Technical Analysis from A to Z: Covers Every Trading Tool-- [Hardcover]

Steven B. Achelis (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1557388164 | ISBN-13: 978-1557388162 | Publication Date: December 1994

This book provides an overview, analysis and mathematical calculations for over 70 different technical indicators. Each entry features an example that shows precisely how the indicator performs in real markets. For traders and investors seeking to understand and profit from technical analysis, Technical Analysis from A to Z will help readers recognize trends and act accordingly. Specific Topics include: An introduction to technical analysis; Support and Resistance; Momentum Indicators; Japanese candlesticks; Cycles.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Updated and Revised—With Over 35 Brand New Indicators!

A Comprehensive Catalog of Today’s Major Technical Analysis Indicators—Indispensable for Trading in Stocks, Bonds, Futures, and Options!

"There is an urgent need for a concise reference on such a vast array of technical tools. Achelis’ new edition fulfills that need and should provide an invaluable guide to newcomers and veterans alike."-—John J. Murphy President, MurphyMorris.com Author, Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets and Intermarket Technical Analysis

"Steve Achelis has done it again. The first edition was a wonderfully comprehensive encyclopedia of market indicators. The second edition is even better."-—Martin Pring President, International Institute of Economic Research Author, Technical Analysis Explained and Martin Pring’s Introduction to Technical Analysis

"Often technical analysis, because of its depth and complexity, can seem like magic. Steve Achelis’s Technical Analysis from A to Z helps the reader transition from the realm of magic to the land of understanding. This revision of his classic reference on technical techniques and indicators is a must for any technical analysis library." —-John Bollinger, CFA, MFT Bollinger Capital Management --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

About the Author

Steven B. Achelis is the founder of Equis International, Inc., a leading provider of investment analysis, portfolio management, and stock market data collection software. The designer of numerous trading software programs including MetaStock—the most popular technical analysis program in the world—Achelis is an experienced investment analyst and trader. He has written influential articles on technical analysis and investment market timing, and has made regular radio and television appearances on national networks including CBS and CNBC. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 331 pages
• Publisher: Probus Publishing Co. (December 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557388164
• ISBN-13: 978-1557388162
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,849,793 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Steve Achelis is a software entrepreneur in Salt Lake City, Utah. Software programs that were designed or written by Steve have been sold to more than 300,000 customers in more than 120 countries. He is also the author of two very different books: an investment analysis book, Technical Analysis from A to Z, and Mountain Responder, a book about his experiences as a mountain rescuer. You can learn more about Steve's diverse projects at his website, Iterum.com.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

79 of 79 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great reference to the numerous technical indicators, December 28, 1999

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"sirjinx" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Technical Analysis from A to Z: Covers Every Trading Tool-- (Hardcover)

This book was a great reference of the numerous technical indicators in use today. It gives brief examples of how use these various indicators. This book was not meant to give a comprehensive explanation of the "why's" of technical analysis. It already assumes that the reader already has an understanding of technical analysis. Readers who are just starting out in technical analysis should read books like "Technical Analysis Explained" by Martin Pring, or "Technical Analysis of the financial markets" by John Murphy. Both of these are textbook-style so give yourself at least a month to absorb all the material. Overall, Tech from AtoZ is a great reference tool.

40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good overview of indicators, but only a few explanations, March 25, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Technical Analysis from A to Z: Covers Every Trading Tool-- (Hardcover)

This book is really great if you are looking for a glossary or a dictionary of the various technical analysis indicators. However, if you are looking for a book to learn more about those indicators (underlying logic, mathematical explanations, optimization, indicators combinations ...) you may be disappointed.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good coverage in breadth but poor in depth, June 6, 2003

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H. Chao "xchao" (CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Technical Analysis from A to Z, 2nd Edition (Hardcover)

This is a good quick reference to many tech. indicators. It is possibily THE book that covers the most indicators. However, it does not have in-depth coverage to most of the indicators in the book. It only discusses one or at best a couple of the ways to use a particular indicator. I'd rather see thorough discussions of fewer indicators that are most popular. To that end, many online sources are better than this book. /

I must give the book credit for a very well-written and concise introduction to technical analysis--as part I in the book. It is pretty innovative to use "trader's remorse" to explain the psychological aspects of stock movement and the reason why technical analysis has merits.

Lastly, you don't really need to buy the book if you have online access. It is available online with its entirety and more--the spreadsheet formulas etc.--for free, but of course you would rarely need to understand or even take a look at the formulas behind those indicators unless you're writing software using those indicators. Do a little search on the web and you'll see what I mean.