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Welcome to the STA



STA – Information, Education, Examination and Accreditation

Join the Global Community of Technical Analysts



Connect with professionals, traders, and researchers to shape and analyse the future of market analysis

Build Expertise, Earn Recognition



Structured education in when to trade and invest, as well as globally respected qualifications in Technical Analysis

Turn Analysis into Action



Practical insights on applying Technical Analysis to succeed in making real market decisions

Setting the Standard for Technical Excellence



Part of an international community shaping the future of the discipline with a global reach

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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!

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Allied Organisations

CISI
IFTA
ACI
The Broker Club
Alphamind Trading
Commodity Trading Club
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Upcoming STA Events

Fireside Chat with David Allman, Elliott Wave International

Posted on 14/10/2026

Christmas Party & AGM Dec 26

Posted on 14/10/2026

Latest News

Mr Spock vs. Real Investors: Overcoming the Biases Built Into Every Chart

Posted on 02/11/2026
Mr Spock vs. Real Investors: Overcoming the Biases Built Into Every Chart

Reading the Crypto Cycle: Four Questions Every Crypto Portfolio Should Answer

Posted on 15/10/2026
Reading the Crypto Cycle: Four Questions Every Crypto Portfolio Should Answer

IFTA 2026: Laughter, Learning and a Community in One Room

Posted on 12/10/2026
IFTA 2026 Laughter Learning and a Community in One Room

Timing Is Everything: Why the Time Frame Is Technical Analysis's Greatest Advantage

Posted on 29/09/2026
Timing Is Everything: Why the Time Frame Is Technical Analysis's Greatest Advantage

Market Technician 101

Posted on 21/09/2026
Market Technician No 101 is now available

Fireside Chat: Axel Rudolph on 26 Years of Technical Analysis

Posted on 10/09/2026
Fireside Chat: Axel Rudolph on 26 Years of Technical Analysis

External Events

Energy Trading Week EU

Posted on 14/08/2026
STA are proud association partners of Energy Trading Week Europe, 24-25 Sep 2026. Join 2500+ energy professionals, hear from 200+ industry experts.

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 Online Courses

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STA Diploma Part 1

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

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.

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STA Journal and Membership

STA Journal

STA Journal Issue 101
Issue 101 – September 2026

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.

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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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STA Alumni Companies

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Triland Metals Credit SuisseEDF Goldman Sachs JP Morgan Schroders Shell

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, 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

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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Latest Videos

Latest Videos

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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STA Libraries

STA Libraries

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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Market Technician

Market Technician

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