No Bull Investing: Straightforward Advice to Maximize Your Returns in Any Market, with Any Amount of Money by Jake Bernstein is a practical, no-nonsense guide that strips away the hype and complexity of Wall Street. Designed for both beginners and seasoned investors, this book teaches you how to build wealth consistently, manage risk, and take control of your financial future—without relying on gurus or get-rich-quick schemes.
Bernstein, a respected market analyst and trader with decades of experience, combines investment principles, trading methods, and personal finance strategies into one accessible resource. He tackles essential topics like setting financial goals, developing a trading mindset, choosing between investing and speculation, and creating strategies tailored to your capital level—even if you’re starting with as little as $2,500.
What sets this book apart is its blend of psychology, practical rules, and hands-on methods. Bernstein explains concepts such as momentum, timing, market behavior, and system development in plain language. He also provides step-by-step strategies for stocks, futures, and options, making it a versatile toolkit for anyone serious about growing wealth.
No Bull Investing is more than a guide—it’s a mentor on paper. With straightforward explanations, checklists, and actionable rules, it shows you how to avoid costly mistakes, seize opportunities, and develop the consistency needed to succeed in trading and investing.
✅ What You’ll Learn:
- How to set realistic financial goals and avoid the common pitfalls of new investors.
- The difference between trading, investing, and gambling—and how to choose wisely.
- The importance of self-knowledge and psychology in making smart financial decisions.
- Proven momentum and timing methods to spot profitable opportunities.
- Strategies for trading with small accounts (as little as $2,500).
- How to balance marriage, family, and money management while investing.
- Step-by-step trade planning and risk management techniques.
- Ten powerful trading tips to guide long-term financial success.
💡 Key Benefits:
- A straightforward, jargon-free approach to investing and trading.
- Suitable for any capital size, from small accounts to larger portfolios.
- Integrates psychology, discipline, and practical rules with trading methods.
- Learn to separate real investing from gambling and hype.
- Includes checklists and worksheets for practical application.
- Written by Jake Bernstein, a veteran trader and author with decades of market experience.
👤 Who This Book Is For:
This book is perfect for:
- Beginners who want a clear introduction to investing without the confusion.
- Traders and investors looking for practical, no-nonsense strategies.
- Individuals with limited capital who want to start trading effectively.
- Anyone seeking straightforward financial advice to build long-term wealth.
📚 Table of Contents:
Part One: Preparations
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Want to Make More Money? Do These Things First
– Who Am I?
– A Few of the Things I Learned and Why I Want to Share Them with You -
Beginnings, Dangers, and Directions
– Immediate Action
– The Dangers of Moving Too Slowly
– Partner or Solo?
– Checklist for Successful Preparation -
Marriage, Money, and Family
– Investing and Marriage Issues
– Two-Income Families
– Life Insurance and Taxes
– Children and Financial Planning -
Self-Knowledge: Your Practical and Emotional Selves
– Investor Behavior
– Mastering Psychology of Investing
– The Majority Is Usually Wrong -
Setting Financial Goals
– Victims of the System
– Rules to Get You Started
– The “Boring” Part of Goals
Part Two: Strategies and Alternatives
- The General Investment Model (GIM)
- The Method
- Gamble or Invest Your Way to Wealth?
- Strategies for a Shoestring Budget
- Getting Serious: Strategies Beyond the Shoestring