Visual Guide to Candlestick Charting By Michael C. Thomsett

Master Candlestick Analysis with This Clear, Visual Guide

Candlestick charts can seem complex—until now. The Bloomberg Visual Guide to Candlestick Charting breaks down this essential trading method into clear, visually driven explanations designed for both beginners and ambitious traders looking to sharpen their edge.

Authored by veteran financial expert Michael C. Thomsett and published in association with Bloomberg Press, this trusted guide simplifies over 200 candlestick patterns and key terms, giving readers a practical framework for interpreting price action with confidence.

Rather than overwhelming you with abstract theory, Thomsett takes a hands-on approach rooted in real-world trading scenarios. You’ll discover how Japanese candlestick formations mirror market psychology—and how to use that insight to identify reversals, assess trend strength, and navigate uncertainty in stocks, forex, commodities, and options markets.

This visual guide goes beyond definitions. With chart examples from 50 real companies and comparative Western indicators, it helps you build the intuition to read price action fast and accurately.

What You’ll Learn

• The core logic behind candlestick formation: open, high, low, close
• How to quickly spot key reversal and continuation patterns
• When to use candlesticks vs. traditional indicators
• How to integrate Japanese candlestick signals with Western technical analysis
• Real trading insights from historical charts of global companies

 Key Benefits

• Over 200 terms explained alphabetically—perfect for quick reference
• Highly visual structure makes complex concepts digestible
• Compares Western indicators with candlestick patterns for deeper context
• Ideal for traders in stocks, forex, options, and futures markets
• A trusted resource written by an expert with 60+ finance titles

Who This Book Is For

• Beginners exploring candlestick charting for the first time
• Intermediate traders looking to refine their chart-reading skills
• Technical analysts seeking a visual companion reference
• Anyone overwhelmed by theory and needing clarity in the markets

Table of Contents Overview

• Introduction: The Value of Candlestick Charting vii
• Chapter 1: Types of Charts 1
• Chapter 2: The History of Candlesticks 11
  • An Era of Commerce and Growth 11
  • The God of the Markets 12
  • Candlesticks Come to America 13
• Chapter 3: Candlesticks and Their Attributes 15
  • The Importance of Long Candlesticks 18
  • The Opposite: The Extremely Narrow-Range Session 18
  • Attributes Missing in Candlestick Analysis 19
• Chapter 4: Pitfalls of Candlesticks 21
• Chapter 5: Confirmation 29
• Chapter 6: The Six Basic Candlesticks 31
• Chapter 7: Candlestick Alphabetical Entries 36
• Chapter 8: Noncandlestick Confirmation Indicators and Terms 246
• Appendix: Bloomberg Functionality Cheat Sheet 370
• Bibliography 371
• Index 372

Bullet Summary

• Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
• Author: Michael C. Thomsett
• Format: PDF (Digital Download)
• Pages: 386
• Language: English
• Delivery: Instant download link after purchase

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