9063 - Specialised Techniques in Technical Analysis

Never trade against the trend, but how do you know what the trend is? Like weather forecasting, technical analysis does not result in absolute predictions about the future. But it does anticipate what is highly likely to happen to the market over time.

Specialised Techniques in Technical Analysis introduces some of the most important and extensively used specialised techniques in technical analysis. Learn and develop skills in construction, interpretation, the application of specialised charting and the important theories that underlie these techniques. Practical examples are demonstrated via application of learnt techniques to a variety of markets.

Students will be encouraged to consider their analysis from the perspective of an ‘adviser’, rather than that of a ‘trader’ and will be tasked with constructing a report justifying the chosen analysis and strategies in a bid to convince the client to accept the recommended course of action.

Duration       10 weeks
Fee $1,350
Study period

3 October - 9 December, 2011
Venue This course is delivered via distance education.

Please note: 9063 is a short course and will not credit towards Kaplan's Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and/or Master of Applied Finance.

How to register

Enrol into study period 1 by completing and returning an enrolment form to:

GPO Box 9995
Sydney NSW 2001

or fax to 1300 137 802.

What will I learn?

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:

  • describe key concepts in the specialised techniques and how they complement bar charting and indicator analysis
  • construct and interpret the specialised chart types
  • identify trends and turning points using the specialised techniques
  • formulate and justify trading strategies based on the specialised techniques
  • describe the role of technical analysis in the wider trading context

International accreditation

Upon completion of the subject Technical Analysis (FIN231) and Specialised Techniques in Technical Analysis (9063), students will be eligible to apply for membership with the Australian Technical Analysts Association to obtain their Diploma of Technical Analysis and international accreditation through the International Federation of Technical Analysts.

Who should attend?

  • Individuals with a thorough working knowledge of Technical Analysis
  • Individuals interested in obtaining a Diploma in Technical Analysis (please refer to International accreditation above)

What topics will be covered?

  • Candlestick charting
  • Ichimoku Kinko-Hyo Charting
  • Steidlmayer distribution analysis
  • Constructing point and figure charts
  • One-box-reversal point and figure charting
  • Three-box-reversal point and figure charting
  • Fibonacci sequence and cycles
  • Gann forecasting techniques
  • Gann swing charting
  • Elliott Wave Theory
  • Money management, psychology and trading strategy

Recommended prior knowledge

It is highly recommended that students undertake the subject Technical Analysis (FIN231) prior to enrolment into Specialised Techniques in Technical Analysis.

While parts of certain topics in Specialised Techniques in Technical Analysis refer to concepts taught in FIN231, subject notes for FIN231 may not be purchased except by enrolment in that subject.

Assessment

Students will be assessed via

  • An assignment
  • A final examination

Further details about the assessment tasks will be provided following enrolment.