The Electronic Day Trader: Successful Strategies for On-Line Trading - Paperback

by George West (Author)

In 1998, McGraw-Hill's The Electronic Day Trader became a worldwide phenomenon--and spent months on the Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, and New York Times bestseller lists. Now, this new paperback edition revisits the hardcover edition's electronic day trading techniques and mechanics, and adds a new introduction discussing today's evolving electronic day trading environment.

The Electronic Day Trader continues to give the reader a firsthand, no-holds-barred introduction to the world of electronic trading. The authors--accomplished veterans in this hot field--share trading philosophies and strategies that include:
- Workings of the various electronic order entry systems
- Effective trading techniques based on technical analysis
- All-important psychological aspects of day trading

Marc Friedfertig and George West (New York, NY) wrote Electronic Day Traders' Secrets, and offer seminars on electronic day trading. Friedfertig is a registered principal for Broadway Trading. He formerly traded index futures with the New York Futures Exchange. West is the president of Broadway Consulting Group.

Back Jacket

The Electronic Day Trader: Successful Strategies for On-line Trading, Marc Friedfertig and George West. International Bestseller! The First Book to Bring High-Profit Day Trading to the Individual Investor...NOW IN PAPERBACK! Praise for The Electronic Day Trader. "This is the book that started it all."--Joel Kurtzman, Fortune. "If you want to...take your first few steps into the fiercely competitive (and potentially lucrative) world of stock trading, then you should definitely read this book."--Roger Segal, TheStreet.com. "[Friedfertig and West's] thorough overview moves at the right pace, with well-chosen examples and solid explanations of how to compete in the cut-throat day trading game."--Online Investor. BusinessWeek ... The Wall Street Journal ...The New York Times ... These national publications recognized the groundbreaking Electronic Day Trader for its broad-based market power--not to mention its amazing run on each of their bestseller lists! Now let day trading pioneers Marc Friedfertig and George West, also the authors of the bestselling Electronic Day Traders' Secrets, show you the systems, strategies, and step-by-step instructions to:
- Use today's high-powered home computers to access professional research, real-time quotes, and low-cost, instant trade executions
- Bypass your broker and gain direct access to the markets--through SuperDot, ECNs, and other electronic trading systems
- Develop the skills used by market makers to beat them at their own game

Author Biography

Marc Friedfertig and George West (New York, NY) wrote Electronic Day Traders' Secrets, and offer seminars on electronic day trading. Friedfertig is a registered principal for Broadway Trading. He formerly traded index futures with the New York Futures Exchange. West is the president of Broadway Consulting Group.