Make informed trading decisions regardless of the market′s condition

Savvy traders can make money in both up and down markets. Trading For Dummies is for investors at all levels who are looking for a clear guide to successfully trading stocks in any type of market.

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