12 Best Trading Books 2024

#1 - I Will Teach You to Be Rich: No Guilt. No Excuses. No B.S. Just a 6-Week Program That Works

by Ramit Sethiby Ramit Sethi

As seen on the new NETFLIX series! The groundbreaking NEW YORK TIMES and WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER that taught a generation how to earn more, save more, and live a rich life—now in a revised 2nd edition.
 
Buy as many lattes as you want. Choose the right accounts and investments so your money grows for you—automatically. Best of all, spend guilt-free on the things you love.
 
Personal finance expert Ramit Sethi has been called a “wealth wizard” by Forbes and the “new guru on the block” by Fortune. Now he’s updated and expanded his modern money classic for a new age, delivering a simple, powerful, no-BS 6-week program that just works.
 
I Will Teach You to Be Rich will show you:
• How to crush your debt and student loans faster than you thought possible
• How to set up no-fee, high-interest bank accounts that won’t gouge you for every penny
• How Ramit automates his finances so his money goes exactly where he wants it to—and how you can do it too
• How to talk your way out of late fees (with word-for-word scripts)
• How to save hundreds or even thousands per month (and still buy what you love)
• A set-it-and-forget-it investment strategy that’s dead simple and beats financial advisors at their own game
• How to handle buying a car or a house, paying for a wedding, having kids, and other big expenses—stress free
• The exact words to use to negotiate a big raise at work
 
Plus, this 10th anniversary edition features over 80 new pages, including:
• New tools
• New insights on money and psychology
• Amazing stories of how previous readers used the book to create their rich lives
 
Master your money—and then get on with your life.

#2 - The Little Book of Common Sense Investing: The Only Way to Guarantee Your Fair Share of Stock Market Returns

by John C. Bogle

The best-selling investing "bible" offers new information, new insights, and new perspectives

The Little Book of Common Sense Investing is the classic guide to getting smart about the market. Legendary mutual fund pioneer John C. Bogle reveals his key to getting more out of investing: low-cost index funds. Bogle describes the simplest and most effective investment strategy for building wealth over the long term: buy and hold, at very low cost, a mutual fund that tracks a broad stock market Index such as the S&P 500.

While the stock market has tumbled and then soared since the first edition of Little Book of Common Sense was published in April 2007, Bogle’s investment principles have endured and served investors well. This tenth anniversary edition includes updated data and new information but maintains the same long-term perspective as in its predecessor. 

Bogle has also added two new chapters designed to provide further guidance to investors: one on asset allocation, the other on retirement investing.

A portfolio focused on index funds is the only investment that effectively guarantees your fair share of stock market returns. This strategy is favored by Warren Buffett, who said this about Bogle: “If a statue is ever erected to honor the person who has done the most for American investors, the hands-down choice should be Jack Bogle. For decades, Jack has urged investors to invest in ultra-low-cost index funds. Today, however, he has the satisfaction of knowing that he helped millions of investors realize far better returns on their savings than they otherwise would have earned. He is a hero to them and to me.”

Bogle shows you how to make index investing work for you and help you achieve your financial goals, and finds support from some of the world's best financial minds: not only Warren Buffett, but Benjamin Graham, Paul Samuelson, Burton Malkiel, Yale’s David Swensen, Cliff Asness of AQR, and many others.

This new edition of The Little Book of Common Sense Investing offers you the same solid strategy as its predecessor for building your financial future.

• Build a broadly diversified, low-cost portfolio without the risks of individual stocks, manager selection, or sector rotation.
• Forget the fads and marketing hype, and focus on what works in the real world.
• Understand that stock returns are generated by three sources (dividend yield, earnings growth, and change in market valuation) in order to establish rational expectations for stock returns over the coming decade.
• Recognize that in the long run, business reality trumps market expectations.
• Learn how to harness the magic of compounding returns while avoiding the tyranny of compounding costs.

While index investing allows you to sit back and let the market do the work for you, too many investors trade frantically, turning a winner’s game into a loser’s game. The Little Book of Common Sense Investing is a solid guidebook to your financial future.

#3 - The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness

by Morgan Housel

**OVER 4 MILLION COPIES SOLD around the world… THE PSYCHOLOGY OF MONEY is the original bestselling classic from the author of new book, SAME AS EVER.**

Doing well with money isn’t necessarily about what you know. It’s about how you behave. And behavior is hard to teach, even to really smart people.

Money―investing, personal finance, and business decisions―is typically taught as a math-based field, where data and formulas tell us exactly what to do. But in the real world people don’t make financial decisions on a spreadsheet. They make them at the dinner table, or in a meeting room, where personal history, your own unique view of the world, ego, pride, marketing, and odd incentives are scrambled together.

In The Psychology of Money, award-winning author Morgan Housel shares 19 short stories exploring the different ways people think about money and teaches you how to make better sense of one of life’s most important topics.

#4 - The Intelligent Investor Rev Ed.: The Definitive Book on Value Investing

by Benjamin Graham (Author), Jason Zweig (Author), Warren E. Buffett (Collaborator)

This classic text is annotated to update Graham's timeless wisdom for today's market conditions...

The greatest investment advisor of the twentieth century, Benjamin Graham, taught and inspired people worldwide. Graham's philosophy of "value investing" -- which shields investors from substantial error and teaches them to develop long-term strategies -- has made The Intelligent Investor the stock market bible ever since its original publication in 1949.

Over the years, market developments have proven the wisdom of Graham's strategies. While preserving the integrity of Graham's original text, this revised edition includes updated commentary by noted financial journalist Jason Zweig, whose perspective incorporates the realities of today's market, draws parallels between Graham's examples and today's financial headlines, and gives readers a more thorough understanding of how to apply Graham's principles.

Vital and indispensable, this HarperBusiness Essentials edition of The Intelligent Investor is the most important book you will ever read on how to reach your financial goals.

#5 - Hijacking Bitcoin: The Hidden History of BTC

by Roger Ver (Author), Steve Patterson (Contributor)

Bitcoin was promised to be a liberating technology, a free market alternative to state-controlled money. But that promise was broken after a small group of insiders took over the project and fundamentally changed Bitcoin's design.

Few people know the true history of Bitcoin and its original design due to years of heavy censorship, social media engineering, and tight information controls online. Hijacking Bitcoin destroys the most popular narratives that surround Bitcoin and sets the historical record straight.

Roger Ver's passion and pain come through as he tells the story of a beloved project corrupted in front of his eyes. Written by one of the most prominent figures in the cryptocurrency industry, this book is impossible to ignore.

From the inside flap:

Bitcoin has been captured and changed for the worse. That's the undeniable conclusion of Hijacking Bitcoin. Chocked full of history and inconvenient truths, this book goes on a myth-busting rampage against the most popular narratives that surround BTC.

Is Bitcoin truly decentralized? Is it supposed to be digital gold or digital cash? Did the original design really have scaling problems? Roger Ver addresses these questions head-on and provides uncomfortable answers.

Roger Ver is the world's first investor in Bitcoin startups and has been a prominent name in the cryptocurrency industry since the beginning. Yet, as he confesses in the introduction, this book is not a love story. It's a devastating exposé of the corruption, propaganda, and centralization of power in Bitcoin.

#6 - The Daily Trading Coach: 101 Lessons for Becoming Your Own Trading Psychologist

by Brett N. Steenbarger

Praise for THE DAILY TRADING COACH

"A great book! Simply written, motivational with unique content that leads any trader, novice or experienced, along the path of self-coaching. This is by far Dr. Steenbarger's best book and a must-have addition to any trader's bookshelf. I'll certainly be recommending it to all my friends."
Ray Barros CEO, Ray Barros Trading Group

"Dr. Steenbarger has been helping traders help themselves for many years. Simply put, this book is a must-read for anyone who desires to achieve great success in the market."
Charles E. Kirk The Kirk Report

"'Dr. Brett', as he is affectionately known by his blog readers, has assembled a practical guide to self coaching in this excellent book. The strategies he outlines are further enhanced with numerous resources and exercises for the reader to refer to and keep the principles fresh. I enthusiastically encourage anyone interested in bettering their trading and investing to read this book and keep it on their desk as a constant source of learning."
Brian Shannon, www.alphatrends.net author of Technical Analysis Using Multiple Timeframes

"Dr. Brett has distilled his years of experience, as both a trader and a psychologist/coach, into the 101 practical lessons found in The Daily Trading Coach. Those lessons provide effective strategies for coping with the stumbling blocks that traders often face. This book should be a cornerstone of any serious trader's library."
Michael Seneadza equities trader and blogger at TraderMike.net

#7 - The Algebra of Wealth: A Simple Formula for Success

by Scott Galloway

A must-have guide to optimizing your life for wealth and success, from bestselling author, NYU professor, and co-host of the Pivot podcast Scott Galloway.

Today's workers have more opportunities and mobility than any generation before. They also face unprecedented challenges, including inflation, labor and housing shortages, and climate volatility. Even the notion of retirement is undergoing a profound rethink, as our life spans extend and our relationship with work evolves. In this environment, the tried-and-true financial advice our parents followed no longer applies. It's time for a new playbook.

In The Algebra of Wealth, Galloway lays bare the rules of financial success in today's economy. In his characteristic unvarnished, no-BS style, he explains what you need to know in order to better your chances for economic security no matter what. You’ll learn:

• How to find and follow your talent, not your passion, when making career decisions

• How to ride and optimize big economic waves (hard truth: market dynamics always trump individual achievement)
• What small steps you can take that pay big returns later, including diversification and tax planning
• How stoicism can help you minimize spending and develop better financial habits

#8 - The Total Money Makeover: Classic Edition: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness

by Dave Ramsey

Do you want to build a budget that actually works for you? Are you ready to transform your relationship with money? This New York Times bestseller has already helped millions of people just like you learn how to develop everyday money-saving habits with the help of America's favorite personal finance expert, Dave Ramsey.

By now, you've already heard all of the nutty get-rich-quick schemes and the fiscal diet fads that leave you with a lot of quirky ideas but not a penny in your pocket. If you're tired of the lies and sick of the false promises, Dave is here to provide practical, long-term help. The Total Money Makeover is the simplest, most straightforward game plan for completely changing your finances. And, best of all, these principles are based on results, not pie-in-the-sky fantasies. This is the financial reset you've been looking for.

The Total Money Makeover: Classic Edition will give you the tools and the encouragement you need to:

• Design a sure-fire plan for paying off all debt--from your cars to your home and everything in between using the debt snowball method
• Break bad habits and make lasting changes when it comes to your relationship with money
• Recognize the 10 most dangerous money myths
• Secure a healthy nest egg for emergencies and set yourself up for retirement
• Become financially healthy for life
• Live like no one else, so later you can LIVE (and GIVE) like no one else!

This edition of The Total Money Makeover includes new, expanded "Dave Rants" that tackle marriage conflict, college debt, and so much more. The Total Money Makeover: Classic Edition also includes brand new back-of-the-book resources to help you make The Total Money Makeover your new reality.

#9 - Money: A User’s Guide

by Laura Whateley

Take control of your personal finances with this concise, timely and indispensable guide, from acclaimed money expert Laura Whateley.

Ten years on from the financial crash, and we are still bad with money.We press ‘cash only’ at ATMs, and accept that we’ll be paying back our student loans with our pension savings.

Money: A User’s Guide cuts through all the panic of personal finances. It will teach you how to get a great credit score, how to save hundreds on bills, and offer practical advice on every difficult conversation you’ve been avoiding including:

• Housing (for renters and buyers)
• Student Loans
• Pensions
• Paying off debt
• Stocks and shares
• Ethical investments
• Money and Mental health
• Money and Love

This essential book will give you the confidence and clarity to take back control of your bank account, enabling you to thrive in all areas of your life.

#10 - Secrets On Fibonacci Trading: Mastering Fibonacci Techniques In Less Than 3 Days

by Frank Miller

This book is about trading techniques surrounding Fibonacci tools, based on the miracle sequence discovered by an Italian mathematician centuries ago. The reliability of Fibonacci tools lies in their ability to closely connect with the three most important aspects in trading: support, resistance, and trend.

In Secrets On Fibonacci Trading, you will discover:

• The deep reason behind the use of leading oscillators and how they can save you tons of money which lagging indicators can’t;
• Step-by-step guidance on how to draw Fibonacci retracement and extension levels in the most accurate way;
• One trading method which can be combined with Fibonacci to best predict market movements;
• How to determine the ideal time to enter and exit a trade based on Fibonacci (and other market signals);
• The importance of Fibonacci projection and how to use it in your trading;
• How to optimize Fibonacci plotting in planning the size of the position, the stop loss placement, and the whole action plan;
• How to maximize profits using advanced Fibonacci techniques;
• What is the three-part rule and how to use it to protect your profits and let them grow;
• A great tool to combine with Fibonacci to boost up your trading efficiency;

Most traders fail because they overcomplicate their trading systems while failing to adopt a necessary trading mentality, causing trading chaos. This is the reason why this book focuses on both the simplicity and clarity of trading strategies and the needed mindset so that you can benefit from them whether you are a newbie or an experienced trader.

#11 - Day Trading QuickStart Guide: The Simplified Beginner's Guide to Winning Trade Plans, Conquering the Markets, and Becoming a Successful Day Trader

by Troy Noonan

THE ULTIMATE BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO DAY TRADING - INCLUDES A $1,000 TRADING COMMISSION REBATE - TRADE FOR FREE!

The ONLY Day Trading Book Complete With a Library of FREE Digital Trading Tools + $1,000 TRADING COMMISSION REBATE TO ONE OF THE LARGEST TRADING BROKERS ONLINE!

Are you ready to be the next success story?

If you are SERIOUS about achieving financial freedom through day trading than look no further than Day Trading QuickStart Guide!

Day Trading QuickStart Guide smashes the myth that successful day traders are math experts, careless risk junkies, or compulsive gamblers. Using the tactics and enclosed in these chapters, you'll learn the exact skills needed to find real success while keeping your risk to an absolute bare minimum.

Author Troy Noonan is a professional full-time trader and day trading coach with over 25 years of experience. The original 'Backpack Trader', Noonan has helped thousands of students in over 100 countries become successful traders using the exact methods and strategies shared in this book.

His story, and the success stories of his students, is living proof that anyone can take advantage of the freedom (financial and otherwise) that day trading offers.

Low-cost trading platforms, the ability to trade from anywhere at any time, and the comprehensive education you'll receive Day Trading QuickStart Guide means that there has NEVER been a better time to learn how to day trade.

Use the knowledge gained from reading this book to hobby day trade, supplement your current income, or day trade as a business; getting started takes less capital than you might think!

Day Trading QuickStart Guide Is Perfect For:

• Complete beginners - even if you've never bought a single stock before!
• People who tried day trading in the past but didn't find success because of phony gurus and courses
• Existing traders who want to hone their skills & increase their earning potential
• Anyone who wants the freedom of making full-time income with part-time effort!

Day Trading QuickStart Guide Explains:

• The Inner Workings of the Derivatives Market
• Futures Trading Contracts, How They Work and How to Maximize their Efficiency
• How to Day Trade Options and Use Options Contracts to Hedge Against Risk
• The Mechanics of Forex Trading

You Will Learn:

• Day Trading Fundamentals, from the Anatomy of a Trade to Powerful Trade Plans For Serious Returns
• Technical Analysis, the Backbone of Finding and Executing Winning Trades
• Trading Psychology, a Key Aspect That Allows Traders to Rise to the Top
• The Surprisingly Simple Way to Interpret Market Charts and Act Based on Your Findings Before Anyone Else
• Technical Indicators, Patterns, Trade Plans, and Mistakes New Traders Must Avoid

*LIFETIME ACCESS TO FREE DAY TRADING DIGITAL ASSETS*

Day Trading QuickStart Guide comes with lifetime access to a library of exclusive tools and videos designed to help you get started quickly and become a better trader faster.

#12 - A Beginner's Guide to the Stock Market

by Matthew R. Kratter

Learn to make money in the stock market, even if you've never traded before.

The stock market is the greatest opportunity machine ever created.

Are you ready to get your piece of it?

This book will teach you everything that you need to know to start making money in the stock market today.

Don't gamble with your hard-earned money.

If you are going to make a lot of money, you need to know how the stock market really works.

You need to avoid the pitfalls and costly mistakes that beginners make.

And you need time-tested trading and investing strategies that actually work.

This book gives you everything that you will need.

It's a simple road map that anyone can follow.

In this book, you will learn:

• How to grow your money the smart and easy way
• The best place to open up a brokerage account
• How to buy your first stock
• How to generate passive income in the stock market
• How to spot a stock that is about to explode higher
• How to trade momentum stocks
• Insider tricks used by professional traders
• The one thing you should never do when buying value stocks (don't start investing until you read this)
• How to pick stocks like Warren Buffett
• How to create a secure financial future for you and your family
• And much, much more

Even if you know nothing about the stock market, this book will get you started investing and trading the right way.

Join the thousands of smart traders and investors who have profited from this ultimate guide to the stock market.

Amazon best-selling author and retired hedge fund manager, Matthew Kratter will teach you the secrets that he has used to trade and invest profitably for the last 20 years.

Even if you are a complete beginner, this book will have you trading stocks in no time.

Are you ready to get started creating real wealth in the stock market?

Then BUY NOW to get started today.