With the emergence of high-speed trading algorithms and zombie markets, it's increasingly difficult for traders to extract any sense—or dollars, for that matter—from the chaos of the markets. In Way of the Trade, Jea Yu presents an optimized and market-tested hybrid approach to winning in today's algorithm-dominated marketplace for intraday, swing, and portfolio traders.

A cofounder of the popular trading site UndergroundTrader.com, Yu addresses the realities of today's market, complete with illustrations, analysis, lessons, and case studies, arming traders with the skills they need to generate consistent profits in any market landscape.

A decade ago, Yu would never hold a position for more than a few minutes. Now, using the trading methods developed at UndergroundTrader, he might hold a position that fades the market for weeks or even months at a time. It's not a traditional buy-and-hold method, but a market-calibrated portfolio management system combining precision execution, technical analysis, and the risk aversion and timing of a day trader merged with the teardown scrutiny and analytics of an activist investor. Way of the Trade shares this hybrid system, as well as the skills you need to operate it.

The algorithms certainly have the upper hand—you can't compete with their speed or firepower. But like a guerrilla army, individual traders can still win against a more powerful foe by better understanding the market landscape. Way of the Trade shows you how to use this market landscape to your advantage, going to ground when necessary and waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Trading against algorithms is like bringing a knife to a gunfight. Though no methodology can fully level the field of battle, Way of the Trade shows you how to wield your knife with the precision necessary to win.

Includes access to a 90-minute streaming video course

Praise for Way of the Trade + Online Video Course

"Jea Yu's Way of the Trade offers serious traders a comprehensive and compelling approach to short-term trading. Jea writes in a reader-friendly style, connecting market realities with sound trading techniques and risk management strategies. If you are dedicated to succeeding in the trading world, Way of the Trade belongs on your bookshelf."
―Toni Turner, President, TrendStar Trading Group, Inc.; author of A Beginner's Guide to Day Trading Online and Invest to Win: Earn and Keep Profits in Bull and Bear Markets with the GainsMaster Approach

"In his new book, Way of the Trade, Jea Yu does a great job explaining market truths and delivering the tools helpful for profitable trading. There is so much valuable information in this book, but the section on 'The 5 Laws of the Marketplace' alone is worth the price of this book. A must-read for the serious trader!"
―Bennett A. McDowell, President, TradersCoach.com, and author of The ART® of Trading, A Trader's Money Management System, and Survival Guide for Traders

"Jea Yu's powerful new book offers a wide range of tools, strategies, and insights to help traders at all experience levels. Combining his unique market methodology with high-powered tape reading techniques, Yu's well-written narrative presents serious-minded readers with a detailed road map to short-term profits."
―Alan Farley, Editor/Publisher, Hard Right Edge "Jea is like the Kevin Smith of trading. His knowledge and historical perspective are rivaled only by his passion for the business. From X-Men comics to Bloomberg stock pickers, Jea takes you on a journey through the culture and mind of a Wall Street trader."
―Jeremy Frommer, CEO, Jerrick Ventures; former CEO of Carlin Financial Group; former Head of Global Prime Services, Royal Bank of Canada

"Jea Yu's latest masterpiece, Way of the Trade, illuminates a path of trading success appropriate for new hopeful traders and veterans alike. Way of the Trade encapsulates the strategic wisdom of Sun Tzu with the modern street smarts of a market master. Skillful use of trading examples, along with lessons of individuals who beat seemingly impregnable odds, make Way of the Trade incredibly difficult to put down and impossible not to learn from."
―Robert Weinstein, TheStreet.com contributor, founder of Paid2Trade.com, and full-time trader