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  • First Post: Apr 27, 2006 4:42pm Apr 27, 2006 4:42pm
I am looking for a book that focuses on Advanced Technical Analysis with examples from Forex charts. A book that further explains (i.e. beyond introductory concepts) how to deal with intraday charts, chart patterns in Forex market, Elliott Wave and Fibonacci - retracement, Fan, expansion - and Time cycles in Forex market, the application of Dow theory in Forex, the interpretation of quantitative analysis tools (i.e. indicators) for FX trading, use of candlestick charts, use of Gann techniques and prefarably mechanical trading.

So far, I've not managed to find any. BTW, I am looking for a REAL book, published by a REAL publisher not one of those scam eBooks.
Trading In The Global Currency Markets Luca (c) 2000

This is the book. I refer to it often.


Quoting aparsai
I am looking for a book that focuses on Advanced Technical Analysis with examples from Forex charts. A book that further explains (i.e. beyond introductory concepts) how to deal with intraday charts, chart patterns in Forex market, Elliott Wave and Fibonacci - retracement, Fan, expansion - and Time cycles in Forex market, the application of Dow theory in Forex, the interpretation of quantitative analysis tools (i.e. indicators) for FX trading, use of candlestick charts, use of Gann techniques and prefarably mechanical trading.

So far, I've not managed to find any. BTW, I am looking for a REAL book, published by a REAL publisher not one of those scam eBooks.
Quoting smjones
Trading In The Global Currency Markets Luca (c) 2000

This is the book. I refer to it often.
Based on the table of contents it looks to be very useful. Does it explain technical analysis topics in detail?
It is a good book, on TA… however…



I think that any book, which claims to provide TA solutions specifically for a given market is already misleading. TA concepts must work in any market, under any conditions otherwise its basic premise is flawed. The way, of course, you apply these concepts will vary greatly based on your personality (i.e. trading style), experience, and so on and so forth… A while ago I was searching for the same, when I came to realize, that application of TA on a particular market or timeframe actually becomes a methodology, numerous examples of which can be found on this very forum. I am sure you’ve seen the same method applied by some with great success, while others fail and move on to other solutions/systems/methods.



I found that John Murphy’s Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets is a more complete reference, reads easier and has plenty of very applicable TA information.
Yes very much so. It covers everything on your list and more. It is advanced reading though... Scott



Quoting aparsai
Based on the table of contents it looks to be very useful. Does it explain technical analysis topics in detail?
Quoting smjones
Trading In The Global Currency Markets Luca (c) 2000

This is the book. I refer to it often.
This was the 1st book i ever read on Forex (or trading period). I was too new to get much from it and it is on my list to re-read. IF I remember correctly the TA parts were not real indepth as he covers a lot of ground. Go to the library - they will most likely have a copy. Read it and if it is what u are looking for you can buy it.

I read an refer often to John Murphy's Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets, It is not Forex specific - but it one heck of a book and I recommend it for TA. I used to think that the book had to be FOREX specific but I have found that the information applies to FOREX as well as Stocks and Futures.
In trading, there is no bullshit. You either make money or you don't.
No question John Murphy is one of the best TA experts... I have nearly everyone of his books. But, I would have to disagree with you. I think this would give what was requested. Luca's book is not exclusive It is inclusive of Futures, Currencies, Spot market, Corporate Trading, Central banks, Currency Options, and covers fundementals. Murphy is a pure TA analyist.

The scope of the original request, in my opinion Murphy does not cover...

They are all excellent books, although they are somewhat redundant with each other.

The best choice might be several books to cover a broad range.

scott


Quoting mtfx
It is a good book, on TA… however…



I think that any book, which claims to provide TA solutions specifically for a given market is already misleading. TA concepts must work in any market, under any conditions otherwise its basic premise is flawed. The way, of course, you apply these concepts will vary greatly based on your personality (i.e. trading style), experience, and so on and so forth… A while ago I was searching for the same, when I came to realize, that application of TA on a particular market or timeframe actually becomes a methodology, numerous examples of which can be found on this very forum. I am sure you’ve seen the same method applied by some with great success, while others fail and move on to other solutions/systems/methods.



I found that John Murphy’s Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets is a more complete reference, reads easier and has plenty of very applicable TA information.
Have you guys looked next door at the book review forum OMG. I am in literacy heaven... I have at least 50 or 60 books on trading and pretty much every market... But there is stuff there that is new to me.

lol Scott
Quoting smjones
No question John Murphy is one of the best TA experts... I have nearly everyone of his books. But, I would have to disagree with you. I think this would give what was requested. Luca's book is not exclusive It is inclusive of Futures, Currencies, Spot market, Corporate Trading, Central banks, Currency Options, and covers fundementals. Murphy is a pure TA analyist.

The scope of the original request, in my opinion Murphy does not cover...

They are all excellent books, although they are somewhat redundant with each other.

The best choice might be several books to cover a broad range.

scott
See, when I first read Murphy’s book and then came across Luca’s, my novice expectation was that I will find something groundbreaking that’s applicable specifically to forex. Of course now I understand that there is no real (not scam) TA book that will offer such advice. This is the trap, which I wanted the original poster to avoid.

Either one is a great book on TA… and I agree that just one book may not even be enough.
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My sentiments exactly... One needs a good library of books...

Here is a link to Merlin's library... Good stuff

http://www.forexfactory.com/contest.htm
Scott


Quoting mtfx
See, when I first read Murphy’s book and then came across Luca’s, my novice expectation was that I will find something groundbreaking that’s applicable specifically to forex. Of course now I understand that there is no real (not scam) TA book that will offer such advice. This is the trap, which I wanted the original poster to avoid.

Either one is a great book on TA… and I agree that just one book may not even be enough.
Quoting mtfx
See, when I first read Murphy’s book and then came across Luca’s, my novice expectation was that I will find something groundbreaking that’s applicable specifically to forex. Of course now I understand that there is no real (not scam) TA book that will offer such advice. This is the trap, which I wanted the original poster to avoid.

Either one is a great book on TA… and I agree that just one book may not even be enough.
I've already read John Murphy's book. In my opinion it is a must-read. However, it doesn't cover Forex-specific charts. I too believe that TA is not specific to a market, but having a book that shows you several examples of a specific market would be great! It helps you to have a better understanding of a good approach to that market.
Quoting mtfx
It is a good book, on TA… however… I think that any book, which claims to provide TA solutions specifically for a given market is already misleading. TA concepts must work in any market, under any conditions otherwise its basic premise is flawed. The way, of course, you apply these concepts will vary greatly based on your personality (i.e. trading style), experience, and so on and so forth… A while ago I was searching for the same, when I came to realize, that application of TA on a particular market or timeframe actually becomes a methodology,...
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Quoting Magiruss
{quote} {image} Can't find the book? Write me a PM
For real?? You revived a 16-year-old thread??
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Quoting RCtrader
{quote} For real?? You revived a 16-year-old thread??
It seems he brought up this old thread to post his special message.
Quoting BinhAutoDat
{quote} It seems he brought up this old thread to post his special message.

10 people have already downloaded the book, which means that someone needs it. How many useful things have you posted here?
There are a lot of posts here about book selections, but you chose one of the older ones that asks for a completely different book and posted here. If the thread was correct, perhaps more than 10 people would have downloaded the book.
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