Investment Psychology Explained
Classic Strategies Beat the Markets
Martin J. Pring

Contents
Introduction
PART I KNOWING YOURSELF
1. There Is No Holy Grau
2. How to Be Objective
3. Independent Thinking
4. Pride Goes Before a Loss
5. Patience Is a Profitable Virtuc
6. Staying the Course
PART II THE WALL STREET HERD
7. A New Look at Contrary Opinion
8. When to Go Contrary
9. How to Profit from Newsbreaks
10. Dealing with Brokers and Money
Managers the Smart Way
Bibliography
Index
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PART III STAYING ONE STEP AHEAD 181
11. What Makes a Great Trader or Investor? 183
12. Nineteen Trading Rules for Greater Profits 205
13. Making a Plan and Sticking to It 224
14. Classic Trading Rules 244
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