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Informationen zum Autor John J. 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. Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction ix Chapter 1. WHY IS CHART ANALYSIS SO IMPORTANT? 1 Market Timing 2 Chapter 2. WHAT IS CHART ANALYSIS? 3 Charts Reveal Price Trends 4 Types of Charts Available 5 Any Time Dimension 5 Chapter 3. HOW TO PLOT THE DAILY BAR CHART 7 Charts Are Used Primarily to Monitor Trends 7 Chapter 4. SUPPORT AND RESISTANCE TRENDLINES AND CHANNELS 9 Chapter 5. REVERSAL AND CONTINUATION PRICE PATTERNS 13 Reversal Patterns The Head and Shoulders 13 Double and Triple Tops and Bottoms 14 Saucers and Spikes 15 Continuation Patterns Triangles 16 Flags and Pennants 20 Chapter 6. PRICE GAPS 23 Chapter 7. THE KEY REVERSAL DAY 25 Chapter 8. PERCENTAGE RETRACEMENTS 27 Chapter 9. THE INTERPRETATION OF VOLUME 29 Volume Is an Important Part of Price Patterns 30 On-Balance Volum...