Fundamental analysis doesn’t help a common man to take a decision to trade a stock whereas technical analysis projects the past performance of the stock where no manipulation can be done. Dow theory helps positional trading for long term holding plans. However, candle stick charts help short term trading – weekly, monthly. Price pattern study helps in futures and options.
N. Madhavan, , Basics of Analysis, bar charts, candle stick charts for short term, Dow theory for long term, line charts, price patterns for futures and options