Technical Analysis PC Virtual Series
Module 1(A): How Technical Analysis Works
- Introduction
- Overview of Technical Analysis
- Why Technical Analysis Works
- A Framework Based on Wyckoff for Applying Technical Analysis to Trading
Module 1(b): Introduction to Charts
- Popular Chart Types (Line Charts, Bar Charts, Candlesticks)
- Other Chart Types (Heikin-Ashi candles, Ichimoku, P&F, Kagi, Renko, Percent Swing, Gann Swing, RRG, Spread Charts, Frequency Distribution)
Module 2: Chart Patterns
- Common Patterns (Trends, Support and Resistance Levels, Gaps, Volume)
- Topping Patterns
- Continuation Patterns
- Miscellaneous Patterns (including Fibonacci Sequence)
- Strategy for Trading Charts
- Interpreting Candlestick Charts
Module 3: Introduction To Technical Indicators
- Most Popular Indicators on Bloomberg
- Moving Averages
- RSI Indicator
- Stochastic
- Rate of Change (RoC) Indicator
- MACD
- Bollinger Bands (including %b and Bandwidth)
- “Channel Strategies (MA Envelops
- Keltner
- Donchain)”
Module 4: Advanced Technical Indicators
- Other Indicators (ATR, Pivot Points, %R, Stochastic RSI)
- Trading System Indicators (ADX, DMI, Parabolic SAR)
- Volume Indicators (OBV, Volume-Weighted Moving Averages, Ease of Movement
- Money Flow, Chaikin Money Flow)
- Sentiment (Survey, VIX, VIX Fix, COT)
- The Best Indicator
Module 5: Comparative Technical Indicators
- Primary vs Secondary Offering
- Breadth (Equal Weighted vs Cap Weighted, A/D Indicators, % Stocks Above MA or Indicator)
- Ratio Spreads (Yield Curves, Market Cap, Style, Pairs Trading)
- Comparative Relative Strength
- Combining Relative Strength with Fundamentals
Module 6:Technical Theories
- Case Study
- Cycle Analysis
- Dow Theory
- Elliott Wave Theory Overview
- Seasonals
- Intermarket Analysis
- Putting It All Together
Module 7(A): Subjective VS Objective Analysis
- Introduction
- Systems Trading vs Discretionary Trading
- Mean Reversion vs Trend Following
- Factors to Consider When Designing Systems
Module 7(B): Algorithmic Trading
- Developing Trading Systems Overview
- Developing Trading Systems – Determine What to Trade
- Developing Trading Systems – Determine Trading Frequency
- Developing Trading Systems – Define the Entry Rules
- Developing Trading Systems – Define the Exit Rules for Winning Trades
- Developing Trading Systems – Define the Exit Rules for Losing Trades
- Developing Trading Systems – Measure Performance
- Developing Trading Systems – Adapt Parameters
- Developing Trading Systems – Monitor Performance
Module 8: Backtesting
- Data (Issues to Consider, Timeframe)
- Optimization
- Position Sizing (None, Kelly Criterion, Optimal f, Fixed Fractional, Fractional Ratio)
- Example – Trend Following (Highlights Issues With Data Selection and Optimization)
Module 9: Implementing Quantitative Technical Analysis Strategies
- Data (Issues to Consider, Timeframe)
- Strategies for Implementing a Long-Term Strategy in a $25,000 Account
- Developing Short-Term Strategies