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In *The Market Maker’s Edge*, former Morgan Stanley day trader Josh Lukeman opens up the inner world of electronic trading. He explains the role of a market maker – the “Ax” – who sets price movements for specific stocks. The book offers a practical, systematic trading plan that covers stock‑selection criteria, precise entry and exit signals, risk‑minimizing techniques, and illustrative charts. Lukeman also shares authentic stories of sizable gains and losses in minutes, and he warns against common emotional pitfalls such as greed, fear, attachment, and shame.
First publish date: May 16, 2000
Genre: Business & Economics/Finance
Authors: Josh Lukeman
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