the introduction
Traders use technical indicators to gain additional insight into the price movements of an asset. These indicators make it easier to identify patterns and immediate buy or sell signals in the current market environment. There are many different types of indicators, and their use is widespread among day traders, swing traders, and sometimes even longer-term investors. Some professional analysts and advanced traders even create their own indicators. In this article we provide a brief description of some of the most common indicators in technical analysis, which can benefit any trader who uses them in his market analysis toolkit.