

The world of foreign exchange, or forex, can be daunting even to experienced hands-on investors.1 However, there are plenty of books on the subject of currency trading, ranging from basic introductions to the forex market to advanced strategies based on fundamental analysis and technical analysis.1 Here are some of the most successful forex trading books:1234
1. Currency Trading for Dummies by Brian Dolan: This book is one of the best for beginners as it presents clear, easy-to-read instructions on currency trading and descriptions of the forex market. It's also a resource frequently used by the financial media.1
2. Day Trading and Swing Trading the Currency Market by Kathy Lien: This book employs a two-pronged approach that combines theory and actionable learning with balanced insight into the fundamental and technical forex trading strategies designed to generate regular profits. Lien covers both the technical analysis trading strategies and the fundamental factors affecting currency pairs.1
3. Japanese Candlestick Charting Techniques by Steve Nison: This book introduces the Japanese Candlestick Charting Techniques, a versatile tool now widely used by forex traders. It provides a lengthy and in-depth education on candlestick charting, which is also used for futures, speculation, hedging, equities, and anywhere else that technical analysis may be applied.1
Other popular forex trading books include "Trading for a Living: Psychology, Trading Tactics, Money Management" and "The Disciplined Trader: Developing a Winning Attitude." It's important to note that while these books can be helpful, they should be used in conjunction with real-world experience and practice.
