Yesterday, we took a look at fundamental analysis, and how it can fit into an investing plan. Today we will look at the other main style of analysis: technical analysis.
Technical analysis
Technical analysis focuses on the movements made on the charts. Those who favor this style of analysis when making investment decisions look at the movements seen on charts, and then try and find trends that help them make predictions.
Technical analysis is helpful for active traders, who watch chart movements closely and enter and exit positions when they see certain trends, or when trend lines hit a certain point on the …read more

When it comes to investing, it is a good idea to determine what sort of analysis you will use in order to decide what to buy, hold and sell. Discipline is a key to successful investing. There are two main types of analysis: fundamental and technical. Each has their merits. Today we will look at fundamental analysis.
Fundamental analysis
This is a type of analysis in which you look at the fundamentals of a stock, index, fund, REIT, bond, currency or commodity. No matter what you are looking at, you study the underlying factors that affect whatever it is you are investing …read more