Charting Made Easy [Paperback]

John J. Murphy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 15, 2000

Here is a treasure trove of easy to use tools for mapping your course through today's market. Whether you're using online charts or a professional charting software program, these techniques from master technician John Murphy can increase your trading success."One of the greatest benefits of technical analysis is its applicability to any and all markets ... charts can be an extremely valuable tool-if you know how to use them. This booklet is a good place to start learning how."-from the foreword by John MurphyRenowned market technician John Murphy presents basic principals of technical analysis in easy-to-understand term.He covers...- All types of chart analysis- "Need to know" concepts, including trendlines, moving averages, price gaps, reversal patterns, volume & open interest spreads, and more!- Price forecasting and market timing applications - A full resource guide of technical analysis aide - How to use the industry's top tools to obtain a better understanding of what charts can do-and how they can help you grab your portion of today's trading profits.

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About the Author

John Murphy has authored three best-selling books on technical analysis, including Intermarket Technical Analysis and The Visual Investor. His latest work, Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets (1999), is a revised edition of his 1986 classic which has been translated into eight languages. He is president of MURPHYMORRIS.COM which produces interactive educational products on technical analysis and online analysis for investors. As the former host of CNBC's Tech Talk show and a speakeer at all the major trading and investment forums and conferences around the world., Mr. Murphy is one of the most recognized and highly respected technical analyts of our time.

Product Details

• Paperback: 75 pages
• Publisher: Marketplace Books, Inc. (June 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1883272599
• ISBN-13: 978-1883272593
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #547,823 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not worth 20 bucks, October 26, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Charting Made Easy (Paperback)

If you look at the table of contents, you will see that the number of pages devoted to basic technical analysis indicators is absolutely minimal (e.g., MACD). This book is only 59 pages and, therefore, omits all but the most basic. I just don't think that it's worth $20. As many of you know, you can go to various technical anaysis web sites and print out---for FREE---equally/ more helpful information. This publication is really more of an introductory pamphlet than a bona fide book on TA.

55 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Number One Value In Technical Analysis Books, March 19, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Charting Made Easy (Paperback)

Shhhh....want to know a secret? This book delivers everything one needs to know about chart reading at a far friendlier price than Murphy's other books or any other technical analysis book. Read and re-read this book then check out Technical Analyst Gary B. Smith's column at thestreet dot com, and explore stockcharts dot com also. You will be ready to use technical analysis to read charts instantly very shortly after doing the above steps. This book, published in year 2000, includes data about the Spring 2000 NASDAQ meltdown. Use the money you save by taking the above mentioned steps to buy some stock. Sensational book, sensational value! A must buy!

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars This is a dictionary not an encyclopedia, February 27, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Charting Made Easy (Paperback)

You get what you pay for on this one. Clear writing with good examples but a beginners guide only. There isn't anything in this book you could not find on the web. Also have noticed the author not speaking what is obvious in the charts regarding the market when interviewed so far in 2002.