New Trader Rich Trader 3: A New Trader’s First 20 Trading Rules

by Steve Burns, Holly Burns

From the authors of the best-selling New Trader Rich Trader series comes the next evolution in trading mastery.

In New Trader Rich Trader 3: A New Trader’s First 20 Trading Rules, best-selling authors Steve Burns and Holly Burns return with a powerful new installment that continues the journey started in their widely acclaimed books New Trader, Rich Trader and New Trader, Rich Trader 2.

Through a blend of engaging storytelling and practical trading wisdom, readers follow the now-profitable “New Trader” as he mentors Jane—an eager beginner and the daughter of his own former mentor, Rich Trader. Together, they navigate the 20 essential trading rules every successful trader must learn, from building a complete system to managing emotions in real time.

💡 What You’ll

How to build a trading system with positive expectancy

Why trend direction is critical—and how to trade with it

The role of risk/reward ratios, stop losses, and position sizing

Why entries need quantifiable signals—not gut feelings

How to develop confidence, discipline, and consistency

This is more than a book of rules—it’s a story-driven guide that brings the lessons to life through relatable characters, real-world scenarios, and clear, actionable strategies.


Perfect New traders looking for structure, clarity, and inspiration

Struggling traders ready to reset their mindset and methods

Readers who prefer practical education through engaging dialogue

Fans of Steve Burns’ top-rated trading insights and social media content

Build your system. Control your risk. Trade with purpose.
Join thousands of readers who started their trading journey with the New Trader Rich Trader series—and take the next step.

302 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 10, 2025

About the author

Steve Burns has been investing in the stock market successfully for over 20 years and has been an active trader for over 14 years. He is the author of six books and ranks near the top 500 of all reviewers on Amazon.com. He has been featured as a top Darvas System trader and interviewed for the Wall Street Journal blog, Traders Magazine, and Michael Covel. He has also been a contributor to Traders Planet, ZenTrader.ca, and SeeitMarket.com. He lives in Nashville, TN with his three children, Janna, Kelli, and Stephen III. He trades his own personal accounts.