In this episode of Risk On, we're taking a deep dive into the evolution of technical analysis, tracing its roots from Charles Dow's pioneering theories to the cutting-edge world of AI-driven market predictions.

Join Ben as he explores how market analysis has transformed over the decades, from Dow Theory’s six core principles to the rise of algorithmic and quantitative trading. Discover how Elliott waves, Bollinger Bands, RSI, and AI-powered strategies have shaped the way traders interpret price movements today.

This episode is more of a history lesson than a strategy guide, and will be part of a mini series released every 5 episodes, to which delve into points of history within the financial markets.

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Books:

Bachelier, L., 1900. Theory of Speculation [Doctoral Thesis].

Dow, C., Late 1800s. Dow Theory [Editorial Series].

Edwards, R.D. and Magee, J., 1948. Technical Analysis of Stock Trends. McGraw-Hill.

Graham, B. and Dodd, D., 1934. Security Analysis. McGraw-Hill.

Pring, M., 1985. Technical Analysis Explained. McGraw-Hill.

Wilder, J.W., 1978. New Concepts in Technical Trading Systems. Trend Research.

Schabacker, R.W., 1930s. Technical Analysis of Stocks & Commodities [Magazine/Book Series].

Key Figures in Technical Analysis:

Acampora, R. (Technical Analyst, "Godfather of Technical Analysis")

Bachelier, L. (Mathematician, Early Quantitative Finance Pioneer)

Bollinger, J. (Creator of Bollinger Bands)

Dow, C. (Founder of Dow Theory, Wall Street Journal Co-Founder)

Edwards, R.D. (Technical Analysis Researcher)

Elliott, R.N. (Creator of Elliott Wave Theory)

Gann, W.D. (Technical Analysis Trader, Created Gann Angles)

Graham, B. (Value Investing Pioneer)

Granville, J. (Created On-Balance Volume Indicator)

Hamilton, W.P. (Refined Dow Theory, Wall Street Journal Editor)

Magee, J. (Technical Analysis Researcher)

Murphy, J. (Inter-Market Technical Analysis Expert)

Pring, M. (Technical Analysis Researcher and Author)

Rhea, R. (Systematized Dow Theory)

Schabacker, R.W. (Chart Patterns and Technical Analysis Pioneer)

Simons, J. (Quantitative Trading Pioneer, Renaissance Technologies)

Wilder, J.W. (Created RSI, ATR, and other Technical Indicators)

Modern AI and Quantitative Analysis Pioneers:

Druckenmiller, S. (Quantitative Trader)

Additional Potentially Relevant Figures:

De la Vega, J. (17th Century Dutch Market Analyst)

Homma Munehisa (Japanese Candlestick Charting Pioneer)