Integrated Technical Analysis Technical Analysis is usually learned as a series of unconnected and often conflicting techniques. In this groundbreaking book, Ian Copsey demonstrates how a combination of Elliott Wave, cycles and momentum analysis can be integrated to provide a set of signals leading to more powerful forecasts. Both private and professional investors can have difficulty in selecting and synthesizing various technical tools. Integrated Technical Analysis shows how different ideas can be integrated on multiple time frames to enhance the overall process and provide a more solid forecasting platform. The author's ideas have been developed over many years. Copsey's knowledge of the markets and his trading experience ensures that the book abounds with practical trading examples, numerous charts and a down-to-earth view of market activity. A must read for anyone looking to broaden their conceptual knowledge of the subject and to fine-tune their analysis of the market. "There is a real lack of easily accessible and practical books on using Elliott Wave Theory in combination with basic technical analysis. The essential concept of the book is a valuable contribution to the subject. It also fills a void, in that it deals at length with practical aspects." -Colin Nicholson President Australian Technical Analysts Association
'There is a real lack of accessible and practical books on using Elliott Wave Theory in combination with basic technical analysis. This book fills that void.'
Colin Nicholson, Australian Technical Analysts Association
1. Chart Construction and Basic Price Behaviour
The Line Chart
the Bar Chart
Bar Chart versus Line Chart
Time Periods for bar Charts
Basic Price Behaviour
Trendlines on Volatile Markets
2. Moving Averages
Simple Moving Average
Weighted Moving Average
Exponential Moving Average
Smoothed or Running Moving Average
Double Smoothed Moving Average
Displaced Moving Average
Moving Average Strategies
3. Momentum Indicators
Momentum
Relative Strength Index
Stochastics
Moving Average Convergence and Divergence
Parabolic
Moving Average Envelopes
Bollinger bands
Average Directional Index
4. Manipulating Pre-Programmed Momentum Indicators
Momentum
Relative Strength Index
Stochastics
Moving Average Convergence and Divergence
Relative Spread Strength
Standard Deviation Bands
Momentum Bands
5. The Elliott Wave Principle
The Basic Wave Structure
The Complex Structure
Unbreakable Rules
Extending Waves
Extending Fifth Waves
Elliott's Guidelines
Corrective Wave Structures
Further Complex Corrections
6. Elliott Wave: Pitfalls and Tips
Basic Tips
7. Cycle Analysis
Cyclic Principles
Translation
Detrending
Recognising Cycle Peaks
8. Cycles: Hints and Tips
Applying the Wrong Cycle Length
Cycle Lows and Corrections
Exercise Caution During Periods where Longer-Term Cycles are Reversing Strongly
Cycle Positions during Triangles
9. Integrating Technical Analysis Techniques
Conclusion
Index
About Ian Copsey
IAN COPSEY has spent over 16 years in financial markets, gaining experience in the London head office foreign exchange trading room of Barclays Bank before being transferred to Hong Kong as Senior Manager of the Treasury sales desk. In 1993 he moved to Tokyo to work for Dow Jones Telerate as a specialist in technical analysis, instructing the company's client base in a variety of analysis techniques including momentum analysis, cycle analysis and Elliott Wave. He is a speaker on the international Telerate Seminar tours and has also delivered seminars on technical analysis and system design in a number of Asian cities. In 1998 he became Regional Manager for technical analysis for Bridge Information Systems after their purchase of Dow Jones Telerate.