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Description of The Candlestick Course

Steve Nison revolutionized the world of technical analysis when his two bestselling books introduced Japanese candlestick charting techniques to the western world. "Candles," he discovered, can signal shifts in trends and price patterns with amazing accuracy, and these "storyteller" charts also contain powerful applications for today’s volatile short–term markets. In The Candlestick Course, Nison breaks new ground once again. From the basics through the more complex stages of pattern recognition, each chapter includes specific learning objectives, key terms, clear–cut instruction, and practical applications. Plus, each end–of–chapter quiz allows readers to perfect their charting abilities before moving on. This book is the ideal training tool for newcomers, and perfect for veterans looking to refine and hone their skills. Focused on the needs of today’s active traders and investors, Nison: Provides a solid foundation to candlestick charts–reinforcing key skills as you go Reveals how to pinpoint critical market opportunities as they arise, by recognizing key candle signals Tests your ability to accurately analyze and interpret candle charts Demonstrates how candlestick concepts can trigger potent decision–support tools that can confirm–or enhance–buy/sell signals Includes a valuable "progressive charting" case study Ties all the aspects of candlesticks together through interactive examples and visual tests Whether viewed as a supplement to Steve Nison’s other books and courses, or as your introduction to candlestick charting, this course book will familiarize you with the intriguing world of The Morning Star, The Hammer, The Dark Cloud Cover–and the many other powerful and precise patterns Nison shares with fellow traders and investors. Not just a one–time read, The Candlestick Course can be used as a valuable reference source, and quick refresher course, time and again.

Title Information

ISBN:

9780471227281

Pages:

236 pages

Format:

Paperback

Product Code:

16160

Publisher:

John Wiley & Sons Ltd

Published:

17/06/2003

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About Steve Nison

STEVE NISON, CMT, was the very first to reveal the startling power of candlestick charts to the Western Hemisphere. He is acknowledged as the leading authority on the subject. Steve is the author of the "bibles" of candle charting analysis, Japanese Candlestick Charting Techniques and Beyond Candlesticks. His work has been highlighted in The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, Worth magazine, Institutional Investor, and other publications around the world. Mr. Nison has appeared numerous times on CNBC, and his segment on FNN (the precursor to CNBC) brought in the most viewers that network ever had. He has taught thousands of traders and investors around the world. Mr. Nison holds an MBA in finance and investments and was a senior technical analyst at Merrill Lynch and a senior vice president at Daiwa Securities. He was among the first to receive the Chartered Market Technician (CMT) designation from the Market Technicians Association (MTA). Mr. Nison is founder and President of CANDLECHARTS.COM which provides educational products and advisory services.

Contents of The Candlestick Course

Introduction

THE ESSENTIALS
Candle Chart Overview
Candlestick Construction
Basic Market Strategies

SINGLE CANDLE LINES
Spinning Tops and High Wave Candles
The Magic Doji
Long Real Bodies, the Consummate Storytellers

CANDLE PATTERNS
Close Cousins: Piercing Engulfing and Counterattack Patterns
The Harami and Harami Cross, Morning and Evening Stars
Picturesque Storytellers: Tweezers, Crows and Soldiers
Disjointed Cadles: Rising and Falling Windows

UNIT FOUR
Practical Examples
Trading Guidelines

UNIT FIVE - DAY BY DAY

UNIT SIX - BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER: REAL WORLD INTERACTIVE EXAMPLES

Conclusion

Candlestick Glossary