Free CMT Exam Prep
Chartered Market Technician (CMT) Level I
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CMT CMT Program (CMT Association) License: Complete Roadmap
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Phase 1: Theory and Market StructureYou are here
Build the Level I foundation in Dow Theory, chart construction, breadth, sentiment, and market behavior.
Phase 2: Classical Pattern Work
Drill support/resistance, trendlines, gaps, candlesticks, and common reversal/continuation structures.
Phase 3: Advanced Tools and Risk
Add Fibonacci, Elliott concepts, volatility tools, anchored VWAP, systems thinking, and risk controls.
Phase 4: Timed Mixed Practice
Run two-hour sets that force fast recognition and clean domain transitions under time pressure.
Can You Take the CMT Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Level I is the entry point in a three-level CMT Program
- •Charter award also requires CMT Association Professional Membership and professional references
- •Registration includes access to the official digital curriculum
CMT Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
8-14 weeks for most candidates
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
Candidates who do not pass must register for a future exam window again at the prevailing fee.
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Free CMT Prep Tools
200 Practice Questions
Built to mirror the current Level I weighting across all four official domains.
Exam Topic Review
Based on the current CMT Association guide, FAQ, fees, and 2025-to-2026 digital curriculum structure.
Explanation-First Prep
Answer rationales focus on chart logic, indicator interpretation, and practical exam traps.
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What You'll Study
17 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Introduction and Exam Overview
2 sections
Theory and History Foundations
3 sections
Market Hypotheses and Fibonacci
2 sections
Chart Types and Construction
4 sections
Trend Analysis
3 sections
Volume, Open Interest, and Internals
3 sections
Chart Pattern Analysis
4 sections
Internal and External Technical Indicators
3 sections
Statistics for Technicians
3 sections
Behavioral Finance and Sentiment
4 sections
Cycle Analysis
2 sections
Equities, Indexes, and Fixed Income
3 sections
Futures, ETPs, and Currencies
3 sections
Digital Assets and Options
2 sections
Relative Strength
2 sections
Volatility Analysis
3 sections
Systematic Methods and Ethics
3 sections
CMT Exam Details
Chartered Market Technician (CMT) Level I
Administered by CMT Association
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official CMT Association content outline
Dow Theory, market structure, behavioral finance, chart construction, breadth, sentiment, and intermarket context.
Trendlines, support/resistance, classical patterns, candlesticks, point-and-figure, and confirmation logic.
Fibonacci, Elliott Wave, volatility tools, systematic methods, risk management, anchored VWAP, and newer analytical applications.
Professional conduct, disclosure, and client communication standards for market technicians.
What's Included
17 Chapters
Complete exam coverage
Practice Quizzes
With detailed explanations
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