This article showcases our top picks for the ‘best books on intraday trading’. We reached out to industry leaders and experts who have contributed the suggestions within this article (they have been credited for their contributions below).
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The Master Swing Trader by Alan S. Farley
This product was recommended by Bret A. Hathaway from BretHathaway
This book is great for traders who have some experience with technical analysis. Whereas most books in the category describe how to use technical analysis, this describes the application of technical analysis to trading and how to profit from it. Alan Farley is well known in the trading world, having written in dozens of financial publications and authoring one of the longest running trading courses on the internet. If you are an intermediate trader looking to hone your short term trading skills, this book is for you.
Technical Analysis from A to Z by Steven B Achelis
This product was recommended by Kenny Trinh from Netbooknews
Is one of the good books for understanding technical analysis. This book deals with many indicators, with an explanation. A to Z combines a detailed explanation of what technical analysis is and how it works with overviews, interpretations, calculations, and examples of over 135 technical indicators―and how they perform under actual market conditions. Enhanced with more details to make it easier to use and understand, this book reflects the latest research findings and advances. Becoming a trader using technical analysis understanding is not enough. It requires more experience, otherwise, hard-earned money will be at risk.
Mastering the Trade, Second Edition by John Carter
This product was recommended by Marcus Clarke from Searchant
Mastering the trade by John Carter, the author has put some really good insights on markets in this book and also teaches what skills to develop to become a good trader, thus I can say that in a way it’s a complete makeover.
Trading in the Zone by Mark Douglas
This product was recommended by Lewis Crompton from LJMC Ltd
Trading is 90% mindset. If you approach any style of trading with the wrong mindset then you wont be able to master any strategy and you are more likely to lose money. Thats why when I teach anyone to trade, this is one of the compulsory books they have to read.
To Trade or Not to Trade by Dr Alexander Elder
This product was recommended by Scott Phillips from Scalpius Trading Systems Pty Ltd
For beginner traders Alexander Elder’s books are the ones I recommend people start with. To decide if trading is really for them I recommend to trade or not to trade
Come Into My Trading Room by Alexander Elder
This product was recommended by Scott Phillips from Scalpius Trading Systems Pty Ltd
A basic, but still complete overview of the process as professionals do it, is in come into my trading room
Trade Your Way to Financial Freedom by Van Tharp
This product was recommended by Scott Phillips from Scalpius Trading Systems Pty Ltd
One of the all time greats is Dr Van K. Tharp, and his odsiously named Trade your way to financial freedom is nonetheless an excellent manual.
Market Wizards by Jack D. Schwager
This product was recommended by Scott Phillips from Scalpius Trading Systems Pty Ltd
The Market Wizards series of interviews with traders are widely considered the best trading books of all time. I re-read them every Christmas.
Street Smarts by Larry Connors
This product was recommended by Scott Phillips from Scalpius Trading Systems Pty Ltd
Linda Rashke was the subject of a chapter in the Market Wizards books and is one of the best traders in history. Her book is specifically on day trading setups.
Reminiscences of a Stock Operator by Edwin Lefevre
This product was recommended by Scott Phillips from Scalpius Trading Systems Pty Ltd
An timeless classic on most serious traders shelves is reminiscences of a stock operator. Written in the 1920’s by one of the greatest, and richest speculators of all time, Jesse Livermore’s (written under a pen name) autobiography is as relevant today as it was a century ago.
Trading in the Zone by Mark Douglas
This product was recommended by Scott Phillips from Scalpius Trading Systems Pty Ltd
No list of trading books would be complete without covering trading psychology. Trading in the zone is the classic masterwork.