You might have heard the saying
"The Trend Is Your Friend" and that you should
"Trade The Trend."
But sometimes this is easier said than done. In this article I will show you an easy easy to identify and trade the trend.
How To Identify A Trend
Way back in the 90s I used fundamental analysis to try and predict the market. Long story short, it didn't work for me.
Since the mid 90s I have been using
technical analysis in my trading. When using technical analysis, there are two different approaches:
- Chart Patterns and
- Indicators
Examples
of chart patterns are flags, pennants, triangles, double bottoms and
tops, etc. Candlestick formations are chart patterns, too.
Examples of indicators are moving averages, Bollinger Bands, MACD, RSI, etc.
So which approach is "better"? Should you use chart patterns or indicators to identify the direction of the market?
Easy
answer: Use the approach that works for YOU. I personally use
indicators. I like the black-and-white approach of indicators. As an
example, the RSI is either above 70 or it is not. There's no grey area. I
openly admit that I struggle identifying chart patterns while they are
forming. Don't get me wrong: I am an expert showing you every single
chart pattern there is at the end of the day. But I can't identify them
with certainty while they are forming. But hey,..
You might have heard the saying
"The Trend Is Your Friend" and that you should
"Trade The Trend."
But sometimes this is easier said than done. In this article I will show you an easy easy to identify and trade the trend.
How To Identify A Trend
Way back in the 90s I used fundamental analysis to try and predict the market. Long story short, it didn't work for me.
Since the mid 90s I have been using
technical analysis in my trading. When using technical analysis, there are two different approaches:
- Chart Patterns and
- Indicators
Examples
of chart patterns are flags, pennants, triangles, double bottoms and
tops, etc. Candlestick formations are chart patterns, too.
Examples of indicators are moving averages, Bollinger Bands, MACD, RSI, etc.
So which approach is "better"? Should you use chart patterns or indicators to identify the direction of the market?
Easy
answer: Use the approach that works for YOU. I personally use
indicators. I like the black-and-white approach of indicators. As an
example, the RSI is either above 70 or it is not. There's no grey area. I
openly admit that I struggle identifying chart patterns while they are
forming. Don't get me wrong: I am an expert showing you every single
chart pattern there is at the end of the day. But I can't identify them
with certainty while they are forming. But hey,..
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