BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| CAPITAL MARKETS AND FINANCE (ENGLISH, 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
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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 |