The Business of Trading in Stocks

The Business of Trading in Stocks by John Durand is a comprehensive guide to understanding the ins and outs of the stock market. The book covers everything from the basics of investing to advanced trading strategies, making it an essential resource for both novice and experienced traders. Durand provides a detailed overview of the stock market, including its history, structure, and key players. He also delves into the various types of stocks and how they are traded, as well as the different types of investment vehicles available to traders. Throughout the book, Durand emphasizes the importance of having a solid trading plan and sticking to it. He provides practical advice on how to develop a trading plan that suits your individual goals and risk tolerance. He also discusses the psychological aspects of trading, such as the importance of discipline and emotional control. The Business of Trading in Stocks also includes a section on technical analysis, which is the practice of using charts and other tools to identify trends and patterns in the market. Durand explains how to use technical analysis to make informed trading decisions and provides examples of different technical indicators and how to interpret them. Overall, The Business of Trading in Stocks is a comprehensive and practical guide to the world of stock trading. It provides readers with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed investment decisions and succeed in the stock market.1927. In preparing these chapters on the art-science of speculation, the writer endeavored to drive home the need for independent thought and research in this field, so that the trader may guard himself against accepting at face value a number of outworn rules for trading.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.