John, a teacher at Bluestock High School, dreams of escaping this boring world into the dynamic and dazzling arena of international finance. We begin a new career with John at New Market Securities and watch him grow from a naive trainee into a seasoned trader and fight for survival in the cutthroat main dealing room. His story is a clear example of the dangers, illusions, dreams and nightmares experienced by clients and dealers in the fast-paced world of the stock market.

Sliding the Edge of the Stock Market describes the business of securities in frighteningly realistic detail. This is the most extraordinary, powerful, and valuable practical investment guide you will ever read. It breaks down the City's barriers of silence and provides an exhilarating crash course in the dos and don'ts of international stock markets.