Candlesticks are one of the most widely used technical tools in trading. Designed to provide detailed, at-a-glance information, these charts are integrated into almost every web site and charting software solution. But, despite their popularity, the definitions of these candlestick patterns are often vague and misleading. Now, for the first time ever, Steve Palmquist hands you the secrets for effectively using candlestick patterns in all market conditions. Data that would take years to compile and years to interpret is now at your fingertips. Based on intensive back testing and research, Money-Making Candlestick Patterns shows how to appropriately use the most popular candlestick patterns in bull, bear, and sideways trends. Built from PROVEN FACTS, not theory, you'll learn: Clear definitions of each selected pattern to remove guesswork and improve performance Exactly what you need to know about back testing to increase your wins and minimize your losses The impact of various market conditions on the most powerful patterns to remove surprises and increase profits Keys to eliminating common testing mistakes that can prevent you from making money The candlestick pattern that has shown triple ROI in back testing This book rigorously tests the assumptions inherent in standard candlestick pattern definitions. Each chapter breaks down the pattern to examine how parameters such as current volume, average volume, and price level will impact results. The definitions that most often produce profitable trades are identified and outlined with complete usage instructions for increasing your winning trade percentage. In this book, technician Steve Palmquist hands you his years of research. The information on back testing and the insight into your favorite patterns will give you a seasoned advantage in a fraction of the time. Thorough and efficiently organized, this book will allow you to use candlestick patterns to exploit every move the market makes.

Japanese rice traders have successfully used candle signals to amass huge fortunes for nearly four centuries. Constantly refined and tested over time, candlestick signals are now being used the world over for trading all financial markets, including stocks, derivatives and currencies, etc. This book explains step-by-step how you can make money by trading the powerful and proven candlestick techniques. Here is how: ● Explanation of major candle signals; how to recognize them and use them effectively ● The underlying market psychology revealed by each candle formation ● How to combine candlestick signals with Western technical analysis to take advantage of high probability trades which generate explosive profits ● Stop loss settings for various candlestick signals for cutting losses. Master this and you will be way ahead of fellow traders ● How the use of candlesticks with technical analysis provides a simple mechanical trading system which eliminates emotional interference, panic and greed ● How to use candlestick charts for making money from longer term trading and investing ● PLUS: Proven, market-tested trading ideas tips and common mistakes to avoid based on the author's rich experience of trading stocks and options. This book will enable both new traders and experienced traders derive systematic and consistent profits from the market by adding candlestick charting to their trading arsenal. REVIEWS FOR THE BOOK "Educative addition to the technical trader's shelf." — The Hindu Business Line "Clearly explains and reinforces the message of each candlestick pattern, pointing out other details that can help determine success or failure at each occurrence. The real life examples are manifold, well chosen and amplify the lessons being taught. Highly recommended reading for traders in all markets to discover ways of profiting from candlestick trading." — Alan Northcott "Sadekar's book not only manages to live upto the expectations but probably excels them. Sadekar attempts to keep things simple, and targets the beginner to intermediate level technician as his target audience. Each type of reversal, consolidation and continuation pattern is tackled in individual chapters and illustrated liberally with charts of Indian stocks. The author leaves ample strategies for the not so active trader, also combining Dow theory tools like trend lines, oscillators and moving averages with the oriental techniques. This gives the reader an immediate advantage of getting the best of both the worlds. While all chapters are interesting read, chapters 11 & 12 are the highlights of the book as they lay out a simple but actionable game plan for a trader and investor. As if the overall package was not sweet enough, Sadekar has compiled a tear-away candlestick ready-reckoner at the end of the book to identify emerging patterns in real time. At its price, the book is a value buy. All in all, a must read book for every freshman candle sticks trader." — Vijay L. Bhambwani, Technical Analyst, CEO - BSPLIndia.com

The updated edition to one of the most popular books on technical analysis Japanese candlestick charting and analysis is one of the most profitable yet underutilized ways to trade the market. Signals created by this unique method of technical analysis-represented in the form of graphic "candlestick" formations-identify the immediate direction and effects of investor sentiment through price movements, allowing traders to profit by spotting trend reversals before other investors. This updated version of Profitable Candlestick Trading: Pinpointing Market Opportunities to Maximize Profits makes learning the method fast and easy by introducing specific patterns, as well as the psychology behind them. The book Details the most valuable aspect of technical analysis-reversal patterns-as well as reversal signals, including the Doji, the Hammer, the Hanging Man, Engulfing Patterns, and Dark Cloud Cover Explains continuation patterns and explores how they can help with the decision-making process during various trading periods Reveals how to find trading situations that have the maximum potential for profitability, the highest probability of success, and the least amount of risk Learn how to quickly search, view, and profit with candlestick formations with Profitable Candlestick Trading.

The ultimate guide to a critical tool for mastering the financial markets A longstanding form of technical analysis, Japanese candlestick charts are a dynamic and increasingly popular technical tool for traders of all skill levels. Known for its versatility, this ancient charting can be fused with every other technical tool available, including traditional Western technical analysis. Japanese Candlestick Charting Techniques is the most comprehensive and trusted guide to this essential technique. Informed by years of research from a pioneer trader, this book covers everything you need to know, including hundreds of examples that show how candlestick techniques can be used in all of today’s markets. This totally updated revision focuses on the needs of today’s traders and investors with: • All new charts including more intra-day markets • New candlestick charting techniques • More focus on active trading for swing, online and day traders • New Western techniques in combination with candles • A greater spotlight on capital preservation. From speculation and hedging to futures and equities, candlestick charting is the next level up for both amateur day traders and seasoned technicians, and this book provides expert guidance for putting it into action.

The investment world is full of different methods for understanding how to best grow your rates of return and minimize risk. The Candlestick Charting method, first developed by Japanese rice traders in the middle of the 19th century, has become one of the favorite modern methods of analyzing and understanding the market through careful plotting and analysis of the data provided. This book will guide you through the seemingly complex, but revolutionary, useful method of candlestick charting to gain the highest possible rates of return while ensuring your risks are as minimal as possible. Candlestick charting is a complex language all in itself and for that reason, this book will guide you through the entire process of understanding the language, starting with the very origins of the technique. You will learn how it was developed and why it is still used today, including what changes have been made to the methods by Western investors. You will learn how the candlestick charts are prepared and what the different line constructions signify. Additionally, you will be shown how to read and differentiate between the different bodies, including the short and long white and black bodies, to measure high and low price levels, support, and resistance. You will be shown the various additional forms such as spinning tops, shadows, and doji. Next, the various different candle lines are outlined in full detail, showing you dozens of different formations including the single candle lines of "the hammer", "the hanging man", and "the shooting star", the dual candle lines of "dark cloud over", "the piercing pattern", "the engulfing pattern", "last engulfing pattern", and "harami". You will also learn the window candle lines, as well as the formations of three or more candle lines. Analysis of candle lines and the technical aspects, including how to discern stops, the risk/reward in each line, trends, the use of computers, and how to place and offset trades will supply you with the necessary information you need to read the candle lines. By interviewing dozens of experts in the reading and analysis of candle charts, this book is able to provide a comprehensive perspective of candle charts and how you can start using moving averages, analyzing three line break charts, renko charts, and kagi charts. You will be provided with practice charts for all three major types and additional resources to help you learn how to read and analyze each type. For anyone interested in the centuries old Japanese style of market analysis that is candlestick charting, this book provides a comprehensive overview from the very origins to the most modern of interpretations. Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company presidentâe(tm)s garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed.

From the introductory concepts through sophisticated applications—the most thorough, authoritative guide to harnessing the power of Japanese candlesticks The book that introduced traders everywhere how to unleash the awesome power of Japanese Candlestick is now better than ever! Written by the visionary who introduced candlesticks to traders in the West, this new edition of the international bestseller has been fully updated and revised for today’s more competitive and fickle markets. Your complete guide to all things candlesticks, it fills you in on what they are and where they come from, how to read and interpret them and how to use them to anticipate and capitalize on price moves and market changes with a degree of accuracy you never imagined was possible! A rare opportunity to learn about this powerful charting technique from the man who introduced candlesticks to the West and the world’s premiere expert Covers the most important candle patterns and breaks each down into its component parts with crystal clear explanations of what each part indicates Details strategies for combining candlesticks with other technical tools to spot big moves and find optimal exits Delivers expert advice and guidance on how to avoid costly candlesticks mistakes that even seasoned traders can make Shares proven strategies for using candlesticks for hedging and managing investment risk, along with techniques for making candlesticks a valued tool for swing and day trading

The stock market has various opportunities during the cycles it moves through. At certain times the market is bullish and it gives you a great opportunity to trade to the upside. However the market is not always in a bullish trend. There are many instances where the market is in a bearish state and stocks move in a downward direction. These bearish periods can last from a few weeks to multiple years! If you only know how to trade the market to the upside then you will limit the trading opportunity you have. Learning how stocks move when they sell-off will allow you to improve your chart reading skills and give you the opportunity to trade a stock short. This book focuses on training your mind and visual senses so that you can learn to spot the little details and subtle signals as well as entry and exit opportunities when trading a stock short. By looking at hundreds of charts you will become able to notice a pattern and improve your visual senses. This book focuses on shorting. I have other books with other types of charts that will allow you to continue your education. The more charts that you look at the easier it gets!