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The 30-Minute Stock Trader: The Stress-Free Trading Strategy for Financial Freedom
By automating your investment strategy, you can achieve financial freedom and work thirty minutes a day.
In The 30-Minute Stock Trader, Laurens will take you through all of the steps to create your own automated stock trading strategy that’s proven and based on historical price action data. He will also show you how to suit the strategy to your lifestyle. You simply need to follow your computer’s instructions, and you’ll never need to listen to the financial media again.
In this book, you’ll
Why the classical investment approach most people use is doomed to failProof that automated trading worksHow to uncover your “trading personality”Three proven strategies—with exact numbers, entry and exit rules, and charts and graphsThe “missing ingredient” to financial freedomThe secret twelve-ingredient recipe of a profitable, automated trading strategyWith The 30-Minute Stock Trader, you’ll have complete knowledge about how to build your own, personalized trading strategy to achieve financial freedom and live the way you choose.
In The 30-Minute Stock Trader, Laurens will take you through all of the steps to create your own automated stock trading strategy that’s proven and based on historical price action data. He will also show you how to suit the strategy to your lifestyle. You simply need to follow your computer’s instructions, and you’ll never need to listen to the financial media again.
In this book, you’ll
Why the classical investment approach most people use is doomed to failProof that automated trading worksHow to uncover your “trading personality”Three proven strategies—with exact numbers, entry and exit rules, and charts and graphsThe “missing ingredient” to financial freedomThe secret twelve-ingredient recipe of a profitable, automated trading strategyWith The 30-Minute Stock Trader, you’ll have complete knowledge about how to build your own, personalized trading strategy to achieve financial freedom and live the way you choose.
220 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 24, 2017
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February 2, 2018
Very good overview of mechanical trading systems. Provides specific examples of systems that can work well together. I'm an advanced trader, so I understood the material. This book is best suited for intermediate/advanced traders. The author is using the book as a promotional vehicle for his mentoring program. I'm usually not a fan of this type of book, but it wasn't heavy handed. If you want to develop your own trading system this book simply wets your beak.
June 1, 2020
The book has a lot of good info in it and, at the same time, there is something very off in it. I just can't figure out how the author made the R-Multiples concept the very key of his chapter in Van Tharp's Trading Beyond the Matrix, while not making any mention of such concept in this book.
From my point of view, R-Multiples are one of the most useful tools in trading. Deliberately omitting them suggests that the book's main purpose is self promotion of the author's school rather than trading education.
That being said, the idea that systems, and not markets, are the ones which need not be correlated is outstanding and the best of the book.
From my point of view, R-Multiples are one of the most useful tools in trading. Deliberately omitting them suggests that the book's main purpose is self promotion of the author's school rather than trading education.
That being said, the idea that systems, and not markets, are the ones which need not be correlated is outstanding and the best of the book.
April 13, 2018
Of all the trading-oriented books I’ve read, this ranks in the top 5 in terms of its usefulness as a tutorial. Laurens goes through very specific trading strategies that we can test ourselves with a little effort. For a non-native speaker I was impressed with the clarity of writing. It’s also a quick read, you can process it and take detailed notes in just a couple hours if you read at an average pace.
February 7, 2021
This book is the story of how one person, after much trial and error, came up with a computerized system of stock trading. He has been very successful, and has it set up so that he has to work for only 30 minutes per day (I know what you are thinking).
What is your trading philosophy? Do you want to make a small profit from many trades? Do you want to make a bigger profit from fewer trades? Do you want to monitor your trades every day, like the author? Would you rather do it every week, or every month? There will be days, or weeks, when you lose money. Are you going to stick with your computerized system when your trading account actually drops by, say, 25 percent?
The book goes into detail about when to sell this stock, or buy that stock. It is based on actual numbers, and not overall trends, or Secret Internet Tips available only from the author. It is then necessary to give all of this to a computer programmer, who will create a program to do the actual trading. This is not the sort of thing that the average person can put together in a weekend. After the program is unleashed, much testing is needed to make sure that it actually works.
This is a very interesting book. The author is good enough to keep the advertisement until the end. For anyone interested in trying their luck with the stock market, reading this book is a really good idea.
What is your trading philosophy? Do you want to make a small profit from many trades? Do you want to make a bigger profit from fewer trades? Do you want to monitor your trades every day, like the author? Would you rather do it every week, or every month? There will be days, or weeks, when you lose money. Are you going to stick with your computerized system when your trading account actually drops by, say, 25 percent?
The book goes into detail about when to sell this stock, or buy that stock. It is based on actual numbers, and not overall trends, or Secret Internet Tips available only from the author. It is then necessary to give all of this to a computer programmer, who will create a program to do the actual trading. This is not the sort of thing that the average person can put together in a weekend. After the program is unleashed, much testing is needed to make sure that it actually works.
This is a very interesting book. The author is good enough to keep the advertisement until the end. For anyone interested in trying their luck with the stock market, reading this book is a really good idea.
February 16, 2023
The business of stock trading made accessible - at last!
Author Laurens Bensdorp, the founder and CEO of Trading Mastery School, shares his experience and knowledge about stock trading - his ‘automated, algorithm-driven trading platforms that combine psychology, technical analysis, statistics, and position-sizing principles to maximize profit and keep management time to virtually zero.’ In this easy to read and incorporate little book is all the information on how to understand the stock market (a first for many of us!) and benefit from Bensdorp’s valid instructions on how to ‘gain financial freedom without the obligations of a stressful job.’ His ideas focus on taking the business approach to investing, using the computer (with trading software) once a day to trade intelligently and systematically, and that reassuring message that there is no need to be stressed daily about the chaos and fragility of the stock market news. For both beginners in the trading world and frustrated stockbrokers, this book is an eye-opening, very valuable resource to pursue financial freedom - the business way! Highly recommended.
Author Laurens Bensdorp, the founder and CEO of Trading Mastery School, shares his experience and knowledge about stock trading - his ‘automated, algorithm-driven trading platforms that combine psychology, technical analysis, statistics, and position-sizing principles to maximize profit and keep management time to virtually zero.’ In this easy to read and incorporate little book is all the information on how to understand the stock market (a first for many of us!) and benefit from Bensdorp’s valid instructions on how to ‘gain financial freedom without the obligations of a stressful job.’ His ideas focus on taking the business approach to investing, using the computer (with trading software) once a day to trade intelligently and systematically, and that reassuring message that there is no need to be stressed daily about the chaos and fragility of the stock market news. For both beginners in the trading world and frustrated stockbrokers, this book is an eye-opening, very valuable resource to pursue financial freedom - the business way! Highly recommended.
February 22, 2023
The 30 minute stock trader is a book that I highly recommend if you are interested in understanding and learning stock trading in a very simple way, which is a very important topic nowadays and that will give you that economic freedom and management of your time. The author has a vast experience on the subject which makes it even more interesting and clear.
You will understand topics such as technical analysis, statistics and platforms; this helps to understand the stock market and gives you all the benefits of obtaining financial freedom without having the obligations that a stressful job entails, which is what is experienced a lot today. His ideas are based on adopting a commercial approach to investing, that your computer is your work tool once a day to operate systematically.
I highly recommend this book as it is a super simple guide on how to get into the stock market as a normal person and it gives you the freedom to balance your time and not to be in front of a screen all the time for the trading process. It teaches you all the basics of systematic trading and you will also learn various systems in this read.
You will understand topics such as technical analysis, statistics and platforms; this helps to understand the stock market and gives you all the benefits of obtaining financial freedom without having the obligations that a stressful job entails, which is what is experienced a lot today. His ideas are based on adopting a commercial approach to investing, that your computer is your work tool once a day to operate systematically.
I highly recommend this book as it is a super simple guide on how to get into the stock market as a normal person and it gives you the freedom to balance your time and not to be in front of a screen all the time for the trading process. It teaches you all the basics of systematic trading and you will also learn various systems in this read.
June 20, 2025
Learning to invest in the stock market
One of the most common ways to achieve financial freedom is stock trading; that is, buying and selling shares on stock exchanges. However, many times we don’t know how to do it, and because of this ignorance, we make wrong decisions. The most common one is letting ourselves be driven by fear, which often leads to negative consequences, such as losing money.
Another mistake we make is thinking that, in order to earn profits in the stock markets and get better results, we must spend most of the day glued to a computer to watch stock market movements.
But in The 30-Minute Stock Trader by Bensdorp, we are given a series of tips and steps that can help us see this type of investment differently and with more favorable results. Although the book deals with topics that may be somewhat complex, it is written in such a clear and simple way that it becomes very easy to read and understand.
This book is a great tool for anyone who doesn’t know how to start investing in this type of market, and for those who are already doing it, so they can improve, change, or correct the way they’re doing it and achieve better results.
One of the most common ways to achieve financial freedom is stock trading; that is, buying and selling shares on stock exchanges. However, many times we don’t know how to do it, and because of this ignorance, we make wrong decisions. The most common one is letting ourselves be driven by fear, which often leads to negative consequences, such as losing money.
Another mistake we make is thinking that, in order to earn profits in the stock markets and get better results, we must spend most of the day glued to a computer to watch stock market movements.
But in The 30-Minute Stock Trader by Bensdorp, we are given a series of tips and steps that can help us see this type of investment differently and with more favorable results. Although the book deals with topics that may be somewhat complex, it is written in such a clear and simple way that it becomes very easy to read and understand.
This book is a great tool for anyone who doesn’t know how to start investing in this type of market, and for those who are already doing it, so they can improve, change, or correct the way they’re doing it and achieve better results.
June 15, 2025
"The 30-Minute Stock Trader" by Laurens Bensdorp is a pretty interesting book. I have always been curious about stock trading but didn’t know where to start. The book really surprised me. Bensdorp explains that many people lose money because they let emotions control their trades. For example, I remember when I tried to trade before, I sold my stocks too fast because I was afraid of losing money. Bensdorp says fear and greed are dangerous and make people take bad decisions.
One part I found very helpful was about finding your own trading personality. For example, I know that I don’t like taking big risks. Bensdorp helps you understand how much risk you can handle and then pick a trading strategy that fits you. That made me feel more confident because I can choose a plan that matches my comfort level. Of course, I don’t think this is a magic solution. You still need to test your system first before using real money.
One part I found very helpful was about finding your own trading personality. For example, I know that I don’t like taking big risks. Bensdorp helps you understand how much risk you can handle and then pick a trading strategy that fits you. That made me feel more confident because I can choose a plan that matches my comfort level. Of course, I don’t think this is a magic solution. You still need to test your system first before using real money.
June 17, 2025
Simple trading for financial freedom
Reading this book completely changed the way I have looked at investing for years. I used to think that to be successful in trading, you had to be glued to a screen all day long, constantly watching the markets. But this book proves that idea wrong. The author presents clear, automated strategies that allow you to trade calmly, with discipline, and without stress. What I appreciated most is how he emphasizes adapting your trading system to fit your own personality and lifestyle, something that is rarely talked about in other books.
It does not promise quick riches, but it does show that with patience, consistency, and solid risk management, financial freedom is possible. It is practical, realistic, and encouraging, perfect for people who want more control over their finances without turning their life upside down. A great read for anyone interested in smart, low-stress trading.
Reading this book completely changed the way I have looked at investing for years. I used to think that to be successful in trading, you had to be glued to a screen all day long, constantly watching the markets. But this book proves that idea wrong. The author presents clear, automated strategies that allow you to trade calmly, with discipline, and without stress. What I appreciated most is how he emphasizes adapting your trading system to fit your own personality and lifestyle, something that is rarely talked about in other books.
It does not promise quick riches, but it does show that with patience, consistency, and solid risk management, financial freedom is possible. It is practical, realistic, and encouraging, perfect for people who want more control over their finances without turning their life upside down. A great read for anyone interested in smart, low-stress trading.
June 19, 2025
The 30-Minute Stock Trader is a practical, no-fluff guide that offers a refreshing take on personal finance and trading. I found it approachable even for someone like me without a deep background in finance. Laurens breaks down the often-intimidating world of stock trading into clear, actionable steps, focusing on automation and discipline over hype and emotion. What sets this book apart is its emphasis on building a personalized system that aligns with your lifestyle. The strategies are well-explained and supported by historical data, and the author does a great job of debunking traditional investment myths. It’s a mix of technical insight and motivational coaching, making it both educational and empowering. As I was looking for a smarter way to invest without spending hours glued to market news, this book offered me real, usable tools.
June 19, 2025
The 30-Minute Stock Trader is a practical guide for anyone who wants to trade without feeling confused. The best part is how the author explains the process into easy steps that make sense, even if you’re not an expert.
The book focuses on keeping trading stress-free and efficient, which is perfect for people with no time. Instead of watching the market all day, this method teaches you how to plan smart trades and stick to a clear system. What stood out to me was how the book balances mindset and technique. It teaches discipline, patience, and avoiding emotional mistakes.
For beginners or casual traders who want freedom and results without the stress, this book offers a refreshing and useful approach. It’s clear, honest, and gives you tools you can apply right away. I recommended for building confidence in the market.
The book focuses on keeping trading stress-free and efficient, which is perfect for people with no time. Instead of watching the market all day, this method teaches you how to plan smart trades and stick to a clear system. What stood out to me was how the book balances mindset and technique. It teaches discipline, patience, and avoiding emotional mistakes.
For beginners or casual traders who want freedom and results without the stress, this book offers a refreshing and useful approach. It’s clear, honest, and gives you tools you can apply right away. I recommended for building confidence in the market.
June 20, 2025
Only 30 minutes?
The truth is that when I bought this book, I did it out of distrust and a little to disprove it. Well I must say that it left me with my mouth closed, or rather open. I think the most impressive thing about this book is the change in perspective regarding the way we invest and I would think now that it is indeed very old fashioned. The book shuffles the chips of strategy and turns you into an efficient trader with a very different and utilitarian perception not only of time but also of the way you take on stock readings. And well, yes indeed, the method pays off, the 30 minutes are real as long as you apply them in the efficient and intelligent way that Bensdorp preaches.
The truth is that when I bought this book, I did it out of distrust and a little to disprove it. Well I must say that it left me with my mouth closed, or rather open. I think the most impressive thing about this book is the change in perspective regarding the way we invest and I would think now that it is indeed very old fashioned. The book shuffles the chips of strategy and turns you into an efficient trader with a very different and utilitarian perception not only of time but also of the way you take on stock readings. And well, yes indeed, the method pays off, the 30 minutes are real as long as you apply them in the efficient and intelligent way that Bensdorp preaches.
June 20, 2025
Impressive
The truth is that I have little knowledge in trading, but now that I have more time and actually want to make my money produce, this kind of books are perfect for my crazy ideas. The author seems to me to have a very dynamic vision of life, he helps us readers to make decisions without complicating ourselves and I think that has also been useful for me to start in this new world of investments. The truth is that I have been very judicious, I am following his recommendations to the letter almost like doing my daily homework. As I am so new, I am still analyzing everything you have taught me, but I have surely made great strides with this book. I highly recommend it.
The truth is that I have little knowledge in trading, but now that I have more time and actually want to make my money produce, this kind of books are perfect for my crazy ideas. The author seems to me to have a very dynamic vision of life, he helps us readers to make decisions without complicating ourselves and I think that has also been useful for me to start in this new world of investments. The truth is that I have been very judicious, I am following his recommendations to the letter almost like doing my daily homework. As I am so new, I am still analyzing everything you have taught me, but I have surely made great strides with this book. I highly recommend it.
June 20, 2025
Great book!
Some time ago, I wanted to start understanding the world of trading better, and a friend recommended this book to me. She was right! Reading this book was the best tool not only to understand the concepts of stock trading more clearly, but also to know where to start and follow a step-by-step guide to get involved and invest in an exciting way, adapted to each person’s needs.
This book is definitely meant for people like me who want to learn more about this world, without needing to be finance experts or know all the technical terms. Without a doubt, it's a great way to start, understand, and have fun while improving your personal finances.
Some time ago, I wanted to start understanding the world of trading better, and a friend recommended this book to me. She was right! Reading this book was the best tool not only to understand the concepts of stock trading more clearly, but also to know where to start and follow a step-by-step guide to get involved and invest in an exciting way, adapted to each person’s needs.
This book is definitely meant for people like me who want to learn more about this world, without needing to be finance experts or know all the technical terms. Without a doubt, it's a great way to start, understand, and have fun while improving your personal finances.
May 9, 2020
A short book which simply gets to the point of strategies. The momentum strategy is a classic ROC approach with volatility control using ADX. What I really like though in this book is the mean reversion strategy as the backtest results are really promising; albeit with the problem of selecting low liquidity instruments. This is a typical mean reversion issue always and worsens in Indian markets due to extremely low liquidity beyond Nifty 500. Other than that the book makes a good case for systematic trading and its advantages.
September 2, 2023
The 30-Minute Stock Trader is an absolute game-changer! Laurens provides detailed step-by-step instructions on how to create an automated stock trading strategy. The book is backed by historical price action data, ensuring its effectiveness. What I love the most is that Laurens teaches you how to customize the strategy to fit your lifestyle. Following my computer's instructions has simplified my trading routine and I no longer rely on the financial media for information. Five stars - highly recommended!
September 3, 2023
Laurens' book, The 30-Minute Stock Trader, is a game-changer for both beginners and experienced traders. This book provides a comprehensive guide to building an automated stock trading strategy using historical price action data. Laurens also emphasizes the adaptability of the strategy to fit your lifestyle, making it accessible to all. Following my computer's instructions has freed up my time and eliminated the need to constantly listen to the financial media. I give this book a solid five stars!
November 20, 2019
Good info for those who don't want to diy
There are 3 trading strategies presented. These are not unique but some different aspects of quantifying strategies are explained. Sadly, there is no instruction for those wanting to learn how to do this work themselves. The author mentions that he studied hard to learn himself but doesn't give pointers for the would be students to follow his path to mastery.
There are 3 trading strategies presented. These are not unique but some different aspects of quantifying strategies are explained. Sadly, there is no instruction for those wanting to learn how to do this work themselves. The author mentions that he studied hard to learn himself but doesn't give pointers for the would be students to follow his path to mastery.
February 18, 2020
At your own risk
The market is a great place for money making but on individual risk.
The market is unpredictable with unlimited opportunities with unlimited strategies.
Find your self,find your strategy and find your own results.
Be consistent with your game plan and accept that losing is part of the game.
You can do it,just apply yourself and be prepared for whatever is given to you in the market.
I will recommend the book to freedom finders.
The market is a great place for money making but on individual risk.
The market is unpredictable with unlimited opportunities with unlimited strategies.
Find your self,find your strategy and find your own results.
Be consistent with your game plan and accept that losing is part of the game.
You can do it,just apply yourself and be prepared for whatever is given to you in the market.
I will recommend the book to freedom finders.
September 2, 2023
Laurens' book, The 30-Minute Stock Trader, exceeds expectations! The book is filled with practical strategies and valuable insights that are easy to understand and implement. By following the instructions provided, I have been able to create a successful automated trading strategy. No longer being influenced by the financial media has been liberating and has allowed me to focus on what truly matters. A must-read for anyone interested in stock trading!
September 2, 2023
I cannot recommend The 30-Minute Stock Trader enough! Laurens breaks down the process of creating an automated trading strategy in a clear and concise manner. The book is backed by solid historical data, giving me confidence in the strategy's effectiveness. What sets this book apart is Laurens' emphasis on aligning the strategy to your lifestyle. By following my computer's instructions, I have found a trading routine that suits me perfectly. This book is a gem!
September 3, 2023
The 30-Minute Stock Trader is a superb resource for anyone wanting to step into the world of automated trading. Laurens' expertise shines through as he guides readers through every step of the process. The book's emphasis on historical price action data gives me peace of mind, knowing that I'm basing my strategy on proven methods. Following my computer's instructions has saved me time and energy, allowing me to focus on other aspects of my life. I highly recommend this book!
June 20, 2025
Interesting
The 30-Minute Stock Trader was a real eye-opener for me. I’ve always found trading interesting but way too stressful to do regularly. This book changed that by showing how an automated, rules-based approach can actually work.
I liked how the author emphasizes discipline and automation over emotion. That gave me confidence. I’m already testing some of the ideas, and it feels manageable, even with my busy schedule.
The 30-Minute Stock Trader was a real eye-opener for me. I’ve always found trading interesting but way too stressful to do regularly. This book changed that by showing how an automated, rules-based approach can actually work.
I liked how the author emphasizes discipline and automation over emotion. That gave me confidence. I’m already testing some of the ideas, and it feels manageable, even with my busy schedule.
August 8, 2019
Solid trading strategies
The author presents several trading strategies that look very solid. In the end he makes a propaganda of his trading advisory company. I am fine with that, but some people may not like it. Anyway the trading strategies presented look good and I will test them for sure.
The author presents several trading strategies that look very solid. In the end he makes a propaganda of his trading advisory company. I am fine with that, but some people may not like it. Anyway the trading strategies presented look good and I will test them for sure.
July 21, 2023
"I've read numerous books on stock trading, but 'The 30-Minute Stock Trader' stands out from the rest. Laurens Bensdorp's strategy is refreshingly straightforward and easy to implement. It has given me the confidence to make informed trading decisions and has significantly improved my portfolio's performance."
July 22, 2023
"As a busy professional, I never thought I could be a successful stock trader. However, 'The 30-Minute Stock Trader' has completely changed my perspective. Laurens Bensdorp's book provides a time-efficient strategy that allows me to maximize my trading potential in just half an hour a day. It's a game-changer!"
July 22, 2023
"I've always been interested in stock trading but found the process overwhelming. 'The 30-Minute Stock Trader' has made it accessible and stress-free. Laurens Bensdorp's expertise shines through, and his step-by-step approach has given me the tools and knowledge to navigate the stock market confidently."
August 7, 2023
Great book with scientific prove examples
Bensdorp show us the process of making long term trading step by step with all condition from market data to your psychology.
Strongly recommended for the one who read many books but still not found the whole process of trading setup in long term.
Bensdorp show us the process of making long term trading step by step with all condition from market data to your psychology.
Strongly recommended for the one who read many books but still not found the whole process of trading setup in long term.
September 8, 2023
I have always been interested in stock trading but never had the time or knowledge to do it effectively. Thanks to Laurens' book, I now have an automated trading strategy that fits perfectly with my busy lifestyle. The 30-Minute Stock Trader is a must-read for anyone looking to make smart investment decisions.
September 8, 2023
Laurens provides a clear and concise guide to creating an automated stock trading strategy. His use of historical price action data ensures that the strategy is based on proven methods. The 30-Minute Stock Trader has given me the confidence to trade with ease, knowing that my decisions are backed by solid research.
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