“THE BEST INVESTMENT YOU CAN EVER MAKE IS IN YOURSELF.” –Warren Buffett
Here are great books for those trying to critique their trading skills. Today I share Top 5 books for trading, I’ve read, in no particular order: 1) Trading In The Zone, 2) The Way of The Turtle, 3) Market Wizards, 4) Trading for A Living, 5) New Trader Rich Trader;
1. TRADING IN THE ZONE

– Mark Douglas
[7 hrs and 57 mins]
Available in: Kindle $14.99 || Hardcover $31.41|| Audiobook Free with Audible
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2. THE WAY OF THE TURTLE

– Curtis M. Faith
[Book only]
Available in: Kindle $19.49 || Hardcover $20.57
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3. MARKET WIZARDS

– Jack D. Schwager
[14 hrs and 41 mins]
Available in: Kindle $14.39 || Hardcover $51.00 || Paperback $19.59 || Audiobook Free with Audible
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4. TRADING FOR A LIVING

– Alexander Elder
[2 hrs and 58 mins]
Available in: Kindle $46.65 || Hardcover $19.21 || Paperback $61.93 || Audiobook Free with Audible
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5. NEW TRADER, RICH TRADER (1 & 2)

– Steve Burns & Holly Burns
Available in: Kindle $4.99 || Paperback $7.99 || Audiobook Free with Audible
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“KNOWLEDGE IS POWER BUT ONLY WISDOM IS LIBERTY.”
– Will Durant
These top books have had a successful psychological impact on my overall trading and I can honestly say I would still be lost without reading these books. I encourage all traders, of any experience level, to consider reading these top books for trading. Mahalo!
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2026 Updated Information
Note on Prices: The prices listed in this post were accurate at the time of publishing in 2019. Amazon prices fluctuate regularly, so click the links to see current pricing. Many of these titles are also available through Kindle Unlimited or Audible memberships, which can save you money if you read frequently.
Still Highly Recommended: All five of these trading books remain top-rated in the trading and investing community. “Trading in the Zone” by Mark Douglas continues to be considered essential reading for developing the right trading psychology, and “Market Wizards” by Jack Schwager remains a classic for learning from successful traders.

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