Most associate technical analysis with swing trading. Contrary to the popular belief, it is the hardest way to make money. If you believe you can learn it by studying several books, most likely you will lose your shirt. Most beginners cannot compete with the experienced, disciplined professional traders. This book provides a strong introduction to swing trading. Books are no substitute for the experience in actual trading with real money. The following is my recommendation to pursue using technical analysis for swing investing: Study one or two indicators (SMA is a good one) thoroughly. The most common mistake for beginners is using several technical indicators that they do not understand completely. Try out Finviz.com to use screen to select stocks based on technical parameters. Update: 05/2020. Size: 55 (6*9).