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Charting Secrets
Trade Like a Machine and Finally Beat the Markets Using These Bulletproof Strategies
Louise Bedford (Author)
9781118543184, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 27 September 2013
368 pages
23.1 x 18.3 x 2 cm, 0.635 kg
A leading Australian trader shows you how to succeed on the sharemarket with proven charting techniques Now completely revised with the latest trading information, this revised edition of bestselling author Louise Bedford's Charting Secrets is the perfect guide for beginners and experienced traders and chartists alike. Unlike other books on trading, you'll find no get-rich-quick schemes here. Bedford believes that successful trading is a matter of study and hard work, just like any other job. With this in mind, Charting Secrets serves as a workbook that will have you practising what you read and mastering charting techniques as you go. The book begins with explanations of charting patterns and methods and includes sample charts for you to practise on, as well as step-by-step solutions that allow you to compare your results to hers. Whether you're new to the trading game or an experienced trader looking to polish your charting techniques, Charting Secrets will show you how to turn potential into profit.
Acknowledgements vii My story ix Let's get started … xv 1 Chart and be sexy 1 2 The line reveals all … Well, almost … 11 3 Volume counts 37 4 Moving averages rock! 57 5 My momentous momentum mistake 71 6 Finally nail macro reversal patterns 91 7 Magic macro continuation patterns 137 8 Candlesticks uncut 167 9 Putting it all together 221 10 System development secrets 255 11 The short and the long of it 265 12 More psychology secrets 279 Appendix A — Candlestick basics 287 Appendix B — Back-testing 309 Further reading and education 315 Glossary 317 Macro patterns index 327 Micro patterns index 328 Index 329 Testimonials 335 More from Louise… 341
Without a sound foundation, advanced charting principles will slip through your fingers. Plus, it's a well-known fact that chartists are damn sexy. Doubt me? I suggest you focus now and you'll soon reap the rewards.
Sometimes the simplest tools are the best. Just a few well-placed lines on a chart can tell you around 80 per cent of what you need to know about trend. Get ready to learn this essential skill …
I'm about to reveal secrets that few traders realise and even fewer use on a consistent basis. Get this right and you're well on your way to achieving the results you deserve.
If I had to choose just one indicator to analyse a chart, a moving average would be my absolute first choice. You're about to learn the secrets of the moving average so you can apply them and excel in the markets …
WARNING: I have a love/hate relationship with momentum indicators. Love them or hate them, use them wisely and you'll establish whether a trend is likely to continue or slow down. Handy information to get your hands on …
There's no doubt — I adore patterns. They give me an edge in the markets like no other. You're about to fall in love with them too …
Want to know if the pretty little trade you're profiting from is likely to continue bringing in money? These little macro continuation patterns will give you your answer. You can't afford to miss out on reading about them …
There's no doubt that candle charts can help you get rich and stay rich. They are single-handedly responsible for turning some sort of key in my brain that helped me to become profitable as a trader. Now it's time for them to work their magic on you too …
You've been gathering the puzzle pieces. Now you're ready to strut your stuff and complete the picture. This chapter will be very revealing for you. It will give you confidence and allow you to realise just how far you've come already …
There's more to trading than just diagnosing the trend. It's time you looked at your entire trading system and filled in some of the blanks so you can trade like a machine.
Markets have a habit of reversing trend and fouling up your plans of attaining a neat and easy profit. To last in this game, you need to make money when the market is going down as well as up. Keep reading as all will be revealed …
Sophisticated traders value their own psychology just as much they do their trading system. Underestimate the importance of your emotions and you'll shoot yourself in the foot.
Subject Areas: Finance & accounting [KF]
