Over the years I’ve seen hundreds (if not thousands) of newbie traders on message boards following simple trading systems that are based on lagging indicators. Because these systems are so simple to understand they are like a magnet anyone who is new to trading. The usual systems which people try to trade are often based on the most common lagging indicators found in any … [Read more...]
DayTrading Fail: Know The Basic Indicators First Before Advancing
Forex charts are used by foreign currency traders to help determine buying and selling opportunities. In addition to simple charts that show general trend patterns, many indicators are used by traders to witness price action movement on a much deeper level. Most charting software platforms provide a wide range of indicators for traders to measure trend strength, possible trend … [Read more...]
MACD Indicator – In Search of Divergence
The MACD indicator is a short abbreviation for moving average convergence divergence. It is a widely used indicator based on a calculation of exponential moving averages and a “signal” line. It is plotted in a separate window underneath the trading chart and can often come with a histogram showing the movement shaded in ranges. The common calculation for an MACD indicator is … [Read more...]