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Why not learn Technical Analysis from a whole host of experts (including FuturesTechs’ Clive Lambert) on a Society of Technical Analysts’ course?  In my opinion this is the best course on Technical Analysis that money can buy, because you learn from the country’s leading experts. There are two courses coming up. Below from the Society:

For the fifteenth year running, the Society of Technical Analysts (STA) is holding its annual Foundation and Diploma courses so that complete newcomers and experienced professionals can gain the STA Diploma, the internationally recognised qualification that is also equivalent to CFTe level 2, the International Federation of Technical Analysis accreditation.
For those of you interested in expanding your knowledge of Technical Analysis NOW is the time to sign up for the STA courses. The evening courses are run once a year at the London School of Economics starting with the Foundation Course on 3 November 2010 and the Diploma Course on 12 January 2011. The lecturers are leaders in their field and there is a written exam at the end of the Diploma Course. Passing the exam entitles you to use the prestigious MSTA designation and places you amongst an elite group of Technical Analysts in the UK.

For more information please see attached application forms or contact Katie Abberton on 020 7125 0038. Full information on the Society of Technical Analysts can be found on www.sta-uk.org

Foundation Course - 6 Wednesday evenings - 3rd November 2010 to 8th December 2010. Click here for details
Diploma Course - 11 Wednesday evenings - 12th January 2011 to 29th March 2011. Click here for details:

FuturesTechs has delivered seminars for 7 City Learning for many years, and their latest public course is on October 14th 2010.

This is a full days training with FuturesTechs’ Director Clive Lambert, introducing a wide range of Technical Analysis methods on a 1 day course at 7 City’s HQ in the City of London.

The day will give the delegate an overview of the Technical approach, different chart types (Candlestick charts in particular), support and resistance, chart patterns, gaps, Fibonacci analysis, Moving Averages, Momentum Indicators, and Market Profile.

A free copy of Clive’s book “Candlestick Charts” is included, as well as full colour course notes.

Please Click here for further details, and to book your place.

Event: 4 Practical workshops on Technical Analysis, delivered over 2 days by our chief Technical Analyst, Clive Lambert

Date: March 17^th and 18^th 2010

Place: MWB Business Exchange, Houndsditch (City of London).

Details: Join Clive Lambert for a 2 day seminar introducing the basics of Technical Analysis, then delving deeper into three key methodologies used by traders every day.

This course is suitable for anyone from a new trader to an experienced market professional wishing to expand their knowledge on essential technical tools for short and medium term trading.

These practical modules on key trading methodologies may count towards 12 hours of your FSA CPD, based on them satisfying you training requirements*.

Clive Lambert has been a central figure in the UK Futures day trading arena for 10 years now, and has taught thousands of traders how to incorporate Technical Analysis into their daily routine. He is the Author of “Candlestick Charts” and is an accomplished and interesting speaker, who delivers seminars for many organisations including the UK Society of Technical Analysts.

March 17^th - 10am to 1pm - Module 1 - Introduction to Technical Analysis/Support and Resistance - £300 (+VAT)

• Clive will explain the basic principles and the main chart types before looking into the creation of support and resistance levels, and how to spot potential turning points using methods like trendlines and chart pattern recognition.

March 17^th - 2pm to 5pm - Module 2 - Candlestick Analysis - £300 (+VAT)

• After a run through of the history and construction of candlesticks Clive will go through the 7 most powerful patterns in candlestick analysis, sharing his unique insight into the “psychology” of each pattern, and their application on whatever timeframe chart you’re viewing. Clive is one of the UK’s leading proponents of Candlestick Analysis.

March 18^th - 10am to 1pm - Module 3 - Moving Averages and Momentum Indicators - £300 (+VAT)

• These studies are sometimes overused and often misunderstood. Clive will run through the common Indicators used in by different types of traders, the mistakes that are often made in their interpretation, and the correct way to utilise these studies to enhance your trading and understanding of price movement.

March 18^th - 2pm to 5pm - Module 4 - Market Profile - £300 (+VAT)

• Originally from the Futures Pits in Chicago this methodology is extremely tough to convey, as evidenced by the pile of difficult to read books on the subject. Clive breaks down the ideas behind Market Profile and tells first hand, in a practical way, how traders in London and Chicago use this in their daily trading. He has “grown up” around traders using Profile, so understands not only the complexities of this methodology, but its benefits to day traders.

Class sizes will be limited to 12 people, so you are guaranteed training that is both relevant and “personal”. All methodologies will be discussed using live charts of markets familiar to you.

Top notch Refreshments and Lunch will be provided, as well as course notes, either in bound, full colour “paper” format or on Memory Stick.

Delegates will also get a free signed copy of Clive’s book “Candlestick Charts”.
The course will take place at the MWB Business Exchange in Houndsditch (EC3, 5 minute walk from Liverpool Street); a fantastic modern space where delegates will enjoy excellent facilities.

Book now by clicking here or call us on +44 (0) 1702 333461.

Remember, places are limited.

Or take advantage of our generous discounts:

All four modules - £1000 (+VAT), or £800 (+VAT) for FuturesTechs customers**

FuturesTechs customers** can chose individual modules for £250 (+VAT).

If you wish to discuss block bookings for any of these Modules please let us know. I’m sure we can sort something out!!

Yours,

Clive

* Check with your compliance officer prior to booking

**Discount does not apply to FuturesTechs Website customers on month-to-month contracts.

Hi All,

Just a quick note to those who are looking for educational courses and training related to trading.

A word of warning: There are a lot of courses on offer that are long on sales pitch but short on useful content once you sit down on the day. I have come across many clients who have been on these sort of courses and came out more confused than when they went in.

If you read that someone has read loads of books on trading would that encourage you to listen to what they’re saying? I didn’t think so, especially where trading is concerned. and this is one of the biggest problems with seminars/training course on trading: They’re not run by successful traders. In fact many of them are run by successful motivational speakers who make you feel great, but teach you little about the realities of trading the markets, and the swings and roundabouts you will inevitably experience as a trader, however much experience you have!

They’re not run by successful traders, because succesful traders don’t need the money, quite simply because they’re successful traders, and they wouldn’t want to waste time training people when they could be using that time trading, and making more money!

So that presents a problem if you’re looking for a training course. What can be done then?

The best advice I can give is get to know a network of people who are trading or interested in trading. Go to the message boards (like Trade2win) and attend the conferences (like the IX Investor Show or the World Money Show), and create your own network of people who have been through this process. They will tell you there’s no “quick fix” and no fast money to be made in the markets.

Remember the old adage “If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is”. Adverts that suggest you can become a Millionaire with just 20 minutes work a day surely come into that category.

But you can make money trading, and a decent start, in the shape of a decent training course from a decent provider, can save you much more money than just wading in, losing you money to the markets. There will be plenty of time to learn trading lessons with real money, and trust me these are often the most valuable lessons!

The point of this Blog post is to put forward one of my suggestions if you want to learn the ropes with a trusted, professional provider of trader training. David Norman at the Trader Training Company has been doing this for many years, and has put together a really decent programme that helps you understand all aspects of trading.

I would strongly suggest you GIVE YOURSELF A CHANCE to make money in the markets before you start to trade heavily.

Click here to go to the link on our website for the up-coming “Boot Camp” at the end of April. I am doing the Technical Analysis module, around 6 hours of Technical Analysis training over two afternoons, covering basic principles, different chart types, Candlestick analysis, momentum indicators, and practical application.

Cheers,

Clive.

PS. The book got a review on Page 73 of this week’s Investors Chronicle. Here’s the link: Three winning traders’ guides