MetaStock in a Nutshell [Paperback]

S. L. Sherwood (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 27, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0701637390 | ISBN-13: 978-0701637392 | Edition: 1

A complete guide written for both miners and investors, and for the non-professional investor in resource stocks, this book will remove some of the mystique that often surrounds technical subjects.

Product Details

• Paperback: 136 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (December 27, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0701637390
• ISBN-13: 978-0701637392
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 7.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #158,805 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars you don't need this, March 5, 2004

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This review is from: MetaStock in a Nutshell (Paperback)

Well, this book's recommended by Equis.
But if you buy Metastock you won't need this book.
Why? Together with the software you'll get over 600 pages instructions on how to use Metastock to make money.
I bought Metastock Pro, and I got 1."Getting Started" - 68 pages for the basic operations in MS like opening charts, drawing lines, etc; 2."Mastering Metastock" - 66 pages just about the Power Tools like the Experts, Explorations, and System Tests; and then 3."Metastock Professional User Manual" - 570 pages about the nitty gritty like the MS formula language, making your own indicators, more options on charting or downloading data, etc, etc, etc.
And you get 4."The Downloader" - 130 pages just about the Downloader. As I got the DataOnDemand technology, I don't even need to load and store security files on my harddisk. All files are stored on eSignal's server. If you sign up with other data providers like BMI or Reuters then you should read this manual too. "Nutshell" doesn't cover the Downloader.

All in all, "Nutshell" covers and supplements what's in the "Getting Started" and "Mastering.." manuals. It gets you started with MS right away.

I gave it 2 stars because I found some things about the toolbars which are not covered in the "Getting Started" manual, and because it looks nice and handy.
But actually, you can really do without this book.
And I really wouldn't pay more than $10 for it.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars You get what you pay for...or less, February 14, 2004

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Herb Bowers (Valrico, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: MetaStock in a Nutshell (Paperback)

I wanted to get the most out of my recent investment in the MetaStock software so I went book shopping. I purchased this book because I assumed it was one of the great O'Reilly Nutshell series books; it is not. You can get more information at the MetaStock web site then you will ever get out of this book. The book mentions only a fraction of the options available in MetaStock and describes nothing in detail. It is like reading a very very high level outline. There is nothing of educational value to be gained by purchasing this book unless it is: "You get what you pay for" and in this case even less

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The title of the book is accurate!, December 31, 2002

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Daniel Arabian (Collierville, TN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MetaStock in a Nutshell (Paperback)

My expectations for this book were simple: With an owner's manual the size of a phone book, I wanted some basic ideas on the functionality of Meta Stock. This book will not help you make money using the software, but will show you how to use Meta Stock in its most simplest ways. This book reminds me of `a dummy's guide' series. I would recommend this book for the person who just purchased the software.