Essential Reads for Every Trader

1. “How to Make Money in Stocks” – by William J. O’Neil→ Teaches stock trading using the CAN SLIM strategy — ideal for beginners.

2. “A Beginner’s Guide to the Stock Market” – by Matthew R. Kratter→ Simple and clear introduction to stock markets, perfect for new traders.

3. “The New Trading for a Living” – by Dr. Alexander Elder→ Covers psychology, tactics, and risk management in trading.

4. “The Little Book That Still Beats the Market” – by Joel Greenblatt→ Explains value investing in an easy, story-like style.

💹 INTERMEDIATE LEVEL — Improve Skills

5. “Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets” – by John J. Murphy→ The “Bible” of chart reading and technical analysis.

6. “Market Wizards” – by Jack D. Schwager→ Interviews with the world’s top traders revealing their strategies and mindset.

7. “Trading in the Zone” – by Mark Douglas→ Focuses on trader psychology and how to control emotions in trading.

8. “Japanese Candlestick Charting Techniques” – by Steve Nison→ Teaches how to use candlestick patterns for price prediction.

📈 ADVANCED LEVEL — Strategy & Professional Mindset

9. “Reminiscences of a Stock Operator” – by Edwin Lefèvre→ A classic semi-biography of a legendary trader — full of timeless trading lessons.

10. “Option Volatility and Pricing” – by Sheldon Natenberg→ The ultimate guide for understanding options and volatility trading.

11. “The Disciplined Trader” – by Mark Douglas→ Explores mental discipline and emotional control in trading.

12. “Quantitative Trading” – by Ernest P. Chan→ For algorithmic and data-driven traders — focuses on building automated systems.