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Description of Introduction to Technical Analysis

The Reuters Financial Training Series An Introduction to Technical Analysis A new concept in financial education training, An Introduction to Technical Analysis guides novices through the fascinating and increasingly popular field of technical analysis. Using charts and screen grabs from Reuters′ latest trading software, the book explains clearly the principles and practices of this intriguing art. Key features include:
∗ Introductory sections defining terms and giving background to theories
∗ Examples of charts with notes on what to look out for in each chart
∗ Summaries and overviews at the end of each chapter recapitulating key points and definitions
∗ Quick quiz questions and answers to reinforce learning
∗ Further resources which point to other books, articles and internet tools to widen readers′ comprehension of technical analysis and entrench their foundation in the subject.
Each book in the series is supported by the Wiley–Reuters Financial Training web site (www.wiley–rft.reuters.com). This regularly updated site offers a range of screens taken directly from the Reuters terminal, information on professional exams, hotlinks to key institutional finance web sites and much more. This book will be of particular interest to novice technical analysts and to trainers in financial institutions looking for a key introductory text. By clearly explaining the concepts of this often misunderstood market analysis method, the professional and private investor will greatly benefit from the wisdom of the technical analyst.

Title Information

ISBN:

9780471831273

Pages:

192 pages

Format:

Hardback

Product Code:

9756

Publisher:

John Wiley & Sons Ltd

Published:

04/02/1999

Edition:

1st Edition

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Contents of Introduction to Technical Analysis

Before You Start

1. INTRODUCTION
What is Market Analysis?
Producing a Chart
Dow Theory - The Genesis of Technical Analysis
Summary
Quick Quiz Questions
Overview
Further Resources
Quick Quiz Answers

2. CHART TYPES
Introduction
Line Charts
Bar Charts
Candlestick Charts
Point and Figure Charts
Volume Histogram Charts
Open Interest Line Charts
Charting Exercises
Summary
Quick Quiz Questions
Overview
Further Resources
Quick Quiz Answers

3. CLASSICAL CHART ANALYSIS
Introduction
Trendlines
Continuation/Consolidation Patterns
Reversal Patterns
Support and Resistance Lines
Moving Averages
Relative Performance
Gaps
Charting Examples
Summary
Quick Quiz Questions
Overview
Further Resources
Quick Quiz Answers

4. INDICATORS
Relative Strength Index
Stochastic Oscillators
Moving Average Convergence Divergence
Charting Examples
Summary
Quick Quiz Questions
Overview
Further Resources
Quick Quiz Answers

5. WAVES, NUMBERS AND CYCLES
Introduction
Elliott Wave Theory and Fibonacci Numbers
Gann Charts
Charting Exercises
Summary
Quick Quiz Questions
Overview
Further Resources
Quick Quiz Answers

6. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A TECHNICAL ANALYST
Introduction
It's What People Say
An Early Start
Summary
What Next?

7. TECHNICAL ANALYSIS GLOSSARY

8. LISTING OF STOCK EXCHANGES AROUND THE WORLD