➡️ Street Smarts: High Probability Short-Term Trading Strategies
By Laurence A. Connors & Linda Bradford Raschke
✅ Title: Street Smarts: High Probability Short-Term Trading Strategies
✅ Authors: Laurence A. Connors & Linda Bradford Raschke
✅ Format: Hardcover / PDF Digital Copy
✅ Originally Published: 1996
✅ Pages: Approx. 245
✅ Category: Trading, Technical Analysis, Strategy Development
✅ Best For: Short-term traders, swing traders, technical analysts, futures and equities traders
➡️ Overview
"Street Smarts" is one of the most revered trading books ever written for short-term market participants. Co-authored by veteran traders Laurence Connors and Linda Bradford Raschke, this 1996 classic reveals battle-tested strategies used by two of the most respected names in technical trading. Its no-nonsense approach delivers ready-to-use setups, clear trading rules, and deep insights into market timing and discipline—crafted specifically for real traders in real markets.
Built upon the authors' decades of experience in the trenches of trading, "Street Smarts" doesn't just offer theoretical frameworks—it delivers practical, repeatable systems designed for consistency and edge.
➡️ Key Benefits of the Book
✅ Focuses on Short-Term Trading – Tailored specifically for traders looking to profit from 1–5 day moves
✅ Real Strategies Used by Pros – Every method shared has been used and refined in live trading conditions
✅ Step-by-Step Trading Rules – Each strategy is explained clearly, with exact entries, exits, and risk parameters
✅ Works Across Markets – Techniques apply to stocks, futures, forex, and options
✅ Emphasis on Risk Control – Includes sections on risk management and trader discipline
✅ No Hype, Just Substance – Zero fluff—every chapter is loaded with usable, real-world knowledge
✅ Backed by Market Logic – Strategies are based on behavioral and statistical edges, not random patterns
➡️ Highlighted Strategies Inside
✅ The Turtle Soup – A powerful breakout-failure setup that capitalizes on false moves and traps
✅ The Anti – Designed to capture reversals in strongly trending markets with strict rules
✅ Volatility Explosion – A volatility-based setup that signals when a market is likely to move explosively
✅ The Whiplash – A counter-trend method to fade overreactions in fast markets
✅ RSI Power Zones – Unique use of RSI with threshold-based setups, unlike typical applications
✅ 3-Bar Breakout – A mechanical breakout method that delivers high-odds trades in quiet conditions
Each of these strategies includes detailed rules, examples, historical performance insights, and advice on adaptation and execution.
➡️ Who Should Read This Book
✅ Swing Traders and Intraday Traders – Looking for short-hold setups that work in real markets
✅ Technical Analysts – Interested in price action, volatility, and mean-reversion strategies
✅ Futures and Equities Traders – Seeking strategies for S&P, Nasdaq, commodities, and high-volume stocks
✅ System Builders – Those building rule-based strategies or backtesting methodologies
✅ New and Intermediate Traders – Who want to learn how professional traders approach the markets
➡️ What Makes This Book Timeless
✅ Written by Two Renowned Traders – Linda Raschke (featured in “Market Wizards”) and Larry Connors (author of multiple trading classics)
✅ Still Relevant Decades Later – Many strategies are still in use and have inspired dozens of modern trading systems
✅ Focuses on Probabilities, Not Predictions – Grounded in market behavior, not forecasting
✅ Minimal Indicators, Maximum Clarity – Uses just a few technical tools for highly effective setups
✅ A Must-Have in Every Trader’s Library – Frequently cited as a favorite by professional traders across generations
➡️ Product Listing Details
✅ Product: Street Smarts – High Probability Short-Term Trading Strategies
✅ Authors: Laurence Connors & Linda Raschke
✅ Format Available: Original Hardcover (limited availability) / Digital PDF Copy
✅ Delivery: Instant access (for digital copy)
✅ Language: English
✅ Use Case: Education, Strategy Reference, Trading System Development
✅ Ideal For: Independent traders, strategy testers, educators, and disciplined market participants
➡️ Conclusion
"Street Smarts" is not just a trading book—it's a roadmap for short-term strategy success, written by two professionals who’ve proven their edge in the markets. Whether you’re looking for a fresh system to test, refining your market timing skills, or simply aiming to learn how top-level traders think and act, this book delivers a level of insight rarely found in modern publications.
It’s no surprise that this title has become a perennial classic among retail and institutional traders alike. Add this timeless work to your trading arsenal and gain a practical, tactical edge in any market.