New Laws of the Stock Market Jungle, The

Description

To survive in the jungle, you must recognize thesubtle nuances that signal danger and opportunity. That's how it is inthe stock market, too. But the market's radically changed: followyesterday's signals and you'll get eaten alive. The New Laws of theStock Market Jungle systematically explains what's new -- and what itmeans to investors. Michael J. Panzner illuminates the impact ofchanging technologies, market participants, investment time horizons,speculative behavior, investor psychology, risk preferences, pricepatterns, performance metrics, and more. For the unaware, these changesmake the market far more treacherous. For those who know, they offerimmense opportunities. Join those who know: read this book.

Contents

Acknowledgments.

Preface.

1. Intraday Volatility.

Action Plan.

2. Trading Like Commodities.

Action Plan.

3. Approaches and Attitudes.

Action Plan.

4. Information and Communications.

Action Plan.

5. Derivatives.

Action Plan.

6. Seasonality and Cycles.

Action Plan.

7. Imbalances and Upheavals.

Action Plan.

8. Form and Fantasy.

Action Plan.

9. Market Indicators.

Action Plan.

10. Global Factors.

Action Plan.

Additional References and Resources.

Endnotes.

Index.

Author

MICHAEL J. PANZNER is a 20-year veteran of the global stock, bond, and currency markets. During his career, he has worked in New York and London as a trader and salesman for leading companies such as HSBC, Soros Funds, ABN Amro, Dresdner Bank, and J.P. Morgan Chase. His articles have appeared in Management Review and Business Credit. He is a graduate of Columbia University and currently vice president at a major international financial services firm.

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