The latest from Van Tharp--a fast-paced guide to mixing the perfect blend of trading psychology and strategies Written in his trademark avuncular style that has drawn legions of readers to Van Tharp, Super Trader combines keen insight into both trading practices and behavioral patterns to help readers achieve the best conditions for performing at peak levels. Traders will learn how to cut losses short and meet investment goals by carefully determining risk/reward ratios and what they expect from an average trade. Tharp's approach is both performance driven and grounded in trading psychology. The book helps readers reinforce what they learn with the use of charts, figures, and illustrations.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1. The Holy Grail 2. Understanding the Big Picture 3. Ways to Make Money Trading 4. Starting with a Healthy Psychological Profile 5. Overcoming a Stuck State of Mind 6. Developing Your Business Plan 7. Six Keys to a Great Trading System 8. Designing a Trading System that Fits You 9. The Snow Fight Metaphor and Trading 10. Position Sizing: More Important Than You Think 11. Keep Up with R-multiples of Your Trades 12. Trade Setups You Should Pay Attention To 13. Exits Are the Key to Making Money 14. Know When to Fold and When to Really Bet 15. The Holy Grail of Trading: Judgmental Heuristics or How Traders Think! 16. Discipline in Meeting Your Goals

About the Author

Van K. Tharp, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized consultant and coach to traders and investors, as well as the founder and president of the Van Tharp Institute. He is the author of multiple bestselling books on trading and investing, including Trade Your Way to Financial Freedom, Safe Strategies for Financial Freedom, Financial Freedom Through Electronic Day Trading, The Definitive Guide to Position Sizing, and The Peak Performance Course for Traders and Investors. Tharp is a popular speaker who develops and presents workshops for trading firms and individuals around the world. He has published numerous articles and has been featured in publications such as Forbes, Barron's, Market Week, and Investor's Business Daily.