Technical analysis is often the bread and butter of short-term traders because specialized trading tools can quickly analyze price data and trends. While long-term investors are usually more concerned ...

Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Thomas J Catalano is a CFP and Registered ...

As an individual investor, you already know the power of momentum indicators. Tools like the Relative Strength Index (RSI) and the Stochastic Oscillator are indispensable for judging whether a stock ...

In this article, we compare two of the most widely used technical indicators in trading: the RSI (Relative Strength Index) and the Stochastic Oscillator. These momentum-based tools help traders ...

This trade didn’t work out which is OK. It’s OK to have a signal not work out as it will correct our attitude about the risk of taking a trade. The first key of every trade is to understand and accept ...

This week I joyously conclude our discussion of Technical Indicators. Danielle seems to find a way to get me to admit the pros of Technical Indicators, and I will let you in on why those pros aren't ...

Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an experienced financial consultant. She has a demonstrated history of working in both institutional and retail environments, from broker-dealers to ...

When your forex trading adventure begins, you'll likely be met with a swarm of different methods for trading. However, most trading opportunities can be easily identified with just one of four chart ...

Developed by George C. Lane in the late 1950s, the Stochastic Oscillator is a momentum indicator that shows the location of the current close relative to the high/low range over a certain number of ...

You’re watching price action unfold and need to decide: buy, sell, or wait? RSI and Stochastics are two of the most popular tools for this decision, but they work very differently. RSI measures ...