Technical Analysis for Dummies [Paperback]

Barbara Rockefeller (Author)

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Product Description

A simple, straightforward guide to the fundamentals of technical analysis

For active traders and investors who don't understand the complicated art of technical analysis, this commonsense resource covers all the bases. Explaining the basic principles of analysis and showing how to implement them, Technical Analysis For Dummies dumps the confusing jargon and unreadable charts for basic explanations and practical guidance. In no time at all, readers will see how to make better trading decisions.

Barbara Rockefeller (Stamford, CT) is one of the foremost authorities on technical analysis and founder of Rockefeller Treasury Services.

From the Back Cover

The tools to perform your own analysis -- and beat the market

Study the data, measure your risk, and win in the market!

Sick of losing in the market? Tired of relying on other people’s investment advice? Don’t worry! Technical Analysis For Dummies is the smart way to get on a winning track. This straightforward, non-intimidating guide explains the principles of technical analysis and provides tools you need to develop guidelines you can trust -- your own.

Praise for Technical Analysis For Dummies

"Barbara Rockefeller shows that technical analysis works without math and formulas. Her back-to-basics approach is practical and comprehensive . . . This is a great way to learn technical analysis, or a valuable review of how we should trade."
-- Perry Kaufman, author of "Trading Systems and Methods" and "A Short Course in Technical Trading"

"This book is written in a clear, concise, no-nonsense style with lots of common-sense ideas . . ."
-- Martin J. Pring, President of pring.com, Editor Intermarket Review

Discover how to:

• Identify the trends
• Improve your timing
• Never take a big loss again
• Plan the trade from start to finish
• Treat trading and investing as a business
• Learn when to sell

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Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies (March 5, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764540440
• ISBN-13: 978-0764540448
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #6,131 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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81 of 84 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE Book to Start With If You Want to Really Learn Technical Analysis, September 17, 2005

By	Helene Hoffman (Long Beach, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Technical Analysis for Dummies (Paperback)

Fortunately for me, this was one of the first books that I bought when I began learning technical analysis. This is probably the best book I own which touches on virtually every aspect of the subject. It is clearly written, and you can certainly read it even if you know nothing. Beleive me, we have all been there. And technical analysis can seem overwhelming when you begin.
My copy of this book is worn, is thoroughly underlined, and I have marked the most important pages. I still refer to it. If you want to get your money's worth, believe me, you should buy this book!

61 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Manual to The Markets, March 25, 2004

By	Edward Mcgilly (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Technical Analysis for Dummies (Paperback)

If you want to learn how to read the markets BUY THIS BOOK! I have been in the financial markets since '93 and have read dozens of books on technical analysis; I just wish this one was out ten years ago- because I would have saved myself a ton of time.

This book is so simple to understand yet extremely insightful, I call it the "manual to the markets", because its methodologies are explained in detail and applicable to ALL markets. I trade currencies and now use a lot of Barbara's techniques. My favorite chapter is chapter 11 "Transforming Channels into Forecasts".

If you are like me and need to know what the market is trying to tell you then this book is for you. A lot of books out there are heavy on math and light on descriptive illustration this one is the opposite, I cannot stress how easy this book is to digest...If you're a veteran or a newbie to the markets you'll be quite pleased with this one.

38 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive Yet Concise, April 18, 2005

By	J. Erving (Mich) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Technical Analysis for Dummies (Paperback)

Ms Rockefeller has accomplished a difficult task. Take a broad topic and cover it in a comprehensive and concise manner. The author is a true professional and it shines through out her book from cover to cover. I have a small library of books on technical analysis. However, this is one book I pick up to re-read again and again. She gives a sense of realistic expectations one can rely upon technical analysis for and how to integrate the discipline into one's trading plan. The pros and con's of each aspect of technical analysis is discussed and highlighted. The material flows logically in clear easy to understand manner. This is an indication of an author who truly understands and has practiced the craft and communicates it effectively. I whole heartedly recommend this book.