Three Black Crows
This Japanese candlesticks formation does not occur very often but when it does it is a reversal that occurs after a very strong advance. This pattern is bearish and it indicates the potential reversal of an uptrend and the start of a downtrend. It is typically formed at the top of an uptrend [...]
Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD)
MA = Moving Average
Convergence = coming together
Divergence = moving apart
The MACD is a technical analysis momentum indicator that shows the difference between fast and slow exponential moving averages. The most commonly used EMAs are the 26-EMA and 12-EMA. It was developed in an attempt to show the direction and strength of [...]
Exchange Traded Funds Basics
Exchange traded funds, or ETFs, are securities that track on an index, a commodity, or a basket of assets like an index fund, but that trades like stock on the major stock exchanges. The first and most widely known ETF is called the Spider (SPDR), which tracks the S&P 500 index and [...]
Candlestick Patterns
Candlestick patterns are the most common and reliable types of charts and have been in use for hundreds of years. Many investors find that Japanese candlesticks charts are more visually appealing than line or bar charts and they convey the price information in a manner that makes them easier and quicker to read than [...]
Moving Average Crossover
The moving average crossover occurs when a faster or shorter moving average crosses over a slower or longer moving average. As discussed in previous articles, a moving average is an indicator used in technical analysis that shows the average value of a security’s price over a set period of time. This average tracks [...]
Stock Market Holidays 2008 & 2009
General Stock Market Holiday Rules
Any holiday that falls on a Sunday and that is observed by the stock market or the stock exchange on that Sunday means that the market will be closed the following Monday.
Any holiday that falls on a Saturday, and that is observed by the stock market [...]
Kicker Signals – Bearish
Kicker signals are the most powerful signals of Japanese Candlesticks and they indicate a severe change in investor sentiment. This signal is most relevant when it occurs in the oversold or the overbought area as it works equally well in either direction (bullish or bearish). This two candle pattern is formed by [...]
Different Types of Moving Averages
In today’s article we will discuss three different types of moving averages used in technical analysis. As previously discussed, a moving average is an indicator that shows the average value of a security’s price over a set period of time. There are many different types of moving averages and they each [...]
Kicker Signal – Bullish
This kicker signal is the most powerful signal in Japanese Candlesticks and indicates a severe change in investor sentiment in the markets. This signal is formed by two candles of opposite color, with the first candle opening up and moving in the direction of the current trend. The second candle opens up [...]
Shooting Star - Candlestick Reversal Signal
The Shooting Star candlestick signal is a Bearish Reversal Signal indicating price has reached the top of its uptrend. It sends an important alert for those traders with open long positions that it is time to close their trade. For experienced traders watching for new short positions, it offers an [...]
