A Short Course in Technical Trading

A one–of–a–kind guide to technical trading
"In trading, timing is everything, and now is the time to read this excellent and easy–to–follow book on technical trading systems by Perry Kaufman. He shares his trading tips, insights, and sound advice. He takes you from his rules on price to the recognition of trends and the importance of breakouts. Enjoy this book and find out why trading systems work and which ones work the best."
–Ralph J. Acampora, CMT
Director of Technical Research, Prudential Securities, Inc.
"Investors and traders who have been battered by the markets in recent years may find themselves saying, ‘There must be a better way.’ There is: systematic trading. In this timely book Perry Kaufman provides an excellent introduction to the world of systematic trading, where rules–not emotions–rule."
–John Bollinger, CFA, CMT
Founder, www.BollingerBands.com
"This book is a terrific basic text for those who are looking for a clear and concise introduction to technical analysis. Of great value are the personal insights of the author, a noted authority on the development of trading systems."
–David Krell, President and CEO
International Securities Exchange, Inc.

Spis treści:
Preface
Acknowledgments
Timing Is Everything
Charting the trend
Breakout Trends
Calculating the Trend
The Trading Game
Channels and Bands
Event–Driven Trends
Controlling the Risk of a Trade
One–Day Chart Patterns and Reversals
Continuatiohn Patterns
Top and Bottom Formations
Retracements, Reversals, Fibonacci Numbers, and Gann
Volume, Breadth, and Open Interest
Momentum and MACD
Overbought/Oversold Indicators and Double Smoothing
Managing Your Entry and Exit
Volatility and Portfolio Management
Dow Theory
 

Nota biograficzna:
PERRY J. KAUFMAN is a leadin g expert in trading systems and the developer of successful investment programs for over thirty years. He is actively involved in the practical analysis needed to support international investment management. Kaufman is the author of Trading Systems and Methods, 3rd Edition (Wiley) as well as eight other books. He has published numerous articles in Technical Analysis of Stocks & Commodities, Futures Industry, and Futures magazine. This book is the result of a graduate course taught at Baruch College in the Spring of 2002. Mr. Kaufman can be reached at pjk@perrykaufman.com.

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A one–of–a–kind guide to technical trading
"In trading, timing is everything, and now is the time to read this excellent and easy–to–follow book on technical trading systems by Perry Kaufman. He shares his trading tips, insights, and sound advice. He takes you from his rules on price to the recognition of trends and the importance of breakouts. Enjoy this book and find out why trading systems work and which ones work the best."
–Ralph J. Acampora, CMT
Director of Technical Research, Prudential Securities, Inc.
"Investors and traders who have been battered by the markets in recent years may find themselves saying, ‘There must be a better way.’ There is: systematic trading. In this timely book Perry Kaufman provides an excellent introduction to the world of systematic trading, where rules–not emotions–rule."
–John Bollinger, CFA, CMT
Founder, www.BollingerBands.com
"This book is a terrific basic text for those who are looking for a clear and concise introduction to technical analysis. Of great value are the personal insights of the author, a noted authority on the development of trading systems."
–David Krell, President and CEO
International Securities Exchange, Inc.