Trading 102: Getting Down to Business / Edition 1

by Sunny J. Harris

Overview

In her much-praised and highly popular book, Trading 101, Sunny Harris offered novices a crash course on the basics of the field. Now, for those looking to continue their education, Harris presents Trading 102: Getting Down to Business, an invaluable roadmap to taking the next step - designing an individual trading system and starting a personal trading business. This indispensable reference covers all the bases, including raising capital, regulations, marketing financial services, taxes and systems development.

Along with hands-on strategies, proven techniques, and straightforward guidelines for tailoring a system based on individual trading styles, Trading 102 is packed with a wealth of easy-to-read charts and graphs as well as complete information on:
* The science of the business.
* Formulating a sound business plan.
* Software for systems testing.
* Psychological traps to avoid.

Trading 102 is required reading for anyone looking to take the big leap into trading for a living.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471181330
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	10/06/1998
Series:	Wiley Trading , #73
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

SUNNY J. HARRIS is a professional trader and President of Sunny Harris & Associates Inc. of Carlsbad, California. A member of the Market Technicians Association, she is also publisher of the widely popular Trader's Catalog and Resource Guide (TC&RG).

Table of Contents

Plan Your Work, Then Work Your Plan.

Technical Analysis Review.

Mechanical Trading Systems.

Calculating Your Potential Hourly Wage(TM) (PHW).

Brainstorming a New System.

Building a Database.

Software for Systems Trading.

Designing Your System.

Formulae for Systems Development.

Backtesting and Optimizing Your System.

System Performance Assessment.

Following Your System.

The Science of Organizing Yourself.

The Science of the Business.

Dealing with Psychological Issues.

Appendices.

Bibliography.

Index.

Editorial Reviews

"Without a clear understanding of the correct basics of trading you'll never succeed in this business. Sunny Harris' Trading 102: Getting Down to Business will give you the correct basics of trading in an easy to learn format. This book will jump start the success of anyone who has not figured out the truth of trading."- Larry Williams, Trader and Author


"Sunny Harris has done it again! Her new book, Trading 102 offers a wealth of exceptionally useful information for traders and investors. It places high on my list of recommended reading."- Edward D. Dobson, President, Traders Press, Inc.


"Trading 102 is the perfect sequel to Trading 101. Sunny Harris brings all of the essential ingredients together and presents a concise step by step plan of action. I am amazed at the wide range of material she was able to squeeze into this very enjoyable book."- Charles LeBeau Author, trading advisor, founder of the System Traders Club

From the Publisher

Without a clear understanding of the correct basics of trading you'll never succeed in this business. Sunny Harris' Trading 102: Getting Down to Business will give you the correct basics of trading in an easy to learnformat. This book will jump start the success of anyone who has not figured out the truth of trading.

Larry Williams

Sunny Harris has done it again! Her new book, Trading 102, offers a wealth of exceptionally useful information for traders and investors. It places high on my list of recommended reading.

Edward D. Dobson

Trading 102 is the perfect sequel to Trading 101. Sunny Harris brings all of the essential ingredients together and presents a concise step by step plan of action. I am amazed at the wide range of material she was able to squeeze into this very enjoyable book.

Charles LeBeau