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Technical analysis, without the mysticism

Nine short chapters that take you from reading a candle to managing a trend — written for NSE traders, with volume rules, cost warnings and the mistakes that actually blow up accounts.

How to use this hub

Read in order the first time. Revisit single chapters as checklists before you trade.

  1. 1. Start here. Charts → trend → candlesticks. Skip indicators until those three feel boring.
  2. 2. Add one weapon. Moving averages or RSI — not both at once. Log 20 paper trades per chapter.
  3. 3. Price the trade. Every setup ends at the brokerage calculator: break-even first, targets second.

Hub FAQ

The questions every beginner asks before chapter one.

Do I need maths or coding for technical analysis?

No. You need trend definition, support/resistance and one momentum read (RSI). Everything in this hub is taught with eyeball rules first — indicators only confirm what structure already says.

Should beginners start with intraday or swing charts?

Swing (daily/weekly). Intraday adds speed, costs and expiry pressure that punish inexperience. Learn entries on daily charts first; intraday is the same skills played 10x faster.

Is technical analysis enough on its own?

It times entries and manages risk; it doesn't replace knowing what you own. Pair chart levels with position sizing, costs (brokerage + STT + GST) and a reason to exit before you enter.

How much does each trade really cost?

More than brokerage: STT, exchange charges, SEBI fees, stamp duty, DP charges on selling, plus 18% GST. Run your exact trade through our brokerage calculator before sizing up.

Risk note: Technical analysis improves timing and risk control — it does not predict prices. Most intraday and F&O traders lose money after costs. Never trade with leverage you don't understand, and size every position from its stop-loss. Check your true cost per trade.
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