Dr. Henry O. "Hank" Pruden

Dr. Henry O. "Hank" Pruden
(1936–2017) was a renowned expert in technical analysis, behavioral finance, and the Wyckoff Method of trading. He was a professor at Golden Gate University in San Francisco, where he taught for over 30 years and established the university's graduate certificate program in technical analysis.

Key Contributions & Roles
The Wyckoff Method: Pruden was a leading authority on the teachings of Richard D. Wyckoff, helping to modernize and popularize his chart reading techniques.
Technical Securities Analysts Association (TSAASF): He served as the President of the TSAASF in San Francisco.
International Federation of Technical Analysts (IFTA): He held the position of Vice President for the Americas and was a frequent speaker at international conferences.
Market Technicians Association (MTA): He served as the editor of the MTA Journal for 11 years and received awards for excellence in education and research from the association.

Notable Works
Book: He authored The Three Skills of Top Trading: Behavioral Systems Building, Pattern Recognition, and Mental State Management, which integrated Wyckoff principles with psychology.
Education: He founded the Hank Pruden Archival Collection at Golden Gate University, which preserves his research and teaching materials on market analysis.
Archival Materials: Much of his work is archived and continues to be used by the trading community, particularly through Wyckoff Analytics.

Education
Undergraduate: California State University, Chico.
MBA: University of California, Berkeley.
Doctorate in Marketing: University of Oregon.