting only this past month) this was the best pick with the largest return. Although the book caters to what I find to be a louder term investing strategy than I would like to use I have taken all of the suggestions in the book and applied them to my pseudo day-trading. I was down 1,350.00 not making a single winning trade. Today I used the tech analysis system described in the book of buy points and sell point to make my very first profit in the stock market. My wife up till today thought that my investment ventures were a waste of time, after today she is now Guppy's biggest fan. I spent a great deal of time comparing Guppy's methods with historical data on issues that I had traded on this past month, had I used the methods then, on these same stocks, I would have been leaving town this weekend on vacation in style. I will continue to use the recommended style of trading as long as I invest, or at least till Guppy's next book comes out with a new plan. Thank you Mr. Guppy --David Parker

From the Inside Flap

Comments from readers of the first edition:

"Quite simply, your material puts all the theory into practice and this enables traders of all levels to trade with greater direction and confidence."
—Sam, private trader

"I like your trading philosophy and all your words of caution. This is a reference book to be used at all times."
—Sudarshan, private trader

"Your book is well organised, lucid and stimulating. We are preparing to (trade) and your text gives us some clear directions and precautions."
—G & T Walters, new traders

"Your book has saved me from an expensive mistake. I commend you on having a down-to-earth and practical approach which is easy to read. I am also appreciative of the credence you give to bias and emotions in trading. Your books have given me a really good foundation on which to progress. You are not secretive about what you use and why, and communicate your ideas in a very genuine way."
—D Marrion, trader

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 352 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 2nd edition (June 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471846635
• ISBN-13: 978-0471846635
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #314,356 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars MMA is worth the price of admission, July 23, 2002

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Brian E. Mitchell (Dunwoody, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Market Trading Tactics: Beating the Odds Through Technical Analysis and Money Management (Hardcover)

Like a previous reviewer, I was not impressed overall by the book. It has some interesting things to say, but many of the techniques are either very common or don't fit in my trading style. The section on MMA is very interesting though, and it has been incorporated into my trading plan, as I find it very interesting.

The complaint about the authors use of metastock in another review was rather silly, in my estimation; the use is simple enough that any reader should be able to look at the formula and decide they can implement that themselves rather easily (or maybe decide that the formula is not important, and they have elements in their trading plan that already do it).

A word of warning, this is not a day trading book. If you want something intraday or extremely short term (a la 1-5 day swing trading) this book is probably not the best choice.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I trade for a living, November 15, 2000

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Daryl Guppy (Katherine, NT Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Market Trading Tactics: Beating the Odds Through Technical Analysis and Money Management (Hardcover)

This is the authors reply to the Singapore review. I trade for a living and the MMA is one of my core indicators. It has been presented in real time at many Australian, Asian and US workshops and is used successfully by many traders and some fund managers. We also show the operation of this indicator in real time in our weekly newsletter. To suggest that chart illustrations are 'fudged' is slanderous and incorrect. With more experience in TA and with modern charting packages, he would note the changes in scaling in the two extracts and still be able to match the dates of the identifie turning points. The depth of market information for many Asian exchanges is readily available from several Singapore based web sites.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This one is for everyone, October 17, 2000

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Eugene H. Steele "daytradewithmecom" (Fort Lauderdale, Fl United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Market Trading Tactics: Beating the Odds Through Technical Analysis and Money Management (Hardcover)

One of the many benefits of this text is the breath of the subject matter. A first read will tell you the the author knows what he is speaking about. The section on Gambler or Trader is worth the price of the book. In fact each chapter has something for the trader or investor. There are many gems here. You only need the experience to realize they are right in front of you. Buy it.