Chart Patterns gives traders the first step toward applying charting, one of the oldest and most widely used tools in the market. Once a trader learns to recognize the patterns in charts,charting becomes a truly powerful technical analysis tool. Flags, head-and-shoulder patterns, double bottoms, and more are detailed to help the trader know when a breakout is coming or when a trend is continuing. The Bloomberg Market Essentials: Technical Analysis series covers the key elements of technical analysis tools, bringing traders quickly up to speed on each method—what it is, how it works, and how to use it. "Price is a fact. And price leaves patterns. This wonderful book will give the reader insights into what investors are really doing by identifying and following their buying and selling patterns. Learn about the pioneers who identified these patterns and where they typically form during a stock"s normal life-cycle."—Ralph J. Acampora, CMT, Director, Altaira Wealth Management,...