I have Brian Shannon's book but possibly, the Coles and Hawkins Midas Technical Analysis: A VWAP Approach to Trading and Investing is more relevant to the Pivot type of analysis used around here ?
Do you think this is the case ?
Trev
I have Brian Shannon's book but possibly, the Coles and Hawkins Midas Technical Analysis: A VWAP Approach to Trading and Investing is more relevant to the Pivot type of analysis used around here ?
Do you think this is the case ?
Trev
So we need to compile our list and the order we're going to read them in.
Since three of us already have Shannon, and since that flows from Weinstein (I think...) and pertains to Billy's markup stages (I think....) why don't we start there, which will give people time to order the MIDAS book.
How's this for an agenda?
Shannon
Coles/Hawkins
Willain
Sounds good to me.Originally Posted by ilonaross
Trev
although I'm not sure what is involved, I would certainly like to try and be apart of this. It sounds very fruitful! I have Shannon's book on my desk ready to go :)
What a great idea! Count me in.
Let's start with the first section, through page 46.
In order to give any lurkers time to order the book, why don't we agree to have it read by Saturday.
We can move more quickly once everyone who wants to join in has the book.
Billy: Should we follow this book up with Stan Weinstein's, or is that overkill?
tnx
The problem with Weinstein's book is that it had only one edition in 1988 and was never revised since then.
It was the best and most revealing read for all traders at that time. It has been my trading bible for years and was the most influential book of my life. But it is clearly outdated for the new generation of traders who will laugh at reading sentences like " General Motors is the best leading indicator of the US market". It was so true at the time, but today? You'd need to replace GM with AAPL, I guess...
The major lesson from Weinstein's book was stage analysis, and Brian Shannon has completely updated the concept for multiple timeframes. Brians's book is of a much better practical value for today's market.
The two other best lessons from Weinstein were relative strength and volume analysis on breakouts. Much similar to what William O'Neil is presenting with his methodology and books. Brian is much less focused on RS and volume.
The good news is that Brian is a member of this website and he confirmed to me that he will be happy to answer directly any questions you may have about his book.
Billy
I have read both books. If I may, I would suggest starting with Brian's book as it is very easy reading even for novice traders, and it is filled with very practical trading setups and examples. The Coles and Hawkins book is excellent but much more specialized and quicky becomes extremely technically advanced. I am sure many readers could get lost along the way, and it is probably best to start with the largest audience book of Brian.
Billy
I'll be glad to participate.
I've already read Brian Shannon's book and I find it's one of the few out there with great practical value. It really improved my trade selection, my entries, exits and risk management in general.
I could suggest his monthly subscription for some time: he is definitely a day trader, but he covers aspects that may not be present in the book and that are useful for all timeframe investors.
He also broadcasts twice per week on stocktwits for free, a view I highly recommend .
Although Weinstein's book can stand the test of time under many aspects, Shannon explains very well the stages theory with updated charts and moving averages.
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