'Technical Analysis of Stock Trends ' was the first book to produce a methodology for interpreting the predictable behavior of investors and markets. It revolutionized technical investment approaches and showed traders and investors how to make money regardless of what the market is doing. Now in its ninth edition, the book remains the benchmark by which all other investment methodologies are measured. An indispensable reference for technical traders, investors, and finance professionals, the ninth edition features: * Expanded treatment of Magee's basing points procedure * In-depth discussion and dissection of Dow Theory * Extensive new material on commodity trading * Much-needed perspective on short-term and futures trading The newest incarnation of one of the true classicsof market analysis, this book will be a crucial resource for both seasoned veterans and the new generation alike.
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"With a focus on pragmatic portfolio theory, editor Charles Bassetti significantly contributes t the technical analysis body of knowledge especially related to tactics, and has created a book worth a space on every technican's bookshelf."
-"Technically Speaking" (Market Technicians Association monthly newsletter)
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Robert D. Edwards and John Magee wrote the original edition of Technical Analysis of Stock Trends. Magee is considered the father of technical analysis, while Edwards was a pioneer in pattern formation and trend analysis. W. H. Charles Bassetti (San Geronimo, CA) is Adjunct Professor of Finance and Economics at Golden Gate University and a former executive in the options and commodities trading industries. He was both a student and client of John Magee.
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By prutemp
Format:Hardcover
Thou i consider it a 'reference' book,it is not something to refer to casually : the quantity and quality of pertinent information (in SPECIFIC chapters) is almost overwhelming - thou the authors use plain everyday language,it is so rich in content that it has to be savoured - repeatedly.
Chart sections beyond compare :
* Chapters 20,21,22 on a stock's 'habit/character/power' - absolute gems of insight.
* Chapters 6,7,8,12 on 'gaps','ascending/descending triangles' and 'head 'n shoulder' patterns.Where standard explanations of these pivotal formations finish,these guys are just warming up !
Favourite chapters (of mine) which i feel are of major benefit to anyone who sets foot in the stockmarket :
* TA philosophy and summary (chapters 1 and 17 respectively),plus the 7th edition preface(included in 8th edition) come to a grand total of around twelve pages - collectively,they sum up the merits of charting with such eloquence that no one could sensibly deny the benefits of PRAGMATIC chart observation.
* Chapter 3's concise version of Dow Theory is excellent,putting its relevance into perspective with added insight that explains the ways of the stock market extremely well.
* Chapter 13's discussion of support and resistance is superb : readers are given the ultimate tutorial,on what is arguably the most essential psycological concept to grasp.This (to me) is the NUCLEUS of the book - to call it outstandingly informative would be putting it much too mildly - if knowledge is power,this chapter is as strong as it gets !
By virtue of having written the book in simpler times,the authors had the (fortuitous) luxury/advantage of feeling no compulsion to curtail and dilute discussion of primary matters purely for the sake of giving space to complex and esoteric add-on tactics.Consequently,their UNIQUELY THOROUGH explanation of the UNCHANGING laws of supply and demand (as displayed in price 'n volume charts) in my view makes 'Technical Analysis of Stock Trends' the most INSTRUCTIVE and BENEFICIAL book in its field.
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this book revealed to me that aside from technology, trading hasn't changed much for a hundred years. this is a complete and very useful book, although it contains so much technical info that you can't absorb everything in a single reading.
By Simon
Format:Hardcover
Nice book, long reading though. Excellent and useful source of information helping to better understand the psychology of the markets.
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Must read primer on technical analysis
My friends know this book as the "bible" of technical analysis. It was written around 1949 (the book has lots of charts from the 1929 crash :-)) but it is extremely well explained. Read more
Published 23 months ago by E. Lanoix
5.0 out of 5 stars
The psychology of trading (or technical analysis)
The book is brilliantly written for almost any audience.
It provides an intuitive understanding on how patterns and trends are developed. Read more
It provides an intuitive understanding on how patterns and trends are developed. Read more
Published on Nov 16 2009 by Mike Trienis
2.0 out of 5 stars
Definitely a classic, but not one in the top "buy" list
Written in the 20's, this book is at least five decades ahead of its time, discussing detailedly about Dow Theory, chart patterns, volume, support and resistance etc in the demand... Read more
Published on July 19 2003 by ServantofGod
4.0 out of 5 stars
Was the classic until re-release of Schabacker's book
Excellent book on TA, and this edition improves on prior one (not just because I get an acknowledgement in it). Spectacular description of Dow Theory. Read more
Published on July 16 2003 by PGMS
5.0 out of 5 stars
Most of the reviewers are right. Some missed the point.
Investors and traders and technical analysts who are not familar with this book are only short-changing themselves. Read more
Published on Mar 7 2003 by W. H. Bassetti
5.0 out of 5 stars
a marvellous work.
What a wonderful work!
In every way I look at this book, it's almost perfect. Great use of repetition, clean and simple description of chart patterns, many examples, and very... Read more
Published on May 15 2002 by Kirk
5.0 out of 5 stars
If I had to choose one book it would be this ONE....
It is not a beginners book, It is a very technical book that has been updated with newer charts but most of the same info over time, I saw a review that said," why would... Read more
Published on Jan 19 2002
5.0 out of 5 stars
Worth a look
As the author of the competing text, "Encyclopedia of Chart Patterns" (Wiley, 2000), I found an early edition of TAoST in a used bookstore over a decade ago. Read more
Published on Sep 17 2001 by Thomas Bulkowski
2.0 out of 5 stars
I don't know why you buy this
Not comprehensive or outlined or organized. A lot of talk with nothing. Beginer stuff like RSI, MACD and MA are 1/3 of the book, another 1/3 on Dow theory. Read more
Published on Mar 6 2001
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book
Don't start investing without reading this book. I wish I did. And after I did, I wish I actually listened because I would've kept my shirt if I had. Read more
Published on Feb 28 2001 by BahGoat
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