Technical analysis uses market data to determine the financial markets' state. It is a framework that forecasts the market's expected trends.
Technical analysis tools can be used at any time. They are useful for day traders, investors who manage retirement accounts, and analysts who prepare detailed reports that include opinions about the probability of gains in a particular market.
Technical analysis can be applied to any market, individual stocks or broad indexes. It is not based on market data.
These courses provide information that can be used to create a trading strategy. You can use it as an addition to fundamental analysis. Fundamentals will help you decide what to buy and sell, while technicals will help you determine when to trade. Technical analysis adds value to analyst reports.
Fundamentals of Technical Analysis is a course that focuses on the definition of tools for technical analysis, including charts patterns and indicators. Quantitative Technical Analysis is a method for combining the tools into an algorithmic format that can either be applied automatically or manually in a controlled manner.
The courses together provide all the information required to trade in any global market or become an analyst who specializes in technical reports on financial markets.
The following courses are required to earn this professional certificate:
- C01: The Fundamentals of Technical Analysis
- C02: Quantitative Technical Analysing
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NOTE: Both courses must be completed in order to earn the edX Professional Certificate for Introduction to Trading and Technical Analysis. To earn the Professional Certificate in Introduction to Trading with Technological Analysis, a verified learner must have passed all courses with a minimum of 70%.
