Having worked with Ashley from 2004-2007 on various education projects at CMC Markets it’s refreshing to see him putting his passion into teaching people about the markets onto paper.

When I first met Ashley his keen interest for the markets was obvious and he talked at length about his strategies for the US European and Australian equity markets, and in return I introduced him to the vibrant world of Foreign Exchange. The impact of this was clear when it became a large part of his trading portfolio.

Ashley taught me to abide by a set of rules and to have clear goals, whilst utilizing an effective trading plan. I now use these principals every time I place a trade and it has undoubtedly proved beneficial for me.

He is an excellent presenter and if you get the chance to see him speak live – I would highly recommend it.

‘CFDs Made Simple’ is a welcome and helpful contribution to the growing awareness of CFD trading. This book is a simple, informative and practical explanation of the CFD trading process. The writers present in such a realistic way and have an uncanning ability to communicate an easy to follow formula for succesful trading.

‘CFDs Made Simple’ is loaded with common sense and it should give readers the confidence to be succesful traders by following sound and relevant principles . A must read for any success-oriented person to make a difference.

CFDs Made Simple by Ashley Jessen & Jeff Cartridge…Finally someone wrote a book on CFDs we can all understand…10 out of 10.

If you want to be successful trading CFDs then this book is a must, even for the experienced trader. The message is loud and clear in Chapter 5, you’ll agree with me I’m sure when you read it that this message alone if implemented will be responsible for your success and if not implemented your failure as a trader. The examples used are so straightforward you will be able to implement them immediately into your trading plan.

I liked the easy to understand everyday comparative explanations used to help the reader understand very clearly the point or explanation being made along with regular tips throughout each chapter which actually helped summarise the points you have just read, this made comprehending and clearly understanding each chapter so much easier.

The authors have achieved what they set out to do and have made it just that, simple, easy and clear to the reader that this is not a complicated subject, they have taken the time to understand that their readers require a simplified explanation on the workings of Contracts for Difference (CFDs) and they have delivered trading.

CFDs Made Simple is really not simple at all. It is a comprehensive guide to a power tool available to traders. As with any power tool you need the skill to use it effectively or you may end up hurting yourself.

In this book Ashley and Jeff have provided an objective, informative, well-round and unbiased information about what you need to know and practice to make use of this trading tool. For example Chapter Five covers the importance of Trading Plans. Like any business venture that is going to be profitable consistently, trading requires thoughts and documentation of these thoughts. As Ashley and Jeff describe in this valuable book, income generation requires a positive expectancy.

The book is a good balance between facts and figures: the calculations you need to master the software you can use, and the psychology of trading: determining your goals, setting your course. Overall this is a must-have book for traders who wish to harness the power that Contracts for Difference provides in share, index, commodity and foreign exchange trading.

Successful CFD trading requires…effort, discipline, market knowledge, the right market attitude – and, importantly, a solid grasp of the mechanics of CFDs. The book takes you through the workings of CFDs, trading methodology and what you should look for in a CFD broker.

Being independent traders and coaches themselves with many years of trading experience, the authors know about the psychology of trading – the pressures and the pitfalls. This book can teach you how to trade CFDs and the basics of technical analysis and demonstrate how proper risk management can make the difference between success and failure.

What I liked about the ‘CFDs Made Simple’ book is that it is so well laid out. Everything is clearly explained in plain English, which I think is important. So often in specialised trading books like this, a lot of terminology is used that the average man in the street doesn’t understand, for it’s not clearly explained, if at all. This is definitely NOT the case with Jeff and Ashley’s CFD trading manual where there is great emphasis on ensuring that the reader understands the mechanics of CFDs.