Better Stock Trading

An in-depth examination of money management methods for consistent trading success

In Better Stock Trading, Daryl Guppy shows readers how to improve returns by using good money management techniqueâ??not by increasing risk in trying to win more trades. Readers will learn how to level the market playing field by using the best money management strategies for their particular account size. From the straightforward two percent rule, to pyramiding methods, and overall portfolio management, Guppy presents a selection of strategies, which will allow any independent trader to capitalize on a rising market and protect funds when the bear takes over. He also shows readers how to study their own trading history and use this information to improve their trading future. Trading skill counts, but money management gives independent traders the edge.

Daryl Guppy (Australia) is an experienced and highly successful private trader. A member of IFTA and the Australian Technical Analyst's Association, he is a popular speaker at international trading seminars in Australia and the Asia Pacific region. He is the author of five highly successful trading titles, including Market Trading Tactics (0-471-84663-5), and is the Editorial Director of The Investors' International Bookshelf. Foreword by Martin J. Pring
Preface: Cash stacks

PART 1 PERFORMANCE PROFILING
Chapter 1 Boom or bust?
Chapter 2 Risk with style
Chapter 3 Mix ‘n’ match
Chapter 4 Risk in time
Chapter 5 Equity curves

PART 2 PROTECT CAPITAL
Chapter 6 Risk and uncertainty
Chapter 7 Flinch points
Chapter 8 Securing capital
Chapter 9 Danger on the detour

PART 3 PROTECT PROFITS
Chapter 10 Exit greed
Chapter 11 Profit at risk
Chapter 12 Winning additions
Chapter 13 Trending toward risk
Chapter 14 Exploiting trends
Chapter 15 Ordering profits
Chapter 16 Ordering U.S. profits
Chapter 17 Asian profits on order

PART 4 PROTECT PORTFOLIOS
Chapter 18 Made to Measure
Chapter 19 Risk and diversity
Chapter 20 Slicing risk
Chapter 21 Swiss curves
Chapter 22 Active investing
Chapter 23 No sweat

Daryl Guppy is founder and Director of Guppytraders.com. He is a full time active private position trader trading equities and associated derivatives markets from Darwin, in Australia?s remote Northern Territory. He is the author of Share Trading; Market Trading Tactics; Chart Trading and Snapshot Trading. He is a regular contributor to trading magazines including Active Trader and Technical Analysis of Stocks and Commodities. He produces a weekly Internet based newsletter designed to teach traders charting and analysis skills and maintains www.guppytraders.com as an educational resource. He conducts public trading workshops for the public and is an invited speaker in Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia and the US where he provides workshops for Reuters, Equis, Traders Library and the Society of Remisiers, Singapore. In BETTER STOCK TRADING, acclaimed investment expert Daryl Guppy shows you how to improve your returns without winning more trades simply by using good money management. As a trader, you level the market playing field by using the best money management strategies appropriate for your size. Trading skill counts, but money management gives you an important edge.

From the practical application of the 2% rule, to pyramiding methods and overall portfolio management, Guppy takes you through a selection of proven strategies. They allow you to capitalize on a rising market and protect your funds when the bears take over. He shows you how to study your own trading history and use this information to improve your trading future. These methods make the difference between trading survival and consistent success. Guppy makes a living as a private trader and he uses the tools and techniques discussed in Better Stock Trading to improve the profitability of his own portfolio.