Trading Indicators

MACD Indicator

Submitted by Ofurbaldur on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 11:14

The Macd (Moving Average Convergence/Divergence) is a trend following momentum indicator that shows the relationship between two moving averages of prices.
 
It is the difference between a 26-day and 12-day exponential moving average. A 9-day exponential moving average, called the "signal" (or trigger) line is plotted on top of the indicator to show buy/sell opportunities.
The Macd proves most effective in wide-swinging trading markets. There are three popular ways to use it:
 

Commodity Channel Index (CCI Indicator)

Submitted by Ofurbaldur on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 11:13

 
The Commodity Channel Index, also known as the CCI, is an excellent oscillator that can help traders identify whether a stock is oversold or overbought.
 

Ichimoku Trading System

Submitted by Ofurbaldur on Thu, 07/28/2011 - 17:53

Quick Description
Ichimoku Kinko Hyo is a purpose-built trend trading charting system that has been successfully used in nearly every tradeable market. It is unique in many ways, but its primary strength is its use of multiple data points to give the trader a deeper, more comprehensive view into price action. This deeper view, and the fact that Ichimoku is a very visual system, enables the trader to quickly discern and filter "at a glance" the low-probability trading setups from those of higher probability.

Heiken Ashi Candle Indicator

Submitted by Ofurbaldur on Thu, 07/28/2011 - 17:49

The Heiken Ashi indicator is an application that has gained in popularity recently after being relatively unknown. It was developed a few decades ago to improve upon the interpretation of Candlestick formations, which have been studied for centuries starting with rice merchants in Japan in the 1700s. Heiken Ashi is said to remove the “noise” from candlesticks and to behave much like a moving average. Traders use Heiken Ashi to determine the relative strength of a trend and to pinpoint key turning points in price behavior.

Candle Stick Charts

Submitted by Ofurbaldur on Thu, 07/28/2011 - 17:38

Japanese Candlestick chart are so named because the line resemble candle with their wick. Candle trading techniques have now become one of the most discussed forms of technical analysis.

Fibonacci Retracements

Submitted by Ofurbaldur on Thu, 07/28/2011 - 17:37

Fibonacci numbers are used in calculating Retracements patterns.
 

Relative Strength Index (RSI) Indicator

Submitted by Ofurbaldur on Thu, 07/28/2011 - 17:36

Standard Deviation

Submitted by Ofurbaldur on Thu, 07/28/2011 - 17:34

Standard Deviation is a common statistical calculation that measures volatility. Other technical indicators are often calculated using standard deviations. Major highs and lows often accompany extreme volatility.

 

Linear Regression R-Squared

Submitted by Ofurbaldur on Thu, 07/28/2011 - 17:33

The Linear Regression R-Squared function determines the extent of a linear relationship of a field to time over a given period of time R-squared shows the strength of trend. The more closely prices move in a linear relationship with the passing of time, the stronger the trend.

 

MACD Indicator

Submitted by Ofurbaldur on Thu, 07/28/2011 - 17:32
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