1. Edition - June 2004
67.90 Euro
2004. 294 Pages, Hardcover
ISBN-10: 0-470-85026-4
ISBN-13: 978-0-470-85026-8 - John Wiley & Sons






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Short description
This book explores the nature of the complex relationship between human behavior patterns and markets using the most up-to-date research in cognitive and social psychology. It further extends its examination of this relationship to the fields of business administration, accountancy, and general economics.

From the contents
List of Figures.

Foreword.

Contrarian Investment Strategies.

Acknowledgements.

1. Introduction: Between Scylla and Charybdis.

2. Understanding Trading Competence.

3. A Comprehensive Model of Trading Competence.

Part A: The Tactical Model of Trading Competence.

Part B: The Strategic Model of Trading Competence.

4. Taming Stress to Become a Better Trader.

5. The Psychology of Perceptual Bias.

6. Emotions, Emotional Intelligence, and the Trader.

7. Martial Arts and Budo Zen - Controlling Fear and Self-Sabotage.

8. Standards and Criteria for Trading Competence.

Appendix 1: Reading List.

Appendix 2: Websites of Interest.

Appendix 3: Courses and Seminars.

Bibliography.

Index.