Japanese Candlestick Charting - Second Edition

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Summary: Excellent well written book on charting
Review: The most important reason to read this book is to learn candlestick charting. The next best reason is that this is a fine well written book for novices and experts alike. Nison gives clear explanations of the indicators important in candlestick charting, and then goes on to explain why the indicators are strong or weak. The result for me was that I learned some very concrete techniques while also gaining a deeper understanding of market behavior in general. In many areas the Japanese interpretation of chart events differ from the Western view, and this is most fascinating. I highly recommend this book for novices and beyond.

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Summary: A reference for any trader
Review: Whether you are a short or long term trader, this book is a must have. Once you read this book, you will want to use no other charting method but candlesticks. More important than teaching very common chart patterns, you come away with a good understanding of what each type of candlestick is telling you about the psychology of the market you are studying. Although his clear illustrated examples use mostly futures, these methods definitely apply to equities as well. You will no longer fear shorting a stock when you can clearly see the "dark cloud cover" on strong volume. If you want to know more about technical charting and have money for only one book, this is it.

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Summary: helpfull
Review: my dad is the author of this book. i did not read it but i now it is help full becas my dad expland all off it to me and now i culd wright this book. other pepl say the book is unbelivabil and if i read it i am shor i whould say it was unbelivibil.

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Summary: Amazing
Review: Amazing techniques, and well written. Perfect for all level chartists

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Summary: A MUST have !
Review: This is a really fine book on chart technical analyses. Very well written

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Summary: Excellent book.
Review: Great book. You have to get it. After you read this book, it will change the way you are looking at the market. If you want to trade stock using technical, you MUST have this book. I should have got this book long time ago.

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Summary: A Winning book on a winning strategy
Review: I had learned the basics of candlestick charting before I purchased this book. I wouldn't always remember to do a candlestick analysis of my stocks, but when I would remember, I benefited. I came across this book when browsing and decided it would be a great way to extend my skills in candlesticks. I've read the book now got a lot out of it. I plan to make it the basis for all my future trades. I was also surprised, when CNBC interviewed a successful daytrader who started trading with this very book. Candlesticks are the way to go in this market, and this is an excellent book to get you started.

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Summary: An excellent introduction to a valuable technical tool
Review: Being a realatively new technical futures trader I was interested in Steve Nison's book on Japanese Candlesticks. Having purchased and read the book I can't say enough good things about it. In a clear and easy to understand style Mr. Nison explains the history, theory and ease of use of Candlesticks and their recognition. He also includes clear chart examples showing what to look for and how to interpret what you see. With book in hand I looked at my future's histories on my computer since my charting program will chart Candlesticks. I was gratified to find that time after time the patterns that Mr. Nison explains called the market moves. Today I'm waiting for a bearish confirmation of a Hanging Man in Hogs to enter my first Candelstick trade.

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Summary: Best I have found.
Review: This book is exactally what I was looking for. Detailed, easy to understand and apply.

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Summary: book is worth the money
Review: This book is an excellent introduction to the art of Japaese candlestick charting. It has saved me from making several emotion driven trades which would have resulted in losses. The charts in the book give clear examples of the major patters that are repeated on a daily basis in the market, and allow you to set logical entry and exit points. I can't say enough good things about this book (and his other candlestick book).