Stock Market Wizardry

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Trade Like a Stock Market Wizard: A Comprehensive Guide to Superperformance

Trade Like a Stock Market Wizard is a highly acclaimed book that has been recognized as "One of the best Stock Market books of all time" by BookAuthority. The book is written by Mark Minervini, a U.S. Investing Champion who has achieved triple-digit returns for five consecutive years, averaging 220% per year for a 33,500% compounded total return.

About the Author

Mark Minervini is a renowned stock trader with over 30 years of experience. He has developed a trademarked stock market method called Specific Entry Point Analysis (SEPA), which has been proven to produce outsized returns in virtually every market. Minervini’s methodology combines careful risk management, self-analysis, and perseverance to achieve consistent triple-digit returns.

Features

The book provides a comprehensive guide to Minervini’s SEPA system, including:

• How to find the best stocks before they make big price gains
• How to avoid costly mistakes made by most investors
• How to manage losses and protect profits
• How to avoid high-risk situations
• Precisely when to buy and when to sell
• How to buy an IPO
• Why traditional valuation doesn’t work for fast-growing Superperformers
• Examples of Minervini’s personal trades with his comments

Pros

The book has received praise from several experts in the field, including:

• "Minervini has run circles around most PhDs trying to design systems to beat the market." — Jack Schwager, bestselling author of Stock Market Wizards
• "Mark’s book has to be on every investor’s bookshelf. It is about the most comprehensive work I have ever read on investing in growth stocks." — David Ryan, three-time U.S. Investing Champion
• "One of Wall Street’s most remarkable success stories." — Ben Power, Your Trading Edge
• The book provides a proven and time-tested trading system that can help investors achieve superperformance
• The book includes over 160 chart examples and numerous case studies that demonstrate the effectiveness of Minervini’s methodology

Cons

Some readers may find the book to be too technical or complex, particularly those who are new to stock trading.

• The book assumes that readers have some basic knowledge of stock trading and investing, which may not be the case for all readers.
• The book’s focus on Minervini’s SEPA system may not be suitable for all investors, particularly those who prefer a more diversified approach to investing.

Book Details

• Publisher: McGraw Hill
• Publication date: April 11, 2013
• Edition: 1st
• Language: English
• Print length: 352 pages
• ISBN-10: 0071807225
• ISBN-13: 978-0071807227
• Item Weight: 2.31 pounds
• Dimensions: 6.3 x 1.2 x 9.2 inches
• Best Sellers Rank: #20,990 in Books, #8 in Online Trading & Investing, #31 in Stock Market Investing, #78 in Introduction to Investing
• Customer Reviews: 4.7 out of 5 stars, 3,131 ratings