Trading in stocks, options, futures and currencies - is it an art or a science? What qualities should a good trader have? What are the nuances of index arbitrage? Do you use technical analysis or wander around randomly? All these and many other questions are answered by the author of the book, a professional with more than twenty years of experience in financial markets. He answers both on the basis of his own experience and cites the experience of other recognized trading masters. Through entertaining stories and illustrative examples, the author sheds light on the secrets of daily market dynamics and analyzes the possibilities of making a profit based on forecasting the behavior of market participants. The book is intended for a wide range of readers who in one way or another deal with securities and derivatives.