Stock Patterns for Day Trading

Rating:
Summary: Solid, but hardly spectacular
Review: Although the book does contains some useful information, it could have easily been sold as a daytraders handbook of some kind for much less. 1/2 of the book is illustrations (overkill in my opinion). Later parts of the book simply repeat information presented in earlier parts of the book.

This could have easily been a 75 page handbook for [less money]. In my opinion, the [book is] severly overpriced. Because of this, I give a 2 star rating.

Rating:
Summary: Less than impressed
Review: Both of Barry Rudd's books are specific and advanced, the "genuine pro trading stuff" that's so hard to find among all the fluff out there. Along with Tony Oz' Stock Trading Wizard, Murphy's TA and Nison's Candlestick books, Barry Rudd's two Stock Patterns for Day Trading books are essential reading, and we recommend them highly at www.Daytrading-University.com for all our traders.

I am a tough critic, it is difficult to find practical and useful day trading books out there, too much theory and basics in most of them. Rudd's books are the only ones I've found that are packed with high-probability advanced intraday chart patterns (not simple flags and pennants) annotated with traders' notes explaining the trade mechanics.

Rudd's books are in the top 5 of all day trading books I've read (I've read over 30 daytrading books so far). These books are terrific, and I feel comfortable recommending them without hesitation.

Rating:
Summary: One of the best books for day trading
Review: I have read almost 50 books on trading and have been a full time trader for 3 years. I find myself always going back to the basics that Rudd taught. He presents the key strategies to day trade, nothing fancy, just tried and true principles. No Elliot Waves, Gann lines (...). When I first read it, it didn't quite sink in, but on re-reading it several times, it has helped my trading tremendously. There are a lot of trading books out there that are pretty much worthless. I have read most of them but Barry's books are among the 8 key books that I keep for trading. Trading should not be too complicated and one should just focus on several key principles and have fun. Barry helped me to do that.

Rating:
Summary: 6 STARS
Review: I've bought many books on investing and daytrading, and this book, along w/ the advanced volume, are by far on top of the list. Barry gets right to the point, no B.S. here. The books are loaded w/ actual charts so you can see (not just read) how the actual setups unfold.

Get this.....I emailed Barry w/ a question, and he called me a couple of days later, spending more than 10 minutes w/ me on the phone. (After the market was closed of course! ) How many authors do you know that would've done that!

Rating:
Summary: What can I say?
Review: If you like an over sized book with large detailed day trading stock patterns on practically every book page, then Barry Rudd's books are a must. He details 6 minute chart patterns to show you exactly what to look for. While the price of his book is higher than others...well, you get what you pay for. You should also consider his second follow up book, "Stock Patterns For Day Trading Volume II" with even more examples.

---J. Michael Pinson, Founder MarketMavens.com

Rating:
Summary: Fair, but not all that informative
Review: Perhaps my expectations were too high, but I thought that this book would include numerous day trading patterns. The main advice given is to buy the breakout after the price has been steady for a period. The book does have a lot of good charts showing setups to stay away from, which is why I gave it 3 stars, but I didn't think that it was worth the price.

Rating:
Summary: Solid, but hardly spectacular
Review: Reading all the reviews below, I can see the view of both the positive and negatives. The publisher is Traders Press, who are known for their over priced books, huge pages, fonts and often minimal content. This is no exception. There are 200+ pages in this book, but half of the pages are just charts that may take 3 seconds to look over before moving on. I finished reading this book in about an hour with little effort.

I do like Rudd's style, he gets straight to the point with his pattern setups with very simple (sometimes vague) explanations. He uses typical TA that we already know - support, resistance, price targets, open, close, high, gap resistances. Nothing particularly special for an informed trader. I can't say this is a bad book, the price is reasonable compared to a Joe Ross book and a trader may pick up a thing or two that he isn't aware of.

Rating:
Summary: Doesn't get any better than this
Review: This book contains a gold mine of treasures. Each page contains nuggets of ideas that can be mined for trading success in the market. The four main sections of the book are broken up as follows: 1) Primary trading strategies - there is some repeat from Barry's first book, but many additional trading patterns are also covered. 2) Supporting tools & tactics - this covers what to look at in addition to daily charts to help with trading decisions. GOOD STUFF. 3) Real-World trade analysis and money management - Puts the whole trading process & thought patterns that go along with it under a microscope to summarize the analysis a trader must conduct to be successful. 4) The Psychology & Discipline of day trading. Know yourself before you trade! Things to analyze about yourself and know about yourself before you begin to trade.

This book, like Barry's first book, contains no fluff. There are no wasted words. Barry concisely gets to the heart of the points he is making.

I own approximately 10 books on daytrading. After trading approximately 1 year the only two books I go back to to consolidate/refresh/ingrain ideas are Barry's books.

Sorry Barry. The rating system only goes up to 5 stars. I'd give this book a 6 star rating also.

Rating:
Summary: Worth the Money
Review: This book is great for anyone who wants to seriously trade stocks for a living, and it covers many crucial topics for persons just starting to make money day trading.

Once you are in the trade, Rudd does not just leave you to fend for yourself.

This book is about as close as you can get to understand how to make day trading successful.

I found this to be an honest and detailed look into the mind and procedures of a trader.

All in all, I have to give a strong recommendation to this book. It is well worth the money.