Rating: 
- Wow so pricey
The con for this book is its price. But, I think the author has done a great job in explaining his techniques in a clear manner. Very useful and highly recommended.
Rating: - Solid Technicial Analysis
I have been using the Elliott Wave now for many years and find it very helpful and insightful into dealing with the market's underlying emotional structure. I use a combination of momentum and Elliott Wave to short term trade the markets. Ian Copsey's introduction into using the markets rhythem as well in terms of cycles is of great interest.
Technical Analysis does take time to learn as the author states and I feel his book points Traders in the right direction. Well written with very clear concepts.
Bennett McDowell Of "TradersCoach.com"
Rating: - An excellent start
I devoured this book in 4 days with very little difficulty. In this crazy market, I felt I needed some direction in securing my gains. I now approach stock trading with a whole different light and am applying what I learned form this excellent book. I found the Elliott Wave principal a bit hard to utilize right away, as was stated in the book and I am paraphrasing, "one can write a whole book on this subject alone". The best thing about this book is that in a matter of one week, I can converse intelligently with stock brokers, and I actually understand what is being said in the radio stock shows making the experience more enjoyable. The book is put together logically (much appreciated) and the integrated analysis techniques at the end of the book are GOLD! I must have counted about 100 practical market charts of indexes, currencies and others. All around, an excellent book for the SERIOUS BEGINNER, but not the end all, just the beginning. This book is AWESOME! Good job Mr. Copsey.
Rating: - Refreshing and insightful approach
Having spent twenty years trading in the market myself it was refreshing to see Copsey's down to earth approach. Moving through from some of the basics of Technical Analysis such as Chart construction and various uses of Averages, to Indicators and Elliot Wave Theory. Clear explanations with good examples shows not only Copsey's depth of understanding of the subject, but more importantly for the reader the application of "theory" in the real world. It is this "real world" application which leads to the approach of integrated analysis. Elliott Wave analysis is notoriously difficult to apply correctly, consistently and leads many to give up in frustration, however Copsey's approach to use different analytical tools to complement Wave Theory should help would-be Wave enthusiasts (especially in their early years). The final Chapter works through some excellent examples where the Author's own chosen combination of technical tools are applied, this part of the book I found most"~ valuable.
Rating:
- Bad Elliot reference; poor attempt at integrated analysis;
Copsey does a very good job of handling momentum and trend indicators. However, his explanation of Elliot wave theory and wave counting is poorly organized, presented to the reader in a confusing manner, and made more complex than it has to be.
He first describes that a complete cycle consists of 5 waves up and 3 waves down. Next thing you know he is telling us about a 5 wave down trend, which seemed contradictory to the introduction. The different patterns should have been given at the beginning instead of thrown at us with no explanation and no connection to the basic 5-3 move. His explanations of extended movements read like stereo instructions. It was made too complex for what it is. In fact, he stated that it would take several years to fully grasp Elliot wave counting theory. Why of course it would, if Copsey is the instructor! He should try to make it simplier! He made extended wave counts cumbersome and the intent looked to scare rathar than inform. Cycle analysis wasn't much better. I give credit to the author for atleast describing the basic indicators very well and for trying to propose an "integrated method." But it is unfortunate that out of a 302 pages of text there is only a little more than 20% of it dedicated to integrated analysis. I have to believe that there are other books that explain Elliot better. The sad thing is, this book is supposed to be about integrated analysis, not hacked up Elliot wave count theory.
If it wans't for his very good explanations about the momentum and trend indicators I would have rated this book lower than three stars.
- Wow so priceyThe con for this book is its price. But, I think the author has done a great job in explaining his techniques in a clear manner. Very useful and highly recommended.
Rating:
- Solid Technicial AnalysisI have been using the Elliott Wave now for many years and find it very helpful and insightful into dealing with the market's underlying emotional structure. I use a combination of momentum and Elliott Wave to short term trade the markets. Ian Copsey's introduction into using the markets rhythem as well in terms of cycles is of great interest.
Technical Analysis does take time to learn as the author states and I feel his book points Traders in the right direction. Well written with very clear concepts.
Bennett McDowell Of "TradersCoach.com"
Rating:
- An excellent startI devoured this book in 4 days with very little difficulty. In this crazy market, I felt I needed some direction in securing my gains. I now approach stock trading with a whole different light and am applying what I learned form this excellent book. I found the Elliott Wave principal a bit hard to utilize right away, as was stated in the book and I am paraphrasing, "one can write a whole book on this subject alone". The best thing about this book is that in a matter of one week, I can converse intelligently with stock brokers, and I actually understand what is being said in the radio stock shows making the experience more enjoyable. The book is put together logically (much appreciated) and the integrated analysis techniques at the end of the book are GOLD! I must have counted about 100 practical market charts of indexes, currencies and others. All around, an excellent book for the SERIOUS BEGINNER, but not the end all, just the beginning. This book is AWESOME! Good job Mr. Copsey.
Rating:
- Refreshing and insightful approachHaving spent twenty years trading in the market myself it was refreshing to see Copsey's down to earth approach. Moving through from some of the basics of Technical Analysis such as Chart construction and various uses of Averages, to Indicators and Elliot Wave Theory. Clear explanations with good examples shows not only Copsey's depth of understanding of the subject, but more importantly for the reader the application of "theory" in the real world. It is this "real world" application which leads to the approach of integrated analysis. Elliott Wave analysis is notoriously difficult to apply correctly, consistently and leads many to give up in frustration, however Copsey's approach to use different analytical tools to complement Wave Theory should help would-be Wave enthusiasts (especially in their early years). The final Chapter works through some excellent examples where the Author's own chosen combination of technical tools are applied, this part of the book I found most"~ valuable.
Rating:
- Bad Elliot reference; poor attempt at integrated analysis;Copsey does a very good job of handling momentum and trend indicators. However, his explanation of Elliot wave theory and wave counting is poorly organized, presented to the reader in a confusing manner, and made more complex than it has to be.
He first describes that a complete cycle consists of 5 waves up and 3 waves down. Next thing you know he is telling us about a 5 wave down trend, which seemed contradictory to the introduction. The different patterns should have been given at the beginning instead of thrown at us with no explanation and no connection to the basic 5-3 move. His explanations of extended movements read like stereo instructions. It was made too complex for what it is. In fact, he stated that it would take several years to fully grasp Elliot wave counting theory. Why of course it would, if Copsey is the instructor! He should try to make it simplier! He made extended wave counts cumbersome and the intent looked to scare rathar than inform. Cycle analysis wasn't much better. I give credit to the author for atleast describing the basic indicators very well and for trying to propose an "integrated method." But it is unfortunate that out of a 302 pages of text there is only a little more than 20% of it dedicated to integrated analysis. I have to believe that there are other books that explain Elliot better. The sad thing is, this book is supposed to be about integrated analysis, not hacked up Elliot wave count theory.
If it wans't for his very good explanations about the momentum and trend indicators I would have rated this book lower than three stars.
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