International Federation of Technical AnalystsWhere Market Technicians from Around the World Speak the Same LanguageThe International Federation of Technical Analysts was incorporated in 1986 and is a global organization of market analysis societies and associations. IFTA is an international non-profit organization with member societies in 23 countries. The International Federation of Technical Analysts offers certification to technical analysts globally. Technical Analysis—How does it work?Technical Analysis is the systematic method of analyzing financial instruments, including securities, futures, and interest-rate products, with only market-delivered information such as price, volume, volatility, and open interest. The tools of technical analysis are based on measurements and derivatives of price, for example, on-balance volume, price oscillators, momentum measurements, and pattern recognition. A Technical Analyst applies such tools for forecasting and timing the trading and investing in financial instruments. Technical Analysis is a universal discipline. Read More WebinarsThrough IFTA's ongoing efforts to bring the global technical community closer together and provide greater access to renowned Technical Analysis experts worldwide, we have launched a series of IFTA-hosted webinars. These webinars are exclusively available to members of IFTA-affiliated societies around the globe.
View Above Complimentary WebinarsCertificationMember societies recognize that IFTA Certification represents the highest achievement and recognition by peers in the Technical Analysis community. The IFTA certification program is split into a professional certification, Certified Financial Technician (CFTe), and the Master level designation, Master of Financial Technical Analysis (MFTA).
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The IFTA Certified Financial Technician (CFTe) consists of CFTe I and II, constituting a complete professional program. The two examinations culminate in the award of this internationally recognized professional qualification in Technical Analysis. 
IFTA’s Master of Financial Technical Analysis (MFTA) requires an original body of research. It is intended to be a rigorous demonstration of professionalism in the global technical analysis arena. 
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