Technical Analysis Plain & Simple: Charting the Markets in Your Langauge (Paperback)

by Michael Kahn (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"This book is an excellent primer. As a proponent of the art-versus-science school of technical analysis, his primary focus is on the practical aspects of chart reading and how to translate the intelligence derived from charts into investment decisions. If you have ever wondered what technical analysis is, or how you could get started doing it, this is a good place to start."John Bollinger, CFA, CMT, President, Bollinger Capital Management" "The best introduction to technical analysis there is.I was recommended to read this book during my induction period at a major investment bank. I studied Law at University so I had no idea what Technical Analysis was, until I read this astoundingly simple yet powerful book. Resistance & Support Levels are explained in a way that you will never forget the rationale for them after having read his chapter. This book has saved me from major embarassment in the markets!" "1st Year Analyst at a White Shoe Investment Bank from London", Amazon.com

Product Description
This will enable everyone to use technical analysis.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Financial Times/Prentice Hall (October 25, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0273639870
• ISBN-13: 978-0273639879
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,166,530 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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28 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great primer., January 23, 2000

By A Customer

I have most of the popular TA books, but I saw this at a local store and bought it for a friend -- she doesn't have it yet. It's well written (as one would expect from a Brit.) and has more breadth than depth, as a primer should. You'll need other books of course, but this is the best introduction that I have encountered. One of its greatest virtues is that it does not dwell on technical indicators -- no real TA trader does. (Note that this is the exact opposite of "TA from A-Z", a book that's a terrible introductry text.)

Some of the topics covered are:

Charts, Trends, Patterns

Risk/Reward Setups

Intermarket Analysis

Candlesticks

Technical Indicators

Example Trades: Entries/Exits

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well written, informative, and reader friendly., September 13, 2000

By	Dr. Gary Blank (New York) - See all my reviews

In this book Michael Kahn clearly explains the practical aspects of technical analysis. I was very impressed by the author's strong financial background, and by his ability to explain technical information in a straightforward understandable way. I found myself looking back at previous successful and unsuccessful trades that I have made, and understanding the reasons behind the outcome. This book taught me principles that I can apply in the market immediately. I highly recommend it.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best introduction to technical analysis there is., April 4, 2002

By	1st Year Analyst at a White Shoe Investment Bank (London) - See all my reviews

I was recommended to read this book during my induction period at a major investment bank. I studied Law at University so I had no idea what Technical Analysis was, until I read this astoundingly simple yet powerful book. Resistance & Support Levels are explained in a way that you will never forget the rationale for them after having read his chapter. This book has saved me from major embarassment in the markets!