Intelligent Futures Trading

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Summary: Vague, poorly done
Review: I cannot believe the other reviews. Have any of you ever traded before? This has to be one of the worst trading books I've ever read. I've read hundreds and have an extensive library, as well as over 15 years trading experience.

He gives many ideas and suggestions of how to enter and exit trades based on SMR Charts, but nothing concrete because there are so many variations you could "try". Basically trade with the trend and "try" to buy a pullback. Any other book on swing trading would be better and more useful. This is just swing trading using SMR Charts and their indicators, though you can use your own similar indicators. This book is very expensive for something you can get out of any swing trading book, which would give you a lot more value and insight for your money. On money management, same thing, vague - not much more value than telling someone "don't trade too heavy" and to "go with your best guess".

You might notice that there is not one single endorsement from anyone on the back of the book. With someone described as a "top notch sought after money manager" and a "big time trader" doesn't it make you wonder why? Don't waste your money.

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Summary: Outstanding book on Trading
Review: I have never traded Futures but bought this book for educational purposes. I think this is the best book on trading I've ever read. Stresses the psychological pitfalls a new trader will encounter when starting, then moves on to explain his approach to trading which involves simple moving averages and momentum techniques. A hard book to put down as the author reveals the fascinating world of trading the Futures Markets with his own unique approach to Momentum which basically involves trading the rallies and sell-offs of an established trend. The honest tone of this book sets it apart from so much of the trash that is being peddled by other writers (gurus). If you only buy one book on trading, make this the one.

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Summary: It's that easy to make money?
Review: Mr.Goslin does a phenomenal job of exposing what it takes to trade futures. His nononsense approach and his clear descriptions of how to trade are wonderful.

More importantly he doesn't over explain how to go about trading futures. He points out how simple the use of moving averages and momentum plays are enough to trade futures and matter of factly asks why would you need anything else.

This book is far superior than my book "Futures For Small Speculators" which focuses 100% on the psychological. I will definitely take pointers from Mr.Goslin in the second edition and really put out my own trading experiences and styles into it.

Great job Mr.Goslin and good editing.

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Summary: Outstanding Book on Using the SMR Momentum Indices
Review: This book is especially useful to anyone who has ever traded the markets using the SMR (Security Market Research) charts and timing oscillators. As one who has based his trading on these indicators over my "on again-off again" trading career that has spanned 30 years, Chick's approach and explanations of how to use these momentum based indicators to trade the markets was truly enlightening. I have read the book several times and it has been really useful to subscribe to Chick's daily real time e-mail commentary on 17 commodities which further clarifies the concepts explained in his book....

One warning: When you first read and look at this book, you may not realize just how valuable and powerful the information being presented really is. But hang with it and the investment in time and energy will be well worth it if you review, study, and use these concepts.

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Summary: Futures trading, the intelligent way to trade the market
Review: This book truly demonstrates a sound method to trading the futures market. The content is straigtforward, with no-nonsense. It was pretty intimidating at first the way he laid it out. If you have any reservations about trading futures then don't read this book. Incidentally, I would not recommend this book for beginners. I was introduced to futures trading by marketer Ken Roberts. Intelligent Futures trading is by far the superior method of trading. This is not to say I did not make money using Ken's method. However, if you want to stay in and win in this highly volatile game of futures trading, then this book is one for the ages.