"The Zurich Axioms" book

[squall]

Quote from jaronimo:

Yes. Its a good book. You need to read it.

That pretty much sums it up. It's one of the best books I have read on the mindset necessary. You may have to look elsewhere to further your research into specifics...but for overall mindset...It's vital.

 

[Rodney King]

Quote from marketsurfer:

yes, i read it and liked it.

A rare case where Surf disagrees with Vic Niederhoffer -- http://dailyspeculations.com/wordpress/?p=428 .. . "The Zurich Axioms by Max Gunther is one of the worst books ever written.. ."

 

[bankroll]

I like how opinions are divided.

For those who don't like it: what can you recommend instead?

 

[Sergio77]

I did not like it. The best book is the one you will write in your mind after trading for several years.

 

[panzerman]

First of all, don't buy it because you can find it for free on the web.

Axiom:
1. a statement or proposition that is regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true. 2. A premise or starting point of reasoning.

The contents are not about a specific indicator or even a trading system, but a framework, or mindset for speculators. I find it a excellent work in order to train your mind in a particular way of thinking about trading.

 

[kid.fx.cross]

maybe they don't like the part where he says, "It's ok to look at charts, but when you start seeing patterns that have meaning you have gone off the deep end." (I paraphrase)

 

[bawr]

I read the book years ago and found it to be very valuable.