Technical analysis uses historical stock prices and trading volume, or both, in order to predict future prices. A wide range of techniques such as chart analysis, moving averages, and other filters and oscillators can be used to determine predictive models of stock prices. It is believed that the stock price patterns emerge from a systematic psychological behavior of market participants. This note provides an overview of some common analytical tools to identify trading opportunities. "Hide
by Michael J. Schill, Yosuke Wada 10 pages. Publication Date: September 19, 2008. Prod. #: UV1195-PDF-ENG