An updated, easy-to-read guide that walks you through the basics—and beyond—of candlestick trading strategies
Interested in decoding the language of the markets one candle at a time?
In the latest edition of Candlestick Charting For Dummies, veteran finance professional and educator Larissa Adamiec walks you through the ins and outs of trading on a variety of platforms using the latest candlestick charting techniques. The book breaks down the most effective strategies with clear explanations, real-world examples, and detailed breakdowns of new regulations and software updates.
You’ll learn to master risk-reward strategies and harness newly available AI-powered insights to help you trade stocks, options, and crypto. You’ll also find:
Specific guidance for using new AI tools on a variety of online platforms to supercharge your performance Brand-new examples of real-world trading specifically designed to help beginning investors get their feet wet in the markets Step-by-step instructions for reading candlestick patterns, trendspotting, and avoiding mistakes
Candlestick Charting For Dummies explains how to read the market’s story and act on it with precision and confidence before anyone else. It’s perfect for beginning traders, as well as those with a little bit of experience under their belts who want to brush up on their skills and check out the latest trading strategy updates.
By:
Larissa Adamiec,
Russell Rhoads
Imprint: For Dummies
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 3rd edition
ISBN: 9781394398157
ISBN 10: 1394398158
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 20 May 2026
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Familiar with Candlestick Charting and Technical Analysis 5 CHAPTER 1: Understanding Charting and Where Candlesticks Fit In 7 CHAPTER 2: Getting to Know Candlestick Charts 17 CHAPTER 3: Building a Base of Candlestick Chart Knowledge 31 CHAPTER 4: Using Artificial Intelligence with Candlestick Charting 49 Part 2: Working with Simple Candlestick Patterns 61 CHAPTER 5: Working with Straightforward Single-Stick Patterns 63 CHAPTER 6: Single-Stick Patterns That Depend on Market Context 85 CHAPTER 7: Working with Bullish Double-Stick Patterns 109 CHAPTER 8: Using Bearish Double-Stick Patterns 137 Part 3: Making the Most of Complex Patterns 165 CHAPTER 9: Getting the Hang of Bullish Three-Stick Patterns 167 CHAPTER 10: Trading with Bearish Three-Stick Patterns 197 Part 4: Combining Patterns and Indicators 225 CHAPTER 11: Using Technical Indicators to Complement Your Candlestick Charts 227 CHAPTER 12: Buy Indicators and Bullish Reversal Candlestick Patterns 247 CHAPTER 13: Sell Indicators and Bearish Reversal Candlestick Patterns 257 CHAPTER 14: Using Technical Indicators Alongside Bullish-Trending Candlestick Patterns 267 CHAPTER 15: Combining Technical Indicators and Bearish-Trending Candlestick Patterns 279 CHAPTER 16: Combining Economic Indicators and Bullish-Trending Candlestick Patterns 289 CHAPTER 17: Combining Economic Indicators and Bearish-Trending Candlestick Patterns 299 Part 5: The Part of Tens 309 CHAPTER 18: Ten Myths about Charting, Trading, and Candlesticks 311 CHAPTER 19: Ten Tips to Remember about Technical Analysis 317 Index 323
Larissa J. Adamiec, PhD, is a finance academic who founded Stuart Investments equity fund and has taught trading and candlestick analysis at Chicago-area universities since 2006. Her professional experience spans fixed income, derivatives, and foreign exchange. Russell Rhoads, PhD, is the author of the previous editions.
