This book presents the idea that asset prices typically exhibit signs of a random walk, suggesting that one cannot consistently outperform market averages.

Burton Malkiel

An in-depth historical analysis revealing the common emotional, economic, and market conditions that marked the lowest points of major U.S. bear markets—and the clues investors can use to recognize future bottoms.

Russell Napier

An early exploration of how planetary movements and astrological patterns can correlate with market cycles, offering methods to anticipate economic and stock market trends through celestial analysis.

Louis S. McWhirter

This book examines the influence of celestial bodies—such as the Sun, Moon, and planets—on global financial markets, providing insights into how planetary cycles can affect stock prices, commodities, and currencies.

Christeen H. Skinner

A detailed guide merging astrology with market analysis, outlining how planetary cycles, transits, and alignments can be used to predict economic trends, business conditions, and stock market movements.

Lt. David Williams

A self-taught dancer-turned-investor reveals how he built a fortune by developing a disciplined “box theory” trading system based on price action, timing, and emotional control rather than tips.

Nicolas Darvas

Combines technical and fundamental analysis to identify high-potential stocks, emphasizing the importance of buying stocks with strong earnings growth.

William J. O'Neil

A master trader shares the principles behind his legendary successes and failures—emphasizing market timing, trend following, money management, and the psychological discipline needed to survive volatile markets.

Jesse Livermore

A collection of interviews with top traders, offering insights into their strategies, philosophies, and experiences in the financial markets.

Jack D. Schwager

A practical manual for active traders that combines technical setups, psychological discipline, and risk management strategies to navigate futures, forex, and stock markets with a professional edge.

John F. Carter

A detailed exposition of Elliott’s wave theory asserting that markets—and much of human behavior—follow natural, rhythmic cycles that can be measured and used to forecast stock and commodity movements.

Ralph Nelson Elliott

Encourages investors to leverage their personal knowledge and observations to identify promising investment opportunities before they become widely recognized.

Peter Lynch

A comprehensive collection of market wisdom, trading principles, and chart analysis methods emphasizing discipline, trend recognition, and the study of market behavior to achieve consistent success.

Richard D. Wyckoff

A classic guide that teaches traders how to interpret price and volume action directly from the ticker tape to understand market intent, spot accumulation and distribution, and time trades effectively.

Richard D. Wyckoff

A comprehensive guide to technical analysis, covering chart patterns, indicators, and trading systems used by professionals.

John Murphy

Focuses on the psychological aspects of trading, helping traders develop the mindset necessary for consistent success.

Mark Douglas

Introduces the "magic formula" investing strategy, focusing on buying good companies at bargain prices to achieve superior returns.

Joel Greenblatt

Explores the emotional and psychological factors that influence financial decisions, emphasizing the importance of behavior over knowledge in achieving financial success.

Morgan Housel

A theory that financial markets move in recurring cycles or “waves” driven by collective investor psychology, allowing patterns in price action to be anticipated.

Ralph Nelson Elliott

A specialized study connecting planetary cycles with market movements, proposing that time and astrological harmonics can forecast turning points and price behavior in financial markets.

Jeanne Long

A comprehensive exploration of how planetary cycles and astrological timing influence financial markets, offering methods to identify key turning points and align trading decisions with cosmic rhythms.

Barbara Koval

A modern blueprint for identifying and managing high-growth stocks using technical patterns, strict risk control, and disciplined trading strategies to consistently outperform the market.

Mark Minervini

A guide focused on real-world application of technical analysis that emphasizes how signals, timing, and confirmation interact, supplemented by a detailed trader’s log showing how these methods are used intraday and over longer horizons. 

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