Chapter 6: Technical Analysis
Basics of Chart Analysis
Technical analysis focuses on using historical price data and trading volumes to
forecast future price movements. Key components include:
Candlestick Patterns
Candlestick charts display price movements within a specific time frame, showing
opening, closing, high, and low prices. Common patterns include:
Doji: Indicates indecision in the market; the opening and closing prices are very
close.
Hammer: Suggests potential reversal from a downtrend; has a small body and
long lower wick.
Engulfing Pattern: A reversal pattern where a larger candle completely engulfs
the previous candle's body.
Support and Resistance Levels
Support Level: A price point where buying interest is strong enough to prevent
the price from declining further.
Resistance Level: A price point where selling interest is strong enough to prevent
the price from rising further.
These levels help traders identify potential entry and exit points, as prices often
bounce off these levels.
Using Technical Indicators to Identify Trends and Entry/Exit Points
Technical indicators are mathematical calculations based on price, volume, or
open interest. Common indicators include:
Moving Averages
Simple Moving Average (SMA): The average price over a specified number of
periods.
Exponential Moving Average (EMA): Similar to SMA but gives more weight to
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