It gives a complete overview including chapters on understanding the marketplace, market psychology, technical analysis, the best stocks to trade, and putting it all together. An ECN (electronic communications network) is a virtual exchange used to trade stocks without using a broker.

The days of costly broker delays and lousy fills are over! How to Get Started in Electronic Day Trading shows you the inside rules and strategies of Electronic Direct Access Trading (E-DAT), the system that lets you use your own personal computer to consistently buy and sell at the best prices the market has to offer. Learn how to open an E-DAT account, take day trading profits from easy-to-spot market inconsistencies, use basic technical analysis to spot momentum and profit opportunities from trends, and more. Spawned by new regulations, electronic breakthroughs, and increasingly savvy traders, E-DAT has become the fastest-growing way to trade. This new book gets you in the action immediately!

A comprehensive book showing traders how to set up a professional operation for day trading stocks from start up, how to profit from short-term price movement in the equities market, and how to cultivate profits through market discipline, strict money management and consistent adherence to a proven trading strategy.

Even the best trading system can prove disastrous if the trader doesn't have the ability to stick to their strategy. Featuring real-life case studies, The Psychology of Trading presents a step-by-step, goal-oriented approach to trading that emphasizes ways to keep emotions in check, overcome self-doubt, and focus clearly on a winning strategy.

Take a proven approach to short-term trading. Winning the Day Trading Game offers an insider's view of the trading life and provides proven strategies for profitable trading. Professional trader Tom Busby explains how the strategies that made him so much money early on in his career ultimately failed during the 1987 stock market crash and then reveals how he reinvented himself as a high-percentage day trader. He interweaves personal experiences with technical explanations to outline the cornerstones of his technique. In highlighting his own trading experiences, Busby clearly explains how to beat the market by balancing the impulses of greed and fear, managing risk at all times; and taking responsibility for your trading. Thomas L. Busby (Mobile, AL) has been a professional trader and broker for 25 years, working with Merrill Lynch and Smith Barney. He founded the Day Trading Institute in 1996 and it has grown into one of the most successful trading schools in the world.

Durch den direkten Zugang zu den Finanzmärkten können individuelle Händler jetzt auf dem gleichem Niveau wie die Profis handeln; sie wissen wer was kauft und verkauft und zu welchem Preis. "Electronic Trading Masters" vermittelt die brandaktuellen Ratschläge der absoluten Marktgenies. Der Autor interviewt moderne Spitzenhändler, enthüllt ihre Strategien und stellt jedes Interview in einen bestimmten thematischen Kontext. Darüber hinaus gibt er einen Überblick über die Ursachen der neuen Marktsituation, wobei er insbesondere auf den technologischen Fortschritts, das veränderte Marktklima und die Öffnung der Märkte für individuelle Händler eingeht. Baird gibt hier die Antwort auf die Frage: Was eigentlich macht Gewinner zu Gewinnern? Entdecken auch Sie Ihre Gewinnstrategie.

Stock market fluctuations create increased trading opportunities--but also risks. Savvy day traders know that the keys to success in an up or down market are understanding and anticipating market movements while applying the right strategies at the right time. This revised and expanded edition of the classic "Electronic Day Trading Made Easy gives you the most current trading information to stay ahead of your competitors and the markets. Trading expert Dr. Misha Sarkovich shows you successful strategies for identifying short-term trading opportunities and avoiding rookie mistakes. Whether you're a beginner or an active trader looking for a competitive edge, you'll learn how to: - Minimize trading risk in a volatile market - Use technical analysis to identify tops and bottoms - Find the best software and online resources - Understand ECNs--including when and how to use them - And much, much more With complete lessons on everything from technical analysis to reading Nasdaq Level II screens, this book is the ultimate, tried-and-true guide to day trading and developing a disciplined strategy for maximum success. "A clear analysis providing guidelines for minimizing risk and maximizing gains." --Stuart Townsend, President, Townsend Analytics, Ltd. "A timely, insightful, and instructive review of the core elements any day trader should understand to prepare for successful trading." --Philip R. Berber, Founder, CyBerCorp "A must-read for new traders and seasoned veterans alike." --Tim Bourquin, Cofounder, Online Trading Expo