Technical Analysis Using Multiple Time Frame By Brian Shannon.pdf Official

The book's longevity stems from a simple fact: market participants will always operate across different time horizons. A mutual fund manager, a proprietary day trader, and a retail investor putting money into her 401(k) all have vastly different timeframes, yet their actions collectively determine price. Multiple-timeframe analysis provides a way to get inside the heads of all these participants simultaneously and to position trades accordingly.

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Using multiple time frames is about alignment: let the higher time frame set the bias and the lower time frame refine entries and risk. Discipline in following frame hierarchy, respecting larger structure for stops/targets, and using clean LTF triggers improves trade quality and consistency. The book's longevity stems from a simple fact:

Shannon dedicates significant space to what he calls "MTF Violations."

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"Van Gogh couldn't paint using just one color. A true artist mixes different colors, knowing what ratio they need to create the desired hues. They also use multiple brushes, each serving a different purpose. Similarly, different timeframes serve different purposes. To get the full message of the market, you shouldn't limit yourself to just one timeframe."

Standard VWAP resets daily. Anchored VWAP allows you to "anchor" the calculation to a specific significant point in time—usually a major swing low, swing high, or a post-earnings gap. Can’t copy the link right now

Shannon emphasizes that the 5-day moving average represents the short-term sentiment of market participants. When price is consistently above this level, it indicates buyers are in control of short-term price action; when below, selling pressure is dominating. Combined with volume analysis, the 5-day MA acts as dynamic support in uptrends and dynamic resistance in downtrends.

Have you read Shannon’s work? What is your go-to combination of timeframes? Let me know in the comments below.