Trading Chaos: Applying Expert Techniques to Maximize Your Profits (Wiley Finance Editions) Book

TRADING CHAOS APPLYING EXPERT TECHNIQUES TO MAXIMIZE YOUR PROFITS Chaos theory now stands at the cutting edge of financial decision-making methods. The product of years of scientific investigation into unpredictable phenomena, it has the potential to offer traders entirely new perspectives on the movements of marketsâ??and less risky routes to greater, more consistent profitability. Unlike other books on the subject, Trading Chaos takes chaos analysis out of the realm of the abstract and makes complex concepts easy to understand and use. It offers you the most practical, comprehensive guide available to applying chaos theory to the real world of trading and investing. In this breakthrough work, author Bill Williams gives you the benefit of his unique qualifications: 35 years of successful trading and a PhD in psychology. The instructional techniques used in Trading Chaos have been tested and refined in the workshops, seminars, and private tutoring sessions Dr. Williams has conducted in 12 different countries. Designed for all tradersâ??from beginner to experienced professionalâ??Trading Chaos introduces you to the financial applications of chaos in five graduated stages, starting with a clear, nontechnical introduction (Level One: The Novice Trader) all the way to chart analysis, fractals, Elliott wave, and advanced nonlinear dynamics (Level Five: The Expert Trader). Trading Chaos probes depths of human and economic behavior that other books do not even mention, including: A detailed examination of the underlying structure of the market How individual belief systems affect the way we trade How to determine "what the market wants" Most importantlyâ??"how to want what the market wants" Numerous charts, trading models, analysis spreadsheets, and review questions reinforce the key concepts and help insure full comprehension of the material. Regardless of your current degree of expertise, Trading Chaos will take you to new levels of trading confidence and increased profit. This practical guide to the powerful tools of chaos theory will help you make better, more profitable trades "Bill Williams brings a unique background and experience to the commodity trading world. His approach to becoming a successful trader includes many fresh and fascinating concepts for traders of all experience levels."â??Bruce Babcock Editor, Commodity Traders Consumer Report "Bill Williams has demystified the Elliott Wave. His technical approach is an innovative and effective way to trade markets for novice and expert traders alike."â??Bob Koppel Skylane Trading Group "Trading Chaos by Bill Williams is an excellent guide to profiting from a market which is nonlinear in structure. The book is divided into logical levels of trading techniques useful to the novice and expert trader. I was genuinely surprised that the expert can still learn refreshingly new techniques at each level presented."â??Timothy C. Slater Managing Director of Dow Jones Telerate Seminars Trading Chaos takes chaos theory out of the abstract realm and into the real world of practical investment decision-making. Using the techniques in this remarkable book, you will uncover the hidden patterns of what appear to be the random, unpredictable movements of the commodity, futures, and options markets. Regardless of your current level of experience, expert commodity trader and trainer Bill Williams will give you the skills and insights to move to levels of trading ability you would not have imagined possible. Clear, practical, and nontechnicalâ??Unlike other books on chaos theory, Trading Chaos is designed to be easy to understand and use Unique organizational formatâ??Introduces the reader to the financial applications of chaos in five graduated stages, from Novice to Expert Trader Expert advice on avoiding common psychological traps and pitfallsâ??Including such self-limiting afflictions as the "paralysis of analysis," "opinionitis," and the dangers of trading on individual belief systems A wealth of supplementary materialsâ??Charts, trading models, trade plans, analysis spreadsheets, and trading diaries illustrate and reinforce key concepts Read More