Charts are a visual representation of market psychology - every bar captures the battle between buyers and sellers. Learning to read charts efficiently is a core skill for any investor, whether you use technical analysis as your primary method or just to time entries and exits.

Start with the basics: price action (where is it going?), volume (how much conviction?), and trend (is there one?). Then layer in indicators and patterns as you develop your eye.

In this topic, you'll learn the fundamentals of chart reading, common patterns, and how to use charts for screening and timing.