Intelligent Futures Trading

by Chick Goslin

Book Overview

Winning consistently in the futures markets is generally regarded as the single toughest challenge facing traders and investors today. Yet, financial rewards can be quick-in-coming and extraordinarily substantial if these highly leveraged markets are traded correctly and intelligently. In this career capping book, 20 year veteran trader Chick Goslin reveals the incredibly powerful techniques he found to be the most effective for capturing substantial futures profits.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0930233638
• ISBN13: 9780930233631
• Release Date: July 1998
• Publisher: Windsor Books/Probus
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.7" x 11.3"

Customer Reviews

Picking the brain of a seasoned trader

This work is so important in the world of trading. Of all the traders I've studied over the years Chick Goslin's belief systems related to the market and trader psychology are right on the money. He writing style is humble and precise and you really feel he is holding nothing back. I believe his wisdom can enhance the skills of any level trader. Do yourself a financial favor and read and internalize his experience.

Outstanding book on Trading

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.

Futures trading, the intelligent way to trade the market

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.

Exceptional Book!

I trade stocks and options at a hedge fund and feel that this is one of the best books that I have ever read on shorter-term trading--and I have read them all. If you want to look over the shoulder a trader who knows what he is doing, look no further.

Very detailed - good for both new & experienced traders!

No much fluff here... Chick lays it all out on the line, explaining how to make, lose, and not lose your fortunes in futures. He will try to scare the timid/weak at heart beginners off in the beginning chapter, but after that it's all good. Personally, in following his learned from experience stretegies, I have been profitable. When I forget the "rules" taught in the book and play from the cuff eventually I find myself getting burned for half of what I've made, which is very frustrating, but part of the learning curve. I find myself re-reading sections of the book over-and-over trying to absorb into my cells the wisdom he professes - particularly pages 55-58 (Money Management) & pages 77-80 (Trading). Good value in this book, a lot more practical than many of the other older books out there or some of those from the "market gurus." Chick is a real trader like me, and that helps me relate/respect his experience and advice. Give it a go! Good luck trading.