Technical analysis for US stocks: A practical guide
About this Live Session
Technical analysis is a widely used approach for understanding price movements, identifying market trends, and improving trade timing. Whether you are an active trader or a long-term investor looking to refine your entry and exit decisions, learning to read charts can add another layer to your investment process.
In this session, we will cover the fundamentals of technical analysis for US stocks, including how to interpret price charts, identify trends, and use commonly followed technical indicators. Through practical examples, you will learn how technical analysis can complement your overall investment strategy.
The session is designed to help investors build a structured approach to analysing US stock charts and making more informed trading decisions.
Key Agenda
• What technical analysis is and when to use it
• Understanding candlestick charts, support, resistance, and trendlines
• Key technical indicators such as Moving Averages, RSI, and MACD
• Identifying trends, breakouts, and reversal patterns
• Using technical analysis to improve entry, exit, and risk management
• Practical examples of analysing US stock charts
• Common mistakes to avoid when using technical analysis
Speaker
Viral Shah leads the Analytics function at Vested, where he transforms data into actionable insights across product, growth, and investment initiatives. As a core member of the team, he played a key role in setting up the company's analytics function, helping build a data-driven culture from the ground up.
He holds an M.Tech in Thermal Engineering from Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Data Science from IIIT Bangalore. With over eight years of experience spanning trading, fintech, and analytics, Viral brings a unique blend of quantitative expertise and practical market understanding.
Passionate about investing, finance, and data, he enjoys uncovering patterns that drive better decision-making and simplifying complex analytical concepts into meaningful business insights.