Technical Analysis
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Table Of Contents
1) Technical Analysis: Introduction 2) Technical Analysis: The Basic Assumptions 3) Technical Analysis: Fundamental Vs. Technical Analysis 4) Technical Analysis: The Use Of Trend 5) Technical Analysis: Support And Resistance 6) Technical Analysis: The Importance Of Volume 7) Technical Analysis: What Is A Chart? 8) Technical Analysis: Chart Types 9) Technical Analysis: Chart Patterns 10) Technical Analysis: Moving Averages 11) Technical Analysis: Indicators And Oscillators 12) Technical Analysis: Conclusion
Introduction
The methods used to analyze securities and make investment decisions fall into two very broad categories: fundamental analysis and technical analysis. Fundamental analysis involves analyzing the characteristics of a company in order to estimate its value. Technical analysis takes a completely different approach; it doesn't care one bit about the "value" of a company or a commodity. Technicians (sometimes called chartists) are only interested in the price movements in the market. Despite all the fancy and exotic tools it employs, technical analysis really just studies supply and demand in a market in an attempt to determine what direction, or trend, will continue in the future. In other words, technical analysis attempts to understand the emotions in the market by studying the market itself, as opposed to its components. If you understand the benefits and limitations of technical analysis, it can give you a new set of tools or skills that will enable you to be a better trader or investor.
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Table Of Contents
1) Technical Analysis: Introduction 2) Technical Analysis: The Basic Assumptions 3) Technical Analysis: Fundamental Vs. Technical Analysis 4) Technical Analysis: The Use Of Trend 5) Technical Analysis: Support And Resistance 6) Technical Analysis: The Importance Of Volume 7) Technical Analysis: What Is A Chart? 8) Technical Analysis: Chart Types 9) Technical Analysis: Chart Patterns 10) Technical Analysis: Moving Averages 11) Technical Analysis: Indicators And Oscillators 12) Technical Analysis: Conclusion
Introduction
The methods used to analyze securities and make investment decisions fall into two very broad categories: fundamental analysis and technical analysis. Fundamental analysis involves analyzing the characteristics of a company in order to estimate its value. Technical analysis takes a completely different approach; it doesn't care one bit about the "value" of a company or a commodity. Technicians (sometimes called chartists) are only interested in the price movements in the market. Despite all the fancy and exotic tools it employs, technical analysis really just studies supply and demand in a market in an attempt to determine what direction, or trend, will continue in the future. In other words, technical analysis attempts to understand the emotions in the market by studying the market itself, as opposed to its components. If you understand the benefits and limitations of technical analysis, it can give you a new set of tools or skills that will enable you to be a better trader or investor.
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In this tutorial, we'll introduce you to the subject of