Mastering the Trade (3rd Edition)

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John F. Carter's flagship book — this is his most recent (2019, McGraw-Hill); there is NO newer edition or new title as of mid-2026. Covers setups, entries/exits/stops, market internals (Skew, VIX), pivots, and trading psychology. More futures/swing-trading oriented than pure options, but the psychology and setup discipline chapters are the reason people recommend it. Home of the TTM Squeeze concept.

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