The visual investor explains how the market is made up of several parts that all relate to one another your specific stock is effected by the overall state of all markets including the sp dow nasdaq and even international markets the book starts off rather remedial but soon details reasons to consider the performance of individual sectors markets commodities and currencies the book . The visual investor second edition breaks down technical analysis into terms that are accessible to even individual investors aimed at the typical investor such as the average cnbc viewer this book shows investors how to follow the ups and downs of stock prices by visually comparing the charts without using formulas or having a necessarily advanced understanding of technical analysis math . The visual investor how to spot market trends by john j murphy 408 rating details 177 ratings 12 reviews now in a book aimed at the huge and growing market of individual investors in stocks bonds and mutual funds john introduces readers to the art and science of visual analysis clearly and simply he explains the principles of technical analysis in terms that nonprofessionals . The visual investor how to spot market trends 2nd edition hardcover january 14 2009 by murphy author 48 out of 5 stars 57 ratings the visual investor second edition breaks down technical analysis into terms that are accessible to even individual investors aimed at the typical investor such as the average cnbc viewer this book shows investors how to follow the ups and downs of