Praise for Bulls, Bears, and Millionaires"The creme de la creme Koppel has assembled this time are as varied as modern financial markets. There are floor traders, "upstairs" traders, fund managers, and even a manager of 50 other traders, herself a onetime options trader. Some trade securities, some trade futures, some trade options, some trade them all. These distinctions aside, in telling respects they are strikingly the same...More than anything else, this is a book about adversity and failure and, ultimately redemption...This is fascination reading for anyone who aspires to invest in, write about, or trade in financial markets. In essence, these interviews amount to a series of insightful, refreshing, and often irreverent first-person accounts of one of the most innovative, turbulent, and exciting periods in the history of modern finance." -T. Eric "Rick" Kilcollin, President and CEO Chicago Mercantile Exchange
"Bulls, Bears, and Millionaires doesn't just attempt to demystify the world of trading, it explores the souls of those who reside in it. It's insightful, honest, and entertaining-a fascinating read for both veteran traders and interested observers in the markets." -William J. Brodsky, Chairman and CEO, Chicago Board Options Exchange
"You feel as if you are eavesdropping on compelling tales, not about trading, but about the vastly diverse roots and the incredible forces that drive these people so." -Stephen Franklin, Chicago Tribune
"Bulls, Bears, and Millionaires brings the trading world to life like never before. Bob Koppel's interviews reveal the stories of some of the world's top traders, many of whom overcame considerable odds before achieving their success. I highly recommend this book." -John F. (Jack) Sander, Chairman, Chicago Mercantile Exchange
"Bob Koppel's knowledge of trading and gift for writing allow him to reveal the mind and essence of some of the outstanding traders of our generation." -Solomon Cohen, CEO, CK Partners
"Bulls, Bears, and Millionaires gives the reader a rare glimpse into the world of the professional trader. Written by one who has 'been there, done that.' Bob Koppel uncovers the much overlooked factors that ultimately determine sucess or failure in the high stakes arena of trading. Must reading for anyone who thinks successful speculation results from simple studying charts and watching Wall Street Week..." -Scott A. Foster, President, Dominion Capital Management, Inc.
