I've read hundreds of trading books and have been active in the stock market for over 30 years. I continue to read trading books to see what other traders say about their own experiences in the market. Good trading books are worth their weight in gold if they give you just a few lessons that increase your profits or decrease your losses.
Day trading is a specialized endeavor that requires an edge in the market and the speed of execution, risk management, and discipline to stick with your strategy. New-day traders can get into trouble quickly and lose much money when they lack any of these in their approach. Realizing your need for more knowledge on the subject is the first step; the second step is to study.
Andrew Aziz's "How to Day Trade for a Living: A Beginner's Guide to Trading Tools and Tactics, Money Management, Discipline, and Trading Psychology." is the best introductory book on day trading I have come across. Its steady top ranking in book sales and amount of positive reviews confirm this. This concise, no, fluff 384-page new expanded 2022 edition of the book covers all the topics a new trader will need to know without being overwhelmed with the things that aren't important. The writing style is to the point and not dull as it gets to the point and moves to the next lesson. It isn't full of anecdotes or too many personal stories. The book is a focused master class on what you need to know to day trade.
Day trading is a professional pursuit, and you must take it seriously. The author of the book is clear that day trading takes work. This is not a get-rich-quick book; it's an educational one. Most people who try day trading lose money because they need proper education, practice, and skills. The author emphasizes that consistent success requires skill acquisition over time, and treating day trading as a serious business is crucial. This is a realistic approach that can lead to future success.
The lifestyle and rewards of successful day trading can be pretty enticing: working from home, having no boss, no coworkers, income based on performance, and taking time off when desired. A proficient day trader can earn more in a day than a week at a job. However, achieving this success requires dedication to education, practice, and applying the strategies and principles outlined in the book. Andrew focuses the reader on the journey of becoming a profitable day trader. He gives you what you need, from trading setups and strategies to risk management and the right mindset.
He explains that success comes from properly educating oneself and diligently practicing strategies in a simulator for at least three months before trading with real money. He also goes into the details, like hotkeys and how to find the stocks in play for day trading. The book is filled with screenshots, and he goes step by step.
The book teaches all the general principles of day trading, risk management, money management, various strategies, discipline, and trading psychology. It also offers a step-by-step process for those who wish to become successful day traders.
While the book is an excellent introduction to day trading, the author also provides free introductory access to his trading community, where one can watch him trade, receive advice, and learn from other traders. This book is the manual for the full day trading education he provides, and you can continue your journey to his more advanced books or learn to day trade directly from his service. However, this book is the one to start with and what I recommend to new traders that ask me about day trading books.
The author's passion for teaching and trading shines throughout the books, and he genuinely wants to help others succeed in day trading. Andrew is very friendly and social in real life. You can even catch his traveling adventures on social media, where he lives the dream of day trading and visiting amazing places around the world.
In summary, "How to Day Trade for a Living" offers valuable insights and a clear path to understanding and engaging in day trading. Whether or not one ultimately decides to pursue day trading seriously as a profession, this book serves as a solid foundation for making an informed decision. This is the first book an aspiring day trader should read in my opinion.
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In both 2021 and 2022, Investopedia has commended Andrew Aziz and Bear Bull Traders for providing the “best overall” online day trading course. They have specifically praised Bear Bull Traders for being the only community that retains clinical psychologists and performance coaches on staff in order to assist traders with the very critical psychological side of trading.
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Andrew Aziz is a Canadian trader and official Forbes Business Council member. He has ranked as one of Amazon’s top 100 best-selling authors in the category "Business and Finance" for the past 7 consecutive years. To date, his books on finance have been published worldwide in 13 different languages. In 2016, Andrew Aziz founded Bear Bull Traders, an online community of independent traders that offers an award-winning learning track to help traders build their own successful strategy.
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What are the 3 Elements of Success in Day Trading?
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1st Pillar: TechnologyThe first element of success in trading is having the right technology. In How to Day Trade for a Living, Andrew Aziz walks you through the necessary tools and technology required for active trading, including the most suitable platforms, brokers, simulators, and scanners. |
2nd Pillar: StrategyHaving the right technology is not enough though. You also need to master at least one sound, well-defined, and tested trading strategy. In How to Day Trade for a Living, Andrew Aziz explains in great detail some of the most proven strategies out there, all amply illustrated with real examples from his own trading. |
3rd Pillar: PsychologyYour psychology and mindset for trading is the most important element for success in trading. Traders without the right mindset are no different from gamblers and can face severe losses. How to Day Trade for a Living helps you to get into the right mindset for trading. |
Mentorship and SupportAndrew Aziz, the founder of Bear Bull Traders (www.BearBullTraders.com), guides traders from all around the world via his chatroom as well as his weekly educational webinars and mentorship sessions. In addition, Andrew Aziz heads up quarterly training boot camps through his Canadian-based proprietary trading firm, Peak Capital Trading (www.PeakCapitalTrading.com). |
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Life changing Book
I’ve been trying and failing at day trading for years but this book changed everything. I had to look at myself and correct my impulsiveness. Worst enemy I ever had was in the mirror above the sink every morning when I brush my teeth. I found the bastard and Andrew Aziz helped me to get him in order. I had no choice but to buy Advanced Techniques but I haven’t cracked it open yet. God bless this guy. OUTSTANDING BOOK!!!
Top reviews from other countries
Patrick Lamontagne
Most helpful book for beginners like me
Reviewed in Canada on January 30, 2024
Rodrigo Pérez
Una genial introducción al mundo del day trading
Reviewed in Mexico on June 13, 2023
Hannah
Full of information, amazing for beginners, good use of visual examples, highly recommend!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 30, 2024