Study the charts below and conduct the required technical analysis.

$2.$ Look at the following charts and conduct a technical analysis of the financial instruments reflected:

$2\mathrm{.}1.$ Compare charts $1-4$ and classify them as a fundamental or Technical Analysis? $(4)$

$2\mathrm{.}2.$ Chart $2$ is a technical analysis. What technical aspects does it study? As an investor what would you conclude from this chart?

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$2\mathrm{.}3.$ Describe chart $3$ from a technical analysis perspective. If you were an investor what would you read from this chart? $(4)$

$2\mathrm{.}4.$ Would you say chart $4$ is a technical or a fundamental analysis? Give reasons for your answer? $(4)$

$2\mathrm{.}5.$ Examine all four charts and document your observations and your understanding of reading charts. $(4)$

$3.$ Technical Charts for Microsoft shares.

$3\mathrm{.}1.$ Provide technical analysis charts for Microsoft Shares from $2005-2013.$

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$3\mathrm{.}2.$ Provide a commentary on what the charts tell you about the shares:

$3\mathrm{.}2\mathrm{.}1.$ Has the price of the shares gone up or down?

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$3\mathrm{.}2\mathrm{.}2.$ How often during this period have shareholders been paid dividends? $(2)$

$3\mathrm{.}1\mathrm{.}3.$ When, during the period being studied would you have recommended to a client to buy Shares and when would you have discouraged it and why?

$3\mathrm{.}1\mathrm{.}4.$ Compare chart $2$ that reflects Apple shares with Microsoft shares? Reflect on what you see conveyed in the charts? $(4)$

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