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Technical analysis is the study of charts, prices, and patterns to make trading decisions. Learn the many different types of technical analysis and how to use them in your trading.
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13 Stock Chart Patterns that You Can’t Afford to Forget
Stock chart patterns play an important role in technical analysis and can be a powerful asset for all traders. Learning to recognize patterns will help you profit from breakouts and reversals. Here are 13 stock chart patterns you must know.
Kirk Du Plessis
Apr 2, 2021
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6 min read
54:37
Technical Analysis for Beginners (Ultimate Guide w/ Examples)
This guide explains technical analysis to help you understand key indicators like SMA, RSI, MACD, and how you can automate strategies
Kirk Du Plessis
March 18, 2025
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54 min video
25:41
Predicting the Market's Next Move
Most new (and experienced traders) use technical analysis to try and predict the stock market's next move. Our extensive backtesting research shows why that is so difficult.
Kirk Du Plessis
Intermediate Track
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26 min video
Show #227
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Apr 19, 2023
What 20-Years of Moving Average Data Teaches Us About Stock Reversals & Momentum
33 mins
Show #226
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Apr 12, 2023
Does Adding a "Trend Filter" Improve Directional Option Selling Strategies?
50 mins
Show #89
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Apr 17, 2017
Are Your Current Technical Analysis Indicators Slowly Destroying Your Portfolio?
22 mins
Show #50
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Jun 20, 2016
Is the Stock Market Random or Predictable? The Final Debate on Efficient Markets
33 mins
Show #42
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Jan 22, 2016
This Stochastics Tweak Was the Difference Between Making or Losing Money
15 mins
Show #41
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Jan 20, 2016
How Changing Just One Setting Increased this Indicator’s Win Rate from 31% to 68%
16 mins
Show #40
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Jan 18, 2016
Option Alpha Launches “SIGNALS” the 20-Year Technical Analysis Backtesting Report
20 mins
Show #39
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Jan 12, 2016
Does Technical Analysis Really Work? The 3 Big Game-Changing Questions It Took Us 12 Months to Answer
13 mins
Show #25
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Mar 31, 2015
Interview w/ John Carter – Balancing Trades & Financing Strategies for More Consistent Winners
46 mins
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