Saturday, December 28, 2024

Mastering Technical Analysis

 

Course Name:

Mastering Technical Analysis: A Comprehensive Guide to the Indian Stock Market

Duration:

4 Weeks (20 Hours Total)

  • 5 Days a Week (1 Hour/Day)
  • Optional Weekend Workshops

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the course, learners will:

  1. Understand the fundamental principles of technical analysis.
  2. Use various tools and indicators to analyze stock charts.
  3. Make informed trading decisions based on technical analysis.
  4. Gain hands-on experience using real-world data from Indian stock markets (NSE/BSE).

Module Breakdown:

Week 1: Introduction to Technical Analysis

Session 1: Basics of Stock Markets

  • Overview of the Indian Stock Market (NSE, BSE, SEBI Regulations)
  • Difference between Fundamental and Technical Analysis
  • The Role of Technical Analysis in Trading

Session 2: Charts and Price Movements

  • Understanding Stock Charts: Line, Bar, Candlestick Charts
  • How to Read OHLC (Open, High, Low, Close) Data
  • Concepts of Support and Resistance Levels

Session 3: Trend Analysis

  • Types of Trends: Uptrend, Downtrend, Sideways
  • Identifying Trends Using Moving Averages (SMA, EMA)
  • Practical: Applying Moving Averages on Indian Stocks

Session 4: Timeframes and Chart Patterns

  • Choosing the Right Timeframe for Analysis
  • Introduction to Common Chart Patterns:
    • Head and Shoulders
    • Double Top/Bottom
    • Flags and Pennants

Session 5: Candlestick Patterns

  • Single Candle Patterns (Doji, Hammer, Shooting Star)
  • Double and Triple Candle Patterns (Engulfing, Morning Star)
  • Practical: Identifying Patterns on NSE Stocks

Week 2: Technical Indicators

Session 1: Momentum Indicators

  • Relative Strength Index (RSI)
  • Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD)

Session 2: Volume Analysis

  • Importance of Volume in Technical Analysis
  • Using Volume Oscillators and VWAP

Session 3: Volatility Indicators

  • Bollinger Bands
  • Average True Range (ATR)

Session 4: Fibonacci Tools

  • Fibonacci Retracements and Extensions
  • Practical: Applying Fibonacci on Indian Indexes

Session 5: Combining Indicators for Better Accuracy


Week 3: Advanced Concepts

Session 1: Elliott Wave Theory Basics

  • Five-Wave and Three-Wave Structures

Session 2: Gap Analysis

  • Types of Gaps: Breakaway, Runaway, Exhaustion

Session 3: Divergence Analysis

  • Identifying Bullish and Bearish Divergences

Session 4: Trading Psychology

  • Understanding Market Sentiment
  • The Role of Discipline and Emotional Control

Session 5: Risk Management and Position Sizing

  • Setting Stop Loss and Take Profit Levels
  • Risk-to-Reward Ratios

Week 4: Practical Application and Case Studies

Session 1: Using Trading Platforms

  • Hands-On with Indian Trading Platforms (Zerodha, Upstox, etc.)
  • Drawing Charts and Placing Technical Indicators

Session 2: Backtesting Strategies

  • How to Backtest on Historical Data

Session 3: Live Market Analysis

  • Real-Time Analysis of Indian Stocks

Session 4: Building a Trading Plan

  • How to Develop a Personal Trading Strategy

Session 5: Course Wrap-Up and Q&A

  • Final Quiz and Certification

Resources Provided:

  • Course Workbook (PDF)
  • Access to Demo Trading Accounts
  • List of Recommended Books (e.g., “Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets” by John Murphy)
  • Links to Free Tools (TradingView, NSE/BSE Websites)

Assessment:

  • Weekly Assignments (Chart Analysis, Indicator Use)
  • Final Quiz (Online or Offline)
  • Practical Project: Submit a Trading Plan for a Selected Indian Stock