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Introduction to Energy Technical Analysis
Energy Technical Trading & Forecasting on June 22 is Suggested as a Follow-up Course

A One-Day Classroom Seminar (CPE Approved)

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Technical analysis has become essential to successful buy and sell strategies, but many market participants lack the knowledge to do so effectively. This class is as a great start for those not familiar with technical analysis and a terrific refresher for traders whose skills have grown rusty.

Attendees will learn about charts and chart patterns, candlesticks, wave basics, and technical indicators and how to use this knowledge to understand the markets better and improve buying and selling decisions. This is a must have introduction for anyone interested in learning the basics or looking for a refresher course. This is also a great lead in for the following Kase's Energy Trading and Forecasting, also offered by PGS Energy Training.

What You Will Learn
  • Charting Basics, Types of Charts, Support and Resistance
  • Identify Basic Entry Signals
  • How to Use Stops to Manage Risk
  • When to Exit Based on Momentum Signals
  • How to Choose an effective Time Bar and/or Bar Length
  • Simple Geometric and Candlestick Patterns
Seminar Agenda
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Introduction - What is Technical Analysis About?

Part One - Making The Most Of Charts

  1. Understanding How To Read A Chart
  2. The Mot Important Chart Types
  3. How To Choose What Chart Type To Use
  4. Setting Up The Right Chart For You
  5. Effectively Identifying Support And Resistance

Part Two - Learning To "See" The Market

  1. Key Geometric Patterns And What They Mean
  2. Using The Most Important Candlesticks
  3. Recognizing Key Gap And Bar Patterns

Part Three - Introduction To Wave Analysis

  1. Impulse And Corrective Waves
  2. Five Wave And ABC Wave Patterns
  3. Basic Elliot Wave Rules

Part Four - Using The Most Popular Indicators

  1. Entering With Moving Averages, DMI, Swings
  2. Effectively Using Stops To Preserve Profit And Cut Losses
  3. Using The Stochastic, MACD And RSI For Exits
  4. Introduction to Trade Entry and Exits
Hotel and Seminar Information
This one-day seminar will be held at the hotel listed below or can be conducted on-site at your facilities. The seminar will start promptly at 8:00 AM and will finish at 4:00 PM. The program includes continental breakfast, lunch, and coffee breaks. Attendees also receive a professionally produced seminar manual that can serve as a valuable office reference. Dress is casual for all seminars.
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Registration Fee and Discounts
The price for this comprehensive two-day seminar is $895 (USD).
Register online or Call (843) 212-4038.
  • Additional attendees and government employees receive a 10% discount.
  • Register 4 or more attendees and receive 20% Off. Special pricing is available for groups of 5 or more.
    If you want attendees to pay with separate credit cards or have other questions, please call (843) 212-4038 for assistance.
Payments and Cancellations
Payment is due prior to the start of the seminar by Visa, Master Card, American Express, or corporate check. Seminar fees will be charged to your credit card at the time of registration unless other arrangements have been made. Please make checks payable to "PGS Energy Training" 26 Teal Lane • Hilton Head Island, SC 29926. Cancellations will result in a credit that is good for 2 years which can be transferred to a colleague. Substitutions may be made at any time. For more information on PGS policies regarding administrative matters and complaint resolution, please contact our offices at (843) 212-4038.
CPE Credits in Specialized Knowledge

This live group seminar is eligible for 7.0 CPE credits. Be aware that state boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. As of January 1, 2002, sponsored learning activities are measured by program length, with one 50-minute period equal to one CPE credit. One-half CPE credit increments (equal to 25 minutes) are permitted after the first credit has been earned in a given learning activity. You may want to verify that the state board from which your participants will be receiving credit accept one-half credits.

PGS Energy Training is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org. CPAs interested in attending any seminars should contact our offices for details on CPE credits granted and any prerequisite requirements.
PGS Energy Training is registered with GARP as an Approved Provider of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits. If you are a Certified FRM or ERP, please record this activity in your Credit Tracker at http://www.garp.org/cpd. Please inform PGS Energy Training that you are a GARP CPE participant upon seminar registration.

The Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) is a not-for-profit membership association dedicated to preparing professionals and organizations for making better-informed risk decisions. GARP's membership represents more than 150,000 risk management practitioners and researchers at academic institutions, banks, corporations, government agencies, and investment management firms in 195 countries and territories. GARP administers the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) and Energy Risk Professional (ERP) Exams – certifications recognized by risk professionals worldwide. Visit www.garp.org/cpd.
Who Should Attend

Anyone interested in a clear, logical approach to buying and selling energy commodities will benefit from this course. This class has the basics for beginners and those needing a refresher.

Prerequisites and Advance Preparation

This fundamental level group live seminar has no prerequisites. No advance preparation is required before the seminar.

Why Choose PGS?

PGS seminars are known for their clear explanations and in-depth content. Register for a PGS class today, and join the over 10,000 energy professionals who have already attended one of PGS's proven programs.

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Program Level & Delivery Method
Intermediate level. CPE delivery method is "Group-Live."