1096 - Understanding The Game: Removing The Gambling from Gambling

This book provides rare insights into the trading philosophy and successful methods employed by some of the most profitable individuals in the hedge fund business. It includes interviews with traders such as Jamie Mai, Joel Greenblatt, Michael Platt, Ray Dalio, Colm O’Shea, and Ed Thorp. The book outlines 40 essential lessons for traders, from finding a trading method that fits an investor's personality to learning the value of diversification.

This book, written by Curtis Faith, the most successful member of the Turtles, details the legendary trading experiment that tested whether great traders were born or made. Faith explains how 23 ordinary people were recruited and trained to become extraordinary traders in just two weeks. The book provides behind-the-scenes insights into the Turtle selection process, the lucrative trading strategies used, and how these strategies can be applied to modern markets. It also covers the principles that guided the Turtles' trading, why some were more successful than others, and how to diversify trading and limit risk exposure.

Market Wizards is a must-read for traders and financiers, offering a deep dive into the strategies and mental attitudes of the world's most successful traders. The book includes interviews with traders such as Bruce Kovner, Richard Dennis, Paul Tudor Jones, and others, revealing their approaches to trading and the factors that contribute to their success. It covers a wide range of markets, including treasuries, futures, commodities, and more, and highlights the importance of solid methodology and proper mental attitude in trading.