8 Technical Indicators Which Would Help You For Trading
Stochastic:
- Range indicator to spot reversal
- Speed of price movement
- Measures price momentum
+ Widening stochastic shows strength of price, A narrowing and closing Stochastic signals slowing momentum in the trend
RSI
- Trend strength indicator
- Compares bullish and bearish candles
- Measures strength and momentum
+ When RSI is high, it means that there were more past bullish cnadles and they were larger in size, a low RSI signals that past price action was bearish
ADX
- Signals strength and Weakness
- Less than 25 range or weak trend
- More than 50 range or Strong trend
- 25-50 Modest trend
+ The ADX indicator can be used to differentiate between trend and range conditions
MACD
- Trend following and momentum indicator
- High MACD shows a strong uptrend. A low MACD signals a strong downtrend.
- A Crossover of the MACD lines can signal a long or short setup
+ The MACD is effective during trends and should be used when the ADX is signaling a trend scenario
MOVING AVERAGES
- Multi function tool for different purposes
- The site of which price is on can signal direction for trades
- The slop of the MA shows strength of trends
- The direction of the MA signals trend or range conditions
+ MAs function as support and resistance levels
BOLLINGER BANDS
- BB are mainly used for volatility measures
- The width of the BB shows current volatility
- If price can stay outside the BB, it shows trend strength
+ Price reaching the outer band can also signal a reversal when price is over extended
ATR
- ATR is a volatility and price range tool
- ATR measures the size of past candle
+ Can be used to adjust stop and profit placement based on volatility
DIVERGENCES
- Divergences provide information about what is going on inside price
- Signals that what you see on your charts is not reflected in price
- Can show slowing momentum and weaknesses in trends
+ Often used to identifying turning points or time trade exists
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