The True Life Story and Time-Tested Strategies of the World’s
Greatest Trader
"Excellent read! Captures the spirit and times of Jesse
Livermore, legendary trader. The book tracks two major market
crashes, love affairs, the shooting of Jesse Jr. by his mother, and
two family suicides. . . . Never a dull moment." –Ace Greenberg,
Chairman, Bear Stearns
"Terrific. I started reading it when we took off from Seoul’s
Kimbo Airport on my way to Germany. By the time we reached
Novosibirsk, Russia . . . I had finished it. I just couldn’t put it
down! Not only is it a great lesson in investing and trading, it’s
a fascinating psychological study of what makes a great speculator
tick. The rise and fall of a great speculator as well as the rise
and fall of his family is great reading. The fact that it is based
on interviews with Livermore’s survivors and witnesses to the
events makes it even more interesting. Great writing."–Mark Mobius,
Managing Director, Templeton Asset Management
"As one of the most shrewd traders of all time, Jesse Livermore
demonstrated how important discipline is when trading the market.
Smitten . . . covers how Livermore created his rules . . . also
reviews the lessons Livermore learned along the way to develop his
strategies."–William J. O’Neil, Publisher, Investor’s Business
Daily
"A stock market classic! Most entertaining and informative book
on the market that I have had the privilege to read in the last
twenty years. A must-read for students of the stock market–great
even for those who have no knowledge of the market. Grabs you from
the start and holds you enthralled from cover to cover. Great
book!"–Dan Sullivan, Publisher, The Chartist, Fund Manager, and
Investment Advisor
"After reading Smitten’s magnificent biography, two Japanese
proverbs came to mind: ‘Fortune favors the bold’ and ‘Darkness lies
one inch ahead.’ Smitten shows how fortune and darkness were
integral parts of Livermore’s life . . . has the intrigue of a
mystery novel and the lessons of a trading master. What more can
one ask for? I eagerly recommend this book to anyone interested in
history, the markets, and trading psychology."–Steve Nison, author
of Japanese Candlestick Charting
關於作者:
RICHARD SMITTEN is a full–time author and trader who resides
in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He holds a BA in English from the
University of Western Ontario. As executive vice president of MTS
International, he oversaw personnel on North Sea oil rigs, the
design of the Dassault Mirage jet fighter, and security for the
then newly discovered Nigerian oil fields. He also worked for the
Vick Chemical Company where he became marketing director of the
Canadian division. Smitten is the author of a number of books,
including The Godmother, Capital Crimes, and Legal Tender, and the
coauthor with Robin Moore of Inside the Cocaine Cartel.
目錄:
Preface. Acknowledgments.
The Great Bear of Wall Street.
The Back Story.
The San Francisco Earthquake Rumbles in New York.
The Crash of 1907.
The Cotton King. Back on His Game. Perfecting His Market
Theory. Stock Pools and Scandals. Boston Billy.
The Crash of 1929. When to Hold and When to Fold. Livermore''s
Money-Management Rules. Livermore''s Luck Sours.
The Shooting of Jesse Livermore Jr. Facing
The Grim Reaper. Livermore''s Laws and Trading Secrets Revealed.
Sources. Bibliography.