{"product_id":"the-visual-investor-how-to-spot-market-trends-hardcover","title":"The Visual Investor: How to Spot Market Trends - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn J. Murphy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Visual Investor, Second Edition breaks down technical analysis into terms that are accessible to even individual investors. Aimed at the typical investor--such as the average CNBC viewer--this book shows investors how to follow the ups and downs of stock prices by visually comparing the charts, without using formulas or having a necessarily advanced understanding of technical analysis math and jargon. Murphy covers all the fundamentals, from chart types and market indicators to sector analysis and global investing, providing examples and easy-to-read charts so that any reader can become a skilled visual investor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVisual analysis, also known as technical or chart analysis, is one of the best ways to invest in today's markets--and it's not as hard as you might think. This proven approach allows you to follow almost any market, without having to be an expert on any of them, and it can give you an enormous advantage over those who prefer to use some form of economic or fundamental analysis. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith over forty years of market experience and a number of bestselling financial books to his name, John Murphy, one of the world's foremost technical analysts and educators, knows what it takes to make it in this field. Now, with the \u003ci\u003eSecond Edition\u003c\/i\u003e of \u003ci\u003eThe Visual Investor\u003c\/i\u003e--which has been completely updated for current markets--Murphy shares his invaluable insights on this subject with you. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in a straightforward and accessible style, this updated guide will introduce you to \"visual\" investing by explaining a variety of charting techniques that professionals have used for decades, and shows you how specific visual tools can put you in a better position to successfully trade commodities, currencies, bonds, and stocks in both domestic and global financial markets. With the real-world examples and comprehensive charts found here, you'll quickly discover how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTell the difference between markets that are trending and those that are not\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLocate important breakouts or breakdowns\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpot significant support and resistance levels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImplement asset allocation and sector rotation strategies through exchange-traded funds and mutual funds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUtilize moving averages to keep track of trends\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncorporate essential price patterns into your investment analysis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlong the way, Murphy takes you through the ins and outs of reading price and volume charts that can help you make sensible investment decisions, and highlights how you can track the ups and downs of financial markets by visually comparing charts--instead of relying upon complex mathematical formulas and confusing technical concepts. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnowing why a market is moving is interesting, but not crucial to investment success. In order to trade profitably, all that really matters is what the markets are actually doing. Visual analysis is the best way to determine this, and with the \u003ci\u003eSecond Edition\u003c\/i\u003e of \u003ci\u003eThe Visual Investor\u003c\/i\u003e as your guide, you'll learn how to put this effective approach to work for you to enhance the performance of your portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJOHN J. MURPHY\u003c\/b\u003e is a former technical analyst for CNBC and has over forty years of market experience. He is the face of StockCharts.com, which provides financial information to online investors via technical analysis tools. Murphy has appeared on Bloomberg TV, CNN's\u003ci\u003e Moneyline\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNightly Business Report\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWall $treet Week\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003ewith Louis Rukeyser\u003c\/i\u003e. In 1992, he was given the first award for outstanding contribution to global technical analysis by the International Federation of Technical Analysts, and was the recipient of the 2002 Market Technicians Association Annual Award. In addition to the \u003ci\u003eFirst Edition\u003c\/i\u003e of \u003ci\u003eThe Visual Investor, \u003c\/i\u003e he is also author of \u003ci\u003eIntermarket Technical Analysis\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eIntermarket Analysis, \u003c\/i\u003e all of which are published by Wiley. He also authored \u003ci\u003eTechnical Analysis of the Financial Markets\u003c\/i\u003e. Murphy has a bachelor of arts in economics and a master of business administration from Fordham University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 x 9 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 01, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45343352193126,"sku":"9780470382059","price":61.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/T3B3dk1SZXhvN0ZiNXNUdVpBaytYQT09.webp?v=1774917999","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/the-visual-investor-how-to-spot-market-trends-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}