Trader Vic II: Principles of Professional Speculation

The man Barron′s dubbed "the ultimate Wall Street pro" returns with a stunning follow–up to his bestselling Trader Vic—Methods of a Wall Street Master ("The best investment book of 1992"—The Stock Trader′s Almanac). Take an advanced class in his patented trading and investment philosophy and learn how the master makes better investment decisions . . . deciphers economic theories and uses them to predict investment outcomes . . . cuts through the lies, fallacies, and distortions that muddle and confound trading and investment decision making . . . and much more! What the experts said about Trader Vic—Methods of a Wall Street Master . . . "Victor Sperandeo is gifted with one of the finest minds I know. No wonder he′s compiled such an amazing record of success as a money manager. Every investor can benefit from the wisdom he offers in his new book. Don′t miss it!" —Paul Tudor Jones, Tudor Investment Corporation. "Here′s a simple review in three steps: 1. Buy this book! 2. Read this book! 3. See step 2. For those who can′t take a hint, Victor Sperandeo with T. Sullivan Brown has written a gem, a book of value for everyone in the markets, whether egghead, novice, or seasoned speculator." —John Sweeney, Technical Analysis of Stocks and Commodities. "Get Trader Vic—Methods of a Wall Street Master by Victor Sperandeo, read it over and over and you′ll never have a losing year again." —Yale Hirsch, Smart Money.

ECONOMIC FUNDAMENTALS. The Fundamental Principles of a Sound Investment Philosophy. The Economic Principles of Market Forecasting. Money, Credit, and the Business Cycle. Political Influences on the Business Cycle. Applying Macrofundamental Analysis to Economic Forecasting: An Outlook for the 1990s. The History and Future of the Dollar. TECHNICAL ANALYSIS. Volatility, Opportunity, and Growth of Gross National Product. The Stock Market as Economic Forecaster: The Lessons of History. The Technical Basis of Risk–Reward Analysis. The Technical Principles of Market Analysis Applied. The Principles of Technical Analysis Applied. OPTIONS TRADING. Options: The Key to Triple–Digit Returns. A Professional Method of Day Trading. A TRADER′S PSYCHOLOGY. The Character and Personality of a Trader. Epilogue: The Morality of Wealth. Notes. Index.

VICTOR SPERANDEO is a professional trader and money manager of thirty–one years′ standing. He currently manages institutional and large individual portfolios for Hugo Securities Company Inc. and The Professional C.T.A. Fund. In 1971 he founded Ragnar Options Corporation and founded Hugo Securities, a trading partnership, in 1979. His success has brought him profiles in Barron′s and The Wall Street Journal, frequent appearances on CNBC and other networks, and perennial popularity as a lecturer. He is the bestselling author of Trader Vic––Methods of a Wall Street Master (Wiley).

"The Ultimate Wall Street Pro."––Barron′s "Victor Sperandeo is gifted with one of the finest minds I know. No wonder he′s compiled such an amazing record of success as a money manager. Every investor can benefit from the wisdom he offers in his new book. Don′t miss it!"––Paul Tudor Jones, Tudor Investment Corporation "Here′s a simple review in three steps: 1. Buy this book! 2. Read this book! 3. See step 2. For those who can′t take a hint, Victor Sperandeo with T. Sullivan Brown has written a gem, a book of value for everyone in the markets, whether egghead, novice, or seasoned speculator."––John Sweeney, Technical Analysis of Stocks and Commodities "Get Trader Vic–Methods of a Wall Street Master by Victor Sperandeo, read it over and over and you′ll never have a losing year again."––Yale Hirsch, Smart Money