Daniel Kim
Editor-in-Chief
Series 7, Former Compliance Officer (TD Ameritrade)
Daniel Kim is a financial technology analyst with a compliance background from his years at TD Ameritrade, where he reviewed broker-dealer operations and trading platform disclosures. He now applies that regulatory lens to evaluating retail trading platforms — testing order routing quality, fee disclosure accuracy, and margin policy transparency. Daniel focuses on the fine print that retail investors overlook until it costs them money.
Articles by Daniel Kim(9)
Japanese Candlestick Charting Techniques Review: Steve Nison's Candle Classic
Steve Nison introduced Japanese candlestick charting to Western traders in 1991. The 2nd edition remains the reference.
Reminiscences of a Stock Operator Review: The Trading Classic That Still Applies
Edwin Lefevre's Reminiscences of a Stock Operator is fictional Jesse Livermore biography. Trading classic for over 100 years.
How to Make Money in Stocks Review: Bill O'Neil's CAN SLIM Approach
William ONeil's How to Make Money in Stocks introduced the CAN SLIM method. We read the 4th edition to evaluate.
Market Wizards Audiobook Review: Jack Schwager's Trader Interview Classic
Jack Schwager's Market Wizards interviews 17 top traders. We listened to the audiobook edition for this review.
Option Volatility and Pricing Review: Sheldon Natenberg's Options Trading Bible
Sheldon Natenberg's Option Volatility and Pricing is the options trading bible. We read the 2nd edition to evaluate.
A Random Walk Down Wall Street Review: Burton Malkiel's Passive Investing Classic
Burton Malkiel's A Random Walk Down Wall Street shaped passive investing for 50+ years. We read the 13th edition.
Trading in the Zone Review: Mark Douglas's Essential Trading Psychology Book
Trading in the Zone is the definitive book on trader psychology. We read it to evaluate what serious traders say is essential.
How to Day Trade for a Living Review: Andrew Aziz's Beginner Guide to Day Trading
Andrew Aziz's day trading book is one of Amazon's bestsellers. We read it to evaluate the honesty and practical technique claims.
The Intelligent Investor Review: Benjamin Graham's Foundational Investing Book
Benjamin Graham's Intelligent Investor is the foundational value investing text. We read the 3rd edition to evaluate whether it still holds up.