Essentials of Technical Analysis for Financial Markets - Softcover

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JAMES CHEN, CTA, CMT, is Chief Technical Strategist at FX Solutions, a global leader in foreign exchange trading. An expert on technical analysis and financial market trading, he is also a registered Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA) and a Chartered Market Technician (CMT). Mr. Chen contributes daily and intraday technical analysis to key financial media, is a frequent speaker at trading seminars, and has authored numerous articles on trading strategies and technical analysis in major financial publications. His previous book, Essentials of Foreign Exchange Trading (Wiley), has become an industry-standard guide for currency traders.

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Praise for Essentials of Technical Analysis for Financial Markets

"A serious, workmanlike book, a terrific introduction to technical analysis. Chen offers beginners a clear sample of methods and techniques from which a reader may choose in what to specialize."
—Dr. Alexander Elder, www.SpikeTrade.com, author of Trading for a Living

"Wiley's Essentials Series promises need-to-have fundamentals for professionals. With James Chen's new book, it now delivers some need-to-have technicals as well."
—Robert Prechter, Jr., founder/President of Elliott Wave International, Publisher of The Elliott Wave Theorist

"Trend trading technical analysis is the most important lesson for all investors and Essentials of Technical Analysis for Financial Markets is a great start. If you choose to ignore technical analysis, I guarantee a lifetime of very difficult money-making."
—Michael Covel, author of Trend Following and The Complete TurtleTrader

Think of this as financial market technical analysis 101

A valuable resource for traders at all skill levels, Essentials of Technical Analysis for Financial Markets equips you with the knowledge you need to analyze any major financial market.

This accessible guide to the art and science of technical analysis points you to a wealth of essential methods for identifying potentially high-probability trading opportunities. Focusing on the key information you'll need as a trader or investor, author and leading technical strategist James Chen helps you take on any financial market effectively, manage risk, and target profitability.

Take a look inside this indispensable book for world-class guidance on:

• How you can pursue profit in the financial markets using technical analysis

• Principles of price action analysis and trading

• Charts—including bars, candlesticks, and point and figure

• The key concept of trend

• Support and resistance

• Making the most of financial drawing tools, chart patterns, indicators, and other essential elements of technical analysis

• Top technical trading strategies, risk control techniques, and money management concepts

Need the ultimate quick-start guide to technical analysis in the financial markets? Essentials of Technical Analysis for Financial Markets explains it all in a way that helps you hit the ground running and take your financial destiny into your own hands.

• Discover how technical analysis can dramatically improve your potential for success in trading and investing
• Understand the essential tools and methods of technical analysis to trade in any major financial market, including stocks, bonds, futures, and forex
• Explore the specific strategies technical traders use to make trading decisions and stack the odds in their own favor

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Praise for Essentials of Technical Analysis for Financial Markets

A serious, workmanlike book, a terrific introduction to technical analysis. Chen offers beginners a clear sample of methods and techniques from which a reader may choose in what to specialize.
--Dr. Alexander Elder, www.SpikeTrade.com, author of Trading for a Living

Wiley's Essentials Series promises need-to-have fundamentals for professionals. With James Chen's new book, it now delivers some need-to-have technicals as well.
--Robert Prechter, Jr., founder/President of Elliott Wave International, Publisher of The Elliott Wave Theorist

Trend trading technical analysis is the most important lesson for all investors and Essentials of Technical Analysis for Financial Markets is a great start. If you choose to ignore technical analysis, I guarantee a lifetime of very difficult money-making.
--Michael Covel, author of Trend Following and The Complete TurtleTrader

Think of this as financial market technical analysis 101

A valuable resource for traders at all skill levels, Essentials of Technical Analysis for Financial Markets equips you with the knowledge you need to analyze any major financial market.

This accessible guide to the art and science of technical analysis points you to a wealth of essential methods for identifying potentially high-probability trading opportunities. Focusing on the key information you'll need as a trader or investor, author and leading technical strategist James Chen helps you take on any financial market effectively, manage risk, and target profitability.

Take a look inside this indispensable book for world-class guidance on:

• How you can pursue profit in the financial markets using technical analysis

• Principles of price action analysis and trading

• Charts--including bars, candlesticks, and point and figure

• The key concept of trend

• Support and resistance

• Making the most of financial drawing tools, chart patterns, indicators, and other essential elements of technical analysis

• Top technical trading strategies, risk control techniques, and money management concepts

Need the ultimate quick-start guide to technical analysis in the financial markets? Essentials of Technical Analysis for Financial Markets explains it all in a way that helps you hit the ground running and take your financial destiny into your own hands.

• Discover how technical analysis can dramatically improve your potential for success in trading and investing
• Understand the essential tools and methods of technical analysis to trade in any major financial market, including stocks, bonds, futures, and forex
• Explore the specific strategies technical traders use to make trading decisions and stack the odds in their own favor