Objectives

The course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the essential concepts and techniques of Technical Analysis as practised today by many fund managers, asset allocation strategists and traders in the capital markets. Of particular focus in the course will be the increasing importance of inter-market technical and quantitative analytical tools.  Rather than taking specific securities and considering their valuations and expected returns in isolation, the emphasis will be much more on the inter-connection of items from different asset classes.

Target Audience

The course is designed for persons who have a background in the fundamentals of technical analysis.  It will provide a supplementary set of skills and techniques for those seeking greater understanding of underlying market dynamics and trading strategies.  For those with no background and who would like to attend there is a comprehensive primer document (provided on registration to all candidates) which explains the foundations of technical analysis and introduces the basic concepts, terminology and methods which will be examined at a more advanced level in the course.  However, the course will assume this knowledge at its start.

Length and Structure of the Course

The course covers two days of lectures which will feature many specific examples and case studies. Each day will consist of four separate ninety minute sessions with coffee breaks in the morning and afternoon with a lunch break in the middle. There is no formal examination for the course but candidates will receive a certificate of attendance.

Course Tutor

Clive Corcoran
Clive is an FSA Registered Investment Adviser and currently advises private clients on how to practise long/short market neutral strategies.  As an author he has written Long/Short Market Dynamics: Trading Strategies for Today’s Markets which was published by Wiley in 2007 and his articles have appeared in Traders’ Magazine and Active Trader.

In recent years he has been a frequent contributor to CNBC’s European Closing Bell and has also been a speaker at international trading expos and workshops.   Currently Clive is writing a new book focused on examining limitations in current macroeconomic theory, especially relating to market liquidity, and how insights from technical analysis and other disciplines can contribute to a better understanding of systemic financial risk.

Course Brochure

Click here to download the Technical Analysis and Inter-Market Trading course brochure.

Course Outline
 

Details of the next seminar

 
This is an ICMA Executive Education course hosted by Thomson Reuters.  Thomson Reuters is the leading source of intelligent information for the world’s businesses and professionals.

Costs
 

For more information

This course is also available on a group booking basis. 
Should you have any queries about this seminar please contact:

Mike Kirkman

mike.kirkman@icmagroup.org
Phone: +44 207 213 0329

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"Stimulating course - helped me understand the complex dynamics that turn TA into an appealing tool for financial market analysis."
Lia Cruz, Investment Division, European Central Bank

“I found the course fascinating in getting an insight into the psychology of the market and why certain movements happened or may happen. I would have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone with an interest in financial markets.”

John Hoare, Independent Trader

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