Reminiscences of a Stock Operator

This is a well known classical must read book for those thinking of trading, as well as those that have experience in trading. For me It is a re-read, and every time I read it I get something more out of it. Highly recommended, it should form part of your general trading /philosophical arsenal.

sometimes hard to understand what the author is trying to get across. If you have some fair experience in the markets and comprehend what the author is explaining, this book perfectly teaches you principles in trading and investing in stocks. Very relevant in today's markets as well even after over 100 years.

It is amazing that with all the advancement in technology during this era, the basics of trading remain the same: fear and greed, supply and demand. I found this book enlightening in that it sheds light to human behavior and psychology of trading. If you're looking to find a mechanical system that tells you when and what to buy, go elsewhere. This book though, is a must read for anyone who wants to start trading stocks. I enjoyed it a lot.

Jesse Livermore is to trading what Warren Buffet is to investing - a God. Although he made and lost a fortune, there are many lessons to learn from his success as a trader as well as the mistakes he made when losing that money. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in trading as well as learning about one of the stock markets most colourful characters.

This book, although dealing with selling short, buying long, and more is a great source of wisdom gained from experience from an investor early in the 20th century. It deals with the mental state needed to do day trading, and utilizing the options market that have since evolved.

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"Reminiscences" is an excellent story for any investor in either stocks or commodities.It's an easy read, packed with advice for novices and seasoned traders alike.Although it was written many years ago, the markets to this day move in a similar manner and there is much to learn here.Use the book as an inspirational guide, as well as a technical "how to" book.
Ron Kushner

overrated maybe the book is better. Doesn't even capture the excitement of trading very well. Doesn't go over any relevant past or present historical concepts beside bucket shops. Don't know why everyone is so obsessed with it.

This classic novel from 1923 is about a stock speculator, Lawrence Livingston, who started trading profitably in the bucket shops as a fourteen-year-old, and later--after the bucket shops began refusing his business--went on to Wall Street to make, lose, and then regain huge fortunes.

Lawrence was, in some ways, the pre-computer-age mechanical trader. He developed a system that worked for him, and whenever he enjoyed success, it was because he had followed his system regardless of his emotions, though he did rely on hunches every now and then. Whenever he met with failure, interestingly, it was because he had departed from his system.

Recently, I read this book for the second time, and I plan on reading it many times more. It is a joy to read, and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in trading.

Another great book that reads much like a novel is How I Made $2,000,000 in the Stock Market (1960) by Nicolas Darvas. You might want to check that one out too.

Probably the best book written on investing. Even though the book is 100 years old most of it applies today. This book won't give you an actionable trading strategy but will get your mind thinking the way a successful trader needs to think.

Excellent history book for wouldbe traders or current traders expanding their horizions. I bought the hard cover edition for my wife as a suprise gift. She has been a Trader for several years but to remain profitable she has had to study new and more challangeing techniques; but History repeats itself.

Book is obviously dated, but offers lots of lessons for today's stock market operators. This isn't a manual like so many other books about investing, but you can easily extrapolate the important points/ideas from the text. Overall I enjoyed the book and would recommend for anyone interested in markets.