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Author of Five Waves to Financial Freedom • Markets practitioner since the 1980s
Five Waves to Financial Freedom
A practical guide to Elliott Wave analysis for traders and investors
First published in 2011, Five Waves to Financial Freedom has become a widely respected introduction to Elliott Wave analysis, combining theory with real-world market application. The book is designed to help traders develop a structured, disciplined approach to understanding market trends across equities, commodities, currencies, and indices.
Over 30,000 copies sold worldwide • Translated into multiple languages.
Who This Book Is For
This book is written for market participants who want a structured, disciplined way to understand price behavior using Elliott Wave analysis.
- Active traders looking to improve timing and market structure awareness
- Investors seeking a deeper understanding of trend, correction, and market cycles
- Analysts who want a practical, rule-based introduction to Elliott Wave principles
- Market participants transitioning from indicators to price-based analysis
What Readers and Institutions Say
Since its publication, Five Waves to Financial Freedom has been referenced by traders, educators, and market professionals across multiple regions and asset classes.
- Used by professional traders and independent educators worldwide
- Referenced across equities, commodities, currencies, and index markets
- Adopted by readers in North America, Europe, and Asia
- Frequently cited as a practical introduction to Elliott Wave analysis
About the Author
Ramki Ramakrishnan is a market practitioner and educator with decades of experience across global financial markets. His work in Elliott Wave analysis has been applied by professional traders, institutions, and market participants across multiple regions and asset classes.
Over the years, his analysis and teaching have been sought by professional trading desks, dealer associations, and central banking institutions, with training and workshops conducted across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Five Waves to Financial Freedom reflects this practical, experience-driven approach, bridging theory and real-world market behavior for traders who value structure, discipline, and clarity.
Available Editions & Formats
Five Waves to Financial Freedom is available in multiple editions and formats to suit different reading preferences.
Five Waves to Financial Freedom (2011 Edition)
The original edition that introduced a practical, rule-based approach to Elliott Wave analysis for traders and investors.
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Five Waves to Financial Freedom (10th Anniversary Edition)
An updated edition that preserves the original book’s clear, accessible approach while replacing earlier examples with more recent market case studies. The core text remains largely unchanged, reflecting the style and structure that readers valued for making Elliott Wave analysis understandable and practical.
Buy the 10th Anniversary Edition on Amazon
Some readers choose to study both editions, finding that the different sets of examples can help reinforce key concepts and deepen understanding over time.