Book Summary

Summary of books on technical analysis of stocks and futures

Summaries and notes from prominent technical analysis books. Use these alongside the Technical Analysis Handbook for deeper theory and real-world application.


For beginners, a suggested order is:

  1. Getting Started in Technical Analysis β€” Foundations and chart types.

  2. Technical Analysis Explained β€” Indicators and systems.

  3. Japanese Candlestick Charting Techniques β€” Candlestick patterns in depth.

  4. Encyclopedia of Chart Patterns β€” Chart patterns reference.

  5. Technical Analysis Using Multiple Timeframes β€” Multi-timeframe approach.

  6. Technical Analysis of the Futures Markets / How to Make Money in Stocks β€” Markets and application.


Book Summaries in This Folder

Book
File
Focus

Getting Started in Technical Analysis

Intro, charts, basics

Technical Analysis Explained

Indicators, systems

Technical Analysis of the Futures Markets

Futures, volume, patterns

How to Make Money in Stocks

Stock selection, CAN SLIM

Japanese Candlestick Charting Techniques

Candlesticks in depth

Encyclopedia of Chart Patterns

Chart patterns reference

Technical Analysis Using Multiple Timeframes

MTF analysis


How This Fits With the Handbook

  • Handbook: Structured concepts (market basics, price action, patterns, indicators, strategies, risk, psychology). Use for learning and reference.

  • Book summaries: Author perspectives and extra detail from classic texts. Use to deepen specific topics (e.g. candlesticks from Nison, chart patterns from Bulkowski).

  • Revision: For quick recall and cheat sheets, use the Revision folder at the repo root.


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