Short description
This beginner's technical analysis book contains tips, tools and techniques for any market condition, so that readers may spot market trends and lock in profits. It explains the basics of technical analysis so readers can begin using the technique as they continue to trade.
Long description
This beginner's technical analysis book contains tips, tools and techniques for any market condition. Technical analyst and CNBC affiliate Leigh Stevens clearly and concisely explains this popular investment technique so that readers may spot market trends and lock in profits. The book walks readers through the basics of technical analysis and should familiarize them with the process so they can begin using this technique as they continue to trade.
Review
...a good introduction to technical analysis. It reads lighter then most tutorials due to the skill of the writer. Pat Cifaldi, Chartered Market Technician (CMT) TECHNICALLY SPEAKING, The Monthly Newsletter of the Market Technicians Association, Inc.
Table of contents
- Dedication
- Foreword
- Preface
- Chapter
- Introduction and Rationale to the Technical Approach
- Chapter
- Our Trading or Investing Game Plan
- Chapter
- Charles Dow and the Underling Principles of Market Behavior
- Chapter
- Price and Volume Basics
- Chart Types and Price Scales
- Chapter
- Concepts of Trend & Retracements and Constructuring Trendlines
- Chapter
- Recognition and Analysis of Chart Patterns
- Chapter
- Technical Indicators
- Chapter
- Confirmation and Divergence
- Chapter
- Specialized Forms of Analysis and Trading
- Chapteer
- Putting It All Together
- Recommended Reading List and Other Resources
- Glossary
- Index