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An American Hedge Fund: How I made $2 Million as a Stock Operator & Created a Hedge Fund

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Timothy Sykes

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Bretty Barry

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Publisher

HFactor Publishing

Length

6 hrs and 57 mins

Audible Release Date

05-19-08

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Customer Rating

3.68 based on 28 ratings

6 customer reviews

Publisher's Summary

About $2 trillion is invested in the hedge-fund industry, and yet, due to industry regulations, the general public knows little about them. This book will change that.

Timothy Sykes turned $12,000 of Bar Mitzvah gift money into $1.65 million by trading thousands of stocks from 1999 to 2002. He managed the number-one Short Bias Hedge Fund from 2003 to 2006, starred in the television documentary Wall Street Warriors, and appeared regularly on CNBC - all before the age of 26. It's been a wild ride.

This Rocky-like story is the first realistic look at the world of stock trading and hedge funds. It will educate and inspire everyone.

What the Critics Say

"This is the first book I'd give to somebody if I were trying to interest them in the stock market." (Greg Feirman, Founder and CEO, Top Gun Financial Planning)
"There's certainly a dash of Holden Caulfield to Sykes, but there's at least an equal part Larry Livingston, the trader in Edwin LeFevre's classic Reminiscences of a Stock Operator." (Dow Jones Newswire)

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"A wild ride, got me back into investing"

By: Joe (belleville, IL, USA)

September 19, 2009

I really enjoyed this book. Tim's honesty and humor really carried the day. I did learn quite a bit about trading, not the "how to's" -- there are plenty of resources out there for that -- but the mind set. His honest assessment of his accomplishments and mistakes is well done. Tim never misses a chance to poke fun at himself, and he also never misses a chance to brag -- although he pulls them both off in a light way. Bretty Barry does a excellent job reading the book. Highly reccommend.

"Very Entertaining"

By: Matt (USA)

March 23, 2009

I found this book to very entertaining if not inspiring. Don't get me wrong its obvious that the author is using this book as a marketing vehicle for his DVD's, seminars, and stock alert service but his anecdotes and lessons learned are valuable for any risk taker.

"AWESOME!!!!!!! COULD NOT STOP LISTENING"

By: Steven (USA)

January 30, 2009

I am new to trading, and I advise every newbie to start with this book! I know the author may come off as being cocky and full of his self, but he made alot of mistakes that everyone can learn from! This book made my learning experiance easy.

"Two thumbs up!"

By: John Reynald (Philippines)

June 18, 2008

Outright one of the best books out there. A real eye opener yet very entertaining. A must read/listen for everyone starting or already seasoned stock traders.

2 of 3 people found this review helpful:

"Fun to listen to but..."

By: Carlos (USA)

June 12, 2008

It was a fun read but nothing of particular help. A great story of a young boy at the right time to ride a wave of the stock market not seen since 1928. He didn't loose it so that is quite the accomplishment but he has not been able to do much since. Still young and still a little full of himself but it seems that LIFE is still working its magic on him. It will be fun to see what he does next.

Not recommended for trading advice. It's still a fun ego trip story. Don't come here for trading advice. He's still not sure how he got here.

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