Technical analysis contains numerous indicators, many of which traders use daily in the financial markets. Few, however, attain the popularity of the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Developed in the late 1970s by a gentleman who goes by the name of Gerald Appel, the MACD is primarily defined as a price momentum oscillator, although often … Continue reading Interpret the MACD Indicator Like a Professional: An Introduction
Over the years technology has revolutionised our world, creating irreplaceable tools and putting useful information at our fingertips. Thanks to these technological advances, it’s easier than ever before to participate in the financial markets. Despite this, novice traders remain vulnerable to costly mistakes. While some trading mistakes are expected, it is vital you don’t make … Continue reading 5 Common Trading Errors and How to Avoid Them
While many still think of traders dressed in coloured jackets in a crowded trading pit, few people picture a computer server churning away making millions of decisions. It is estimated approximately 75% of all US equity trades are not placed by humans, but by machines, also known as ‘algorithms’. The same algorithmic trend is also … Continue reading Algorithmic Trading Explained: The Basics
Do technical trading patterns exist and are they profitable? This is a question often asked by new traders. Depending on who you ask, the response will differ. Some academics and investors believe patterns don’t exist – that price action is entirely random, whereas the majority of technical analysts are adamant chart patterns exist and are … Continue reading A Primer to Understanding Basic Chart Patterns
Defined in the October 1980 issue of Commodities magazine (now known as Futures magazine) by mathematician Donald Lambert, the Commodity Channel Index, or CCI, is a momentum oscillator – momentum measures the rate of change of a financial instrument. Since its inception, the indicator increased in popularity and is now a common tool for traders … Continue reading The Commodity Channel Index: The Basics
