Brett N. Steenbarger, Ph.D. is a trading psychologist and performance coach. He trades in the equities markets and works with traders in proprietary, hedge fund, and investment bank settings. Dr. Steenbarger has authored The Psychology of Trading (Wiley, 2003) and Enhancing Trader ... more
Brett N. Steenbarger, Ph.D. is a trading psychologist and performance coach. He trades in the equities markets and works with traders in proprietary, hedge fund, and investment bank settings. Dr. Steenbarger has authored The Psychology of Trading (Wiley, 2003) and Enhancing Trader Performance (Wiley, 2006), as well as over 50 peer-reviewed professional publications in psychology and psychiatry. He maintains an archive of free articles and research at www.brettsteenbarger.com and writes a daily blog on market psychology at www.traderfeed.blogspot.com.
lessAIG | American International Group Inc |
AMZN | Amazon.com Inc. |
BSV | Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF |
DIA | SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average |
ETF | Aberdeen Emerging Markets Telecommunications and Infrastructure Fund, Inc. |
EWH | iShares MSCI Hong Kong Index Fund |
FNMA | Fannie Mae |
FXI | iShares China Large-Cap |
GLD | SPDR Gold Trust ETF |
GS | Goldman Sachs Group Inc. |
HYG | iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond Fund |
IEF | iShares Lehman 7-10 Year Treasury Bond Fund |
INTC | Intel Corporation |
IWM | iShares Russell 2000 Index Fund |
JJGTF | iPath Bloomberg Grains SubTR ETN |
MUB | iShares S&P National Municipal Bond Fund |
PEY | PowerShares High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers Portfolio |
PUW | PowerShares WilderHill Progressive Energy Portfolio |
QQQ | PowerShares QQQ Trust Series 1 |
SHY | ISHARES LEHMAN 1-3Y ETF |
SPY | SPDR S&P 500 |
TIP | iShares Lehman TIPS Bond Fund |
TTEK | Tetra Tech Inc. |
USO | United States Oil Fund, LP |
XHB | SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF |
XLE | Energy Select Sector SPDR |
XLF | Financial Select Sector SPDR |
Trading Psychologist and Performance Coach | |
Self Employed Performance Coach | |
February 2014 - Present (8 years 8 months) | |
I have been deeply involved in performance coaching and recruitment at a number of hedge funds and trading firms, with a particular focus on utilizing solution-focused methods and positive psychology to build on trader/portfolio manager strengths. |
Clinical Associate Professor | |
SUNY Upstate Medical University | |
June 2004 - Present (18 years 6 months) | |
Teach brief psychotherapies to psychiatry residents and psychology interns. |
Director, Trader Development | |
Tudor Investment Corporation | |
2010 - 2014 (4 years 8 months) |
Director of Trader Development | |
Kingstree Trading | |
2004 - 2006 (2 years 8 months) |
University of Kansas | |
Director of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | |
1976 / 1981 | |
Clinical Psychology |
Duke University | |
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) | |
1972 / 1976 | |
Psychology |
Trading Psychology 2.0 | |
Brett N. Steenbarger | |
Wiley | |
09/28/2015 | |
Trading Psychology 2.0 is a comprehensive guide to applying the science of psychology to the art of trading. Veteran trading psychologist and bestselling author Brett Steenbarger offers critical advice and proven techniques to help interested traders better understand the markets, with practical takeaways that can be implemented immediately. Academic research is presented in an accessible, understandable, engaging way that makes it relevant for practical traders, and examples, illustrations, and case studies bring the ideas and techniques to life. Interactive features keep readers engaged and involved, including a blog offering ever-expanding content, and a Twitter feed for quick tips. Contributions from market bloggers, authors, and experts bring fresh perspectives to the topic, and he draws his own experience in psychology and statistical modeling as an active trader to offer insight into the practical aspect of trading psychology. |
The Daily Trading Coach | |
Brett N. Steenbarger | |
Wiley | |
03/23/2009 | |
Praise for The Daily Trading Coach "A great book! Simply written, motivational with unique content that leads any trader, novice or experienced, along the path of self-coaching. This is by far Dr. Steenbarger's best book and a must-have addition to any trader's bookshelf. I'll certainly be recommending it to all my friends." "Dr. Steenbarger has been helping traders help themselves for many years. Simply put, this book is a must-read for anyone who desires to achieve great success in the market." |
Enhancing Trader Performance | |
Brett N. Steenbarger | |
Wiley | |
11/03/2006 | |
Through his own trading experiences and those of individuals he has mentored, Dr. Brett Steenbarger is familiar with the challenges that traders face and the performance and psychological strategies that can meet those challenges. In Enhancing Trader Performance, Steenbarger shows you how to transform talent into trading skill through a structured process of expertise development and reveals how this approach can help you achieve market mastery. |
The Psychology of Trading | |
Brett N. Steenbarger | |
Wiley | |
12/23/2002 | |
"The one, only, and by far the best book synthesizing psychology and investing. In addition to providing modern, scientific knowledge about psychology, this book provides a mirror into the mind and wide breadth of knowledge of one of the leading practitioners of brief and effectual cures. Will help to cure your trading and your life." |
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