Trading For Dummies, 3rd Edition

A no-nonsense guide to trading wisely in any market

Savvy traders can make money in both up and down markets — and now you can, too. Trading For Dummies is for investors who are looking for a clear guide to trading stocks in any type of market. You'll get sample stock charts, position trading tips and techniques, and fresh ways to analyze trends and indicators.

• Open the technical analysis toolbox — get a clear overview of what technical analysis is and how it lets you interpret data in a new way to make trading decisions
• Get in the technical frame of mind — discover how to select indicators that match your personality and preference for risk, and get to know the types of profit and loss outcomes typical to each
• Set the bar — understand how to observe price bars and take advantage of small patterns to earn cold, hard cash
• Be trendy — use indicators to identify whether your price is trending, determine the strength of the trend, and know when the trend is at a reversal

Open the book and find:

• How to create charts, identify patterns, and spot trends and transitions
• Plain-English information on reading technical analysis charts
• Details on trading exchange-traded funds (ETFs)
• The types of trading platforms and charting packages available
• Strategies for when to buy and sell stocks
• Top ten trading survival techniques

Learn to:

• Assume more risk, reap more benefits, and build a more aggressive portfolio
• Grasp the latest on global markets
• Use both technical and fundamental analyses to optimize your investing