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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

The stochastic oscillator is a momentum indicator that measures how powerful a price move is. Although the formula can be applied to any kind of data, it is most often used with closing prices of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Is that trend you can see on the screen in its early or later stages? Is this a good moment to jump aboard or should you wait for a temporary reversal? Or, is the trend running out of steam, with the ...

Technical analysis can feel like deciphering a secret code to the uninitiated. Yet, once you crack it, the potential to enhance your trading prowess becomes evident. At the heart of this mysterious ...