Commentary and Strategies for the Hong Kong Stock Market

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Livermore Trading Discoveries

From Chapter 3 of "Trade like Jesse Livermore"

DISCOVERY 1: TRADE ONLY THE LEADERS

DISCOVERY 2: UNDERSTAND INDUSTRY GROUP MOVEMENTS

DISCOVERY 3: TOP DOWN TRADING
  • Step 1—Set Up the Checklist
    • First, check the line of least resistance to establish the overall current market direction.
  • Step 2: Track the Industry Group
  • Step 3: Tandem Trading
  • Step 4: Examine All Three Factors at the Same Time
Here are some Livermore Laws:

• Wait until the preponderance of evidence is in your favor.
• Use Top Down Trading.
• Be patient! —Jesse Livermore

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