A Complete Guide to Technical Trading Tactics – John Person

Course Overview

The Complete Guide to Technical Trading Tactics outlines a variety of proven methodologies-pivot points, candlesticks, and other top indicators-so readers may use those that work best for them as well as make their own trading decisions without a second thought. Author John Person also shares his insights on a variety of trading technologies that will allow readers to gain a competitive edge in the market.

Course Outline

Preface ix

Acknowledgments xv

• CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Futures and Options: Understanding the Mechanics 1
• CHAPTER 2 Fundamentals: The Market Driver 19
• CHAPTER 3 Technical Analysis: The Art of Charts 33
• CHAPTER 4 Candle Charts: Lighting the Path 43
• CHAPTER 5 Chart Analysis: Volume, Open Interest, Price Patterns 67
• CHAPTER 6 Pivot Point Analysis: A Powerful Weapon 93
• CHAPTER 7 Day-Trading, Swing Trading: Acting on Analysis 113
• CHAPTER 8 Technical Indicators: Confirming Evidence 135
• CHAPTER 9 Market Sentiment: What Traders Are Thinking 161
• CHAPTER 10 Order Placement: Executing the Plan 171
• CHAPTER 11 The Mental Game: Inside the Trader 189
• CHAPTER 12 The Tactical Trader: Tips and Techniques That Work 203
• CHAPTER 13 Options: A Primer 217
• CHAPTER 14 Closing Bell: My Top 10 List 235

Glossary 241

Bibliography 253

Index 255

What Will You Learn?

• Understand the mechanics of the markets
• How the markets work, the elevator analogy, product for the times, and important terminology
• Know supply and demand issues, economic growth and productivity effects, major economic reports and their role in market prices
• Know the Importance of getting an order right, online platform concerns, the impact of market conditions on orders, 14 top order entry selections you need to know, orders in after-hours trading, spreading concepts
• And much more

Who Is This Course For?

A Complete Guide to Technical Trading Tactics by John Person is for the new individual investor to understand the mechanics of the markets.