Technical Books

[dk333]

Hello,
I was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions on what books to read regarding technical analysis of stocks. I am interested in learning about how to analyze the charts, and am looking for some good books to start out with. Bear in mind that I have to start with the very basics! Any suggestions?

[Stwolf]

"Stikky Stock Charts" is about as basic as you can get.

decent for intro into trendlines, support, resistance, etc.

Japanese Candlestick Charting Techniques, Steve Nisson

[none9999]

Here are some that I can recommend. I am myself relatively a newbie. Reading really helps. You can pick something from every book.....as long as you dont confuse yourself :wink:

1. Technical Analysis of Stock Trends by Robert D. Edwards and John Magee
2. Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets: A Comprehensive Guide to Trading Methods and Applications by John Murphy
3. Japanese Candlestick Charting Techniques, Second Edition by Steve Nison

I started with the following today. Not a book on TA but it seems pretty helpful already:

Trading in the Zone: Master the Market with Confidence, Discipline and a Winning Attitude by Mark Douglas

And then there are of course many different books going in depth a particular tool e.g. Elliot waves etc.

And for a quick reference, I find www.stockcharts.com and www.investopedia.com more than useful.

Hope all this helps!!

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[wallstreetsedge]

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[Riddicks]

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[racingSK]

I also read the WSE ebooks and found them to be quick and helpful.
I would say give them a shot.

[Minik]

Encyclopedia of Chart Patterns (Wiley Trading) by Bulkowski is my favorite.

[stideas]

I found Charting the Stock Market: The Wyckoff Method

book to be the best so far...

sti