How do some of the world's most successful traders amass millions of
dollars in a year... or sometimes in just hours? Are they masters of a
priceless wizardry or simply the very lucky winners in a random market
lottery that allows only a few players to become fantastically wealthy?
What are the secrets of their unheard-of success?
Market expert Jack D. Schwager interviews top traders in a variety of
markets and determines that an interesting mix of method and mental
posture is largely responsible, and presents Market Wizards in a way
that allows the listener a glimpse into the minds of these most
remarkable traders. Understand what it takes to succeed, and hear it in
the words of the Market Wizards themselves.
This interview CD 12 of 12 contains the discussion with Dr. Van K.
Tharp.
Dr. Van K. Tharp is a research psychologist who received his Ph.D. from
the University of Oklahoma, Health Sciences Center, in 1975. He has
spent his career studying how stress affects human performance. His
strongest interest is in the psychology of winning--especially as
winning applies to the markets. In 1982, Dr. Tharp developed his
Investment Psychology Inventory, a test that measures winning and losing
traits. Thousands of investors and speculators have taken this test,
which includes a written evaluation and ten-minute phone consultation.
Dr. Tharp has written five books on successful investing, which provide
the core of his investment course. His is a contributing editor for
Technical Analysis of Stocks and Commodities and has also written
numerous articles for other financial publications. Dr. Tharp is a
frequent guest on financial television and radio programs, and has
spoken at many investment conferences.
