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Trade Like a Stock Market Wizard: How to Achieve Super Performance in Stocks in Any Market
by Mark Minervini (Author)
THE ULTIMATE PLAYBOOK FOR SUPERPERFORMANCE! Unlock the potential for extraordinary stock market gains using the renowned SEPA system.
For the very first time, U.S. Investing Champion Mark Minervini shares the precise, battle-tested trading approach that delivered him triple-digit annual returns for five straight years—averaging an astonishing 220% annually and compounding to a total gain of 33,500%.
In Trade Like a Stock Market Wizard, Minervini introduces his proprietary SEPA method—a strategy designed to deliver exceptional results in virtually any market climate. This system blends disciplined risk control, self-assessment, and perseverance. You’ll learn how to identify exact entry points and protect your capital, paving the way for steady, triple-digit gains.
Whether you’re a beginner taking your first steps in investing or an experienced trader aiming to level up, Minervini provides the roadmap to SUPERPERFORMANCE. Drawing from three decades as one of America’s top stock traders, he delivers powerful insights, hard-earned lessons, and actionable tactics that can transform your trading game.
Inside Trade Like a Stock Market Wizard, you’ll discover:
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How to spot winning stocks before they make their biggest moves
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How to sidestep the costly errors that trap most investors
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How to control losses and lock in profits
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How to steer clear of dangerous, high-risk scenarios
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The exact timing of when to buy and sell
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How to successfully invest in IPOs
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Why conventional valuation methods fail with fast-growing Superperformers
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Detailed examples of Minervini’s own trades, complete with commentary
Packed with over 160 chart examples and a wealth of real-world case studies proving the power of his approach, Trade Like a Stock Market Wizard hands you one of the world’s most effective—and, until now, closely guarded—stock trading systems.
Mark Minervini’s signature approach, Specific Entry Point Analysis (SEPA), is engineered to deliver outstanding results in any market. It’s a proven method for pinpointing optimal entries, safeguarding capital, and locking in gains with precision—producing consistent triple-digit returns.
Now, for the first time ever, Minervini reveals this sought-after strategy so you can put it to work in your own portfolio.
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MARK MINERVINI, one of America’s most successful stock traders, has been a veteran of Wall Street for nearly 30 years. He founded Minervini Private Access, an online members-only platform that provides real-time access to his SEPA stock trades. He also conducts a live Master Trader Program where attendees experience hands-on education about his methodology.
About the Author
MARK MINERVINI, one of America’s most successful stock traders, has been a veteran of Wall Street for nearly 30 years. He founded Minervini Private Access, an online members-only platform that provides real-time access to his SEPA stock trades. He also conducts a live Master Trader Program where attendees experience hands-on education about his methodology.
TRADE LIKE A STOCK MARKET WIZARD
HOW TO ACHIEVE SUPERPERFORMANCE IN STOCKS IN ANY MARKET
By MARK MINERVINI
CHAPTER 1
AN INTRODUCTION WORTH READING
Champions aren’t created in the gym—they’re forged from something deep within: a burning desire, a powerful dream, and a clear vision.
—Muhammad Ali, three-time world heavyweight boxing champion
In the arena of competition, true champions rise by playing to their strengths, surpassing ordinary contenders. Marathon winners prevail through unmatched stamina and strategic pacing. The legendary fighter pilots of World War I triumphed by outthinking and outmaneuvering opponents in complex, three-dimensional battles. On the chessboard, victory belongs to the player who navigates the maze of possibilities to discover the winning move. In nearly every human pursuit, the few who possess the right mix of skills and qualities dominate—and the stock market is no exception.
Although successful investors may use different trading styles, all consistently profitable traders share certain essential traits. Without them, losses are inevitable. The encouraging truth is that you don’t have to be born with these qualities; they can be developed. By learning sound trading techniques and cultivating mental focus and emotional control, you can dramatically increase your odds of major success. It comes down to two essentials: the determination to win and a proven strategy. In Trade Like a Stock Market Wizard: How to Achieve Superperformance in Stocks in Any Market, I’ll show you the exact approach that propelled me to success—and how it can work for you too.
I’ve devoted most of my adult life—three decades and counting—to trading and investing. The stock market is how I built both my income and my wealth. Starting with just a few thousand dollars, I grew my account to millions by the age of 34. Even without the financial rewards, I would still be trading today. For me, it’s not just a job or a sport; trading is a lifelong passion.
Of course, I didn’t begin as a market wizard. At first, I stumbled just like most beginners, repeating the same costly errors. But through years of study, practice, and refinement, I developed the skills necessary to achieve what I call superperformance. There’s a vast difference between earning a modest return in the market and achieving extraordinary gains—and that difference can transform your life. No matter your background—whether you’re a teacher, doctor, lawyer, tradesperson, or even unemployed like I was when I started—you can reach that level too.
Opportunity is the other half of the equation. The stock market offers it daily, with new companies constantly rising as leaders across every industry, from cutting-edge medical technology to the restaurant down the street. To identify them and benefit from their growth, you need the knowledge, discipline, and the right investment methods. In the chapters ahead, I’ll guide you in building the expertise to discover your next big market winner.
Follow Your Dreams and Believe in Yourself
Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier tolive in the world they’ve been given than to explore the power they have tochange it.
—Laila Ali
Dedication and a desire to succeed are definitely requirements to achievesuperperformance in stocks. What is not required is conventional wisdom or acollege education. My real-world education began when I was an adolescent. Idropped out of school in the eighth grade at age 15, which means that I amalmost completely self-educated. Yes, you read that correctly. I left school atage 15. I have never seen the inside of a high school as a student, let aloneattended a university.
What I did have, however, was a thirst for knowledge anda burning desire to succeed, to be the best trader I could be. I became afanatical student of the stock market, its history, and human behavior. Istarted out by reading the financial news and stock reports at the locallibrary. Over the years, I’ve read an incredible number of investment books,including more than 1,000 titles in my personal library alone.
In light of my lack of starting resources and formal education, the level ofsuccess I have achieved strikes some people as unlikely or even impossible.Along the way, some have even tried to discourage me. You too probably will facepeople who will try to dissuade you from trying. You will hear things such as”It’s a rigged game,” “You’re gambling,” and “Stocks are too risky.” Don’t letanyone convince you that you can’t do it.
Those who think it’s not possible toachieve superperformance in stocks say so only because they never achieved itthemselves, and so it’s hard for them to imagine. Ignore any discouragement youmay encounter and pay attention instead to the empowering principles I am aboutto share with you. If you spend time studying and applying them, you too canrealize results that will amaze even the most ambitious positive thinkers. Thenthe same people who said it couldn’t be done will ask you the question theyalways ask me, “How did you do it?”
And the Trade Shall Set You Free
From the very beginning, I saw the stock market as the ultimate opportunity forfinancial reward. Trading also appealed to me because I liked the idea of havingthe freedom to work at home and taking responsibility for my own success. In myyoung adult years, I had tried several different business ventures, and eventhough I felt enthusiastic, that burning passion was still missing. Finally, Icame to realize that what I was most passionate about was freedom—freedomto do what I want, when I want, where I want.
One day it dawned on me: life is rich even if you’re not. I realized that thingswere happening every day, good and bad, and that it was just a matter ofdeciding what I wanted to be part of. People were getting rich in the stockmarket. I said to myself, Why not be part of that?
I figured that if I learnedhow to invest in the market and trade successfully, I could achieve my dream offinancial freedom and, more important, personal freedom. Besides, who was goingto hire a junior high school dropout? The stock market was the one place I couldsee that had unlimited potential without prejudice. The author and successfulbusinessman Harvey Mackay said it perfectly, “Optimists are right. So arepessimists. It’s up to you to choose which you will be.”
Achieving the Best of Both Worlds
When I first entered the market in the early 1980s, my starting capital was just a few thousand dollars. To survive—and still have money left to trade—I needed to generate exceptionally large returns on a small account. This necessity sharpened my timing skills and pushed me to master the techniques for producing steady profits, day after day. Much like a professional poker player who earns a living while gradually growing a bankroll, I became what you could call a “stock market rounder.”
My trading philosophy can be described as being a conservative, yet aggressive opportunist. While that may sound contradictory, it’s not. The idea is to pursue potential gains boldly, while remaining acutely aware of risk. Every trade starts with the question, “How much could I lose?” rather than only, “How much can I make?”
Over three decades in the market, I’ve learned that putting risk management first is the key to consistent success. This approach allowed me not just to perform well, but to achieve superperformance—averaging 220% annually from 1994 to 2000, a staggering 33,500% total return, and securing the U.S. Investing Championship in 1997. It also helped me sidestep eight major bear markets, including two of the most severe in U.S. history. By sticking to a disciplined plan, I was able to safeguard my capital and retain profits earned during strong bull runs.
Invest in Yourself First
In my early trading years, I went through six straight years without making money—in fact, I ended that period with a net loss. Real success didn’t arrive until 1989. What kept me going was relentless persistence. Making an unshakable commitment to your craft puts you ahead of most people, because many overestimate short-term gains and underestimate what’s possible over the long haul. They believe they’re committed—until difficulty shows up, and then they stop.
Interest will get you moving, but commitment gets you across the finish line. The very first and most important investment is in yourself—dedicating the time, effort, and consistency required to master your field. Persistence often outweighs raw knowledge. Skills and insights can be acquired, but without perseverance, those assets will never lead to greatness.
When Opportunity Meets Preparedness
When people hear my story, two questions come up repeatedly: “How did you do it?” and “Were you just lucky?” The assumption is that I either took huge risks or stumbled onto good fortune.
The truth is far less glamorous—I put in years of intense work. I routinely clocked 70–80 hours a week, staying up through the night studying stock charts and company financials. Even when results were absent, I kept pushing forward. I analyzed my winning trades, but I paid even closer attention to my mistakes, refining my process step by step. I immersed myself in the study of great traders—their strategies, execution, and mental discipline.
Then came my turning point. By 1990, a new bull market emerged, and I was ready. My years of preparation collided perfectly with opportunity. Like an athlete who has trained for years and is finally at the Olympic starting line, I was prepared to deliver my best performance.
The market can produce life-changing opportunities with little warning. To seize them, you must be ready. Somewhere out there, someone else is already putting in the work to capitalize when the moment arrives. If you’re not prepared, that person will cash in while you’re left wondering what might have been. Preparation is everything.
Seize Permanent Knowledge
In this book, I’ll provide you with a wealth of ideas, strategies, and tools for success in the stock market—but nothing replaces real-world experience. You can’t master riding a bicycle from a manual, and you can’t become a skilled trader without taking action, making trades, and learning from both wins and losses.
Experience can’t be handed to you; it has to be earned. But once you’ve acquired it, it becomes a permanent asset—nobody can take it from you. You can’t be “fired” from your trading skills the way you might lose a job. The lessons you learn and the expertise you build can reward you for decades to come. That’s why true, firsthand knowledge is one of the most valuable tools for long-term success—not just in the market, but in life.
Put Passion at the Wheel
The best traders start each morning eager to dive into the markets. They’re driven to hunt for the next big winner, challenged by the ever-changing game of speculation, and fueled by the same fire that pushes athletes toward greatness. Michael Jordan didn’t become basketball’s greatest player because of endorsement deals—he played for the love of the game. Likewise, elite traders are motivated not just by money, but by a deep desire to become the very best at what they do.
Passion isn’t something you can pick up from a book—it comes from within. True passion goes beyond financial gain. And here’s the irony: when you focus on mastering your craft, the money tends to follow naturally. Whether you’re the top trial lawyer, a skilled archaeologist, a groundbreaking scientist, or even the world’s foremost dung beetle expert, excellence combined with passion attracts success.
For me, my biggest breakthroughs came when I stopped chasing the money and concentrated solely on becoming the best trader I could be. If you genuinely enjoy investing and market speculation, you can learn the skills and discipline required for success. Focus on improving yourself, and let your passion be the engine that drives you forward.
The Best Time to Begin
You don’t have to be great to get started, but you have to get started to be great.
—Les Brown
Every day gives us a fresh opportunity to make choices that shape our future—but one day, those opportunities run out. You can reflect on your past wins and losses, but the sooner you take action toward your dreams, the sooner you’ll achieve them.
If trading success is truly your goal, begin now. You don’t need approval from anyone else, and you don’t need a perfect reason other than deciding you won’t waste another irreplaceable day. Planning, goal-setting, and positive thinking are all fine—but without action, they mean nothing. As Robert Schuller put it in Possibility Thinking, “It’s better to do something imperfectly than to do nothing flawlessly.” In the market, you can either make excuses or make money—you can’t do both.
Knowledge, vision, and passion are only the starting points—it’s what you do with them that counts. Even if trading doesn’t make you rich, pursuing what you love will make you fulfilled. The surest path to success is to pour your energy into something you enjoy. When you wake up every day to work on something you love, it never feels like work. And you can start that life today—the best time to begin is right now.
A Time to Share
If you cannot—in the long run—tell everyone what you have been doing, your doing has been worthless.
—Erwin Schrödinger
You might wonder why I chose to write this book now. Over a decade ago, several major publishers approached me with offers, but I turned them down. Yes, publishing a book can build credibility, bring prestige, and even stroke the ego—but I questioned why I should give away years of hard-earned methods for a modest advance, especially knowing that most readers wouldn’t apply them properly. At the time, that was my cynical side speaking.
Eventually, I realized that if even one person put in the same level of effort I did early in my career, my work could help them reach their goals. Maybe my experiences could change a life—and maybe that life is yours.
Since my early twenties, I’ve drawn inspiration from Dr. Wayne Dyer. In his book 10 Secrets for Success and Inner Peace, one chapter in particular—“Don’t Let the Music Die Inside You”—left a lasting impact on me. My father passed away in his fifties, and my mother recently lost a long battle with illness. Those events made me reflect deeply on my own life. Over the years, I’ve built a wealth of trading knowledge, and it would be a shame to let it fade away. Just as I learned from the books of legendary traders, I now feel it’s my turn to pass the torch.
The stock market offers unmatched potential for financial gain—and it teaches lessons that go far beyond dollars and cents. Whether you win or lose, you walk away with experience, humility, and insight. It is both the most thrilling game and the greatest business opportunity I’ve ever known.
Product details
Publisher : McGraw Hill; 1st edition (April 11, 2013)
Language : English
About the author
Mark Minervini
Mark Minervini is the author of the best-selling books Trade Like a Stock Market Wizard and Think and Trade Like a Champion (both on BookAuthority’s “Best Stock Market Books of All Time” list) – He is featured in Momentum Masters – A Roundtable Interview with Super Traders and in Jack Schwager’s Stock Market Wizards: Interviews with America’s Top Stock Traders. Schwager wrote: “Minervini’s performance has been nothing short of astounding. Most traders and money managers would be delighted to have Minervini’s worst year—a 128 percent gain—as their best.”
Starting with only a few thousand dollars, Mark turned his personal trading account into millions, averaging 220% per year for more than five consecutive years with only one losing quarter; an incredible 33,500% total return. To put that in perspective, a $100,000 account would explode to more than $30 million in just 5 years.
To demonstrate the capabilities of his SEPA® trading methodology, in 1997, Mark put up $250,000 of his own money and entered the U.S. Investing Championship. Trading against highly leveraged futures and options traders, Mark traded a long-only stock portfolio to win the real-money investment derby with a 155% annual return, a performance that was nearly double the nearest competing money manager.
Mark educates traders about his SEPA® methodology through Minervini Private Access, an online platform that allows users the unique experience of trading side-by-side with him in real-time. He also conducts a live Master Trader Program workshop where he teaches his system in a comprehensive weekend event.
