THE MARKET WIZARD THREAD

aradiel · Jan 31, 2009

Quality thread, deserves a bump.

candletrader · Nov 14, 2010

What is currently working for me are the news plays that the likes of Stevie Cohen uses...

I am often finding that multi-day holds are proving fruitful.

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Expanded list to include Stock Market Wizards

Market Wizards:

1) Michael Marcus
2) Bruce Kovner
3) Richard Dennis
4) Paul Tudor Jones
5) Gary Bielfeldt
6) Ed Seykota
7) Larry Hite
8) Michael Steinhardt
9) William O'Neil
10) David Ryan
11) Marty Schwartz
12) James B Rogers
13) Mark Weinstein
14) Brian Gelber
15) Tom Baldwin
16) Tony Saliba
17) Dr Van K Tharp

New Market Wizards:

18) Bill Lipschutz
19) Randy McKay
20) William Eckhardt
21) Monroe Trout
22) Al Weiss
23) Stanley Druckenmiller
24) Gil Blake
25) Victor Sperando
26) Tom Basso
27) Linda Bradford Raschke
28) Mark Ritchie
29) Blair Hull
30) Jeff Yass
31) Charles Faulkner
32) Robert Krausz

Stock Market Wizards:

33) Stuart Walton
34) Steve Watson
35) Dana Galante
36) Mark D. Cook
37) Alphone Fletcher
38) Ahmet Okumus
39) Mark Minervi
40) Steve Lescarbeau
41) Michael Masters
42) John Bender
43) David Shaw
44) Steve Cohen
45) Ari Kiev
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Petsamo · Nov 14, 2010

Quote from candletrader:

What is currently working for me are the news plays that the likes of Stevie Cohen uses...

I am often finding that multi-day holds are proving fruitful.
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So what did they say? Are we gonna dump or what?

Visaria · Nov 14, 2010

I have not met any of the Wizards but I have met the author, Jack Schwager. V nice chap. Told me he was no longer in the managed funds business (he started a fund with someone else). I asked why, after all he knew so much and so on, he replied "Just gave up!".

He was in the fund of funds business after we spoke (some years ago), I don't know if he is still doing that.

CaptainTrader · Feb 10, 2013

Hedge Fund Market Wizards (2012) by Jack D. Schwager

1) Colm O'Shea
2) Ray Dalio
3) Larry Benedict
4) Scott Ramsey
5) Jaffray Woodriff
6) Edward Thorp
7) Jamie Mai
8) Michael Platt
9) Steve Clark
10) Marin Taylor
11) Tom Claugus
12) Joe Vidich
13) Kevin Daly
14) Jimmy Baldodimas
15) Joel Greenblatt

WoodyK · Feb 10, 2013

Quote from alfonso:

Is there anyone who didn't find Tom Baldwin to be a total jerkoff?

I for one.

I was floored by Tom's ability to get it done. He stood there in the same spot for 6 months with a sandwich in his pocket and learned how to trade. He had limited funds AND a pregnant wife to boot.

I still have a magazine article about him explaining his ability to trade without emotion and how much better your trading decisions would be without letting fear or greed interfere with them. My 40 year anniversary as a very successful long term speculator is due in some part to his reluctant willingness to share his wisdom.

About 10 days ago I personally spoke on the phone with Tom Baldwin for about an hour regarding my son's trading system. Would a total jerkoff be willing to do that?

The result from that conversation, is that my son relocated to the east coast to trade 100 lot 30 year Treasury Bonds on a short term basis. (Tom convinced me to go short term with no overnight was best and he cited the reasons).

I was due to get on the plane myself from Vegas but it was easier for him to go and stay with his sister to take advantage of the time zone and start quickly. (At my age I like to be a little less frantic so hopping on a plane to stay with my daughter AND trade is a little much).

My son called me yesterday to tell me he took over 40 ticks from the bond market on Friday- a bit better than his average of 30 or so ticks. So, thanks, Tom.

BTW, even after several financial setbacks and a divorce, Tom is still trading from his mansion in Michigan. He said he was still doing well and I have no reason to doubt him.
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Humpy · Feb 10, 2013

Some say women are better traders but not according to the lists above !
Linda Raschke is but 1 ?

Visaria · Feb 10, 2013

The Money Masters and also The New Money Masters by John Train. Written decades ago.

Interviews with George Soros, Jim Rogers, Peter Lynch, Sir John Templeton, Warren Buffett and many others.

sicktrader · Feb 10, 2013

Quote from WoodyK:

Quote from alfonso:

Is there anyone who didn't find Tom Baldwin to be a total jerkoff?

I for one.

I was floored by Tom's ability to get it done. He stood there in the same spot for 6 months with a sandwich in his pocket and learned how to trade. He had limited funds AND a pregnant wife to boot.

I still have a magazine article about him explaining his ability to trade without emotion and how much better your trading decisions would be without letting fear or greed interfere with them. My 40 year anniversary as a very successful long term speculator is due in some part to his reluctant willingness to share his wisdom.

About 10 days ago I personally spoke on the phone with Tom Baldwin for about an hour regarding my son's trading system. Would a total jerkoff be willing to do that?

The result from that conversation, is that my son relocated to the east coast to trade 100 lot 30 year Treasury Bonds on a short term basis. (Tom convinced me to go short term with no overnight was best and he cited the reasons).

I was due to get on the plane myself from Vegas but it was easier for him to go andstay with his sister to take advantage of the time zone and start quickly. (At my amge I like to be a little less frantic so hopping on a plane to stay with my daughter AND trade is a little much).

My son called me yesterday to tell me he took over 40 ticks from the bond market on Friday- a bit better than his average of 30 or so ticks. So, thanks, Tom.

BTW, even after several financial setbacks and a divorce, Tom is still trading from his mansion in Michigan. He said he was still doing well and I have no reason to doubt him.
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Ha. I know Tom, he is indeed an ass and he probably would tell you the same.

Actually, this would be a perfect Baldwin post, kissing his own ass. Anyway, if your son was getting 30 ticks a day at 100 lots on the 30 year, don't think he needs anyone's help let alone even trade anymore.
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WoodyK · Feb 10, 2013

Quote from sicktrader:

Ha. I know Tom, he is indeed an ass and he probably would tell you the same.

Actually, this would be a perfect Baldwin post, kissing his own ass. Anyway, if your son was getting 30 ticks a day at 100 lots on the 30 year, don't think he needs anyone's help let alone even trade anymore.
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I'm no stooge for Baldwin.

You didn't read the post correctly. I asked Tom for his advice with my son's system which he just started trading from the east coast only days ago.

IF you know him ask-him yourself. IMO he is a standup guy. I judge people the way they react and treat me. Period.