Trading Tools and Books We Use

A short list. Only things that fit how we trade and write about trading. Some links are affiliate links, so we may earn a commission at no cost to you (details). As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Charting

TradingView: Charts, volume profile, session shading and price alerts in the browser. Multi-chart layouts need a paid plan. Try TradingViewAffiliate link

How we use it: auction market theory, market structure and the 24-hour market clock.

Trading journal

TraderSync: Imports your trades, lets you tag setups and rule breaks, and breaks results down by time of day. Try TraderSyncAffiliate link

How we use it: trading journal for psychology and how to stop overtrading.

Books

Book: Trading in the Zone by Mark Douglas: The classic on thinking in probabilities instead of reacting to every trade. See it on AmazonAffiliate link

Book: The Daily Trading Coach by Brett Steenbarger: Practical self-coaching ideas for slumps and rough patches. See it on AmazonAffiliate link

Book: Trades About to Happen by David H. Weis: A hands-on modern take on Wyckoff from a trader who taught it for decades. See it on AmazonAffiliate link