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FIN231 Technical Analysis

This subject introduces students to the key concepts in technical analysis and develops skills in the construction, interpretation and application of charts to a variety of markets. Practical examples are used with traditional bar chart analysis and trend following and momentum indicators.

This subject assists students to:

  • Demonstrate technical knowledge through analysis, evaluation and application of relevant financial concepts, theories and techniques to a range of situations
  • Demonstrate creative and skillful approaches to solving complex problems in professional contexts.

This subject contributes to the investment analysis major.

For more information, please refer to the subject outline.

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  • Subject overview

    • This subject introduces students to the key concepts in technical analysis and develops skills in the construction, interpretation and application of charts to a variety of markets. Practical examples are used with traditional bar chart analysis and trend following and momentum indicators.

      This subject assists students to:

      • Demonstrate technical knowledge through analysis, evaluation and application of relevant financial concepts, theories and techniques to a range of situations
      • Demonstrate creative and skilful approaches to solving complex problems in professional contexts.

      This subject contributes to the investment analysis major.

      For more information, please refer to the subject outline.

  • Learning outcomes

    • At the completion of this subject students should be able to:

      1. Examine the discipline of technical analysis.
      2. Explain the key principles of Dow Theory.
      3. Apply the important tools and concepts of technical analysis within price trends and turning points.
      4. Examine non-price data indicators of investor participation and attitude to trend strength and price movements.
      5. Apply chart patterns, trading volumes and price objectives within price trends.
      6. Apply the common indicators used in technical analysis to add value to basic chart analysis.
      7. Formulate trading strategies.
  • Subject content
    • Topic Title
      Topic 1 Background to technical analysis
      Topic 2 Dow Theory
      Topic 3 Short-term bar chart analysis
      Topic 4 Long-term bar chart analysis
      Topic 5 Non-price data analysis
      Topic 6 Chart patterns
      Topic 7 Introduction to indicators
      Topic 8 Trend following indicators
      Topic 9 Momentum indicators
      Topic 10 Other trend and momentum indicators
      Topic 11 Formulating trading strategies

  • Duration

    • 12 weeks.

  • Assessment
  • Prerequisites

    • There are no prerequisites for this subject. However please review the Assumed Knowledge tab to understand the prior knowledge Kaplan advises you should hold before enrolling in this subject.

  • Assumed knowledge

    • Whilst there are no prerequisites for this subject, Kaplan assumes that individuals have completed FIN201 Quantitative Applications in Finance or understand the content covered in this subject, prior to undertaking FIN231 Technical Analysis.

  • Course transition subject equivalence

    • Individuals are not required to complete this subject if they have transitioned from a SIA/Finsia/Kaplan course and have completed the following subjects within the course completion timeframe:

      • E114 Technical Analysis
  • Reading list

    • There are no prescribed texts for this subject.

      Details of any required and further readings for this subject are provided in the subject room.  Purchase of any text other than a prescribed text is not required.