There wasn't a whole lot happening in the stock market this week - Markets are back to the pre tariff war levels, and the last 5 days have been eerily quiet on the major indices. The S&P 500 is hugging the 200 day EMA like it's life depends on it. I always like to remind myself in times like this that there is nothing more certain than high volatility follows low volatility - something will...
The New Highs/New Lows trading indicator is one of the simplest yet most effective tools in technical analysis for gauging market breadth and momentum. It tracks how many stocks are reaching new 52 week highs versus those hitting new 52-week lows. By analyzing the number of stocks making new highs and new lows, traders can assess whether the market is gaining strength or showing signs of...
The Squeeze Momentum trading indicator (SMI) is a volatility indicator designed to identify periods of low volatility when a breakout is likely to follow. In simple terms, it spots squeeze conditions those moments when the market just entered a squeeze before a sharp price movement occurs. Imagine squeezing a spring between your fingers. The more pressure you apply, the more potential energy...
Usually I start my updates with observations about the market, but this week I have an observation about traders... apparently you like learning from the pain of traders that came before you. I know this because one of my most popular videos at the moment is called "27 Losing Trades in a Row... My Turning Point". Here is the video, you should watch it if you haven't seen it yet:That was a...
The Supertrend trading indicator is a trend-following indicator designed to help traders identify market trends and determine potential entry and exit points. Created by Olivier Seban in 2009, it has gained popularity due to its simplicity, adaptability, and effectiveness across various financial markets, including stocks, forex, and commodities. The Supertrend indicator is a widely used...
The Stochastic RSI trading indicator is a momentum oscillator that combines the Relative Strength Index (RSI) with the Stochastic Oscillator to provide a more sensitive measure of price movement. Developed by Chande and Stanley Kroll in 1994, Stochastic RSI helps traders identify overbought and oversold conditions more effectively than traditional RSI. While RSI tracks momentum, the Stochastic...
The Momentum trading indicator is a technical analysis tool that measures the speed of price movements over a specified period of time. Instead of focusing on direction, it helps traders gauge the strength of price movements—whether it’s accelerating or losing market momentum. This makes it an essential tool for traders who want to confirm primary trends, identify potential trend reversals, and...
This week's update is a little more brief than normal as I am pressed for time with the school holidays and family commitments. The markets continued to hold their position and edge up a little this week. The Canadian and Hong Kong markets sitting above their 200EMA while the US markets are still lagging behind. If I was to personify the markets I would say they are holding their breath waiting...
The Ichimoku Cloud trading indicator, also known as Kinko Hyo, is a comprehensive indicator that offers traders a clear visual representation of price trends, price momentum, and support/resistance levels. Developed by Japanese journalist Goichi Hosoda, this all-in-one indicator is designed to provide traders with all the information they need to make well-informed decisions in a single...
The Put/Call Ratio is a tool commonly used by traders to gauge market sentiment, adding this tool to your trading system may provide the critical edge you need to make your system profitable. The Put/Call ratio offers traders a snapshot of market sentiment based on the volume of traded options. The put/call ratio is often seen as a contrarian indicator—a lens into the emotional state of the...
In the world of stock trading, understanding momentum is crucial, one powerful tool traders use to track momentum is the Rate of Change (ROC) trading indicator. In simple terms, the ROC measures how much a stock’s price has changed over a specific period of time, expressed as a straightforward percentage. Think of it as tracking the speed of a car, the faster the car accelerates, the higher the...