NCFM Technical Analysis Module

Technical Analysis Module NCFM Module 

Technical Analysis NCFM Module has been introduced for who interest about the equity share price behavior With a view to provide a comprehensive and in depth knowledge about technical analysis.
Students, Stock Analysts, Finance Professionals, Employees with Treasury & Investment division of banks and financial institutions, Anybody having interest in this subject

Technical Analysis NCFM Module Test details
Duration: 2-hr

No. of questions: 60

Maximum marks: 100, 
Passing marks: 60 (60%); There is negative marking for incorrect answers.

Certificate validity: For successful candidates, certificates are valid for 5 years from the test date.
Chapter and Weightages

1 INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL ANALYSIS 12%-Weightage


In this first chapter you will get information about The basic of technical analysis, the strengths and weaknesses of technical analysis, Strengths and weakness of Technical Analysis,



2 CANDLE CHARTS 13%-Weightages

The charts, Types of charts, the candlestick analysis, Pattern Psychology – investor’s psychology behind formation of candlestick pattern

3 PATTERN STUDY 20%-Weightage

Formation of support and resistance lines, Change of support to resistance and vice versa, How to trade head and shoulders pattern, Volume study in head and shoulders pattern, Double top and double bottom, The gap analysis

4 MAJOR INDICATORS & OSCILLATORS 20%-Weightage

What are technical indicators and how to interpret them Difference between leading and lagging indicators, Moving Averages – the trend following indicator, Oscillators – MACD and RSI, How to look at divergences, Using multiple indicators for trading signals

5 TRADING STRATEGIES 12%-Weightage

Meaning and advantages of day trading, Risks involves in day trading, Strategies for day trading, Momentum trading strategy, Techniques for entry and exit in momentum trade


6 DOW THEORY AND ELLIOT WAVE THEORY 12%-Weightage

This chapter is related to Dow Theory is named after Charles H Dow, who is considered as the father of Technical Analysis. Dow Theory is very basic and more than 100 years old but still remains the foundation of Technical Analysis.  Six Principles of Dow Theory.

7 TRADING PSYCHOLOGY AND RISK MANAGEMENT 11%-Weightage

After studying this chapter the student should be able to understand:
• Why to put stop loss and use optimal trade size, Qualities of successful traders, Do’s and Don’ts in trading, Trading along with trend, Choosing the Right Markets to Trade, Importance of Discipline in trading

Faqs about module
Who can do this module?
There is no qualification need for certification,
On which sector I can get jobs?
Equity, derivatives, commodity trading, currency segment 

What type of job opportunities for technical analysis module?
Stock Analysts ,Technical Analyst, equity analyst in equity advisory companies as designation of equity advisor, you can start a technical analysis service, Derivative and Technical Analyst, good opportunity for portfolio management services, Investment advisory companies,asset management companies, broking companies, banks and financial analysis companies, financial intuitions 
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