A Practical Guide to Trading, Market Making, and Investing

A Practical Guide to Trading, Market Making, and Investing equips learners with the core principles of trading, market making, and investing, coupled with immersive trading simulation practice.

The initial chapters introduce readers to the fundamentals of trading--the mechanics, technical analysis, and charting concepts. It propounds strategies for thriving as a market maker and dealer. Subsequent chapters delve into the influence of analyst forecasts, the impact of market-moving news events, and the burgeoning influence of social media on market dynamics. The book also provides a practical guide to evaluate and trade options.

The author, leveraging real-market examples, elucidates the strategies employed by successful traders and investors, illustrating the unique role of market makers and dealers. Online trading simulations effectively allow learners to assimilate and apply the foundational concepts in an engaging and interactive manner.

Chock-full of practical tools reinforced by sound financial concepts, A Practical Guide to Trading, Market Making, and Investing is ideal for any finance or business course at the undergraduate or graduate level.