Lewis Borsellino, one of the most successful S&P futures traders of all time, shares his decades of trading floor experience in The Day Trader’s Course. This practical and comprehensive guide provides traders with a structured approach to day trading stocks and futures, focusing on risk control, discipline, and consistency—hallmarks of Borsellino’s own trading career.
Unlike many books that overemphasize theory, Borsellino’s course delivers a step-by-step program grounded in real-world application. He breaks down essential topics such as reading market psychology, developing a personal trading plan, identifying low-risk/high-reward opportunities, and managing trades with professional precision. Through charts, examples, and exercises, the book helps readers build confidence and consistency in their day trading journey.
The strategies outlined emphasize controlling risk above all else, ensuring traders preserve capital while maximizing profitability. From tape reading and market timing to futures-specific tactics, this book provides actionable methods that have been tested in one of the most demanding trading arenas in the world—the S&P pit.
Borsellino’s emphasis on mindset, discipline, and preparation makes this course not just a trading manual but a complete educational experience. It equips both aspiring and experienced traders with the tools needed to thrive in fast-moving markets.
✅ What You’ll Learn:
- Professional day trading strategies for stocks and futures
- How to build and execute a disciplined trading plan
- Market psychology and how to trade in alignment with it
- Techniques for identifying low-risk, high-reward setups
- Practical methods for managing risk and protecting capital
💡 Key Benefits:
- Gain insights from one of the most successful S&P traders in history
- Practical exercises that reinforce trading discipline and skills
- Focus on capital preservation as a foundation for success
- Suitable for both stock and futures day traders
- Helps develop consistency and long-term profitability
👤 Who This Book Is For:
- Beginner to intermediate traders seeking a proven framework
- Futures and stock traders wanting to sharpen intraday skills
- Traders looking to adopt a professional, disciplined mindset
- Anyone aspiring to trade for a living with structured methods
📚 Table of Contents:
- Part I – The Foundation of Trading Success
- Part II – The Psychology of Trading
- Part III – Chart Reading and Market Timing
- Part IV – Building a Trading Plan
- Part V – Strategies for Stocks and Futures
- Part VI – Risk Control and Trade Management
- Part VII – Exercises and Trader Development