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Marc Rivalland On Swing Trading: A Guide To Profitable Short-Term Investing
Harriman House Publishing, Jan 2002
The proactive approach to the stock market - don't be a victim - there is something you can do about it.
Swing trading is an approach to the stock market which is concerned less with value (a moveable feast as many have found out), and more with exploiting short-term upswings and downswings in share prices and market indices. Although the ranks of swing traders swell daily, not many traders know that there is a type of chart, a swing chart, which is designed specifically for swing trading.
In this ground-breaking book, Marc Rivalland, author of 'The Trader' column in Investors Chronicle, shows how swing charts can be used to perfect market timing. Moreover, Marc reveals his hitherto secret modifications to Gann swing charts which make them even more effective for stock market traders. W. D. Gann said 'a study of swings in active stocks will convince a man that he can make far greater profits in swings than in any other way of trading'. With this book, you get Gann and more.
In addition, Marc uses his two decades of experience with point & figure charts to bring to readers an up-to-date and thoroughly modern evaluation of the best point & figure signals to use when trading individual equities. Point & figure is enjoying an enormous resurgence. Readers of this book will discover new insights into this proven and popular 100+year old method of charting share prices.
Marc reveals his proprietary method of integrating swing charts and point & figure charts to further increase the chances of success. There is a chapter on the vital RSI indicator and a chapter devoted solely to those more passively inclined - long-term buy-and-hold investors.
In every case, the best trading tactics are discussed. Each technique is critically examined. The advantages are highlighted but the disadvantages are not glossed over. In all, the reader will receive a uniquely informative evaluation of the best, most disciplined way to approach the markets.
The style of the book is highly practical. Over 100 colour charts of real-life trading situations are used to illustrate the points being made. The charts are carefully annotated, and accompanied by clear and thoughtful commentary. The exact point where buy and sell signals occurred is shown.
'Marc Rivalland on Swing Trading' is THE essential book for stock market investors and traders.
Reviews for 'Marc Rivalland on Swing Trading'
Marc Rivalland makes a potentially difficulty subject easy to read with great charts and descriptions and lots of examples. The sections on Point & Figure are first class and he so often strikes cords that many a trader will relate to. If you decide to read one new investment book this year, this should be the one!'
David Linton, Updata plc
The following comments were all received by Marc Rivalland without being solicited by either him or the publisher:
'I am largely a self taught private investor in equities for 10 years, and turned to the Liffe option market 18 months ago mainly selling calls and puts on about 20 stocks. Whilst I have been on technical analysis courses and read the books, the section on RSI in your book has rung a big bell with me, and I would have saved several thousand if your points had been with me over the last few years. It is the way you prented and RSI concept giving precise examples which helped clarify the importance of this indicator!! Thus I consider the price of your book a bargain. I am thus very motivated to get to grips with the other sections of the book.'
P.R.
'The book itself is very accessible and well written.'
P.R.
'What has really impressed me with swing is how easy clients find it to understand - one remarked to me that it was 'obvious' once pointed out (referring to the underlying psychology of the market).'
E.C.
'I would just like to say thank you for publishing your Swing Trading book and updating your web site with the latest trends. I have found this particularly useful in understanding the concepts outlined in the book, which I have read approximately four times now and is a constant companion.'
I.O.
'After several weeks reading you have succeeding in converting me from a LTBH diehard to a person whose quest has become a proficient swing trader over time. Some of the reasons why
- the degree of frankness that permeates your book.
- refreshing omission of investment-environment clichés.
- lucid with select sprinklings of humour
- subjectively now : the lovely, tasteful print, quality of paper and overall feel of the book
How you ever found time to write your book, delivered to its readers with panache, I do not know. You deserve success from it.'
S.G.
'I have read your book a few weeks ago and it's great, congratulations. It really helps me and changed the way I look to a chart.'
P.V.
'Your swing-trading method as outlined in your book, which I admit I rushed through, is exactly the kind of simple, structured approach I am looking for. I got the book on Tuesday, finished it on Friday and now I'm going through it again at a slower pace. I wanted to thank you for the excellent book and the beautifully simple approach that you have outlined.'
J.S.
'Just a quick thankyou for your reply re. my queries regarding points & figure box sizes, etc. ,your comments were very helpful. Your methods have nicely captured the recent falls on the FTSE 100 and Dow,which has given me a nice return!! Once again many thanks for the book and your advice.Your methods have already improved my trading drastically and given me a logical and profitable way of trading the markets.'
R.S.
'I read Swing Trading over Xmas, and would like to say how much I have enjoyed it. It is very articulately explained, beautifully presented and enjoyable to read. Thanks for writting it; I am going to look very closely at your method. I hope there will be another book soon.'
S.Y.
'I am currently over half way through your book on Swing Trading and am enjoying it very much. Apart from the technical aspects I appreciate the clear, concise and sober language used - so refreshing after a year of reading mainly US books which are so often over sensationalised either by the author or publisher.'
F.Y.
'Having read your excellent book 3 times, I feel confident enough to try swing trading.'
L.E.
'I have invested in shares for many years and with the recent markets found it best to take profits when and if they occur. I have never dealt other than in shares on the long side, however ,after reading your excellent book I would be most interested in your comments regarding use of covered warrants to trade swing charts, in particular the FTSE on the short side.'
D.C.
'A very interesting and helpful book.'
R.P.
'I thoroughly enjoyed your book, very readable. It's all so plausible, I am absolutely hooked. Congratulations on its publication.'
B.H.
'Having recently purchased your book on swing trading I would just like to say - 'absolutely outstanding'. After 3 yrs of studying the main indices and indicators in an attempt to find a successful method of short term trading, and also driving myself half mad in the process, not to mention near bankrupt, I have now glimpsed the light at the end of a very dark tunnel, thanks to your excellent book.'
M.D.
'Your book will be my bible... Thanks for sharing your knowledge.'
D.H.
About the Author
After graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce in 1975, Marc Rivalland was employed as a share analyst for one of South Africa's leading merchant banks. At the same time he undertook his Bachelor of Laws degree. In 1979 he emigrated to the UK and worked in the futures industry, first as an analyst and then as an account executive. He was team leader for Conticommodity on the LIFFE floor when it opened in September 1982. After a stint as a floor trader and arbitrageur, Marc was called to the English Bar by the Middle Temple in July 1987. He remains a practising barrister in the Chambers of Edward Faulks QC.
For 2 years Marc wrote educational articles on point & figure charts for London's Evening Standard. He also writes 'The Trader' column for Investors Chronicle, as well as giving seminars on technical analysis.
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