Book Description
Millions of traders participating in today’s financial markets have shot interest and involvement in technical analysis to an all-time high. This updated edition of Technical Analysis from A to Z combines a detailed explanation of what technical analysis is and how it works with overviews, interpretations, calculations, and examples of over 135 technical indicators—and how they perform under actual market conditions. Enhanced with more details to make it easier to use and understand, this book reflects the latest research findings and advances. A complete summary of major indicators that can be used in any market, it covers:
• Every trading tool from the Absolute Breadth Index to the Zig Zag
• Indicators include Arms Index, Dow Theory, and Elliott Wave Theory
• Over 35 new indicators


Book Info
A reference for investors, completely cataloging today's major technical analysis indicators for trading stocks, bonds, futures, and options. Features quick-read 2-4 page sections for over 135 indicators, detailed charts and tables with calculations on over 80 indicators, and tools for improved trading profits in every market. DLC: Investment analysis--Terminology.


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


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.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Technical Analysis from A to Z, Second Edition leads off with a basic, easy-to-follow introduction to technical analysis. It explains what technical analysis is, how it works, and why millions of traders worldwide have used it to measurably increase their trading successes. This updated introduction is valuable for readers new to the subject, as well as experienced traders looking for a concise refresher." "A quick reference guide to today's most popular and reliable trading indicators, it contains quick-read 2 to 4 page sections for over 135 indicators, including overviews, interpretations, and examples for each; detailed charts and tables with step-by-step calculations on more than 80 indicators; and tools for improved trading profits in virtually every market: stocks, bonds, options, futures, mutual funds, and indexes.

SYNOPSIS

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