“Technical analysis is a skill that improves with experience and study. Always be a student and keep learning." John Murphy
Our Origins
The ability of technical analysis to forecast futures prices movements has been controversial. Most academics do not believe in the predictable abilities of technical analysis and believe the markets are informationally efficient. The Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH) states that one cannot predict price movements and make abnormal returns because prices follow a random walk.
However, past studies such as Neely et al. (1997) and Neely (1998) show that there might be a way for a trader to predict the price movements in both the forex and equity markets. Numerous studies have showed that technical analysis can be profitable. Chan, Jegadeesh, and Lakonishok (1996); Rouwenhorst (1998); Neely and Weller (1998); Chan, Jegadeesh, and Lakonishok (1999); Rattner and Leal (1999); Chan, Hameed, and Tong (2000); Jagadeesh and Titman (2001), are amongst the literature that supports the profitability of technical analysis. Murphy (1999) described technical analysis as the study of market action through the use of charts and data, to try to forecast future price movements.
These are our origins driving our mission. Since its launch, we have strived to bring technical analysis research and commentary to the institutional financial markets, supported by regular educational events and training courses.
OUR TEAM
Leadership
Michel Said, an Investment Banker by profession, also runs a proprietary trading desk and has spent his entire career educating traders on his method of trading. As part of his education efforts, Michel has administered an internship program bringing novice and experienced people from various backgrounds to learn about markets, one of his many philanthropic pursuits.
Michel Said, who holds an MSc in Finance, provides a number of academics with actionable technical commentary on U.S. and global equities, commodities, interest rates and currencies. Michel looks at the market on a global basis, taking into account inter-market relationships, sentiment and seasonality, in addition to traditional technical indicators based on price.
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