--- product_id: 335709842 title: "Alpha Trader: The Mindset, Methodology and Mathematics of Professional Trading" price: "414.44 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/335709842-alpha-trader-the-mindset-methodology-and-mathematics-of-professional-trading store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Alpha Trader: The Mindset, Methodology and Mathematics of Professional Trading **Price:** 414.44 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Alpha Trader: The Mindset, Methodology and Mathematics of Professional Trading - **How much does it cost?** 414.44 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/335709842-alpha-trader-the-mindset-methodology-and-mathematics-of-professional-trading) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Trading is a chaotic, complex, and loosely-structured game played by the smartest minds and most expensive computers in the world. It is the ultimate puzzle. Few can trade at an elite level for an extended period. The game is constantly changing and the rules, mechanics, and probabilities are difficult to observe and forever in flux. Just when you think you've got a plan: BAM. You get punched in the mouth. Trading attracts intelligent, driven individuals who see enormous financial rewards and few barriers to entry. But no amount of intelligence or skill is enough if you are irrational, undisciplined, or overconfident. The best analysis is useless if you keep reaching for the self-destruct button. How do you survive and excel in this high-stakes competition? How do you become an Alpha Trader? The answer is mindset, methodology, and math. ALPHA TRADER is not a behavioral economics textbook and it is not a boring, theoretical deep dive into trading psychology. It's a practical guide full of actionable information, exciting and relevant trading floor stories, concisely-distilled research, and real-life examples that explain and reinforce critical concepts. The book details the specific strategies, tactics, and habits that lead to professional trading success. It will help you become more self-aware, rational, and profitable. This book will make you a better trader. It will help you unlock more edge and it will motivate you to become an expert in your market. It covers practical and essential topics like strategy vs. tactics, microstructure, market narrative, technical analysis, sentiment, positioning and systematic risk management. It will explain the importance of adaptation, rational thinking, behavioral bias, and risk of ruin. Brent Donnelly, the author of ALPHA TRADER, has been a professional trader for more than two decades and has been writing about macro and markets for more than 15 years. His writing style is engaging, approachable, and entertaining and he has the experience and knowledge of a veteran professional trader. His first book, The Art of Currency Trading is a bestseller and has received rave reviews. Brent has worked as a senior FX dealer at some of the biggest banks in the world. He has traded global macro for a Connecticut hedge fund, and he has day traded equities with his own money. He loves trading and he loves writing about it. ALPHA TRADER is for traders of every skill and experience level. Veterans and rookies alike will benefit as the book digs into topics like self-awareness, discipline, endurance, and grit. Learn the common traits of winning traders, the myriad sources of trader kryptonite, how to improve your decision-making, and how smart people do stupid things, all the time. Professional trading is a lifelong journey of self-improvement, struggle, adaptation, and success. This book will help you level up on that journey. Be rational and self-aware. Learn, adapt, and grow. Unleash the Alpha. Review: Excellent literature on the Pyschology and Mathematics skills needed for Trading - This book came recommended by Ben Melkman (Founder, Light Sky) and John Mauldin (Mauldin Economics) and based on Brent's excellent previous book 'The Art of Currency Trading', I had to pick this one up. It works well for both experienced and amateur traders and some of the examples of trading sequences in the book remind me of similar experiences I've faced and my mindset during those times. Brent has done an amazing job at capturing the challenges encountered by traders on a daily basis and how best to navigate today's markets. Review: A book for any serious trader - If I had to recommend a single book for any serious trader, it would be this. The book discusses many different aspects of trading that are often overlooked. Brent spends a lot of time discussing biases, self-awareness, risk management, psychological pitfalls, and so on. It doesn’t teach you how to trade (The Art of Currency Trading by Brent is slightly better in that domain), but how to become a better trader. Brent writes from experience and is humble enough to describe his own flaws and mistakes. He lays out the personality traits that make a good trader and outlines how to approach trading in a more calculated way. There are certain things that I don’t necessarily agree with him on, but this is what he encourages: being an independent thinker. Brent is one of the few voices in the trading space worth listening to, and for any retail trader looking to get beyond the marketing bs and take trading seriously, this is a great step in the right direction. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #235,537 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #9,224 in Analysis & Strategy | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 342 Reviews | ## Images ![Alpha Trader: The Mindset, Methodology and Mathematics of Professional Trading - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51N9FHWBfWS.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent literature on the Pyschology and Mathematics skills needed for Trading *by S***I on 28 August 2021* This book came recommended by Ben Melkman (Founder, Light Sky) and John Mauldin (Mauldin Economics) and based on Brent's excellent previous book 'The Art of Currency Trading', I had to pick this one up. It works well for both experienced and amateur traders and some of the examples of trading sequences in the book remind me of similar experiences I've faced and my mindset during those times. Brent has done an amazing job at capturing the challenges encountered by traders on a daily basis and how best to navigate today's markets. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A book for any serious trader *by S***N on 30 December 2024* If I had to recommend a single book for any serious trader, it would be this. The book discusses many different aspects of trading that are often overlooked. Brent spends a lot of time discussing biases, self-awareness, risk management, psychological pitfalls, and so on. It doesn’t teach you how to trade (The Art of Currency Trading by Brent is slightly better in that domain), but how to become a better trader. Brent writes from experience and is humble enough to describe his own flaws and mistakes. He lays out the personality traits that make a good trader and outlines how to approach trading in a more calculated way. There are certain things that I don’t necessarily agree with him on, but this is what he encourages: being an independent thinker. Brent is one of the few voices in the trading space worth listening to, and for any retail trader looking to get beyond the marketing bs and take trading seriously, this is a great step in the right direction. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must read for anyone who trades stocks. *by S***Y on 13 July 2021* ALPHA TRADER is a must read for anyone involved in the stock market. Not only is it an easy and interesting read covering critical aspects for successful trading, it's a reference book that can be used to hone your skills, strengthen knowledge, and enhance your opportunity for success. The book covers the critical components of developing trading hypotheses, understanding your internal variables and how to execute a trade while controlling risk. Exceptionally well written and provides references for areas of further interest. Highly recommended. Likely the best book I have bought in the last 5 years and I'll be referring back to it often. ## Frequently Bought Together - Alpha Trader: The Mindset, Methodology and Mathematics of Professional Trading - The Art of Currency Trading: A Professional's Guide to the Foreign Exchange Market (Wiley Trading) - 50 Trades in 50 Weeks: One year of good ideas, dumb mistakes, and timeless trading lessons --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/335709842-alpha-trader-the-mindset-methodology-and-mathematics-of-professional-trading](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/335709842-alpha-trader-the-mindset-methodology-and-mathematics-of-professional-trading) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-07-28*