Bringing Wisdom from a Martial Arts Dojo to the Trading Floor

Top Quote This book is a helpful reference to all beginner traders, and its aim is to set a strong foundation in understanding the principles of how markets act in order to choose the correct trade strategies to profit from the market's expected behavior. The book also addresses the possibility of loss and answers questions like: what happens if the market decides to move against you, despite the analysis? End Quote
  • (1888PressRelease) July 24, 2010 - Trader and Shikendo instructor, Jeffery Tie, has written a new book that merges the philosophical aspects of martial arts practice with trading in the financial markets. Published by John Wiley & Sons (Asia) Pte Ltd, "Aiki Trading: Trading in Harmony with the Markets" (ISBN: 978-0-470-82581-5) applies the principles and philosophy of aiki, which means "harmony" in Japanese, to investor trading and the mindset required to become a successful trader.

    The concept of aiki is best exemplified by the traditional Japanese martial art, Aikido. Like any other martial art, Aikido promotes core values and characteristics essential for both the dedicated martial arts student and the successful trader - Discipline, tenacity, focus and commitment are necessary for both arenas.

    Success in trading also requires the understanding and mastery of three critical elements, namely market understanding, money management and a winning psychology. Aiki Trading equips readers with the know-how to:

    • Assess the perceived strength or weakness of the prevailing market trend and then act in harmony with this understanding. By applying the principles of aiki, the successful trader can visualize himself flowing with the underlying forces that propel the market trend.
    • Structure a trading plan that merges the knowledge of market behavior with sound principles of risk management in order to control and manage trader's risk.
    • Borrow concepts and attitudes from the realm of the martial arts to adopt a winning psychology in trading.

    This book is an intriguing read for both the seasoned trader and the aspiring neophyte, offering a fascinating look at combining Eastern martial arts philosophy with trading techniques which will allow traders to overcome their greatest adversary in the markets - themselves.

    About the Author:
    Jeffery Tie is a successful trader and trainer with more than 25 years of experience in financial markets. His stock market career began in 1977 with JM Sassoon and continued with Kim Eng Securities. In 1997, Jeffery joined Refco Singapore where he developed new expertise in international futures markets and foreign exchange.

    Jeffery's experience and training at stock broking and futures broking enhanced his understanding of technical analysis and trading. This expertise was augmented by his association and friendship with a well known fund manager and trading coach.

    Jeffery's proficiency in technical analysis was recognized by the Singapore Exchange (SGX) who invited him to its panel of educators where he consistently gets very positive feedback from attendees of his seminars and courses. Jeffery has spoken to international audiences in Singapore, Jakarta, Mumbai, and Sri Lanka.

    Jeffery is also an instructor registered with the International Shinkendo Federation (ISF), an organization that promotes Japanese swordsmanship and martial arts. This interest has allowed him to notice the similarity in the philosophy of martial arts and the philosophy of trading.

    Jeffery joined CMC in April 2007 where he was responsible for the content and presentation of CMC's educational programs. He currently focuses on both trading and conducting technical analysis courses and workshops with the SGX and the Financial Training Institute ( @ ) SMU dot

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