Technical Analysis Plain and Simple

This book is an excellent primer. As a proponent of the art-versus-science school of technical analysis, his primary focus is on the practical aspects of chart reading and how to translate the intelligence derived from charts into investment decisions. If you have ever wondered what technical analysis is, or how you could get started doing it, this is a good place to start. -John Bollinger, CFA, CMT, President, Bollinger Capital Management Here is the place to discover why the RSI goes up while the price is going down, how to measure potential moves from a breakout, how not to look at a chart with preconceived notions of what the market will do-Let the market talk.... The advice is above all practical. ÝThis is a book to own, particularly in the earlier stages of your investment career. -Michael Smyrk, STA Journal Finally, an easy-to-understand explanation of how technical analysis works! This primer shows investors how to spot trends and patterns in the markets that can help them choose winning stocks. Full of practical advice, this is a must have for both individual and professional investors. -Susie Gharib, Co-Anchor, PBS' Nightly Business Report Technical Analysis Plain and Simple, Second Edition is the easiest, most usable guide to technical analysis ever written. Presenting one simple idea and example at a time, top technical analyst and Barron's Online columnist Michael N. Kahn thoroughly demystifies technical analysis, and shows you exactly how to profit from it. This fully updated Second Edition contains examples that reflect today's realities in every major market: equities, commodities, currencies, and beyond. Using up-to-the-minute information, you'll learnhow to read charts...identify promising investments... accurately assess risk vs. reward...reality-check your other research or broker's recommendations...uncover critical market signals fast...maximize your profits on every trade! Bring clarity and objectivity to