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10 min readBollinger Bands are a widely used technical indicator that helps traders analyze market volatility and identify potential trading opportunities. They consist of a simple moving average (SMA) line in the middle and two additional lines called the upper band and lower band.The calculation of Bollinger Bands involves three main components: the period, the standard deviation, and the multiplier. The period represents the number of data points used to calculate the SMA.
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8 min readRelative Strength Index (RSI) is a technical analysis oscillator that is widely used by swing traders to identify potential buy or sell signals in financial markets. It measures the strength and weakness of price movements over a specified period of time, generally 14 days, and can be applied to any market, such as stocks, currencies, or commodities.The RSI is a momentum indicator that oscillates between 0 and 100.
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10 min readBollinger Bands are a popular technical analysis tool used in stock trading. They were developed by John Bollinger in the 1980s and are often used by traders to identify trends, potential reversals, and overall market volatility.Bollinger Bands consist of three lines on a stock price chart. The middle line is a simple moving average (SMA), usually based on a 20-day period. The other two lines are called the upper band and lower band.
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8 min readEase of Movement (EMV) is a technical analysis indicator that measures the ease with which prices move in a given period. It provides insights into the strength and sustainability of a price trend. EMV combines volume and price data to offer traders a way to assess the buying and selling pressure in the market.The concept behind EMV is that as prices move with greater ease, it indicates a lower level of resistance, making it easier for the asset to continue its trend.
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9 min readKeltner Channels is a technical analysis tool used in swing trading to identify potential price reversals and volatility in the market. It consists of three lines plotted on a price chart: the upper band, lower band, and middle line.The middle line is typically a simple moving average (SMA) calculated using a specific period, such as 20, 50, or 100.
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11 min readThe Money Flow Index (MFI) is an oscillator used in technical analysis to measure the strength and direction of money flowing in and out of a particular asset or security. It provides insights into the buying and selling pressure in the market and helps traders identify potential reversal points.The MFI is primarily used for day trading and short-term trading strategies. It combines price and volume data to generate a single value oscillating between 0 and 100.
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6 min readThe Elder-Ray Index is a technical analysis tool developed by Dr. Alexander Elder to help traders identify trends, momentum, and potential buying or selling opportunities in the market. It consists of two components: the Bull Power and Bear Power indicators.The Bull Power indicator shows the strength of bulls (buyers) in the market by calculating the difference between the high price and the exponential moving average (EMA) of your choice.
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7 min readFibonacci retracements are a technical analysis tool used by day traders to identify potential levels of support and resistance in a price chart. It is based on the Fibonacci sequence, a series of numbers where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones.In day trading, Fibonacci retracements are commonly used to forecast possible price levels where a stock or other financial instrument might experience a temporary reversal before continuing its primary trend.
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6 min readMoving Max is a widely used technique in computer science and mathematics that involves calculating the maximum value in a sliding window of a given sequence or array. It is commonly used to analyze time series data, such as stock market prices, weather patterns, or any data that changes over time.To calculate Moving Max, you need to define the size of the window or the number of elements it contains.
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8 min readThe Ichimoku Cloud is a popular technical analysis tool used by traders and investors to identify potential buy and sell signals in the financial markets. Developed by Japanese journalist Goichi Hosoda in the late 1960s, it is also known as the Ichimoku Kinko Hyo, which translates to "one glance equilibrium chart."The Ichimoku Cloud consists of several components that work together to provide a comprehensive view of price action and potential support and resistance levels.
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12 min readOn-Balance Volume (OBV) is a technical analysis indicator that measures the volume of an asset's trading in relation to its price movements. It was developed by Joseph Granville and introduced in his 1963 book, “Granville's New Key to Stock Market Profits.”The concept behind OBV is simple: it assumes that volume precedes price movement. The indicator focuses on the cumulative volume of an asset, adding or subtracting the volume from a running total based on price changes.
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11 min readBollinger Bands are a popular technical analysis tool that was developed by John Bollinger in the 1980s. They consist of a set of three lines plotted on a price chart: a simple moving average (SMA) line in the middle, and an upper and lower band that represent a certain number of standard deviations away from the SMA.The middle band is usually a 20-day simple moving average (SMA), although traders can adjust this timeframe to suit their preferences.