Applied Technical Analysis for Equity Markets

Applied Technical Analysis for Equity Markets Overview

Applied Technical Analysis for Equity Markets builds upon the concepts covered in CMSA’s Trading Using Technical Analysis course and applies the technical analysis tools to analyze three real-world case studies. 

In our first case study, we will evaluate whether Barrick Gold is bullish or bearish with a collection of these indicators mentioned. Our second and third case studies look at the company Meta, better known as Facebook.

This case study assumes that you have already taken the Trading Using Technical Analysis course as the explanation of the technical tools themselves in this course is limited (it focuses on applying what you’ve learned). Students are recommended to try and interpret the technical data for each case study first on their own and then compare it with the technical analysis checklist provided.

We will use technical analysis tools such as:

• Line charts, bar charts, candlestick charts
• Moving averages
• On-Balance Volume Indicator (OBV)
• Moving average convergence divergence (MACD)
• Bollinger Bands
• Relative Strengths Index (RSI)
• Fast and slow stochastic oscillator (%K, %D)
• Ichimoku Cloud
• Parabolic SAR Indicator
• Average directional movement index (+DMI, -DMI, ADX)

Applied Technical Analysis for Equity Markets Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:

• Apply technical analysis to real-world examples
• Interpret technicals and decide when and if to execute a trade
• Utilize what you learned in the Trading Using Technical Analysis course

Applied Technical Analysis for Equity Markets is a Case Study in CFI’s CMSA® Program

CFI’s Capital Markets & Securities Analyst (CMSA)® program covers all the basic, intermediate, and advanced topics about sales and trading, investment banking, and asset management. This program teaches you trading strategies used in the finance and capital markets industry. It is ideal for students who want to learn how to trade different asset classes. The program is completely online so you can take it at your own pace, from anywhere in the world.

Common career paths for students who take the CMSA® are Sales & Trading, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Treasury, Risk Management, and other capital markets careers.

Who Should Take This CMSA® Course?

This Applied Technical Analysis for Equity Markets case study is perfect for anyone who enjoyed the Trading Using Technical Analysis course and would like to apply what they’ve learned in real-world case studies. These tools are useful for individuals interested in a career related to sales and trading, as well as other areas of finance.