Synopsis
Advancing Point and Figure in the 21st Century
Point and Figure has been around for over 130 years and the method is just as essential for chart analysis today as it always has been. While the basic principles of the technique have remained unchanged, those working with Point and Figure must still push the boundaries of how it is used, looking to make it even more insightful and powerful. This is exactly what Jeremy du Plessis has achieved with 21st Century Point and Figure.
Previously, it was thought that the lack of time on Point and Figure charts meant that time-based tools and indicators could not be used, and lack of volume meant that the importance of individual columns could not be determined. Jeremy du Plessis shows definitively that neither is the case and that with the use of lateral thinking there are also a host of other new techniques that can be added to Point and Figure charts and analysis.
In this advanced practical guide, du Plessis explains:
- How to use moving averages, Bollinger bands, Donchian channels and parabolic stop and reverse with Point and Figure charts.
- How time-based indicators such as overbought/oversold, RSI, directional movement and MACD can be used with Point and Figure charts.
- How column volume can be used to assess a column's strength and how volume at box level can be used to assess support and resistance areas.
- How traditional accumulation distribution lines, such as on-balance volume and volume-price trend, can be used to enhance the reading of the chart.
- How the analysis of relative strength and spreads can be enhanced using these new techniques.
- Two new Point and Figure based market breadth indicators.
Finally, he introduces a new Point and Figure based oscillator that can also be used on time-based charts.
All topics are illustrated with numerous high-quality, full colour charts and observations from years of trading experience.
The techniques described here open up a whole world of new and advanced analysis tools. You will see that there is more to Point and Figure than you ever imagined, and that it is more flexible than has ever been realised before. If you employ Point and Figure analysis, ensure you don't miss out on these powerful new techniques – be sure to bring your analysis into the 21st century.
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26 January 2015
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Jeremy du Plessis' new techniques will truly revolutionise this method of charting, dragging it kicking and screaming into the new century.Nicole Elliott, STA
Jeremy du Plessis has once again taken Point and Figure charting (P&F) to a new level. He has continued from where his first book (The Definitive Guide...) left off, by showing how pretty much any technical indicator can now be plotted on a P&F chart. This ranges from oscillators, moving averages, price bands/Donchian channels, and now even volume. But with one added benefit - when these traditional indicators are combined with P&F buy/sell signals for confirmation, it increases their effectiveness, resulting in fewer false signals (whipsaws). This in itself is a huge advantage. I particularly like his new breadth indicators that are unique to Point and Figure, which now further increase the effectiveness of P&F charts. Mr du Plessis has taken Point & Figure from a well-respected method of charting prices, and turned it into stand-alone branch of technical analysis.Colin Abrams, CMT, TheMarket.co.za
Mr du Plessis has taken traditional Point and Figure charts and successfully integrated key momentum indicators, volume and other commonly used tools, bringing Point and Figure analysis into the 21st century. As a market technician who has used Point and Figure for 20 years, I strongly believe that there is no better time to educate yourself on these updated approaches, first to better navigate the 'noise' that is bound to persist in all types of markets, and second to be able to effectively expand your horizons of market observation across the globe. With such high reliability, and a uniquely objective and quantifiable nature, there is no charting technique like Point and Figure, and this book can guide you to mastery of it.Craig Johnson, CFA, CMT / Senior Technical Market Strategist, Piper Jaffray / President, Market Technicians Association
Du Plessis brings Point and Figure into the modern era with new insights and innovation to enhance this time-proven technique. This work is invaluable to the serious chartist and highly recommended for the professional tasked with forecasting price targets or establishing risk management strategy. It pushes the envelope for Point and Figure enthusiasts to help them use their skill in new ways.Gordon Scott, Managing Director, CMT Program, Market Technicians Association
