The 17 course modules cover all the major aspects of chart analysis required to make concise practical stock market decisions. 

Course Modules
Module 1 Basic Investment Introduction to investment, risk and reward, fundamental analysis, the JSE explained, market indexes. Module 9 Elliott Wave

 Thrust wave, corrective waves, wave characteristics, complex waves, Fibonacci, examples.
Module 2 Basic Charting Bar and line charts, scales candlesticks, trends, support and resistance, gaps, bases or stairs, catapults, examples. Module 10 Market Crashes

 

 Manias & panics, fundamentals of market crashes, chart analysis of market crashes, examples
Module 3 Patterns Reversal, continuation, neutral patterns, pattern counts and targets, examples. Module 11 Gold Analysis

 Analysis of gold shares, indexes, relative ratios, precious metals, examples
Module 4 Indicators Moving averages, Bollinger bands, envelopes, market breadth, examples. Module 12 Warrants 

 

 Basics of warrants and futures, application of technical analysis, examples.
Module 5

Oscillators

Divergence analysis, MACD, Momentum, Stochastics, RSI, advanced divergence, examples. Module 13 Bear Markets

 

 How to recognise bear markets, charting and trading bear markets, practical examples.
Module 6 Relative Strength
Function and uses, relative strength and oscillators, relative strength tables, examples. Module 14 Unit Trusts

 

 Chart analysis applied to unit trusts, relative performance charts, rating tables, examples.
Module 7 Volume Volume analysis, volume indicators, examples. Module 15 Fundamentals

 

 Chart analysis applied to earnings yields, dividend yields and interest rates.
Module 8 Point and Figure charts Three point reversal charting,  one point reversal charting, examples. Module 16 Cycles  An irreverent look at some very different market cycles!!
Module 17 Conclusion Putting it all together. The key elements of good buy and sell decision making.

Addendum

Calculations

 Calculations of the various indicators and oscillators discussed in the course

Addendum

Suggested Reading

 Books and web sites of interest for further study and information
Module 17 summarizes the course, details the critical do's and don'ts of stock market analysis
and highlights the essential charting elements for good buy/sell decision making.
         
Ultra Specialist Analysis   Repetitive Indicators   Unique Modules
Gann and Fibonacci lines and curves are trend systems used by ultra specialist analysts.

Various claims have been made for several direction indicators such as Wells Wilder's ADX system.

This is a practical course and I have not dealt with them as there are far simpler methods of trend analysis.

   Most commercial chart software has over 100 indicators. Many of these are simply clones of the more common indicators covered in the course. 

Others are based on US data that is not available from the JSE such as up and down volume and daily sector advance decline data. 

I have focused on the in-depth appreciation of the characteristics of the more common indicators and oscillators.

  

The information modules on Stock Market Crashes, 
Unit Trust Analysis, Fundamental Data
and Bear Markets
are unique to this course.


Divergence Analysis is covered in more depth in this course than in any other course or text book.

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Each learning module has a series of test questions with multiple choice answers. These tests ensure that you understand the module and maintain your continued proficiency in chart analysis. Practice perfects.   Students who successfully complete the course with at least 70% correct test answers will receive a certificate of proficiency. This certificate is being discussed with the Technical Analysts' Society of Southern Africa as a qualification for becoming a registered technical analyst and a member of TASSA.   Dr. Roffey is available to personally explain any aspect of chart interpretation on which students require assistance.

Contact Dr. Roffey at :-
chartist@mweb.co.za

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