Trading Indicators

During trading periods when the market can be very volatile, this can be a very intimidating time to trade. Certain technical indicators can be very useful during unpredictable events. However, in order to realize the full potential of…
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Trend-following in forex is one of the most common ways to position oneself in the FX markets. Trends usually take a lot of time to form and likewise, it takes a lot of variables for the trend to change direction. Given the wide…
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The Keltner channel is an indicator used in the technical analysis. It was designed by Chester W. Keltner and was published in his book in the 1960's. Despite being quite old, the Keltner channel is a respectable and one of the popular…
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Forex traders who are just starting out and want to get into technical FX trading can be a bit overwhelmed by the dizzying array of indicators available. Each one has its own complications, pros, and cons. And it can certainly take some…
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FX traders are always on the search to find a tool or a method that could give them an edge in the markets. This is true, not just for the forex markets but also just about any market where one could speculate. Therefore, the number of…
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Sentiment analysis is often the least considered, if not outright forgotten, of the different types of market analysis. Perhaps the reason for that is it’s hard to get inside the head of a single trader, let alone millions of them across…
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Range-bound trading is especially suited for trading the forex markets. It is often a favorite of forex traders who take shorter-term positions. To understand why, though, we have to take a closer look at the underlying traits that move…
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One of the more popular and sophisticated forex indicators is the Ichimoku Kinko Hyo, or Ichimoku. Its name describes its function as it translates to "one look equilibrium chart". It's a complex combination of calculations that shows…
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Given that there are so many indicators out there, some are obviously optimized for certain kinds of trading. Trend traders need to focus more on certain aspects than day traders. So, trend traders developed indicators—such as mt4…
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