BUS 410: Investments: Technical Analysis

3 credits

Technical Analysis is one of two schools of thought utilized for forecasting and projecting price movements in securities. Traders, investment managers, and researchers have recognized the importance of this study and has allowed the successful completion of the Chartered Market Technicians (CMT) to meet the designation requirement of the Series 86 exam (research analyst). In this course students will (1) comprehend principles, tools, techniques, and applications of technical analysis; (2) Understand the history of technical analysis and the debate about its value; (3) discover trends, market shifts, and breakouts to gain knowledge of future movements; (4) recognize the most promising securities and markets; (5) identify emerging risks to reduce exposure.

Prerequisite(s): BUS 211.
Co-requisite(s): None.