CAPITAL MARKETS AND FINANCE (ENGLISH, NON-THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
FIN5232 Technical Analysis Spring 3 0 3 8
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : HANDE SAĞLAM
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: Technical Analyst course has been prepared after a very meticulous review of market behavior and volatility. It will be an insightful experience to test various methods and tools to detect the pulse of the markets. It covers various dimensions - from the detection of good, high quality trades to money management skills needed for capital protection and risk assessment.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
After having completed the course, a student should be well equipped to handle three kinds of trades (Both in the equity and derivative segments):-

* Trend trades
* Counter trend trades
* Futures & Options trades
* Understand the philosophy and rationale of the Financial Technical Analysis approach

Course Content

* Definition of Technical Analysis
* Types of Charts
* Dow Theory
* Trends
* Indicators – Leading and Lagging
* Analysis and explanation on using the recently awarded technique from Metastock and Matrix
* Trading with the RMO 1 & 2 (both as separate indicators and as a combined strategy)
* Using the Metastock explorers/scanners to generate trade leads (including RMO 1 & 2 trades)
* Measuring Market Strength
* Money management

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Technical Analysis
1) The Basic Concepts of Trend
2) The Dow Theory
3) Stocks as Economic Indicators
4) The Japanese Candlestick Theory
5) Trendlines – Support and Resistance
6) The Major Reversal Patterns
7) Midterm Exam
8) The Major Continuation Patterns
9) Price Gaps
10) The Moving Averages
11) The Stock Market Indicators
12) Measuring Market Breadth
13) Global Inter-Market Analysis with the help of Technical Analysis
14) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: The Technical Analysis Course, Fourth Edition: Learn How to Forecast and Time the Market Paperback – March 11, 2011
by Thomas Meyers (Author)
References: The Technical Analysis Course, Fourth Edition: Learn How to Forecast and Time the Market Paperback – March 11, 2011
by Thomas Meyers (Author)

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 2 % 60
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Application 14 84
Study Hours Out of Class 14 42
Project 2 6
Homework Assignments 2 8
Midterms 1 3
Final 3 15
Total Workload 200

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Identify complex problems and arguments and analyze those using the theoretical tools and quantitative methods of economics and finance. 2
2) Provides a strong conceptual understanding of finance, combined with an understanding of the workings of financial markets and institutions. 3
3) The program ensures an understanding of relationship between financial theory and its practices. 5