Technical Analysis for the Rest of Us: What Every Investor Needs to Know to Increase Income, Minimize Risk, and Archieve Capital Gains

by Clifford Pistolese

Book Overview

A breakthrough explanation of how any investor, regardless of experience, can use technical analysis tools to significantly improve performance

You may consider technical analysis as beyond your expertise and of little tangible value. But evidence proves it can help you achieve your long-term investing goals more quickly. Technical Analysis for the Rest of Us clearly explains basic areas of technical analysis, such as price...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0071467211
• ISBN13: 9780071467216
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Don't bother.

This book is without merit as a source on technical analysis of securities. It is almost impossible to read on the Kindle owing to the many charts and diagrams that are separated from the related text. Added 07/05/10: My opinion of Mr. Pistolese's book was unduly influenced by the technical limitations of the Kindle 1 (as it is now known). Having just reread it on the iPad version of the Kindle, on which the numerous charts are very clear and whole, his grade is raised to a B+. Still VERY basic content for those of us who want that, but overall a fine piece of work. My apologies to the author.

great intro for tech novice like me

I have always favoured fundamentals until my buddy convinced me to try out technical analysis. Pistolese has written a good book and i feel it is great for a novice like me. Short questions and answers at end of each chapter serve to reinforce self-study. After this, i am itching to try out on the Malaysian equity market.

So Simple It Is Brilliant

Mr. Pistolese writes this book for the "average investor." I am a former stockbroker and have read many books related to the stock market. This is a very quick, easy read as one goes thru the book the first time in order to get a basic understanding of what the author is trying to convey. However, this book can serve as a resource reference for all of us who are passionate about investing in the market. It will never go out of "style." I frequently refer back to his principles when researching a stock I am considering for purchase. Mr. Pistolese focuses, throughout the book, on various, basic chart patterns, and how these can be used to determine the probable direction and price move of the stocks we may be placing into our investment portfolio. This book will assist every type of investor - the aggressive trader, the conservative long-range planner, as well as those of us who seek steady income from our investments. Mr. Pistolese provides us with many graphs and charts - all of which are easily understood and interpreted via the author's very simplistic approach to technical analysis. He then, at the conclusion of each chapter, encourages us to complete "lessons" which serve to determine if we understood the material he presented - via review exercises. He has truly thought of everything in his desire to help us to become better "money managers."

Another valuable contribution to the field of Technical Analysis by Cliff Pistolese

I first became familiar with Clifford Pistolese's work through reading his second book, "Using Technical Analysis." I was so impressed, that I obtained both his first book "Nerves of Steel" and now his most recent book and the subject of this review, "Technical Analysis for the Rest of Us." Cliff is unique among authors of technical analysis books, in that he not only talks the talk, but he walks the walk as well. His own successful, long-term investing career is based largely on the concepts he has so generously shared with readers over the years. In his most recent book, "Technical Analysis for the Rest of Us," Cliff takes his readers through the most important, foundational concepts of technical pattern recognition. He does this through the use of copious and clearly labeled charts, as well as plain-spoken and easy to understand language. Cliff really gets straight to the heart of the matter with his latest book, while avoiding the more estoeric, complex theories and techniques that are often found in many books written on the subject of technical analysis. "Technical Analysis for the Rest of Us" is a superb book for any investor seeking to take more control over his or her investments, through the application of time-tested rules of chart pattern interpretation. More experienced and advanced users of technical analysis may wish to pick up Cliff's second book as well, "Using Technical Analysis," which is one of the most clearly written and informative books ever written on the subject. Daniel L. Chesler, CMT, CTA -- [...]