Technical Analysis 101

Below, you'll find a series of articles about technical analysis from a new course we're developing. If you are new to charting, these articles will give you the �big picture� behind the charts on our site. if you are an �old hand,� these articles will help ensure you haven't �strayed too far� from the basics. Enjoy!

* TECHNICAL ANALYSIS 101 - PART 1 - This article defines technical analysis and lays down the foundation for the more detailed articles to follow.

* TECHNICAL ANALYSIS 101 - PART 2 - This article explains the goal of technical analysis � why it works, how it is misused.

* TECHNICAL ANALYSIS 101 - PART 3 - This article takes a critical look at the assumptions that technical analysis makes about the markets.

* TECHNICAL ANALYSIS 101 - PART 4 - This article discusses the specifics of line charts and OHLC bar charts.

* TECHNICAL ANALYSIS 101 - PART 5 - This article discusses the specifics of candlestick charts.

* TECHNICAL ANALYSIS 101 - PART 6 - This article reviews the proper use of chart scaling, volume, and our CandleVolume charts.

* TECHNICAL ANALYSIS 101 - PART 7 - This article shifts the focus of the series to chart analysis, with an introduction to Support and Resistance analysis.

* TECHNICAL ANALYSIS 101 - PART 8 - This article continues with chart analysis, looking at trend line analysis.

* TECHNICAL ANALYSIS 101 - PART 9 - This article is Part 2 of our trend analysis discussion, looking this time at trend channels.

* TECHNICAL ANALYSIS 101 - PART 10 - This article, Part 3 of our trend analysis discussion, looks at how volume can be used to confirm trend-changing signals.

* TECHNICAL ANALYSIS 101 - PART 11 - This article looks into the fundamental price patterns that occur when two trend lines are in effect at the same time.

* TECHNICAL ANALYSIS 101 - PART 12 - This article explains how one can use volume to confirm the previously discussed price patterns.

* TECHNICAL ANALYSIS 101 - PART 13 - This article begins our discussion of consolidation patterns with a look at the Head and Shoulders Reversal pattern.

* TECHNICAL ANALYSIS 101 - PART 14 - This article begins our discussion of Fibonacci percentages to set resistance and support levels.

* TECHNICAL ANALYSIS 101 - PART 15 - This article begins our discussion on gap analysis.

* TECHNICAL ANALYSIS 101 - PART 16 - This article begins our discussion on candlestick chart patterns.