Technical Analysis of Stock Trends

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 classics of market analysis, this book will be a crucial resource for both seasoned veterans and the new generation alike."

The universally acclaimed investor's classic has now been updated with the latest data and references. With more than 800,000 copies in previous editions, this is the definitive reference on analyzing trends in stock performance. It incorporates the most recent stock information and updated charts for expert guidance. Charts, tables, graphs.

The new edition of a book on the analysis of stock patterns and phenomena and their application to the tactics of trading. The section on analysis is based primarily on Richard W. Schabaker's Technical Analysis and Stock Market Profits and has changed little since its last revised edition in 1937. The second section is substantially newer and discusses such topics as the selection of stocks to chart, tactics for long-term investing, stop orders, the use of trendlines, measuring implications in technical chart patterns, and portfolio risk management. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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The new edition of a book on the analysis of stock patterns and phenomena and their application to the tactics of trading. The section on analysis is based primarily on Richard W. Schabaker's and has changed little since its last revised edition in 1937. The second section is substantially newer and discusses such topics as the selection of stocks to chart, tactics for long-term investing, stop orders, the use of trendlines, measuring implications in technical chart patterns, and portfolio risk management. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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.