Trading in the Zone: Master the Market with Confidence, Discipline and a Winning Attitude
About this product
Douglas uncovers the underlying reasons for lack of consistency and helps traders overcome the ingrained mental habits that cost them money. He takes on the myths of the market and exposes them one by one teaching traders to look beyond random outcomes, to understand the true realities of risk, and to be comfortable with the "probabilities" of market movement that governs all market speculation. Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers say the book is highly valued for trading psychology, with readers calling it easy to follow, insightful, and especially useful for improving mindset, discipline, and confidence. They also note mixed opinions on pacing, with some finding it repetitive or slow to start.
Goodreads reviews are broadly positive, with many readers calling it a must-read for traders and praising its focus on consistency and probabilistic thinking. A Reddit discussion includes a more skeptical view, with one user describing it as underwhelming, so opinions are not unanimous.
Several review blogs describe it as a classic or essential trading psychology book, often recommending it for traders who struggle with fear, hesitation, revenge trading, or rule-following. Overall, the strongest theme across sources is that the book is most useful for traders who already understand the basics but need help with psychology and discipline.
- Amazon reviewers: strong praise for mindset, clarity, and practical value.
- Goodreads readers: mostly positive, with some criticism of repetition.
- Reddit: at least one mixed or negative opinion.
- Review blogs: repeatedly call it essential trading psychology reading.
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Specifications
| ASIN | 0735201447 |
| Publisher | Prentice Hall Press |
| Publication date | April 1, 2000 |
| Edition | Later Printing Used |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 240 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 9780735201446 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0735201446 |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds |
| Dimensions | 6.23 x 0.85 x 9.3 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,051 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2 in Stock Market Investing (Books) #9 in Introduction to Investing #36 in Economics (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (10,151) |
