What Is Technical Analysis?
Technical analysis observes market prices, trading volume and their changes over time in an effort to understand current buying and selling pressure and market-participant behaviour. Read the full article →
Candlestick Charts Explained for Beginners
A candlestick chart condenses price changes over a period into candle-shaped marks, which is why it is also called a candle chart. Each candle usually contains four prices: open, close, high and low. Read the full article →
Follow the Trend: How to Draw Trend Lines
A trend line is a visual aid in chart analysis that summarises the direction of price swings over time. Read the full article →
How Can You Distinguish Trends, Ranges and Breakouts?
Market conditions change. At times prices advance steadily in one direction; at others they move back and forth within a range, or leave a consolidation area. Read the full article →
Finding Entry Points: Support and Resistance
Support and resistance are price areas on a chart where buying and selling pressure may change. Read the full article →
Three Classic Indicators: MACD, RSI and Moving Averages
MACD, RSI and moving averages are common technical indicators in charting software. Read the full article →
What Are the Limitations of Common Technical Indicators?
Moving averages, MACD, RSI and Bollinger Bands can organise historical prices into lines, ranges or values, helping observe trend, momentum and volatility. Read the full article →
Chart Patterns: How to Read Double Bottoms and Head and Shoulders
Double bottoms and head-and-shoulders tops are common chart-pattern names used to describe price-swing structures. Read the full article →
How Should a Stop-Loss Level Fit into a Trading Plan?
A stop-loss is an exit arrangement set in advance to limit the loss you may face if a view proves wrong. Read the full article →
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