Alpha Trader: The Mindset, Methodology and Mathematics of Professional Trading

Trading is a chaotic, complex, and loosely-structured game played by the smartest minds and most expensive computers in the world. It is the ultimate puzzle. The game is constantly changing and the rules, mechanics, and probabilities are difficult to observe and forever in flux. Just when you think you've got a plan: BAM. You get punched in the mouth.Trading attracts intelligent, driven individuals who see enormous financial rewards and few barriers to entry. But no amount of intelligence or skill is enough if you are irrational, undisciplined, or overconfident. How do you survive and excel in this high-stakes competition? How do you become an Alpha Trader?The answer is mindset, methodology, and math.ALPHA TRADER is not a textbook and it is not a boring, theoretical deep dive into trading psychology. It's a practical guide full of actionable information, exciting and relevant trading floor stories, concisely-distilled research, and real-life examples that explain and reinforce critical concepts. It covers practical and essential topics like strategy vs. tactics, microstructure, market narrative, technical analysis, bias, sentiment, positioning and rigorous risk management.ALPHA TRADER is for traders of every skill and experience level. Professional trading is a lifelong journey of self-improvement, struggle, adaptation, and success. This book will make you a better trader as it helps you level up on that journey."I couldn't put this book down! Brent has done an amazing job capturing the challenges that traders face on a daily basis and how best to navigate today's markets."- Ben Melkman, founder and CIO of Light Sky Macro"Alpha Trader is a masterpiece that puts you in control of your trading."- Saed Abukarsh, partner at Ark Capital Management (Dubai)