by New York Institute of Finance | Released May 2011 | ISBN: 9780132779319

In Technical Analysis 101, world-renowned technical analyst Ralph Acampora introduces the field's essentials, providing a professional understanding of how to chart the stock market. Acampora shows how to apply today's leading technical analysis tools and understand the technical theories they're based on. You'll walk through constructing four types of charts, identifying support/resistance levels and price trends, interpreting price/volume characteristics, and recognizing crucial market patterns. As you learn, you'll gain powerful insights for managing risk associated with any portfolio or trading strategy.LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND DISCLAIMERWHILE NYIF ENDEAVORS TO PROVIDE PRODUCTS THAT ARE CURRENT AND UP-TO-DATE, THESE PRODUCTS ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, NYIF DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR OF A PARTICULAR RESULT. NYIF DOES NOT WARRANT THAT ANY PRODUCT WILL MEET ANY PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS OR NEEDS, OR THAT THE CONTENT WILL BE ERROR-FREE. NEITHER NYIF NOR ITS LICENSORS SHALL HAVE ANY LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED OR ALLEGED TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY THE CONTENT OR YOUR USE AND/OR RELIANCE ON THE CONTENT OF ANY PRODUCT PROVIDED BY NYIF, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE, HOWEVER CAUSED AND UNDER ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER OR NOT NYIF AND/OR ITS LICENSORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL NYIF'S OR ITS LICENSORS' LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT TRIGGERING ANY SUCH LIABILITY.Ralph Acamporais Managing Director - Market Analytics for Altaira Wealth Management. A pioneer in the field of market analytics, he has been instrumental in the development of modern-day technical analysis, cofounded the Market Technicians Association (MTA), and helped create its influential Chartered Market Technician (CMT) designation. Acampora has held senior roles at leading financial firms including Prudential, Kidder Peabody, and Smith Barney. Previously the New York Institute of Finance's Director of Technical Analysis Studies, he has taught at NYIF for 40 years. He is author of The Fourth Mega-Market, Now Through 2011.Started in 1922 by the New York Stock Exchange, the New York Institute of Finance(www.nyif.com) is the premier financial training organization, serving clients globally. We offer exam prep and more than 350 courses in accounting and tax, core finance concepts, corporate finance, credit risk, derivatives, financial modeling, fixed income, investment and portfolio management, mergers and acquisitions, operations and compliance, professional skills, project finance, risk management, core skills analyst programs, wealth management programs, structured products, and technical analysis and trading that are delivered through instructor-led classroom experiences, elearning, and our new virtual classroom. The New York Institute of Finance is part of Pearson (NYSE: PSO), the global leader in education and education technology. NYIF celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2012 Show and hide more

1. Introduction 00:03:00
2. Technical Analysis 101 1:25:28
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