Books For Technical Analysis

I have been asked to recommend some books for beginners in Technical Analysis (or charting as some prefer to call it). There are 3 excellent books for people who are serious about learning TA.


1) A good beginners book on traditional TA is:
Getting Started In Technical Analysis by Jack D. Schwager

This book gives you the basics on TA and helps you to understand what TA is all about.


2) The bible of TA and one of the best books ever written on TA is:
Technical Analysis of Stock Trends - 8th Edition by Robert D. Edwards & John Magee

This book was first published in 1948 and is as good today as it ever was. I use it all the time as a reference text. You will not find a better book on TA anywhere. Its been republished in the 8th Edition, so it shows you what a great book this is.


3) A simple and yet very good book on Candlestick charting is:
Japanese Candlestick Charting Techniques by Steve Nison

Its well presented and simple enough for the beginner to understand. A great book on CS charting that I use as a reference all the time.



I would recommend that you buy all these books if you are keen on serious TA. Read the reviews on Amazon as well.