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re: you all getting itchy Reminiscences of a Stock Operator
by Edwin Lefevre



Guide Rating -
Pros
• insights on trading psychology
• good money management lessons
• entertaining and easy to read
Cons
• outdated in some areas

The Bottom Line - A very useful book on the art of speculation which every day trader should read.


Product Description
• Thinly disguised biography of Jesse Livermore - one of the greatest speculators of all time.
• Originally published in 1923 and written by the author The Making of a Stockbroker.
• 299 pages containing lessons and observations on speculating in the markets.


Guide Review
A Classic Book on the Art of Speculation
This timeless, classic investment book was first published in 1923 and is a slightly fictionalized account of the life of the trader Jesse Livermore - a man highly regarded as one of the shrewdest traders and speculators of all time. The book tells the rather amusing story of a young trader's progression to day trading in the then so-called "bucket shops", and from there to market speculator, market maker and finally market manipulator. Along the way, many lessons are learned by this trader which he shares with the reader. Despite the fact that it was written quite some time ago, this book continues to offer valuable insights into the art of trading and speculation. In addition, it is written in a very breezy and enjoyable style.