{"product_id":"the-mental-strategies-of-top-traders-hardcover","title":"The Mental Strategies of Top Traders - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAri Kiev\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn honest depiction of the challenges of trading and a clear explanation of what it takes to succeed\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrading tends to be a winner-take-all activity where a small number of traders are very successful, while the majority either lose money or generate relatively small profits. In \u003ci\u003eThe Mental Strategies of Top Traders\u003c\/i\u003e, author Ari Kiev identifies and analyzes the characteristics of successful traders and shows you how to cultivate these same characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuccessful trading, Kiev asserts, requires an unusual and sometimes contradictory blend of intellectual and psychological abilities, including the willingness to take risks, but in a very controlled manner; the discipline to develop high-conviction trading ideas in the face of unpredictable markets and incomplete information; as well as a strong drive to win, but also accept failure. Here, you'll discover how to achieve all this, and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides advice and solutions for traders struggling with today's volatile and stressful markets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAuthoritatively identifies key mental strategies of top traders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWritten by Ari Kiev, a highly respected figure in the professional trading community\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalysis is supported by comments from contemporary traders and portfolio managers, many of whom struggled with the markets of 2008\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigned with the serious trader in mind, this book will put you in a better position to excel in today's tumultuous markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrading tends to be a winner-take-all activity where only a small number of traders are truly successful. Nobody understands this better than author Ari Kiev. Over the course of his career, this respected psychiatrist and trading coach has seen firsthand how challenging the financial markets can be. Now, with \"The Mental Strategies of Top Traders,\" Kiev identifies and analyzes the characteristics that can improve your trading endeavors and shows you how to cultivate them to gain that much needed edge. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with in-depth insights and expert advice, this reliable resource carefully examines the issue of successful trading by looking across a broad range of skill sets that are an essential part of this discipline--including, among other things, a goal-oriented strategy, risk management, creative thinking, and a capacity for collaboration and leadership. Kiev supports his approach with interviews from contemporary traders and portfolio managers--many of whom struggled during the financial crisis of 2008, but survived--as well as case studies that provide a real-world picture of what it really takes to make it in today's markets. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePage by page, Kiev explains how aspiring traders can develop the qualities that lead to trading success by establishing \"stretch\" goals; cultivating a sense of variant perception in order to develop unique trading ideas; avoiding emotional decisions; maintaining a sense of urgency about producing results; and increasing effort in times of mental stress and market volatility. Along the way, Kiev also examines: What you must do to become aware of your own psychological makeup and counter the hardwired inclinations of risk aversion How you can function in the realm of probabilities--which is a significant part ofthe trading and investing world How to build on existing personality strengths so as to develop the ability to function in a goal-oriented way, learn to cut losses, and maximize winning bets Which psychological traps interfere with becoming a better trader and how you can overcome them And much more \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned financial professional or an active individual trader, understanding the connection between trading and psychology can increase your chances of success. With \"The Mental Strategies of Top Traders\" as your guide, you'll quickly discover how to improve your chances of winning in today's increasingly unpredictable markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrading tends to be a winner-take-all activity where only a small number of traders are truly successful. Nobody understands this better than author Ari Kiev. Over the course of his career, this respected psychiatrist and trading coach has seen firsthand how challenging the financial markets can be. Now, with \u003ci\u003eThe Mental Strategies of Top Traders, \u003c\/i\u003e Kiev identifies and analyzes the characteristics that can improve your trading endeavors and shows you how to cultivate them to gain that much needed edge. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with in-depth insights and expert advice, this reliable resource carefully examines the issue of successful trading by looking across a broad range of skill sets that are an essential part of this discipline--including, among other things, a goal-oriented strategy, risk management, creative thinking, and a capacity for collaboration and leadership. Kiev supports his approach with interviews from contemporary traders and portfolio managers--many of whom struggled during the financial crisis of 2008, but survived--as well as case studies that provide a real-world picture of what it really takes to make it in today's markets. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePage by page, Kiev explains how aspiring traders can develop the qualities that lead to trading success by establishing \"stretch\" goals; cultivating a sense of variant perception in order to develop unique trading ideas; avoiding emotional decisions; maintaining a sense of urgency about producing results; and increasing effort in times of mental stress and market volatility. Along the way, Kiev also examines: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat you must do to become aware of your own psychological makeup and counter the hardwired inclinations of risk aversion\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow you can function in the realm of probabilities--which is a significant part of the trading and investing world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to build on existing personality strengths so as to develop the ability to function in a goal-oriented way, learn to cut losses, and maximize winning bets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhich psychological traps interfere with becoming a better trader and how you can overcome them\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnd much more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned financial professional or an active individual trader, understanding the connection between trading and psychology can increase your chances of success. With \u003ci\u003eThe Mental Strategies of Top Traders\u003c\/i\u003e as your guide, you'll quickly discover how to improve your chances of winning in today's increasingly unpredictable markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAri Kiev\u003c\/strong\u003e (Park Ridge, NJ)?is a psychiatrist who specializes in stress management and performance enhancement. Kiev has had a distinguished career in psychiatry. He is president of the Social Psychiatry Research Institute and is recognized worldwide for his pioneering work in transcultural psychiatry, suicidology, and psychopharmacology. Kiev has counseled Olympic athletes on how to achieve states of peak performance in athletic competition. In recent years, Kiev has worked with many traders on issues of stress management, goal setting, and performance enhancement. He has worked extensively with Steve Cohen's multi-billion dollar SAC Capital Advisors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.1 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 01, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756036981024,"sku":"9780470509531","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/00eadaa10de9cf50fe51751f3df23008.webp?v=1780073158","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-mental-strategies-of-top-traders-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}