ITF 450 | Course Introduction and Application Information - Department of International Trade and Finance

Course Name

Advanced Applied Market Analysis

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
ITF 450	Fall/Spring	2	2	3	5

Prerequisites

ITF 401 To succeed (To get a grade of at least DD)

Course Language

English

Course Type

Elective

Course Level

First Cycle

Mode of Delivery

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Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course

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National Occupation Classification

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Course Coordinator

Prof. Dr. Gülin VARDAR

Course Lecturer(s)

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Assistant(s)

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Course Objectives	The objectives of this course are to provide students with universally accepted general rules and principles of the technical analysis methodology used in financial markets to make informed trading decisions at the right time. This course provides student with advanced knowledge of the financial products and trading strategies used by finance professionals in the world.
Learning Outcomes	The students who succeeded in this course; Explain the advanced rules, principles, and timing techniques of technical analysis used in financial markets. Develop independent trading ideas and formulate investment strategies based on technical indicators and market trends. Identify and interpret major trend reversals, chart patterns, and price movements in various asset classes. Explain the principles of risk management, money management, and trading psychology in professional trading. Apply technical analysis tools, trading rules, and professional strategies in live or simulated financial market environments.
Course Description	Understanding the world-wide generally accepted advanced trading strategies and the rules of the technical analysis methodology which is used by traders in the financial markets in order to make right trading decisions at the right time.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses	X
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation
1	Elliot Wave Theory Advance Level	Neely, G. and Hall, E., “Mastering Elliot Wave”, 1st edn (Windsor Books, 1990).
2	Cycle Analysis in the Financial Markets	Mandelbrot, B. and Hudson, R., “The (Mis)Behavior Of Markets”, 1st edn (New York: Basic Books, 2006)
3	Harmonic Patterns & Fibonacci Trading Strategies Advance Level	Carney, Scott M., “Harmonic Trading”, 1st edn (Upper Saddle River, N.J: FT Press Pearson, 2010)
4	Timing Strategies by Correlative Charts	John J. Murphy, “Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets”, 1st edn (New York Institute of Finance, 1999)
5	Futures and Option Markets Trading Strategies (Viop)	Aybars A., “Meslek Olarak Opsiyon İşlemleri”, 1st edn (Scala Yayıncılık, 2019)
6	Fundamental Analysis of Stocks -BIST100	www.borsaistanbul.com www.stockkeys.com
7	Global Financial Markets	Valdez, S. and Molyneux, P., “An Introduction To Global Financial Markets”, 8th edn (London: Palgrave, 2015)
8	Options - Viop Basic Concepts and Trading Strategies	Akçay, M.B., Kasap, M., Doğuç, T. and Kasap, G., “Türev Piyasaları Ve Yapılandırılmış Ürünler”, 1st edn (Scala Yayınıncılık, 2012)
9	Short Sell-Pair Trade Strategies	www.borsaistanbul.com
10	Derivatives and Structured Financial Products Trading Strategies	Akçay, M.B., Kasap, M., Doğuç, T. and Kasap, G., “Türev Piyasaları Ve Yapılandırılmış Ürünler”, 1st edn (Scala Yayınıncılık, 2012)
11	Warrants	www.isvarant.com
12	Trading Psychology, Major Mental Traps	Döm, S., “Yatırımcı Psikolojisi”, 1st edn (İstanbul: Değişim Yayınları, 2003)
13	Major Technical İndicators-Advance	John J. Murphy, “Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets”, 1st edn (New York Institute of Finance, 1999)
14	Position and risk management	John J. Murphy, “Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets”, 1st edn (New York Institute of Finance, 1999)
15	Semester Review
16	Semester Review

Course Notes/Textbooks

Lecturer's notes, Selected Articles, and Book Chapters

Suggested Readings/Materials

Chartered Market Technician Association, CMT Level 1 An Introduction to Technical Analysis, Wiley. ISBN: 978-1-119-67437-5

Chartered Market Technician Association, CMT Level 2 The Theory and Analysis of Technical Analysis, Wiley. ISBN: 978-1119543510

Neely, G. and Hall, E., 1990. Mastering Elliot Wave. Windsor Books. ISBN: 9780930233440

Carney, S., 2010. Harmonic Trading. Upper Saddle River, N.J: FT Press Pearson. ISBN: 9780137051502

Mandelbrot, B. and Hudson, R., 2006. The (Mis)Behavior Of Markets. New York: Basic Books. ISBN: 978-0465043576

Valdez, S. and Molyneux, P., 2015. An Introduction To Global Financial Markets. 8th ed. London: Palgrave. ISBN: 978-1137497550

Perşembe, A., 2002. Teknik Analiz Mi Dedin? Hadi Canım Sen De! 1- 2. Scala Yayıncılık. ISBN: 6059248211

Aybars, A., 2019. Meslek Olarak Opsiyon İşlemleri. Scala Yayıncılık. ISBN: 6059248648

Akçay, M.B., Kasap, M., Doğuç, T. and Kasap, G., 2012. Türev Piyasaları Ve Yapılandırılmış Ürünler. Scala Yayınıncılık. ISBN: 6054650002

Döm, S., 2003. Yatırımcı Psikolojisi. İstanbul: Değişim Yayınları. ISBN: 9758289578

John J. Murphy, “Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets”, New York Institute of Finance. ISBN-10: 0735200661

Semester Activities	Number	Weigthing
Participation	1	10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project	1	50
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm	1	40
Final Exam
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	3	100
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
Total

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	2	32
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16	2	32
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques			0
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments			0
Presentation / Jury			0
Project	1	35	35
Seminar / Workshop			0
Oral Exam			0
Midterms	1	23	23
Final Exam			0
		Total	150

#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to identify and analyze problems in the field of trade and finance, and to develop solutions.	-	-	-	X	-
2	To be able to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of international trade and finance to real-world professional contexts.	-	-	X	-	-
3	To be able to critically analyze global market developments and evaluate their implications for business and policy.	-	-	-	-	-
4	To be able to collect, analyze, and interpret financial and economic data by using digital and information technologies effectively.	-	-	X	-	-
5	To be able to understand and interpret legal frameworks, regulations and practices relevant to international trade and finance.	-	-	-	-	-
6	To be able to anticipate, define, and manage financial and trade-related risks through informed decision-making.	-	-	-	-	-
7	To be able to acquire and use verbal, written, and numerical skills effectively for the nature of international trade and finance program.	-	-	-	-	-
8	To be able to obtain, synthesize, and report trade- and finance-related information clearly and effectively.	-	-	-	-	-
9	To be able to contribute effectively as individuals, team members, and leaders in multidisciplinary environments.	-	-	-	-	-
10	To be able to evaluate trade and finance issues from ethical, social, and sustainability perspectives.	-	-	-	-	-
11	To be able to collect data in the areas of International Trade and Finance and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1).	-	-	-	-	-
12	To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently.	-	-	-	-	-
13	To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout human history to their field of expertise.	-	-	-	-	-