Pirate Traders // Reading list

Books we love

The single most important book you will ever read is your trading journal. But here are the ones worth your time after that. The links below are affiliate links: buy through one and Pirate Traders earns a small commission, at no extra cost to you.

Self understanding

Psychology, habits & the mind

“The mind is a fascinating instrument that can make or break you.”

Trading in the Zone
Market understanding

Economics & technical analysis

James F. Dalton, Robert B. Dalton, Eric T. Jones
James F. Dalton, Robert B. Dalton, Eric T. Jones
Carolyn Boroden
Thomas N. Bulkowski
Jack D. Schwager

“Prices, like everything else, move along the line of least resistance. They will do whatever comes easiest.”

Reminiscences of a Stock Operator
Other great reading

Worth the read

Napoleon Hill
Don Miguel Ruiz
Ken Honda
Malcolm Gladwell
Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Ray Dalio
Yuval Noah Harari
Read ’em and weep.