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Education is vital to the success of every self-directed investor. We strongly believe that educated, experienced clients are more likely to trade productively with us over the long-term.

We consider the following books to be essential reading on trading in the currency markets, and encourage you to consider them as such, regardless of your level of experience.

· Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets : A Comprehensive Guide... by John Murphy
· Technical Analysis Applications in the Global Currency Markets by Cornelius Luca
· Trading in the Global Currency Markets 2nd Edition, July 2000 by Cornelius Luca
· Trading to Win : The Psychology of Mastering the Markets by Ari Kiev
· The Disciplined Trader: Developing Winning Attitudes by Mark Douglas
· The Psychology of Technical Analysis... by Tony Plummer
· Street Smarts; High Probability Short Term Trading Strategies by Connors & Raschke
· Market Wizards : Interviews With Top Traders by Jack D. Schwager
· The New Market Wizards : Conversations With America's Top Traders by Jack D. Schwager

Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets : A Comprehensive Guide to Trading Methods and Applications

Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets : A Comprehensive Guide to Trading Methods and Applications
by John Murphy

John J. Murphy has now updated his landmark bestseller Technical Analysis of the Futures Markets, to include all of the financial markets. "If one could read only one book on technical analysis, this should be the one." --Knight-Ridder Financial Products and News (on the first edition, Technical Analysis of the Futures Markets, 0-13-898008-X)

This outstanding reference has already taught thousands of traders the concepts of technical analysis and their application in the futures and stock markets. Covering the latest developments in computer technology, technical tools, and indicators, the second edition features new material on candlestick charting, intermarket relationships, stocks and stock rotation, plus state-of-the-art examples and figures. From how to read charts to understanding indicators and the crucial role technical analysis plays in investing, readers gain a thorough and accessible overview of the field of technical analysis, with a special emphasis on futures markets. Revised and expanded for the demands of today's financial world, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in tracking and analyzing market behavior.

"One way to get started in technical analysis is to read a good book on the subject. One of my favorites is Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets: A Comprehensive Guide to Trading Methods and Applications by John J. Murphy. It's an easy read." Ralph J. Acampora, CMT, Managing Director, Prudential Securities Inc.
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Technical Analysis Applications in the Global Currency Markets

Technical Analysis Applications in the Global Currency Markets
by Cornelius Luca

Now updated and revised with all new charts and key information on the euro. The introduction of the euro and the recent explosion of electronic trading has changed the outlook of the foreign exchange market dramatically. Global currency trading offers staggering rewards for those with the knowledge to capitalize on it.

This updated guide provides an easy-to-follow roadmap for beginners and experienced traders alike on how to use technical analysis-with revised charts and graphs-to cash in on these enormous opportunities.

The only guide of its kind to focus solely on all aspects of technical analysis, Luca explains and illustrates:

* The fundamentals of technical analysis and how it applies to foreign exchange What one must learn about trends and trend patterns
* How the major players in foreign exchange analyze their charts
* The quantitative methods of analysis-including all types of moving averages, oscillators, and other indicators

This book provides a thorough, yet easy-to-grasp explanation and analysis of point and figure charting, candlestick charting, the Gann methods, and the Elliot Wave principle. Also included is an updated CD-ROM that lets readers test the methods presented and apply them to real trading-and quickly increase proficiency in charting and chart analysis.
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Trading in the Global Currency Markets

Trading in the Global Currency Markets
by Cornelius Luca

An in depth look at the tremendous potential of this vital market with expert advice from one of the foremost authorities. The foreign exchange market is the world's largest and fastest growing financial terrain. Despite its high trading volume, it is also a market little understood and little regulated. This definitive resource brings the universe of foreign exchange within reach of every investor. The revised edition includes complete comprehensive coverage of the euro and the latest historical and economic changes in the market.

Cornelius Luca, a renowned authority on international investing, draws on the insights of leading experts in diverse fields of specialty to explain every crucial aspect of foreign exchange. He provides investors with an arsenal of trading weapons, many on the cutting edge of technology. Demystifying the intricacies of these markets, the book includes:

Analysis of the mechanics of the market, the major players and markets, the pertinent risks, corporate trading, and methods of trading execution.

A thorough overview of foreign exchange instruments and major option strategies, with clear explanations of why currencies are traded and how to forecast currency behavior. An in-depth look at the three types of analysis: fundamental, technical, and econometric. Featuring 200 charts and graphics, TRADING IN THE GLOBAL CURRENCY MARKETS is an indispensable guide to a daunting yet promising financial playing field.
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Trading to Win : The Psychology of Mastering the Markets (Wiley Trading Advantage Series)

Trading to Win : The Psychology of Mastering the Markets (Wiley Trading Advantage Series)
by Ari Kiev

Buy low, sell high. Sounds simple? Hardly. As most traders will tell you, finding the right entry and exit points in a market is too often a stressful and even gut-wrenching experience. Ari Kiev, author of Trading to Win, wants to change all that. Kiev spent five years with a group of professional traders at SAC Capital Management, a $500 million hedge fund, studying the psychological and emotional aspects of what makes for a successful trader. Kiev found that what hinders many traders is ego, fear, emotion, and "false beliefs about yourself and the markets." Gaining mastery as a trader means seeing "the market as it is, not as a reference point for your own existence." Kiev advocates a disciplined, Zen-like approach to the markets that begins with articulating a specific goal then committing oneself to attaining that goal in the most objective way possible, overcoming the emotional baggage that too often leads to poor decision-making. Trading to Win is for professional and amateur traders of every stripe who are looking for insight into their own behavior and approach to the markets. --Harry C. Edwards.
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The Disciplined Trader: Developing Winning Attitudes

The Disciplined Trader: Developing Winning Attitudes
by Mark Douglas

With rare insight based on his first-hand commodity trading experience, Mark Douglas demonstrates why the beliefs learned to function effectively in society are often formidable psychological barriers in trading. "The Disciplined Trader" helps you join the elite few who have learned how to control their trading behavior by developing a systematic, step-by-step approach for winning -- week after week, month after month. In a comprehensive and logical manner, Mark Douglas shows you how to examine and limit your trading behavior -- how to develop the mental discipline possessed by the small minority of winners who make money consistently. Mark Douglas is President of Trading Behavior Dynamics, Inc. A successful commodities trader himself, Mark has drawn on his own experiences - as well as observations of countless other traders in his consulting business to identify and develop methods for overcoming counterproductive trading behaviors. He conducts his own seminars and workshops for leading commodities and brokerage organizations as well as being an invited speaker at numerous investment conferences around the world.
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The Psychology of Technical Analysis : Profiting from Crowd Behavior and the Dynamics of Price

The Psychology of Technical Analysis : Profiting from Crowd Behavior and the Dynamics of Price
by Tony Plummer

This book explains how emotions drive the financial markets and demonstrates how technical indicators can be used to forecast market turning points. This edition includes a trading system and provides practical advice on how to profit from changes in crowd psychology. Specific topics include: The "logic" of the crowd; Techniques for forecasting crowd behavior; The mathematical basis of price movements; Price patterns at turning points; The mechanics of trading success.
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Street Smarts; High Probability Short Term Trading Strategies

Street Smarts; High Probability Short Term Trading Strategies
by Laurence A. Connors, Linda B. Raschke

Published in 1996 and written by Larry Connors and "New Market Wizard" Linda Raschke. This 245 page manual is considered by many to be one of the best books written on trading futures. Twenty-five years of combined trading experience is divulged as you will learn 20 of their best strategies.

Among the methods you will be taught are:

* Swing Trading - The backbone of Linda's success. Not only will you learn exactly how to swing trade, you will also learn specific advanced techniques never before made public!
* News - Among the strategies revealed is an intra-day news strategy they use to exploit the herd when the 8:30am economic reports are released. This strategy will be especially appreciated by bond traders and currency traders.
* Pattern Recognition - You will learn some of the best short-term set-up patterns available. Larry and Linda will also teach you how they combine these patterns with other strategies to identify explosive moves.
* ADX - In our opinion, ADX is one of the most powerful and misunderstood indicators available to traders. Now, for the first time, they reveal a handful of short-term trading strategies they use in conjunction with this terrific indicator.
* Volatility - You will learn how to identify markets that are about to explode and how to trade these exciting situations.
* Also, included are chapters on trading volatility, trading Crabel, trading the smart money index, trading gap reversals, a special chapter on professional money management, and many other trading strategies!
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Market Wizards : Interviews With Top Traders

Market Wizards : Interviews With Top Traders
by Jack D. Schwager

This classic bestseller delves into the minds and methodolgies of some of the world's most successful traders. Gain insight into how each of these trader's methods triumphs through chaos and personal doubt, how they learned valuable lessons and most importantly, how different the roads to success was for all of them.

If you don't already have the trading bug, this entertaining read will light a fire under you and encourage you to get going.
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The New Market Wizards : Conversations With America's Top Traders

The New Market Wizards : Conversations With America's Top Traders
by Jack D. Schwager

In one of the most popular finance books ever written, Jack Schwager introduces us to some of today's most successful and fascinating supertraders. Get the story behind Stan Drukenmiller--who runs Soros' Quantum Fund. Meet Bill Lipschutz , the former architect who became Salomon Brothers' most successful currency trader. Trace the fascinating roots of the now legendary circle of traders known as the Turtles.

In this sequel to the bestselling Market Wizards, Schwager taps into the minds of today's top financial wizards and reveals the secrets of their astonishing success. "Provides unique insight into the arcane world of currency trading as well as other fast-moving markets".--U.S. News & World Report
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