Japanese Candlestick Charting Techniques Review

Practice questions based on the acknowledgements, preface, and introduction of the lecture notes regarding Japanese Candlestick Charting Techniques.

Where did the author first discover candlestick material written in English?

The Market Technicians Association (MTA) library.

According to the high-tech definition provided in the text, what is an 'alpha test'?

A term for the very early stages of software prototype testing.

Which two on-line services were among the first to provide candlestick charts on the American markets?

Bloomberg L.P. and CQG (Commodity Quote Graphics).

Who provided all the Elliott Wave counts for the book?

John Gambino.

Which organization deserves 'utmost praise' for their assistance, including members like Mr. Minoru Eda and Mr. Yasushi Hayashi?

The Nippon Technical Analysts Association (NTAA).

In what month and year did the author write the introductory article on candlesticks that sparked widespread interest?

December $1989$.

How does the age of Japanese candlestick charts compare to Western bar charts and point and figure charts?

Japanese candlestick charts are older than bar charts and point and figure charts.

How many candlestick lines and formations are taught in the first part of the book?

Over $50$ candlestick lines and formations.

What are 'Market Profile' and 'Liquidity Data Bank' relative to the Chicago Board of Trade?

They are registered trademarks of the Chicago Board of Trade.

Who is credited with providing the English language glossary in the acknowledgements?

Bruce Kamich.

According to the preface, what can be created by joining Japanese candlesticks with other Western technical tools?

A powerful synergy of techniques.

What is the primary focus of the market analysis tools and techniques in this book?

The U.S. markets.

Who is the author of 'Kabushikisouba no Technical Bunseki' (Stock Market Technical Analysis)?

Gappo Ikutaro.

What specific colleague from Merrill Lynch read the entire manuscript and provided suggestions while dissecting charts?

Chris Stewart, Manager of Futures Research.

What Japanese proverb is used as the heading for Chapter 1?

The beginning is most important.