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

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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.

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.

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.

Neill's book is good but I feel there are other books worth reading first. "Tricks of the floor trader" reminds me of Jake bernstein talking about how great these seasonal patterns are.Teh book does give a good job defining some ideas that you might e able to apply in your own trading, but many are all known widely. This book does not reveal any secrets to trading. In this book.the author makes fun of trading courses and simultaneously leads you on to think his book will help you trade better. No book can make you trade better, it's just not that easy. If you really want a book that gives you a genuine feeling of being on the trading floor YOU MUST BUY "PIT BULL" by Marty "Buzzy" Schwartz. "Pitbull" will give you the fealing of being right there on the floor and make you feel as if it were you making the same decisions. I t will make you laugh histarically and cry! Buy it, Read it, and Reap!

I am not a big fan of this book. Though the chapters on 4th time breakouts and T-Bond auctions as well as a few others are informative for the novice. Some of his "tips" or "tricks" such as "Healthy Leads to Wealthy" or "Be Smarter Than Your Computer" are downright filler chapters. Weintraub is not a big time trader or scalper or spreader or whatever you want to call it. I think the fact that he included phone numbers of some of the various individuals who proffered tips is very, very, cheesy!! Typically, anyone who markets any kind of "how to trade" course is not a trader but a salesperson, they may have some decent info but nothing that will really help you. I am afraid that Weintraub falls into this category. His friend Grant Noble on the other hand, has written a far superior book.

This book is written in short hodgepodge chapters like Eng and Longstreet. Weintraub presents a myriad of trading ideas, thoughts, tips and cliches to the reader. 90% of it is not going to be beneficial to any trader, but in the pile of dung.. there are some gold nuggets if you dig around long enough. The chapter at the end on spreads is very interesting and would be worth looking into.

This book contributes nothing to the success of a trader. The techniques described are re-ground rehash of what others have discussed for many years and are worhtless to any serious market trader. I'm certain that the author's goal when he wrote this book was to earn some money he probably lost while trading the approaches he presents in the book. Don't waste your money on this one guys, do yourself a favor and buy your broker lunch, you'll get more in return than you do with this empty gibberish.jackal

i've traded all my life and this book adds nothing to the basic knowledge a person could acquire just by reading a newspaper. the author comes across as a pompous know it all when in fact many ideas he attempts to express are in- correct and will lead a beginner astray. he representss throughout the book that he is an accomplished trader when in truth he merely traded for awhile on the midamerica or baby exchange. it's unfortunate that the author did not present some wothwhile ideas for traders but i think the only was he could acquire them would be read expereinced traders' books, since he obviously is not one. it was a total mistake buying this book. other than as a doorstop, its worthless.

I remembered reading a recent review of the author's work that was less than flattering, and for some reason decided to give this title a chance. I was pleasantly surprised. The style is unusual, somewhat "stream of conciousness", and in the end each paragraph gives the reader something to think about. I learned from this book and found much to consider. I think it would be especially valuable to the commodities trader who has some experience under his or her belt. Definitely a worthwhile read.

I can't believe Neal has written such worthless tripe. I have spoken to him and he has represented that he was and is an experienced, successful, big time trader. He talks like a know-it-all and writes like one as well. At least he is consistent. What a poser. I am a part timer in the investment business but my knowledge far exceeds this impostor's. Try as he may, he must be having difficulty trading because he has knack for selling his empty ideas. The one or two threads of modest value were copied from the work of others and I even think he borrowed a few of mine but mine were certainly better and valuable. My bestr recommendation is stay away from anything this guy is hawking.