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Uncertainty and Expectation: Strategies for the Trading of Risk (Wiley Trading) 1st Edition
by Gerald Ashley (Author)
In this engaging and insightful work, Gerald Ashley aims to demystify what trading truly involves, presenting a practical approach for both traders and investors. Drawing on market stories, historical examples, and his own experiences, he challenges common myths about financial markets and reveals the genuine mechanisms, risks, and potential rewards that influence investment decisions.
Ashley takes a closer look at how markets behave, how individual investors act, and why many conventional investment tools—such as benchmarks, charts, analysts, and so‑called “gurus”—may not be as useful as they seem. He also offers straightforward principles for understanding and managing risk, along with strategies for navigating modern markets.
Editorial Reviews
From the Inside Flap
Trading may be simple to describe, yet it is far from easy to master. In this lively and thoughtful book, Gerald Ashley clarifies what trading entails and outlines a clear method for investors and traders alike. He blends personal insights with market anecdotes and historical case studies, stripping away popular misconceptions to help readers grasp how markets really work, as well as the risks and rewards involved.
The book offers plain‑spoken explanations of how financial markets function and how to evaluate risk, while showing readers ways to recognize and learn from recurring market patterns and cycles.
In particular, Ashley discusses:
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How market movements and individual investor behavior interact to create surprising results
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The core principles and foundations of finance
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The nuanced interplay between price, time, and volatility
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The role of news, sentiment, and rumors in moving markets
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Four simple curve models to gauge risk and reward
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Why it pays to remain skeptical of economic forecasts, statistical performance measures, benchmarks, and self‑styled market experts
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Key but often overlooked traits of financial markets
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The dangers of ignoring market history
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Practical strategies for trading and investing in today’s environment
From the Back Cover
“Combine Gerald Ashley’s original thinking with his success as a trader and deep central banking experience, and you have a book that is impossible to put down!”
—David Buik, Cantor Index
“While I might not agree with all of his views on economists and technical analysts, this book excels at simplifying the fundamentals of investment and its risks, making it highly valuable for newcomers.”
—Deborah Owen, Investment Research of Cambridge
“An up‑to‑date exploration of the forces shaping today’s markets. Whether chasing the elusive secret to investment success or simply wishing to understand markets better, Ashley delivers an entertaining and enlightening guide.”
—Clive Turner, Bullion Banker
About the Author
With over a quarter century in global financial markets, Gerald Ashley has held positions in major banks across London, Hong Kong, and Switzerland. His expertise spans foreign exchange, currency options, precious metals, and money markets. Today, he writes, speaks, and advises strategically on how behavioral finance can enhance decision‑making in banking and trading. Ashley is also a frequent contributor to leading financial publications.
Product details
Publisher : Wiley; 1st edition (May 23, 2003)
Language : English
Hardcover : 188 pages
Customer reviews
Amazon Customer
Excellent Reading
Very stimulating ideas and approaches to the markets. Examines the various aspects of financial speculation and routes to success in the ever changing and volatile markets.
Alan Kennedy
Palm Inc Ref
In chapter one, the author discusses the Palm Inc IPO. I believe this IPO was spun off from 3Com, not 3M.
