Getting Started in Chart Patterns

by Thomas N. Bulkowski

Chart pattern analysis is not only one of the most important investing tools, but also one of the most popular. Filled with in-depth insights and practical advice, "Getting Started in Chart Patterns, 2nd Edition" is designed to help both new and seasoned traders profit by tracking and identifying specific chart patterns. In this second edition, expert Thomas Bulkowski: Opens with a basic discussion of chart pattern formation and how bad habits can hurt trading.Introduces more than 40 key chart formations as well as numerous trading tactics that can be used in conjunction with themShowcases specifics (actual trades with dollar amounts) outlined throughout the book and the frank discussions of how trading behavior can affect the bottom lineNow includes additional charts in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds

Alongside the technical information, Bulkowski includes anecdotes from his own trading experiences to shed light on how one of the best in the business goes about trading with chart patterns. "Getting Started in Chart Patterns, 2nd Edition "is an accessible guide to understanding and using these technical chart patterns.

Genres: Finance, Nonfiction

322 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 1, 2005

Reviews

[Vasco · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very dense, material-wise. Should re-read to know all the patterns that are not obvious to me (wedges, etc etc.)

[Cliff Stevens · Rating 3 out of 5]

Seems very well researched and thought out, with examples, and plenty of charts. But sample sizes for discussion of the performance of the chart patterns discussed are pretty small IMHO and I didn't enjoy the goofy dialogue between the fictional mentor/mentee which I appreciate was an attempt at lightening up the dryness of the material, but for me, was just a distraction. I WILL be going back to this as a reference book though because of the awesome catalog of chart patterns in the back! Worthy skim and recurring reference:-)

[Zbyszek Sokolowski]

it is worth reading

[Andy · Rating 2 out of 5]

If you love technical stock charting, you'll think this book is ok.