A review of Timmay's hedge fund book

this is the worst thread in history. you all act like twelve year olds.
I can't believe people waste their time on this stuff. worse than Jerry Springer. not one point of relevance to trading in any way.

 

Stock operator?! You call yourself a stock operator?! What a joke. You throw darts in penny land.

Granted there's opportunities out there (JSDA, etc) but 90% are worthless dilutors. Moreover you made that money during one of the biggest bull markets in our time.

What you need to do (should have done before writing that book).

1) Learn fundamental analysis
2) Learn technicals
3) Develop a systematic trading style
4) Give to to someone else who wont screw it up.

5) Go to point 4.

And Im glad this was such a humbling experience for you. Maybe you'll
learn something from it.

 

Hey Timmaayyyy youre the only guy I know who pays to be a sponsor and then takes a beating. this place should be called "Stop and Sock".LMAO!

 

you are forgetting pristine tick. those guys were abused without mercy!

surf

 

Thoriwng darts in Penny land? Please--I'll always stick to Penny Stocks because they have the easiest charts to read and are great for making 50 cents/share on a few thousand shares within days. It's a great niche and it's time it got the respect it deserves. It's tough to make millions, but def. much better for small-time traders looking to make $10k-$500k/year

 

First time hearing the failed ones are masters . Who wants to be a master ? They certainly make for interesting reading, but I am not sure they are masters.

 

Actually....if I were on an island and all that was there was sand...Tim's book....and a coconut.....I would take the coconut and smash myself in the head with it until I was unconcious.....then when I woke up I would repeat the smashing of my head again. That would be less painful than ready his drivel.

 

<i>"my fans will buy it and my haters will be forced to come around and satisfy their curiosity"</i>

That accounts for a fractional blip of people... the rest of us are too busy reading stuff that will actually educate, entertain or both.

Got a couple of new books today on rearing honeybee queens, it's quite a process propagating them. Not sure I'll ever delve into the artificial insemination process to keep strains pure, but ya never know.

So many good books = magazines to read, so little time here on Earth. Such a shame.

 

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Take a look at some of my blurbs and try to tell me they don't think my book is educational / entertaining or both:

“A clearly-written account of a natural trader coming of age, a Catcher in the Rye for traders. Highly recommended if you want to be or understand a trader...”
-Aaron C. Brown, Executive Director at Morgan Stanley, Author of The Poker Face of Wall Street

“Want the ride of your life? It reads like Reminiscences of a Stock Operator…Tim holds nothing back…”
-Alexander Paul Morris, President of Yourika Corp., MoMoneyTV.com

“Updates Reminiscences of a Stock Operator into the 21st Century...”
-Allan Harris, AllAllan.Blogspot.com

“The Da Vinci Code for investors. Every turn of the page is more engrossing…”
-Andy Swan, Founder and CEO, MyTrade.com

“Should be read by anyone who is serious about making money trading…reminds me of How I Made $2 Million in the Stock Market and Reminiscences of a Stock Operator…”
-Brian Shannon, AlphaTrends.Blogspot.com

“The most realistic portrayal of the risks, rewards, joys, frustrations, exhilarations and the depths of a trader’s life since Reminiscences of a Stock Operator.”
-Craig L Howe, Faulkner and me, Amazon Top 500 Reviewer

“Potentially the new Reminiscences of a Stock Operator as it's definitely a future classic in this genre...”
-Dave Goodboy, TradingMarkets.com

“I could hardly put it down! Right up there with Confessions of a Street Addict as one of my all-time favorite books about stock traders…”
-Fred Fuld III, StockerBlog.com

“Not since How I Made $2 Million in the Stock Market has anyone written such a personal and extremely informative account of their trading experience…a must read…”
-J. Lauriston, The Lauriston Letter

“Not since Dumb Money have I found…sarcastic humor and no-holds-barred honesty so authentic and compelling…”
-Jeff White, Founder, TheStockBandit.net

“Finally! A follow-up to the classics, Reminiscences of a Stock Operator and How I Made $2 Million in the Stock Market…a must read for any aspiring trader…”
-Kevin Kelly, BloggingStocks.com

“I can't believe I've finished the whole book in less than 24 hours…last time I had this same enthusiasm about a book was when I read The Secret…”
-Noel Bautista, 2MinuteCommute.com

“The modern-day Reminiscences of a Stock Operator…”
-Ron Sen, Ronsen.Blogspot.com

“This is the 21st century’s Reminiscences of a Stock Operator…READ IT!”
-Shuo Liu, UCLATrader.Blogspot.com

“This is the modern-day Reminiscences of a Stock Operator. A wonderful insight into the often mystical world of day-trading and hedge funds.”
-Theo Wong, StokBlogs.com

“One of the few books besides Reminiscences of a Stock Operator that I read cover-to-cover non-stop…”
-Victor William, BuzzingBell.com

Business Leaders:

“Should be a prerequisite for every kid coming out of business school…”
-Adrian James, President, The Stockwire Group

“Tim’s story and his honesty will inspire generations to come.”
-Brett Fogle, CEO, Options University

“This book isn't just about making money; it’s an inspirational yet realistic look at the world of trading and startup hedge funds.”
-Chad Brand, President, Peridot Capital Management, LLC and author of The Peridot Capitalist

“A must read for every man, woman, and child who wishes to get into the world of hedge funds.”
-Chris Lahiji, Founder of LD Micro

“Tim captures the mindset and drive of the at-home, chart-based stock trader…you'll find this book eye-opening...”
-David Jackson, Founder and CEO, Seeking Alpha

“Masterfully crafts inspirational lessons about trading and life as a must-read guide for everybody pursuing the American Dream.”
-Dr. Prieur du Plessis, CEO of Plexus Asset Management, InvestmentPostCards.com

“A must read for entrepreneurs everywhere...”
-Evan Carmichael, Founder, Evan Carmichael Communications Group

“This is the first book I’d give to somebody if I were trying to interest them in the stock market…”
-Greg Feirman, Founder and CEO, Top Gun Financial Planning

“Brutal honesty and self-criticism…is what distinguishes this book from others…”
-Jeffrey Mishlove, PhD, President, Intuition Network, ForecastingSystems.com

“Should be required reading for anyone contemplating an investment in a startup…”
-Kenneth Wasserman, President, ASKM, LLC

“A no holds barred and hilarious look…honest reflection…a great read for all...”
-Matt Brown, Founder, Investors Hub

“I love the book… it’s a very honest portrayal of one man’s journey…”
-Neal Berger, President, Eagle’s View Asset Management, LLC

“A surprise for veteran or beginner…Mr. Sykes exposes a lot of himself which allows you to see the development of the trading mind…”
-Online Trading Academy

“What a great book. Engaging, honest and entertaining...”
-Perry Blacher, Cofounder, Covestor

“This will be a big hit with college students and inspire many.”
-Peter Ricchiuti, Assistant Dean, Professor of Finance, Freeman School of Business, Tulane University

“A must read for anyone dreaming of becoming a hedge fund manager…”
-Sam Butler, President, Steadfast Resource Associates

“A highly-entertaining and riveting account…a must-read for all aspiring traders and hedge fund managers...”
-Stephen Karl, Founder of Stockalicious.com

“A story that will inspire the next generation of investors...”
-Thomas Catino, Managing Member, Ant & Sons LLC

“A clear, unbiased view of trading…many lessons…I highly recommend it…”
-Tom Alexander, Partner, Alexander Trading, Savannah River Capital Management

“A refreshing perspective from one of the industry’s rising young stars—it even draws a little blood…”
-Tom Sosnoff, Cofounder and CEO, Thinkorswim, Inc.

Authors:

“A fun and entertaining read about one of Wall Street's most important subjects.”
-Daniel Strachman, Managing Partner, A & C Advisors LLC, Author of The Fundamentals of Hedge Fund Management

“A professional trader myself, I can totally identify…I find it absolutely inspirational…”
-Grace Cheng, GraceCheng.com, Author of 7 Winning Strategies For Trading Forex

“Tim lays it on the line. The pain, the hunger, the glory, the brutality of trading in the trenches. Read this before you try to turn $12,000 into $2,000,000.”
-James Altucher, President, Stockpickr LLC, Formula Capital, and Author of Trade Like a Hedge Fund and SuperCa$h

“Entertaining, insightful, and educational…it’s a great read…”
-Jame ‘RevShark’ Deporre, President, SharkInvesting.com, Author of Invest Like a Shark

“An interesting story that any trader will appreciate…”
-John Boik, Author of Lessons from the Greatest Stock Traders of All Time and How Legendary Traders Made Millions

“A book all aspiring traders should read. The mental elements of trading described in Tim's story, both positive and negative, are ones that all traders experience...”
-John Forman, Author of The Essentials of Trading

“The government doesn't want you listening to Timothy Sykes. That's why you should.”
-Michael Covel, Bestselling Author of The Complete TurtleTrader and Trend Following

“Of all the trading books I have read, this is one of the most entertaining, honest, and applicable…”
-Peter Leeds, Author of Understanding Penny Stocks, PennyStocks.com

“A breath of fresh air. I read it cover to cover in one sitting and didn't get bored for a moment…”
-Russell Bailyn, Author of Navigating the Financial Blogosphere

“A pulse-quickening, insider's view of an incredible time in market history…”
-Tim Knight, Founder, Prophet.net, Slope-Of-Hope.com and Author of Chart Your Way To Profits

“An engaging story about a talented day trader…his success and ultimate clarity of purpose is inspiring...”
-Tracy L. Coenen, Author of Essentials of Corporate Fraud, Sequence-Inc.com

“A wonderful, entertaining, frank tale of how randomness met Wall Street.”
-Vitaliy Katsenelson, Author of Active Value Investing: Making Money in Range Bound Markets