Technical Analysis For Dummies by Barbara Rockefeller
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Book Reviews of Technical Analysis For Dummies
Book Review: Great, Excellent book. Extremely informative.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great, informative book.
It is clearly written and approaches the subject of technical analysis in a concise, clear and comprehensive ways. The sections on chart reading and analysis I found to be particularly invaluable and highly informative. This book talks in detail about the major candlestick indicators (which I didn't know about before) and I found the sections on candlestick indicators to be very valuable. This book also goes into detail about all major technical indicators and how to use them and their pros and cons(MACD, RSI, Fast and Slow Stochastic Oscillators, Bollinger Bands, DMI indicator, etc...).
It talked in a clear and informative way about identifying trends and identify trend reversal signals using technical indicators like the MACD as well as with chart reading and candlestick indicators.
With what I've learned through this book I almost find myself wondering why people think stock trading is so hard and how could an educated person not make good money on the stock market? There are so many indicators of market changes, so many guiding indicators like the MACD, Stochastic indicators, etc...
This book has taught me invaluable and significant information that have already greatly influenced my ability, confididence and profitability as a trader. If your a beginner or intermediate trader, get this book!!
The personality of the author did turn me off. However the clarity, value and informativeness of the book absolutely overrode any dislike I had of the author. This is a great book.
Book Review: technical analysis for dummies
Summary: 5 Stars
Your book Technical Analysis for Dummies is absolutely great! I understand what you are saying because you take the time to explain the T.A. words and phrases. Many of the words and expressions used in modern business writing can't be found in my Websters. I have e-mailed the Wall Street Journal more than once to obtain a word or phrase explanation. I don't feel dumb, sometimes a little old, may be, but not dumb.Your special talent is your ability to teach an abstract concept by leading me, the student, with examples based on my existing knowledge. Like building a wall, you add bricks of thought to the foundation I poured 50 years ago. Living in a very rural area and not having sufficient free time to drive to and attend formal education, I achieve all my learning from books. I know I learned a great deal from your work, thank you. I wish someone would compose a similar text on computers.
Your credibility soars because you repeatedly and clearly state that analysis does not work 100% of the time and must be selected for the type of market, the crowd behind the market, the times and my personality. Your warnings could not be better expressed or related to the subject at hand.
Book Review: Technical Analysis for Dummies
Summary: 5 Stars
Your book Technical Analysis for Dummies is absolutely great! I understand what you are saying because you take the time to explain the T.A. words and phrases. Many of the words and expressions used in modern business writing can't be found in my Websters. I have e-mailed the Wall Street Journal more than once to obtain a word or phrase explanation. I don't feel dumb, sometimes a little old, may be, but not dumb.Your special talent is your ability to teach an abstract concept by leading me, the student, with examples based on my existing knowledge. Like building a wall, you add bricks of thought to the foundation I poured 50 years ago. Living in a very rural area and not having sufficient free time to drive to and attend formal education, I achieve all my learning from books. I know I learned a great deal from your work, thank you. I wish someone would compose a similar text on computers.
Your credibility soars because you repeatedly and clearly state that analysis does not work 100% of the time and must be selected for the type of market, the crowd behind the market, the times and my personality. Your warnings could not be better expressed or related to the subject at hand.
Book Review: Great Manual to The Markets
Summary: 5 Stars
If you want to learn how to read the markets BUY THIS BOOK! I have been in the financial markets since '93 and have read dozens of books on technical analysis; I just wish this one was out ten years ago- because I would have saved myself a ton of time. This book is so simple to understand yet extremely insightful, I call it the "manual to the markets", because its methodologies are explained in detail and applicable to ALL markets. I trade currencies and now use a lot of Barbara's techniques. My favorite chapter is chapter 11 "Transforming Channels into Forecasts".
If you are like me and need to know what the market is trying to tell you then this book is for you. A lot of books out there are heavy on math and light on descriptive illustration this one is the opposite, I cannot stress how easy this book is to digest...If you're a veteran or a newbie to the markets you'll be quite pleased with this one.
Book Review: A bridge from the theoretical to the practical
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an excellent book for investors wishing to understand the theory of technical analysis trading, while acquiring tools to translate the theories into one's own trading strategies. The author's explanations are clear, her practical examples thorough and easy to follow, and her disclosures regarding the built-in limitations of any mathematical approach necessary. Ms. Rockefeller's Resources appendix suggest follow-up websites and texts from which to build on her text. I've read more theoretical approaches to this subject, but prefer her balanced text, setting forth the theories, but moving on quickly to practical considerations. The author is very honest about her own limitations but always points readers to the correct resources to resolve lingering questions. I recommend this book to traders of all levels as a resource to which they will enjoy returning.