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Technical Indicators and trading with them

How to trade with Parabolic SAR

Trading with the Parabolic Stop and Reverse (SAR) indicator involves identifying potential trends and reversal points in a market. The Parabolic SAR is a technical analysis tool that helps traders determine entry and exit points by plotting dots either above … Continue reading

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How can a trader use the information derived from studying open interest to develop effective options trading strategies?

Open interest is a useful metric for options traders that indicates the number of outstanding or open contracts in the market. It can provide insights into market sentiment and potential trading opportunities. Here are a few ways traders can use … Continue reading

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Is ATR the ultimate tool for trading …

The average true range (ATR) is a technical analysis indicator used to measure market volatility. While it can be a useful tool for stock market investors, it may not necessarily be the “ultimate” tool, as different investors may use a … Continue reading

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How to trade with Heiken Ashi Candle Bars

Heiken Ashi candles, also known as Heikin-Ashi candles, are a type of Japanese candlestick charting technique that is used to analyze financial markets, particularly in technical analysis. Heiken Ashi candles are different from traditional Japanese candles in that they are … Continue reading

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How do we trade with VWAP …

VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price) is a popular technical indicator used by traders to measure the average price of a security over a given period, weighted by the trading volume during that period. Trading with VWAP involves using the indicator … Continue reading

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To What Extent are Volume Indicators reliable …

Volume indicators are tools used by traders to analyze the volume or number of shares or contracts traded in a particular security or market. These indicators provide valuable information about the strength of price movements, the level of participation in … Continue reading

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The Stochastic Oscillator

The stochastic oscillator is a technical indicator used in financial analysis to measure the momentum of price movements. It was developed by George Lane in the 1950s. The stochastic oscillator compares the closing price of an asset to its price … Continue reading

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Bollinger Bands – how to use them

Bollinger Bands are a technical analysis tool used by traders and investors to measure the volatility of a security and identify potential price trends. They were developed by John Bollinger in the 1980s and are composed of three lines that … Continue reading

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Are moving averages good technical indicators

Moving averages are a popular technical indicator used in trading analysis, and they can be effective in certain situations. Moving averages are calculated by taking the average price of an asset over a set period, and they are used to … Continue reading

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The SuperTrend Technical Indicator

Supertrend is a popular technical analysis indicator used by traders to identify trend direction and potential entry and exit points. It is a trend-following indicator that can be used on various timeframes, including intraday, daily, weekly, and monthly charts. The … Continue reading

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RSI Relative Strength Index

It is a technical indicator used in trading and investing to measure the strength of a security’s price action by comparing the magnitude of its recent gains to the magnitude of its recent losses. The RSI is typically calculated over … Continue reading

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All about the MACD Indicator

The MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) indicator is a technical analysis tool used to identify trends and momentum in financial markets. It consists of two lines: the MACD line and the signal line. The MACD line is calculated by subtracting … Continue reading

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