This introduction provides a clear framework for understanding and analyzing securities, and covers the major institutional features and theories of investing. While the book presents a thorough discussion of investments, the authors keep the material practical, relevant, and easy to understand. The latest developments in investments are brought to life through the use of tables, graphs, and illustrations that incorporate current market information and academic research. An international content deals directly with international securities and securities markets throughout the book--along with currency management and interest rate parity. Up-to-date "Money Matters" articles reflect the latest real-world developments and are provided throughout each chapter to give readers a sense of how practitioners deal with various investment issues and use techniques. Other coverage includes an array of investment tools--presented through discussions on stocks, bonds, and other securities such as options and futures. A guide to reviewing, forecasting, and monitoring--for individuals preparing to make investments or take the CFA exam.

*** SECOND EDITION includes *** Technical Analysis for Beginners Part One – Stop Blindly Following Stock Picks of Wall Street’s Gurus and Learn Technical Analysis Technical Analysis for Beginners Part Two – Riding the Stock Market Cycle "A brilliant book, provides a solid foundation for a beginner with information presented on a simple clear manner, very well illustrated, very colorful , easy to read, and learn. On other side of the equation the way the author links the information to technical graphic technical analysis is very good. I am very happy with this book, and it was a clear turning point upwards on my learning." — Amazon Customer Many improvements have been added to previous versions: More than 180 full-color illustrations to facilitate the learning of the visual trader Improvements for the buy and sell signals on charts Cryptocurrency is now part of the book A glossary of technical analysis terms An alphabetical index PART ONE: Stop Blindly Following Stock Picks of Wall Street’s Gurus and Learn Technical Analysis This book has been written to help the new traders who trust blindly in those close to them, their colleagues or financial gurus, and want to understand chart patterns before investing. Learn how to use tools allowing detection of buy-and-sell signals. Inside, you’ll find examples, tables, charts, and comments of popular stocks and cryptocurrencies. Most of the charts show entry points, exit points, and false signals. After you read this guide, you’ll know: How to use charts to enter and exit the market at the right time How to enrich the charts with indicators How to highlight the trend, the support, the resistance and the trend channel How to avoid many traps and learn about the cycle of market emotions Learn about the bullish and the bearish patterns and candlesticks patterns PART TWO: Riding the Stock Market Cycle This book focuses on the four stages that make up the stock and crypto cycle. Being able to detect, before the crowd, the appropriate time to enter an upward stage is the key for any investor. Each stage can be recognized using technical indicators. The use of technical indicators remains fairly simple. In this book, you’ll know: How to use leading indicators that detect reversals How to use lagging indicators that launch buying and selling signals How to find the best stocks, ETFs and cryptocurrencies How to spot the positive and negative divergences Learn the basics about cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin The combination of indicators, volume, lines, and patterns with the stages of the stock market cycle leads to better control of trading. Understanding each stage is a great way to anticipate the reaction of the markets. Technical Analysis for Beginners – A Practical Guide for Charting will give a great boost to your trading performance by learning technical analysis. This guide helps make a better decision and increase your chances of greater profits. Don’t let the money to the sharks of Wall Street. Charles G. Koonitz is the author of the books: Ichimoku Charting & Technical Analysis Crypto Technical Analysis It's More Than a Chart

Ichimoku Cloud, or simply Ichimoku, is a revolutionary system that detects new trends, thus preventing the trader from buying in riskier areas. Experienced traders will confirm that entering a trending market is undoubtedly the best way to generate profits, and this is the strength of the system. Ichimoku has several advantages: -The strategies are clear for buying and selling. -It is a stand-alone system that can be supported by other indicators. -The system projects support and resistance zones into the future. The Ichimoku system generates key trading signals in a single chart. This system has already conquered the Asian markets and is present on most cryptocurrency platforms. The Ichimoku has six components, including five curves with different time horizons, which help delineate risk areas. This book is a valuable asset for: -Understanding the components of Ichimoku. -Discovering the impact of emotions on trading. -Incorporating other indicators to support the Ichimoku. -Interpreting alerts and buy and sell signals. -Discovering the five simple and profitable Ichimoku strategies. -Knowing the trading rules to improve your discipline. -Understanding how to accelerate the triggering of signals. -Detecting bear market reversals and avoiding market crashes. This guide also provides an overview of basic technical analysis concepts. This second edition includes 106 color charts and tables to make it easier for the reader to learn. English and Japanese names for indicators are included in all Ichimoku charts. In addition, the second edition offers larger images than the first. Dive into the exciting world of Ichimoku and take your trading to the next level!

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This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th Workshop on Engineering Applications, WEA 2019, held in Santa Marta, Colombia, in October 2019. The 62 revised full papers and 2 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 178 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: computer science; computational intelligence; bioengineering; Internet of things; power applications; simulation systems; optimization.