Forman J. The essentials of trading: from the basics to building a winning strategy

Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2006. – 321 p.Trading, like individual sports, strips the layers that normally separate people from outcomes. Every trade has a profit/loss number attached to it. If you are one of the ones who feels called to trading, John Forman’s text will be an excellent introduction and guide. After reading it, you will not be ready to trade successfully — that, after all, requires the immersion necessary for implicit learning. You will, however, be prepared to begin your training and ready yourself for the challenges that lie ahead.Introduction and Getting Started
Trading Mechanics
Price Action and Its Influences
Building the Trading Plan
Risk and Money Management
Market Analysis
System Design and Testing
System Results and Position Size
Application
Appendix A. Boxes
Appendix B. Sample System