Psychology of the Stock Market, G. C. Selden
Psychology of the Stock Market, G. C. Selden
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Psychology of the Stock Market

Author: G. C. Selden

Narrator: Jim Foster

Unabridged: 1 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/02/2025


Synopsis

Psychology of the Stock Market is a timeless exploration of the human mind’s powerful influence on financial markets. Written by G. C. Selden in the early 20th century, this concise yet insightful work dissects the emotional forces that drive investor behavior—greed, fear, hope, and herd mentality—and how these psychological factors create the speculative cycles that shape markets.Selden goes beyond charts and fundamentals to examine the mindset of traders and the mass psychology of the investing public. With practical examples and philosophical clarity, he reveals how market participants often act irrationally, misinterpret data, and fall victim to emotional extremes. This audiobook is essential listening for anyone seeking to understand the true engine behind market movements: human nature.Whether you're a seasoned investor or just beginning your financial journey, Selden’s reflections remain startlingly relevant in today’s volatile economic landscape. Narrated with clarity and poise, this edition brings a century-old classic to life for modern ears.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Đạt on February 16, 2018

It's a quite condensed book but pretty good back in the year 1912. Still some interesting things can be learnt from it. After all, it worth reading several times. 1. Stock market is the battle field between investors and speculators. The stock price goes up and down because of them. Investors would b......more

Goodreads review by Trần on December 28, 2017

Khá khó hiểu với những người vừa mới chập chững bước vào lĩnh vực đầu tư nói chung và chứng khoán nói riêng, tuy nhiên vẫn có thể rút ra một số bài học về tâm lý cá nhân ảnh hưởng đến quyết định và thị trường như thế nào. Sách ra đời từ những năm đầu của thế kỷ XX nhưng những gì được ghi trong sách v......more

Goodreads review by Ben on August 18, 2022

Written 110 years ago (in 1912 AD), this is a surprisingly relevant book even today! There are plenty of things worth keeping in mind, if you're interested in making your own stock market decisions. For example: "The broad movements of the market, covering periods of months or even years, are always t......more

Goodreads review by Domas on February 26, 2025

Comment of another person: 1. Stock market is the battle field between investors and speculators. The stock price goes up and down because of them. Investors would buy stocks when the price is low, which eventually make it go up, and then sell when the price is high. In contrast, speculators borrow s......more

Goodreads review by Xinyu on September 07, 2022

A book worth rereading from time to time since the human mind needs to be retrained from time to time. Even though the stock markets have evolved much since the publishing of this book, the human brain does not. This book is especially useful for folks who have already spent quite an amount of time......more