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Module 2

Technical Analysis

Learn the visual toolkit for analyzing stock price movements. This module covers candlestick patterns, support & resistance, indicators like RSI and MACD, Fibonacci retracements, Dow Theory, and a complete trading checklist — with real-world Indian market examples throughout.

1

Introduction to Technical Analysis

What technical analysis is, its core assumptions, how OHLC data summarizes trading action, and setting realistic expectations.

2

Chart Types & Japanese Candlesticks

Line charts, bar charts, and the anatomy of Japanese candlesticks — the most powerful charting tool for traders.

3

Single Candlestick Patterns — Marubozu

The Marubozu pattern — a bold, shadow-less candle that signals strong bullish or bearish conviction with clear entry and exit rules.

4

Spinning Tops & Dojis

How spinning tops and doji candles reveal market indecision and can signal potential trend reversals.

5

Hammer, Hanging Man & Shooting Star

Paper umbrella patterns — the hammer signals bullish reversals, the hanging man warns of bearish turns, and the shooting star confirms weakness.

6

The Engulfing Pattern

Bullish and bearish engulfing patterns — powerful two-candle reversal signals with high reliability when confirmed by volume.

7

Harami, Morning Star & Evening Star

Multi-candle patterns including the harami, morning star, and evening star — advanced reversal signals with gap confirmation.

8

Support & Resistance

How to identify, draw, and trade support and resistance levels — the foundation of every technical trading decision.

9

Volumes & Their Significance

Why volume confirms price action, the volume-trend relationship table, and how to use volume as a trading filter.

10

Moving Averages

Simple Moving Average (SMA), Exponential Moving Average (EMA), golden/death crosses, and practical crossover trading systems.

11

RSI & MACD

Two essential momentum indicators — Relative Strength Index for overbought/oversold signals and MACD for trend-following trades.

12

Bollinger Bands & Fibonacci Retracements

Volatility-based Bollinger Bands for squeeze breakouts and Fibonacci retracement levels (23.6%, 38.2%, 61.8%) for pullback entries.

13

Dow Theory & Chart Patterns

The six principles of Dow Theory, market phases (accumulation, markup, distribution), and classic patterns like double tops, double bottoms, and head & shoulders.

14

The Grand Checklist

The complete TA trading checklist — combining candlesticks, S&R, volume, indicators, and risk-reward into a systematic decision framework.

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