This book is unique. It is a comprehensive guide to using technical analysis for trading financial markets. Not only does it provide a thorough knowledge of technical analysis, it also explains how the various financial markets work — and how you can successfully trade stocks, bonds, currencies, commodities, derivatives, et al., using technical analysis.

This book is divided into two parts.

PART ONE covers the workings of the different financial markets, with particular emphasis on the stock, commodity and currency markets as these are the biggest trading arenas. This part provides a solid knowledge platform for anyone wishing to trade these markets. For each market, the author explains all the key concepts essential for trading, such as margin calculations, P&L calculations, how to choose the right brokers, etc.

PART TWO is a detailed exposition of technical analysis — and its application in real-life trading. The coverage is comprehensive, spanning virtually every method, system and school of technical analysis. Real-life charts and examples are used extensively, supported by illustrations and diagrams for easy understanding. A complete chapter is dedicated to the importance of money and risk management.

The emphasis throughout is on how traders can profitably apply the various methods of technical analysis, trading systems and technical indicators, and not merely on their descriptions.

Jitender Yadav has been a trader in the financial markets since 1993. Starting with the stock market, he ventured into currency trading in 1995. For the next many years he traded in diverse markets and instruments as a portfolio manager for his clients. In 2007, he entered academics, teaching technical analysis at various renowned institutions. Trader's Guide to Financial Markets and Technical Analysis is the outcome of his trading and teaching experience.