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Technical Analysis


  • Charting the Markets (Introduction and Bar Charts)
    Lynn H. Lutgen, University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension, December 1991

    Charting is a beginning in an effort to improve your skills in market analysis. It is not difficult, but is relatively time-consuming. It forces the user to be more aware of the markets. 
  • Constructing Bar Charts
    Kevin McNew, University of Maryland

    One of the most basic pieces of information used in technical analysis is the bar chart. Bar charts give you a seismograph to measure the hidden forces going on in a market.
  • Determining Market Trends
    Lynn H. Lutgen, University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension, December 1991

    It is important to draw in both long-term and short-term trend lines. Knowing the direction prices are moving is one of the first steps in achieving a successful marketing plan.
  • Elements of Technical Analysis
    Robin R. Riley and Lynn H. Lutgen, University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension, December 1991

    Volume and open interest are used to substantiate primary signals developed by technical analysis. They help investors find clues to market movement and bolster the chances of enhancing their financial position.
  • Looking for Buy and Sell Signals from Charts
    Lynn H. Lutgen, University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension, 1991

    Discusses different kinds of technical signals analysts look for to determine market direction. Major signals discussed are: key reversals, double and triple bottoms, head and shoulders (top and bottom), and ascending and descending triangles.
  • Point-and-Figure Analysis
    Robin R. Riley and Lynn H. Lutgen, University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension, December 1991

    The point-and-figure chart is one kind of chart commonly used by people tracking prices in the futures market.
  • Using Moving Averages to Effectively Analyze Trends
    Robin R. Riley and Lynn H. Lutgen, University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension, December 1991

    Technical analysts construct a moving average of price to provide a better market timing indicator than the traditional straight-line method.
  • Using the RSI and Other Oscillators to Analyze the Market
    Robin R. Riley and Lynn H. Lutgen, University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension, December 1991

    Oscillators rarely are used alone as a market analysis tool. Each trader should develop a personalized combination of marketing tools that may well include oscillators.

 

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