Tricks of the Floor Trader: Insider Trading Techniques for the Off-the-Floor Trader [Hardcover]

Neil T. Weintraub (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1995

Every trader will want to explore these practical, easy-to-use money-making tips from a 10-year veteran of the trading floor. Neal Weintraub describes the strategies and tactics used by floor traders and how to incorporate them successfully. Written in a series of short chapters, the "tricks" used by professional traders are grouped into four sections: strategies, and tactics; psychology and discipline; money management; and general tricks and tips, Throughout, Weintraub unveils an extraordinary amount of information on how pros make money in today's fast-paced trading pits. Readers will learn a variety of techniques, from trading a government report to exploiting overbought and oversold markets. "Tricks of the Floor Trader" also includes: calculating each day's support and resistance; intermarket trading techniques; and tips to getting the best fills from you broker.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 200 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (November 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557389136
• ISBN-13: 978-1557389138
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,291,462 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Lots of print but empty words, December 16, 2003

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This review is from: Tricks of the Floor Trader: Insider Trading Techniques for the Off-the-Floor Trader (Hardcover)

I can't believe any publisher would allow this hodgepodge of gibberish to pass the scrutiny of a professional editor. I program trading systems for a living and attempt to find ideas in books i read. I have a thirst for knowledge and I consider my time to be valuable and not to wasted on worthless banter and self promotion. I violated both in this instance. I have learned a good lesson. I am embarrassed for fear others who research my ideas to learn I actually conducted a seminar in Chicago and had the stupidity to invite this author to speak. it was empty words in his speech just like this book. I returned and got my money back. mark b.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Poor Presentation With Empty Writing, November 30, 2002

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This review is from: Tricks of the Floor Trader: Insider Trading Techniques for the Off-the-Floor Trader (Hardcover)

Not only does this book have nothing of value for a "real" trader, but it is also a spelling and grammar mess. I woulnd't be surprised if the writer never attended high school and never traded for himself in real life. He fails to grasp the intricacies of how the markets really operate. I believe it was an effort to establish himself as a credible factor in the investment business and if this is the best it is falls far short of what a part time trader could write with little effort. Stay away from this book and get a Larry Williams book instead!! At least you will learn something of value.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A reader, March 12, 2005

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This review is from: Tricks of the Floor Trader: Insider Trading Techniques for the Off-the-Floor Trader (Hardcover)

I can't believe that any one could publish such an empty collection of gibberish. What a waist of time and money. All this book contains is the collection of expressions found on Wall Street without explanation and meaning. Instead read Reminiscences of a Stock Operator, The Market Wizards, The Crowd you will get more inside, then this book will ever produce.