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Forum: Traders Hideout February 16th, 2020, 07:54 AM
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Posted By Fat Tails
The post you are referring to is close to 10...

The post you are referring to is close to 10 years old. I had made it back in 2010 when recommending a book "Algorithmic Trading & DMA" by Barry Johnson. By the way I would still recommend it as I...
Forum: Traders Hideout May 10th, 2019, 02:44 AM
Replies: 527
Views: 350,611
Posted By Fat Tails
Thank you for your comment. But how would...

Thank you for your comment.

But how would you understand mathematical equations when listening to an audio book?

This is not a detective novel. It is a difficult read, and you won't understand...
Forum: Traders Hideout May 8th, 2019, 04:09 AM
Replies: 527
Views: 350,611
Posted By Fat Tails
Marcus López de Prado: Advances in Financial...

Marcus López de Prado: Advances in Financial Machine Learning

Requires advanced knowledge of mathematics, not easy to read, but worth the effort.
...
Forum: Traders Hideout August 27th, 2015, 03:08 AM
Replies: 527
Views: 350,611
Posted By Fat Tails
There are a few books that cover these subjects: ...

There are a few books that cover these subjects:

-> Jack D. Schwager: Schwager On Futures: Fundamental Analysis
Futures, Textbook and Study Guide: Fundamental Analysis: 9780471133667: Economics...
Forum: Traders Hideout May 28th, 2014, 12:51 PM
Replies: 527
Views: 350,611
Posted By Fat Tails
I agree, but Scott Patterson's book comes to the...

I agree, but Scott Patterson's book comes to the same conclusion, see chapter 22 "A RIGGED GAME". I enjoyed the read of both books.





Love that comment! :sarcastic:

Of course Lewis is a...
Forum: Traders Hideout May 19th, 2014, 01:26 PM
Replies: 527
Views: 350,611
Posted By Fat Tails
Both worth reading and entertaining: ...

Both worth reading and entertaining:

https://nexusfi.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=147122



http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/06/magazine/flash-boys-michael-lewis.html

Flash Boys Meets...
Forum: Traders Hideout June 28th, 2013, 06:01 PM
Replies: 527
Views: 350,611
Posted By Fat Tails
And then continue with this one next week (sorry...

And then continue with this one next week (sorry I was too lazy to take a photograph) ....


https://nexusfi.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=117181
Forum: Traders Hideout April 25th, 2013, 11:10 AM
Replies: 527
Views: 350,611
Posted By Fat Tails
plethora: I do understand the comments of...

plethora: I do understand the comments of artemiso. Although I enjoy reading the book, I do not always agree with the author. He glorifies practitioners and vilifys all sorts of academics, maybe...
Forum: Traders Hideout April 22nd, 2013, 06:51 AM
Replies: 527
Views: 350,611
Posted By Fat Tails
artemiso: I am not a uncritical follower of...

artemiso: I am not a uncritical follower of Taleb, but I find that the book he has written is stimulating and intellectually challenging. Or otherwise put, I enjoy reading it - even if I do not...
Forum: Traders Hideout April 16th, 2013, 06:07 PM
Replies: 527
Views: 350,611
Posted By Fat Tails
Currently reading these books: ...

Currently reading these books:


Antifragile by Nicholas Nassim Taleb

Market Sense and Nonsense by Jack Schwager

I recommend to read both. The book by Taleb is brilliant.
Forum: Traders Hideout March 22nd, 2013, 02:26 PM
Replies: 527
Views: 350,611
Posted By Fat Tails
And do not forget to make this website your...

And do not forget to make this website your default page for your browser. :sarcastic:

Blackle - Energy Saving Search (http://www.blackle.com/)
...
Forum: Traders Hideout March 22nd, 2013, 08:59 AM
Replies: 527
Views: 350,611
Posted By Fat Tails
arnie: Why not reduce the brightness of your...

arnie: Why not reduce the brightness of your screen, I have set mine to 40%. That also saves electricity. :becky:
Forum: Traders Hideout March 22nd, 2013, 05:52 AM
Replies: 527
Views: 350,611
Posted By Fat Tails
arnie: That is an important point. I use my...

arnie: That is an important point. I use my Kindle to read classics and novels, everything that can be read from the beginning to the end. However any science or research book should not be read on...
Forum: Traders Hideout January 26th, 2013, 03:01 PM
Replies: 527
Views: 350,611
Posted By Fat Tails
Yes, you should start as early as possible, that...

Yes, you should start as early as possible, that way they do not need to change their habits.

Trader: I am sleeping like a baby, I wake up crying every hour.
Forum: Traders Hideout September 15th, 2012, 07:38 AM
Replies: 527
Views: 350,611
Posted By Fat Tails
Correct, it is less about analyzing times and...

Correct, it is less about analyzing times and sales or bid and asked traded volume.



This is a book for understanding how stocks were traded 80 years ago. It is not really about tape reading,...
Forum: Traders Hideout September 14th, 2012, 01:00 PM
Replies: 527
Views: 350,611
Posted By Fat Tails
As it is easy to critize an option here is an...

As it is easy to critize an option here is an alternative:

Tom Williams: Master The Market (this book is available as PDF courtesy of TradeGuider, although it is a commerical booklet, it is one of...
Forum: Traders Hideout September 14th, 2012, 12:30 PM
Replies: 527
Views: 350,611
Posted By Fat Tails
Koepisch: This book is rubbish. It has 80...

Koepisch: This book is rubbish. It has 80 something pages with probably little information and the price is outrageous. Don't buy this book.
Forum: Traders Hideout September 13th, 2012, 03:41 PM
Replies: 527
Views: 350,611
Posted By Fat Tails
gonzofist: I have not read the book. Many people...

gonzofist: I have not read the book. Many people have recommended the book.

Why don't you simply go through the table of contents of the book and find out, if the subject is interesting.

...
Forum: Traders Hideout September 13th, 2012, 03:18 PM
Replies: 527
Views: 350,611
Posted By Fat Tails
I think that both are good books. Let us go...

I think that both are good books. Let us go through your options.

(1) The book by Harris is a classic. I have not read it, but it has been recommended by a lot of people that I know. I think it is...
Forum: Traders Hideout July 21st, 2012, 05:38 PM
Replies: 527
Views: 350,611
Posted By Fat Tails
The Adaptrade Tool looks serious, the user's...

The Adaptrade Tool looks serious, the user's guide can be downloaded at the website:

http://www.adaptrade.com/MSA/MSA3UsersGuide.pdf

Also they offer a free trial of 30 days.


If you use it,...
Forum: Traders Hideout July 21st, 2012, 03:37 PM
Replies: 527
Views: 350,611
Posted By Fat Tails
I have not made extensive use of Excel so far, I...

I have not made extensive use of Excel so far, I am still on the lower end of the learning curve. The only book I have purchased so far is the book by Simon Menninga on Financial Modeling.

...
Forum: Traders Hideout June 29th, 2012, 03:56 PM
Replies: 527
Views: 350,611
Posted By Fat Tails
Laurent: You asked for some math? :becky: ...

Laurent: You asked for some math? :becky:

Ralph Vince: The Handbook of Portfolio Mathematics
Philip McDonnell: Optimal Portfolio Modeling
Leonard McLean, Edward O.Thorp: The Kelly Capital Growth...
Forum: Traders Hideout February 10th, 2012, 02:57 PM
Replies: 527
Views: 350,611
Posted By Fat Tails
I do it the traditional way and put a trading...

I do it the traditional way and put a trading book under my pillow every evening. Only works after a good glass of French or Italian wine. :becky:
Forum: Traders Hideout January 8th, 2012, 04:34 PM
Replies: 527
Views: 350,611
Posted By Fat Tails
Requires a bit of calculus

Richard A. Epstein: The Theory of Gambling and Statistical Logic, Second Edition

"Recent advances in the field, particularly Parrondo's paradox, have triggered a surge of interest in the...
Forum: Traders Hideout October 20th, 2011, 07:29 PM
Replies: 527
Views: 350,611
Posted By Fat Tails
Let us continue the discussion in the ACD Trading...

Let us continue the discussion in the ACD Trading thread, as it does not belong here.
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