A guide that will turn readers into smart and savvy investors. Appel, author of several successful books on investing and editor of the leading technical analysis publication Systems and Forecasts, offers readers even more hot investment tips in his latest offering.

Here, he shows readers how to read and recognize the economic climate, and demonstrates how to invest accordingly. After teaching how to understand the character of the market, Appel offers tried-and-true strategies that will help you make high-return, low-risk investments using mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and real investment trusts. He also provides solid advice on how to invest in foreign markets, taking advantage of often overlooked investment opportunities abroad. Investments in real estate, precious metals and other commodities also receive coverage, and Appel offers useful web resources for further research.

The author has more than 40 years of experience, and his love of teaching the trade is conveyed through his enthusiasm and thorough explanations. Both amateurs and experienced investors who are looking for a competitive edge will appreciate this information-packed guide to making wise investments in any economic climate.

Gerald Appel has no peer in the practice of technical analysis. Not only has he made groundbreaking analytical contributions to the field, but Jerry has used the same trading methods to become one of the most successful money managers on Wall Street. In this masterly text, Gerry shares his favorite timing indicators and strategies, distilled from a more than 30-year career at the top of his profession

Experienced investors or beginners should not be without it. Appel draws on over 30 years of experience as an active money manager and publisher of his highly regarded newsletter, Systems and Forecasts. I can't recommend it enough.

How you can profit from technical analysis... step-by-step!
*By Gerald Appel, inventor of the MACD technique used by virtually every serious technical analyst
*How to uncover the hidden clues that reveal when markets are about to shift
*For short-term, medium-term, and long-term investors—including those new to technical analysis

In Technical Analysis, the inventor of MACD, Jerry Appel, provides a crash course in timing and beating the market. Appel opens his bag-of-tricks and teaches investors the skills to handle their own portfolios like a pro. Included is a comprehensive chapter on his MACD Indicator, arguably one of the most reliable market timing gauges. MACD-timing triples the results of our "Best Six Months" switching strategy! A must-read for do-it-yourself investors and traders of all sizes.