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The UK’s professional body for Technical Analysts. Founded in 1968. The oldest of its kind in the world. Global membership.

Allied Organisations

Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI)
International Federation of Technical Analysts (IFTA)
The Financial Markets Association (ACI)
The Broker Club
Alphamind Trading

About the STA

The Society of Technical Analysts (STA) is recognised worldwide as one of the largest and most widely respected not-for-profit organisations which trains and accredits members of the investment community, from industry professionals to private individuals, interested in the study of technical analysis. Members come from across 50 countries – India, Malaysia, Australia, US, Canada, Europe to name just a few. We have been setting the standards in technical analysis for 50 years and have been teaching our professional technical analysis courses for over 25 years, including teaching students at King’s College London and Queen Mary University London. As our courses are delivered online you can study wherever you are in the world and become an accredited Technical Analyst.

Acknowledged as an increasingly important part of most investment house activity technical analysis helps forecast the direction of financial market prices. Its methodology can be applied in any market and its techniques applied to cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, currencies, commodities, bonds, interest rates and equities. Over the past 50 years we have dedicated ourselves to the promotion and understanding of technical analysis and its role as a vital investment tool.

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STA Online Courses

STA Diploma Part 1 Online Course

STA Diploma Part 1 Online Course

This annual seven week, CISI accredited, online course teaches the basics of technical analysis. It also prepares students for the STA Diploma Part 1 examination, an internationally recognised part-qualification, which is equivalent to the International Federation of Technical Analysts’ (IFTA) CFTe I accreditation.

STA Diploma Part 2 Online Course

STA Diploma Part 2 Online Course

The CISI accredited Diploma Part 2 Course is aimed at those who already know the basics of technical analysis and who wish to acquire in-depth knowledge. It is taught by market professionals, authors and Fellows of the STA and also prepares students for the Diploma Part 2 examination, an internationally recognised qualification, which is equivalent to the International Federation of Technical Analysts’ (IFTA) CFTe II accreditation.

Part 1 & 2 Online Course Package

Part 1 & 2 Online Course Package

This annual nineteen week, CISI accredited, online course teaches the basics of technical analysis in Part 1 of the course and then provides in-depth knowledge and practical application of the theories in Part 2 of the STA Diploma Course. It is taught by market professionals, authors and Fellows of the STA and also prepares students for the STA Diploma Part 1 and 2 examinations.

Home Study Course (self study)

Home Study Course (self study)

The STA Home Study Course© (HSC) is for students who wish to learn at their own pace rather than in a virtual classroom, due to either time or geographical constraints. With the ability to start whenever you wish, you will find the HSC an excellent alternative to the annual online lecture based courses.

Upcoming Meetings

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STA Monthly Meeting – April 2023

STA Monthly Meeting – April 2023

Tuesday 11th April 2023
6:30 pm
via webinar
Trading Multiple Strategies: Diversify and Smooth the Equity Curve
Speaker:
Nick Radge
Head of Trading & Research, The Chartist (Australia) and TradeLongTerm.com
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now via
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STA Monthly Meeting – May 2023

STA Monthly Meeting – May 2023

Tuesday 9th May 2023
6.30 pm
via webinar
Presentation to be confirmed
Speaker:
TBC
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External Events

Commodity Trading Week In-Person

Commodity Trading Week In-Person

25-26 April 2023
The QEII Centre, London

As Association Partner, we’re inviting you to join us there for a packed week of learning, discussion and networking. Commodity Trading Week 2023 is especially exciting – this industry-leading, must-attend event will be bringing together over 1000 commodity trading professionals to hear from more than 200 expert speakers, don’t miss out on the opportunity to join them

www.commoditytradingweek.com

STA Journal

STA Journal

Issue 94 – March 2023
The STA Market Technician is the journal of the STA and is published 3 times a year, with contributions from expert members and guest writers. The opportunity to submit articles to the STA Market Technician is open to any technical analyst from anywhere in the world.

How to become a member

How to become a member

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The Society of Technical Analysts (STA) is the oldest organisation dedicated to technical analysis in the world. Established in the late 1960s, it has grown to a membership of c1500 individuals who are located on all four continents.

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Employers of STA alumni include: ANZ Bank, Bank of England, Bank of New York, Barclays Capital, Bloomberg, BNP Paribas, British Sugar, Centrica, Commerzbank, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Dow Jones Newswires, EDF Trading, Engie, Fidelity Investments, Goldman Sachs, Government of Singapore, JPMorgan Securities, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, National Australia Bank, Nomura, Schroders, Shell, Standard Chartered, TD Securities, Tradition, Triland Metals, UBS, Westpac and many more.

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The STA holds 11 monthly meetings in the City of London, including a summer and Christmas party where canapés and refreshments are served.

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As a service to our members, many of whom are unable to attend all our monthly meetings, we have been making videos of meeting presentations for several years.

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The STA has an extensive library of classic technical analysis texts. There are over 1000 books in the collection. It is held at the Barbican Library with a smaller...

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