Reminiscences of a Stock Operator
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Reminiscences of a Stock Operator
Edwin Lefèvre
8 people recommended it in 5 threads, 2012–2022.
What people on Hacker News said
This one was recommended by the former head of NYMEX to me when I started my career in trading. Written about Jesse Livermore who made and lost his fortune multiple times. He was often blamed for rigging the market, but his lesson is simple: you basically can't rig the market; it will destroy you way more easily. Take what the market gives you and be happy it even decided to give you that:
Fascinating story of a fabled trader from the bucket shops of mid-America in the Gaslight era to the roaring twenties on Wall Street.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: What are the must-read books about economics/finance? 2016 · 3 recommendations
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- Ask HN: Are there any books that changed your life during college or school? 2022 · 1 recommendation
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- Ask HN: Best books you read in 2012 2012 · 1 recommendation