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Jesse Livermore: World's Greatest Stock Trader by Richard Smitten
Jesse Livermore: World's Greatest Stock Trader by Richard Smitten
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Jesse Livermore: World's Greatest Stock Trader
by Richard Smitten
"An Excellent Read" — Ace Greenberg, Chairman, Bear Stearns
📈 FINANCIAL BIOGRAPHY | STOCK MARKET HISTORY | TRADING STRATEGIES
The definitive and thrilling biography of the turn-of-the-century powerhouse trader who revolutionized modern market strategies.
Extended Synopsis
Richard Smitten delivers the first full biography of the legendary trader originally profiled in the classic Reminiscences of a Stock Operator. Considered by many contemporary experts as the greatest trader who ever lived, Jesse Livermore revolutionized the profession with his innovative timing techniques, strict money management strategies, and high-momentum approach to trading stocks.
Smitten provides a vivid, authentically non-fiction portrait of an enigmatic loner and the volatile times in which he operated. By combining eyewitness accounts with fascinating stories of sensational love affairs, shootings, and suicides, the book explores both the intense personal life and the exact trading strategies that made Livermore several fortunes.
About the Author & Accolades
Richard Smitten is a highly regarded author known for his meticulous research into financial history and prominent market figures.
This title remains a Bestselling Financial Biography and a popular memoir among professional traders.
Product Tables: Livermore's Core Methodologies
| Strategy | Historical Impact |
|---|---|
| Momentum Trading | Pioneered following market trends rather than fundamental valuations. |
| Market Timing | Developed systems to identify optimal entry and exit points. |
| Money Management | Instituted strict capital preservation and risk-control rules. |
Technical Specifications
| ISBN-13 | 9780471023265 |
| Format | Paperback (1st Edition) |
| Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
| Topics | Financial Biographies, Investing, History of Trading |
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