A Short Course in Technical Trading

Title: A Short Course in Technical Trading
Sub Title: none
Author: Perry J. Kaufman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Year: 2003 (June 25)
Pages: 336
ISBN: 0471268488 / 9780471268482
Format: Paperback
Description:
Learn to trade using technical analysis, market indicators, simple portfolio analysis, generally successful trading techniques, and common sense with this straightforward, accessible book. Essentially a course in making money, A Short Course in Technical Trading teaches proven long- and short-term trading techniques (with an emphasis on short-term), covering basic indicators and how you can best use them to your advantage.
The book includes a trading game so you can trade along with the lessons, posing likely problems that you'll encounter once trading begins. As trading becomes more complicated, so do the problems..
You'll get a running start as a trader with usage tips on the most popular trading tools. A Short Course in Technical Trading is unlike any other book on the market and is available at a convenient low price.

Text provides an introduction to technical trading; based on a graduate course taught by the author at Baruch College in the Spring of 2002. Topics include charting the trend, breakout trends, calculating the trend, the trading game, and controlling the risk of a trade. For graduate students. Includes chapter questions, and review questions and answers. Softcover.

Praises for the Book:
"In trading, timing is everything, and now is the time to read this excellent and easy-to-follow book on technical trading systems by Perry Kaufman. He shares his trading tips, insights, and sound advice. He takes you from his rules on price to the recognition of trends and the importance of breakouts. Enjoy this book and find out why trading systems work and which ones work the best."--Ralph J. Acampora, CMT. Director of Technical Research, Prudential Securities, Inc.

"Investors and traders who have been battered by the markets in recent years may find themselves saying, ‘There must be a better way.’ There is: systematic trading. In this timely book Perry Kaufman provides an excellent introduction to the world of systematic trading, where rules–not emotions–rule."--John Bollinger, CFA, CMT. Founder, www.BollingerBands.com

"This book is a terrific basic text for those who are looking for a clear and concise introduction to technical analysis. Of great value are the personal insights of the author, a noted authority on the development of trading systems."--David Krell, President and CEO International Securities Exchange, Inc.

About the Author:
Perry J. Kaufman is a leading expert in trading systems and the developer of successful investment programs for over thirty years. He is actively involved in the practical analysis needed to support international investment management. Kaufman is the author of Trading Systems and Methods, 3rd Edition (Wiley) as well as eight other books. He has published numerous articles in Technical Analysis of Stocks & Commodities, Futures Industry, and Futures magazine. This book is the result of a graduate course taught at Baruch College in the Spring of 2002. Mr. Kaufman can be reached at pjk@perrykaufman.com.