The Candlestick Course

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John Wiley & Sons, Apr 28, 2004 - Business & Economics - 240 pages
Expert instruction on the practical applications of candlestick charting

Candlestick charting is more popular than ever before, with a legion of new traders and investors being introduced to the concept by some of today’s hottest investment gurus. Having introduced the candlestick technique to the West through two of his bestselling books, Steve Nison is regarded as a luminary in the field of candlestick charting. In his new venture, The Candlestick Course, Nison explains patterns of varying complexity and tests the reader’s knowledge with quizzes, Q&As, and intensive examples. In accessible and easy-to-understand language, this book offers expert instruction on the practical applications of candlestick charting to give every level of investor a complete understanding of this proven, profitable, and time-tested investing technique. Straightforward answers quickly clarify this easy-to-use charting method. This guide will allow readers to recognize and implement various candlestick patterns and lines in today’s real-world trading environment–giving them a noticeable edge in their trading activities

 

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Contents

CHAPTER ONE The Essentials
1
CHAPTER TWO Single Candle Lines
27
CHAPTER THREE The Power of Candle Patterns
63
CHAPTER FOUR Taking Advantage of Market Opportunities
111
CHAPTER FIVE Progressive Charting
123
CHAPTER SIX Bringing It All Together RealWorld Charts
177
Conclusion
205
Visual Glossary of Candlestick Terms Used in This Book
207
Index
217
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About the author (2004)

STEVE NISON, CMT, was the very first to reveal the startling power of candlestick charts to the Western Hemisphere. He is acknowledged as the leading authority on the subject. Steve is the author of the "bibles" of candle charting analysis, Japanese Candlestick Charting Techniques and Beyond Candlesticks. His work has been highlighted in The Wall Street Journal, Barron s, Worth magazine, Institutional Investor, and other publications around the world. Mr. Nison has appeared numerous times on CNBC, and his segment on FNN (the precursor to CNBC) brought in the most viewers that network ever had. He has taught thousands of traders and investors around the world. Mr. Nison holds an MBA in finance and investments and was a senior technical analyst at Merrill Lynch and a senior vice president at Daiwa Securities. He was among the first to receive the Chartered Market Technician (CMT) designation from the Market Technicians Association (MTA).
Mr. Nison is founder and President of CANDLECHARTS.COM which provides educational products and advisory services.

Bibliographic information

TitleThe Candlestick Course
A Marketplace Book
AuthorSteve Nison
Editionillustrated
PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons, 2004
ISBN0471464880, 9780471464884
Length240 pages
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Business & Economics / Accounting / General
Business & Economics / E-Commerce / Online Trading
Business & Economics / Finance / General
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Business & Economics / Investments & Securities / Analysis & Trading Strategies
  
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