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The UK’s network for technical analysis. Founded in 1968. The oldest of its kind in the world. Global membership for just £85 a year!

Allied Organisations

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

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.

Technicals to Trading Systems Course

Technicals to Trading Systems Course

During this twelve-week online course, students will learn about the tools and techniques required to build, optimise, and run trading systems. The programme will provide guidance on how to apply technical analysis to facilitate discretionary and automated trading systems.

'High Performance Trader' Learning Programme

'High Performance Trader' Learning Programme

This ten-week online learning programme guides traders through the entire lifecycle of trading—starting with the analysis process essential for idea formulation and understanding market narratives and progressing to the critical elements of risk-taking and risk management. Here, traders will learn how to monetise their analysis and ideas effectively through a structured yet dynamic risk process.

Upcoming Meetings

Joint Panel Debate with the ACI UK, The Broker Club and The Commodity Trading Club

Joint Panel Debate with the ACI UK, The Broker Club and The Commodity Trading Club

Tuesday 14th January 2025
6:30pm
Market Outlook 2025 - Fundamentals vs Technicals Perspective
Speaker:
Peter Horsnell
Head of Commodites Research, Standard Chartered Bank
Tom Pelc MSTA CFTe
Chief Investment Officer, Fortu Wealth
Saeed Amen
Co Founder, Turnleaf Analytics
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STA Monthly Meeting – February 2024

STA Monthly Meeting – February 2024

Tuesday 11th February 2025
6:30pm
Fireside Chat
Speaker:
Perry Kaufman
Founder, KaufmanSignals.com
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STA Montly Meeting – March 2025

STA Montly Meeting – March 2025

Tuesday 11th March 2025
6:30pm
via webinar
Presentation to be confirmed
Speaker:
TBC
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External Events

Energy & Commodity Trading Digitalisation Online Webinar Series

Energy & Commodity Trading Digitalisation Online Webinar Series

10-11 December 2024
Online event

The STA are delighted to announce that we are an Association Partner at upcoming webinar series Energy Trading Digitalisation & Commodity Trading Weeek Digicom taking place on 10-11 December 2024.

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STA Journal

STA Journal

Issue 96 – October 2024
The STA Market Technician is the journal of the STA and is published twice 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.

You will be in good company

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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Monthly Meetings

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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