Technical Analysis

[rkahn]

I feel that I need to really learn more about technical analysis to become a well-rounded investor. Does anyone have any book suggestions? I am looking for something that is very articulate and informative, but not too much of a textbook.

Thanks.

[rkahn]

From past threads , I have compiled a list:

Technical Analysis for Dummies
Getting Started in Technical Analysis by Jack D. Schwager
Toni Turner books
Steve Nison books
Cramer's book
The Investor's Guide to Technical Analysis
How Technical Analysis Works
Magee and Edwards, "Technical Analysis of Stock Trends"

Any other suggestions or comments on which books are the best would be appreciated.

[Firecracker]

My opinion:

you've got plenty of good suggestions so pick up one and see how it goes for you. there are tons of books on this topic and each person will have their own opinion on which one is good/best. my advice would be to not concern yourself with which is best but to just pick one and start learning. go to a library and see what they have

best,
FC

[Luc1Grunt]

Originally Posted by rkahn

From past threads , I have compiled a list:

Technical Analysis for Dummies
Getting Started in Technical Analysis by Jack D. Schwager
Toni Turner books
Steve Nison books
Cramer's book
The Investor's Guide to Technical Analysis
How Technical Analysis Works
Magee and Edwards, "Technical Analysis of Stock Trends"

Any other suggestions or comments on which books are the best would be appreciated.

Rkahn, how a bout doing a search on this forum and then cut/paste the results to this thread? There have to be at leasy 15 threads on the same topic.

[rkahn]

Luc -

I don't quite understand what you mean. I posted several books taken from past threads and was wondering if anybody had either a) a good book that I missed or b) a comment on one of these books.

[madcowdisease]

Originally Posted by rkahn

From past threads , I have compiled a list:

Technical Analysis for Dummies
Getting Started in Technical Analysis by Jack D. Schwager
Toni Turner books
Steve Nison books
Cramer's book
The Investor's Guide to Technical Analysis
How Technical Analysis Works
Magee and Edwards, "Technical Analysis of Stock Trends"

Any other suggestions or comments on which books are the best would be appreciated.

That's a good list to start with. Good work, good luck, and happy reading.

[Luc1Grunt]

Originally Posted by rkahn

Luc -

I don't quite understand what you mean. I posted several books taken from past threads and was wondering if anybody had either a) a good book that I missed or b) a comment on one of these books.

Don't take me wrong, I was serious.

I think we recommended it as a sticky, but it never stuck <-----me so funny!

Hmmmm.....tech book? Find one that lists chart patterns and tools in a concise edition that you can use for reference. Toni Turner etc. may not fill that bill. I'm thinking more Bulkowski.

Backtest on stockfetcher or quotetracker may be your best bet.

Try a search on stockfetcher.com for:

"muddy stochastics"

DMI

RSI(2).....one of the few I actually rely on!

Happy trading

[rkahn]

Luc -

Thanks a lot for all the info. I'll try to compile some addt'l threads and create one MASTER post that Thierry can make a "sticky" if he feels it's appropriate.

[Luc1Grunt]

Rock on Rkahn!

[rkahn]

Bman409:

I personally learned the most by reading Magee and Edwards, "Technical Analysis of Stock Trends"

also, Reminisciences of a Stock Operator... can't remember the author.. its an oldie but goodie

Luc1Grunt:

You need to understand trading and investing can be very differenjt in nature.

The Bible on value investing: Ben Graham...The intelligent investor.

Technical and trading: Save your money, surf the net for free, glean ALL the info you need. Most books are the same info packaged differently. I've read over 200 over the years......

Magazines: Technical Analysis of Stocks and Commodoties, Acitve Trader, Options Trader.

theticktrader

Dont forget the all time favorite: Market Wizards. Plenty of good books out there.

skysurf67

STAN WEINSTEIN´s secrets for profiting in bull and bear markets

KOSTOLANY´s boersenseminar

PETER LYNCH´s one up on wall street

Randomizer:

Picked up "The Neatest Little Guide to Stock Market Investing" by Jason Kelly (goofy name but it actually has some really good stuff in it, all 5 star ratings on amazon) and "A beginner's guide to short-term trading" by Toni Turner today. I'm about 1/3 the way through the first book, and I really am learning a lot, some great stradegies used by the big names are in here (Buffet, O'Neil, etc.), along with all the other good stuff...basic technical analysis, chart reading, financials/fundamentals and how to interpret them. Once I get through both of these I think I'll do maybe another week of paper trading and jump back in.

Also have Toni Turner's day trading book on the way. Haven't really decided if I'm going to do too much of that anymore...probably will stick with the few day to few week holds and long holds, but I can't really complain about more knowledge regardless of if I use it much in practice.

clavocat:

reminiscence of a stock operator- good foundation for lessons, currently reading now

All of toni turners books are good for beginners

i like secrets of the millionaire mind- not a stock book but a foundation on how to think like a successful person.

Steve nison, although the dude is an A$$hole, i hear his books on candlesticks and western technicals are really good.

cramers book= decent for short term investing/ fundamentals.

umm thats what ive read, i have a whole bookshelf of books, Technical analysis for dummies

http://www.invest-store.com/toniturner/tl110106.html

thats a really good site to buy books or DVDs off of, free shipping over 99 and i bought alot of books for like half price, also check buy.com they have good deals also.

Thanks for the recommendations everyone.

watchtvgetpoor:

Martin Pring's "Technical Analysis Explained".

aiki14:

Reminisciences of a stock operator. If you want to be a trader it's compulsory.
Blood on the Street will give you a little insight as to some of the shenanigans that can go on as well.

Gonz:

Trading for Dummies.