I am a long-term investor. With that said, I have always taught the importance of technical analysis for investors. Fundamental analysis is most important, but technical analysis can be leveraged for better entry and exit points. When using dollar-cost averaging, technical analysis can provide probabilities for levels of support and buying opportunities.
I have been investing and trading for over 20 years, and I have found that technicals help provide me an excellent cost basis for my long-term investments. Of course, improved entry points and cost basis will greatly improve long-term performance, and with compounding, it can make a significant impact on net worth. I believe technical analysis is a key to outperformance and financial freedom, and it's sadly overlooked by many long-term investors. With that said, this information will be helpful to both traders and investors alike, so please keep reading.
In the below video, I will teach you the basics of candlesticks, candlestick patterns, and chart patterns. Topics include:
- Japanese candlesticks
- Single candlestick patterns
- Double candlestick patterns
- Triple candlestick patterns
- Downside reversal candlestick patterns
- Upside reversal candlestick patterns
- Reversal chart patterns
- Continuation chart patterns
- Bilateral chart patterns
- And much more
One of my largest holdings is the Invesco Nasdaq 100 QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ), and I use this ETF in several examples throughout the video. Please watch and subscribe.
*Stock prices used in the below video were during the trading day of Dec. 23, 2021. The video was published on Dec. 23, 2021.
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