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Market timing with candlestick technical analysis

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  • Marshall, Ben

    (Massey University)

  • Young, Martin

    (Massey University)

  • Rose, Lawrence

    (Massey University)

Abstract

We investigate the profitability of the quantitative market timing technique of candlestick technical analysis in the U.S. equity market. Despite being used for centuries in Japan and now having a wide following amongst market practitioners globally, there is little research documenting its profitability or otherwise. We find that these strategies are not generally profitable when applied to large U.S. stocks. Basing trading decisions solely on these techniques does not seem sensible but we cannot rule out the possibility that they compliment some other market timing techniques.

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  • Marshall, Ben & Young, Martin & Rose, Lawrence, 2007. "Market timing with candlestick technical analysis," Journal of Financial Transformation, Capco Institute, vol. 20, pages 18-25.
    • Handle: RePEc:ris:jofitr:0834
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    Cited by:

    1. A. Maron & M. Maron, 2019. "Minimizing the Maximum Risk of Currency Conversion for a Company Buying Abroad," European Research Studies Journal, European Research Studies Journal, vol. 0(3), pages 59-67.
    2. Osama El Ansary & Mona Atuea, 2017. "Testing the Effect of Technical Analysis Strategies on Achieving Abnormal Return: Evidence from Egyptian Stock Market," Accounting and Finance Research, Sciedu Press, vol. 6(2), pages 1-26, May.
    3. Piyapas Tharavanij & Vasan Siraprapasiri & Kittichai Rajchamaha, 2017. "Profitability of Candlestick Charting Patterns in the Stock Exchange of Thailand," SAGE Open, , vol. 7(4), pages 21582440177, October.

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    Keywords

    Timing; Candlesticks; Technical Analysis; Quantitative Investment;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • G12 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Asset Pricing; Trading Volume; Bond Interest Rates
    • G14 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Information and Market Efficiency; Event Studies; Insider Trading

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