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An American Hedge Fund
- How I made $2 Million as a Stock Operator & Created a Hedge Fund
- Narrated by: Brett Barry
- Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 19-05-2008
- Language: English
- Publisher: HFactor Publishing
Regular price: $25.59
Publisher's Summary
Timothy Sykes turned $12,000 of Bar Mitzvah gift money into $1.65 million by trading thousands of stocks from 1999 to 2002. He managed the number-one Short Bias Hedge Fund from 2003 to 2006, starred in the television documentary Wall Street Warriors, and appeared regularly on CNBC - all before the age of 26. It's been a wild ride.
This Rocky-like story is the first realistic look at the world of stock trading and hedge funds. It will educate and inspire everyone.
Critic Reviews
"There's certainly a dash of Holden Caulfield to Sykes, but there's at least an equal part Larry Livingston, the trader in Edwin LeFevre's classic Reminiscences of a Stock Operator." ( Dow Jones Newswire)
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- Jan
- 05-06-2008
Ok but something is missing
This book is hugely entertaining. Timothy's story is interesting, honest and well told. The problem with this book is that it misses the authors purpose and goal. You will learn about a few trading techniques but the book is not detailed enough to help you really understand the concepts of these trading tactics and sadly you will not learn what exactly a Hedge Fund is. Recommended if you have a little background knowledge.
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
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- scoe
- 25-06-2017
tuff critic
No details just a book about his life. which in my opinion should have been the title.
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- Walt Longmire
- 12-02-2012
Honest Story from a real trader
Where does An American Hedge Fund rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Don't look at this book as a
What other book might you compare An American Hedge Fund to and why?
Reminiscences of a Stock Operator but not as good as far as gaining insight into trading.
Any additional comments?
The narrator was excellent. The book was read with the passion of someone who actually lived the life of Sykes.
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- Holisticmom
- 08-09-2011
Your Very Own Big Brother of the Stock Market
Where does An American Hedge Fund rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
In the top 5
What was one of the most memorable moments of An American Hedge Fund?
That he was a millionaire by 21 years of age and the realization for the first time in my life that I can become financially independent!
What does Brett Barry bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Emotion, Passion, Clarity
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Didn't really think about it that way. I listen often when I'm at work or doing other tasks, so I listen to as much as I can. If I don't finish, I return to it at a later time. In fact I think I still have a couple of chapters yet to finish!
Any additional comments?
Love the Book, Love the Education.....it's really like having a mentor to learn about real-life mistakes and mishaps before they happen or when they happen. I'm so much calmer and confident about investing for the first time in my life. I'm 52!
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- joe
- 19-09-2009
A wild ride, got me back into investing
I really enjoyed this book. Tim's honesty and humor really carried the day. I did learn quite a bit about trading, not the "how to's" -- there are plenty of resources out there for that -- but the mind set. His honest assessment of his accomplishments and mistakes is well done. Tim never misses a chance to poke fun at himself, and he also never misses a chance to brag -- although he pulls them both off in a light way. Bretty Barry does a excellent job reading the book. Highly reccommend.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- John Reynald
- 18-06-2008
Two thumbs up!
Outright one of the best books out there. A real eye opener yet very entertaining. A must read/listen for everyone starting or already seasoned stock traders.
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- Carlos
- 12-06-2008
Fun to listen to but...
It was a fun read but nothing of particular help. A great story of a young boy at the right time to ride a wave of the stock market not seen since 1928. He didn't loose it so that is quite the accomplishment but he has not been able to do much since. Still young and still a little full of himself but it seems that LIFE is still working its magic on him. It will be fun to see what he does next.
Not recommended for trading advice. It's still a fun ego trip story. Don't come here for trading advice. He's still not sure how he got here.
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- Anonymous User
- 28-04-2018
Thank you Tim!
Great book! Thank you Tim!
Great narration also!
Easy to listen, easy to follow.
Good information!
I loved it!
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- Dale Kielly
- 30-03-2018
definitely worth the time
not what I thought it would be. But still very informative and entertaining. word word
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-02-2018
great success story,
I believe the freedom of speech and financial services industry you offer. that's why I gonna study more and more. to become a member of good penny trader. thank you!
bestregards
Roldan m.
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- Alan
- 05-04-2018
Thanks Tim
This is the second finance book I’ve read after Rich Dad Poor Dad. A great insight into the reality of trading and I was equally inspired by learning from Tim’s mistakes as from his successes.
Thanks Tim, for sharing your journey...the rough and the smooth.
Alan C. Eddy
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- Mr
- 28-02-2018
Don't buy a used car from this guy.
There is a lot of interesting insights into how the hedge fund business works in here, (or at least how it worked ten years ago), but there's also an awful lot of self-mythologizing that makes one wonder if Sykes is ultimately more interested in being well known than he is in trading, or running a fund. Having finished the book, I'm still not sure I know how best to acquire investors for a fund.
I don't want to seem too harsh - there is a lot good material in here for finance buffs. But there's also a lot of talk about wild parties he attended, TV shows he was on, and how he was a legend in his college dorm. Stories like how he bullied his roommate into moving out so he could have more space, which leave one wondering if it's a coincidence that the "passion for public education about finance" he cites as the reason he wrote this book, might have been discovered only after his fund failed to take off.
Still worth a listen if you're interested in the field.
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- John
- 19-01-2018
Inspiring
I loved the fact that Timothy Sykes has taken a huge step against the negativity which surrounds the trading world. If you invest your time wisely in your research then trading can be a fantastic source of income.
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- boniface hima
- 03-01-2018
Powerful and educational
A well documented story with facts, his book has given me the lesson that no one could have given me.
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- aldin biggs
- 08-04-2017
Ripoff
Watch this guys video where here push and encouraged the purchasing of this book if you wanted to learn how to trade..what a ripoff this is nothing but him talking about his life story.. very misleading I just wish I could get my money back. And erase this useless pile of information from my head.
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- Joshua
- 17-01-2017
very entertaining
easy listening with some important lessons. I would defo read this and recommend same. amazing
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- Simon
- 27-04-2016
Very good!
I've listened to this audio book twice now, really enjoyed it, informative with humour, highly recommended.
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- John
- 28-01-2011
Honest Book
Good honest account of a young man's experiences with the stock market. Timothy Sykes is open and honest about his mistakes and therefore the listener can learn from them.