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Book Description
Admired by many and criticized by others, technical analysis blends both art and science to interpret price movements, understand market behavior, and uncover trading opportunities. In this beginner-friendly guide, Jack Schwager — one of the most respected figures in the field — breaks down the essentials of technical analysis with clarity. He covers fundamental concepts such as trends, trading ranges, chart formations, stop placement, trade entries and exits, and pyramiding strategies.
Through numerous illustrations and straightforward explanations, Getting Started in Technical Analysis provides a strong foundation for using chart-based analysis to make smarter investment decisions or to design mechanical trading systems. Alongside Schwager’s time-tested trading principles and practical insights drawn from years of market experience, the book delivers thorough instruction on:
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Different charting styles — bar, close-only, point-and-figure, candlestick
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Recognizing chart patterns — single-day moves, continuation setups, top and bottom structures, and the significance of failed signals
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Building trading systems — trend-following, countertrend methods, and pattern-based strategies
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Using charting and analysis software — data accuracy, aligning time frames with trading style, and researching software tools
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Developing a structured trading plan — defining philosophy, market selection, risk management, and establishing routines
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From the Publisher
Technical analysis is the art and science of deciphering chart patterns in order to better analyze and predict prices of a given security. Jack Schwager demystifies technical analysis for investors, introducing them to oscillators, price-and-time charts, on-line charting applications, and much more.
From the Inside Flap
Revered by many, reviled by some, technical analysis is the art and science of deciphering price activity to better understand market behavior and identify trading opportunities. In this accessible guide, Jack Schwager-perhaps the most recognized and respected name in the field-demystifies technical analysis for beginning investors, clearly explaining such basics as trends, trading ranges, chart patterns, stops, entry, and exit and pyramiding approaches.
The book’s numerous examples and clear, simple explanations provide a solid framework for using technical analysis to make better, more informed investment decisions and as the basis for mechanical trading systems. Along with Schwager’s invaluable trading rules and market observations culled from years of real-world trading experience, Getting Started in Technical Analysis offers in-depth coverage of:
* Types of charts-bar, close-only, point-and-figure, candlestick.
* Chart patterns-one-day, continuation, top and bottom formations, the importance of failed signals.
* Trading systems-trend-following, counter-trend, pattern recognition.
* Charting and analysis software-price data issues, time frame/trading style considerations, software research.
* he planned trading approach-trading philosophy, choosing markets, risk control strategies, establishing a trading routine.
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GETTING STARTED IN TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Celebrated by many and questioned by some, technical analysis is both an art and a science — the practice of interpreting price movements to gain insight into market trends and uncover trading opportunities. In this practical guide, Jack Schwager — one of the most recognized names in the discipline — simplifies technical analysis for new investors, breaking down the essentials: trends, ranges, chart formations, stop placement, entry and exit points, and pyramiding techniques.
With numerous real-world examples and clear explanations, Getting Started in Technical Analysis provides beginners with a solid framework to apply technical tools for smarter investing or as the foundation for mechanical trading systems. In addition to Schwager’s trusted trading rules and observations, drawn from decades of experience, the book explores:
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Chart types — bar, close-only, point-and-figure, candlestick
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Chart formations — one-day moves, continuation patterns, top and bottom structures, and why failed signals matter
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Trading system design — trend-following, countertrend methods, and pattern-recognition strategies
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Charting and analysis software — data reliability, matching time frames with trading style, and evaluating software options
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A structured trading plan — philosophy, market selection, risk management practices, and routine building
About the Author
Jack D. Schwager is a renowned expert on futures and hedge funds and the acclaimed author of the Market Wizards and Schwager on Futures series. He currently serves as co-portfolio manager of the ADM Investor Services Diversified Strategies Fund, which invests in futures and FX managed accounts. Previously, Schwager was a partner at The Fortune Group, a London-based hedge fund advisory firm specializing in customized portfolios for institutional investors, and spent over two decades as Director of Futures Research at several leading Wall Street firms.
Product details
Publisher : Wiley; 1st edition (February 4, 1999)
Language : English
