Introduction to technical analysis -- Basic principle of technical analysis : the trend -- History of technical analysis -- Technical analysis controversy -- Overview of markets -- Dow theory -- Sentiment -- Measuring market strength -- Temporal patterns and cycles -- Flow of funds -- Trend analysis. History and construction of charts -- Trends : the basics -- Breakouts, stops, and retracements -- Moving averages -- Bar chart patterns -- Point-and-figure chart patterns -- Short-term patterns -- Confirmation -- Cycles -- Elliott, Fibonacci, and Gann -- Selection of markets and issues : trading and investing -- System design and testing -- Money and risk management.