TraderMind

Download or read book TraderMind written by Steve Ward and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-10-09 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Become a savvy trader with a "mindful" edge... TraderMind is an essential resource for understanding and applyingmindfulness-based approaches that help to enhance an individualtrader's overall performance. Based upon extensive research andpractical application in the real world of the trading floor,TraderMind includes methods, tactics and techniques to build andenhance awareness and insight, which help manage thoughts andemotions and maximize trading performance. The author demonstrates how to overcome habitual or impulsivetrading behaviours, manage energy levels, become more attuned toand responsive to the market, more situationally aware and buildpatterns of effective trading behaviour. By developing these skillsand good behaviours, traders can overcome inherent biases and,ultimately, improve their trading decisions. The techniques outlined in TraderMind can be utilized as corecompetencies of trading psychology or can be used to complementother behavioural methods and strategies. The TraderMind tool-setdoes not replace the need for basic trading skills, knowledge,strategy, or key performance enablers such as preparation andperformance analysis. Rather, TraderMind is designed to act as afacilitator or multiplier to enhance trader decision-making andimprove overall performance. "A thoughtful read with 'bang-for-thebuck' practical strategies for time pressed traders." – LindaRaschke, President at LBRGroup, Inc., CTA Also includes the TraderMind 8 Week Training Program.