Stock Market Strategies That Work

Unlock Real-World Trading Insights with Jake Bernstein’s Proven Methods

“Stock Market Strategies That Work” by Jake Bernstein and Elliott Bernstein is a comprehensive, no-nonsense guide tailored for anyone who wants to understand how the market really works — from beginners to more experienced traders looking for grounded and practical strategies.

Instead of vague promises and theoretical fluff, Bernstein brings readers deep into the trenches of the stock market with street-smart techniques, simple tools, and methods you can implement without expensive software or advanced finance degrees.

The book breaks down essential elements like:

• How to identify good vs. bad trading strategies
• Misconceptions about fundamental analysis
• The role of discipline, emotion, and timing in trading
• Trading system vs. trading method
• Support and resistance strategies using the Moving Average Channel (MAC)
• Psychological traps and how to avoid them

You’ll also discover how to trade with technical indicators like MACD, Stochastics, Momentum, ADX, Accumulation/Distribution, and Parabolics—without getting overwhelmed by complexity.

This book offers both depth and accessibility, making it an outstanding foundational guide for aspiring retail traders and seasoned investors who want to sharpen their edge with practical methods.

What You’ll Learn

• Why most investors lose money—and how not to be one of them
• Proven technical tools that actually work (MAC, A/D, RSI, MACD, and more)
• How to build and test your own trading system
• How to develop trader discipline and avoid emotional pitfalls
• Pros and cons of full-service vs. discount brokers
• Critical thinking behind support/resistance and market cycles

Key Benefits

• Learn to think like a trader—not a gambler
• Cut through Wall Street’s hype and discover what really works
• Avoid common mistakes by relying on tested tools, not guesswork
• Understand the psychology behind market moves
• Equip yourself with the same indicators used by professionals

Who This Book Is For

• Beginner to intermediate stock traders
• Anyone new to technical analysis or trading systems
• Retail investors seeking an honest and strategic approach
• Traders tired of chasing hype and looking for timeless principles
• Readers interested in developing trading discipline and consistency

Table of Contents

1. Beginnings
2. Playing the Game
3. The Dos and Don’ts of Picking Winning Stocks
4. Picking a Stockbroker
5. Trading the Cheapies
6. The Technical Approach to Stock Market Strategies
7. Dollar Cost Averaging
8. Support and Resistance: The MAC
9. Two Real-Time Examples
10. Implementing Market Strategies
11. The Importance of Discipline
12. Computerized Trading Systems
    Glossary of Trading Terms