The Practical Guide to Wall Street: Equities and Derivatives, Matthew TaglianiThe Practical Guide to Wall Street is an indispensable resource for anyone who aspires to a front office sales or trading position on Wall Street and an essential desk reference for market practitioners and those who interact with this exciting but widely misunderstood industry. Written by an experienced trader in a clear, conversational style and assuming no previous background in finance, The Practical Guide to Wall Street provides a thorough

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