Resources
Where to keep learning
A curated directory of external resources we've found useful for beginners — sorted by category, updated regularly.
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Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets
John Murphy's classic reference on chart-based analysis. Dense but foundational — work through it slowly.
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TradingView
Browser-based charting platform with free historical data. The one tool most beginners will actually use day-to-day.
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Trading in the Zone
Mark Douglas on the psychology behind disciplined trading. Useful for understanding why most edges fail at the human layer.
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Books
Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets
John Murphy's classic reference on chart-based analysis. Dense but foundational — work through it slowly.
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Trading in the Zone
Mark Douglas on the psychology behind disciplined trading. Useful for understanding why most edges fail at the human layer.
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