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by Mark Andrew Lim (Author)
A self study exam preparatory guide for financial technical analysis certifications
Written by the course director and owner of www.tradermasterclass.com, a leading source of live and online courses in trading, technical analysis, and money management, A Handbook of Technical Analysis: The Practitioner's Comprehensive Guide to Technical Analysis is the first financial technical analysis examination preparatory book in the market. It is appropriate for students taking IFTA CFTe Level I and II (US), STA Diploma (UK), Dip TA (Aus), and MTA CMT Level I, II, and III exams in financial technical analysis, as well as for students in undergraduate, graduate, or MBA courses.
The book is also an excellent resource for serious traders and technical analysts, and includes a chapter dedicated to advanced money management techniques. This chapter helps complete a student's education and also provides indispensable knowledge for FOREX, bond, stock, futures, CFD, and option traders.
- Learn the definitions, concepts, application, integration, and execution of technical-based trading tools and approaches
- Integrate innovative techniques for pinpointing and handling market reversals
- Understand trading mechanisms and advanced money management techniques
- Examine the weaknesses of popular technical approaches and find more effective solutions
The book allows readers to test their current knowledge and then check their learning with end-of-chapter test questions that span essays, multiple choice, and chart-based annotation exercises. This handbook is an essential resource for students, instructors, and practitioners in the field. Alongside the handbook, the author will also publish two full exam preparatory workbooks and a bonus online Q&A Test bank built around the most popular professional examinations in financial technical analysis.
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PRAISE FOR THE HANDBOOK OF TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
"I believe that this handbook provides an excellent starting point, as well as a comprehensive reference text for technically orientated practitioners. It outlines the primary principles of technical analysis and provides a solid foundation for moving forward into more advanced and cutting edge concepts. I wish I had this book years ago."
--Dr. Nazri Khan, MSTA, CFTe, President, Malaysian Association of Technical Analysts (MATA); Vice President, Affin Investment Bank Malaysia
"Brilliantly written with proven principles that affords a trader a clear perspective of the markets and opens the door for accelerated levels of market analysis. A must-read for traders who want to better understand the trading universe."
--Lily Thniah, Trainer, Educator, and Trader, www.globaltraders.com.my
"The difference between perfect trading knowledge and trading performance is the ability and innovativeness of a trader in integrating theory into live, real-world trading. Sharing his insights, readers will quickly realize the path toward successful trading. This handbook is a MUST-READ for all traders!"
--Alex Tham Poh Seng, President, Association of Financial and Commodities Traders Malaysia (AFCTM) and ATAM; Head of Palm Oil Desk, Okachi Group
"This is a true masterpiece that's hard to come by. Mark has illustrated his ground experiences in dissecting many market instruments through a multifaceted approach. A true 'almanac' for all veteran traders that also serves as a benchmark for all trader wannabes. All profit hunters should have this book in their hands!"
--DAR Wong, Director & Investment Strategist, Dektos Investment Corporation
"Mark's dedication towards his lifelong chosen craft can be easily seen through the amount of care and attention he has poured into his handbook. He is generous in sharing his years of experience in the field. His handbook is written in a structured and detailed manner, with many leading examples."
--Nancy Chow, Director, Marketing and Strategic Product Development, AmInvest
A self-study exam preparatory guide for financial technical analysis and certifications
The Handbook of Technical Analysis is the first exam preparation book that focuses on technical analysis certifications. It is an invaluable resource for students taking IFTA CFTe Level I and II (US), STA Diploma (UK), ATAA Diploma of Technical Analysis (Australia), and MTA CMT Level I, II, and III exams in financial technical analysis. It will also prove useful to university students undertaking courses on technical analysis, as well as serious traders and financial analysts looking to sharpen their skills. The book presents all essential information in an accessible manner and permits the reader to check their comprehension by way of end-of-chapter test questions that span essays, multiple choice, and chart-based annotation exercises.
Author Biography
MARK ANDREW LIM graduated from King's College London in Special Physics. He was awarded the Bronwen Wood Memorial Prize in financial technical analysis by the Society of Technical Analysis (UK) in 2007 and holds IFTA's CFTe designation. Mark is the author of The Profitable Art and Science of Vibratrading and also a contributing author of The Wiley Trading Guide Volume II. He conducts a range of technical analysis and trading Masterclasses via online webinars and onsite seminars, covering intermediate to advanced profit extraction methodologies for directional and non-directional trading. He can be reached at www.tradermasterclass.com.
