It gives a complete overview including chapters on understanding the marketplace, market psychology, technical analysis, the best stocks to trade, and putting it all together. An ECN (electronic communications network) is a virtual exchange used to trade stocks without using a broker.
BOB BAIRD, Ph.D., is an independent investor and geologist who owns his own consulting firm, Environmental Consulting, Inc., in Glen Allen, Virginia. Baird applies his high–level scientific background to technical analysis, with specific emphasis on day trading. And, as a former award–winning college–level instructor, he is well able to convey difficult concepts in a simple and understandable way.
CRAIG McBURNEY is the founder of a Web–based investor education company, TradeMentor.com. McBurney spent the beginning of his day trading career like most people –losing money. He quickly recognized the need in the marketplace for quality training and was unable to find a true mentoring program. This was the catalyst for launching the distance–learning training available through TradeMentor.com.