Some useful technical trading tools

Technical analysis is the study of price data and patterns that help the investor to pick stocks that he can trade. Using a combination of different technical in indicators in the process called correlation; the trade is able to identify the big picture. Here we will see using a combination of volume, Fibonacci numbers and the Aroon indicator can identify opportunities for profitable trading. You can also use these technical analysis tools together with other indicators to identify trends ahead of the other traders in the stock market.

Volume is best understood as the quantity of shares that trade in a given timeframe be it one hour, one day or one month. The volume is one way to figure out market trends on the upwards and downwards price movements. Generally speaking, if the market is moving sideways or trading in a range, there will be low volumes. On the other hand, high volumes are associated with the beginning of a trend with two or more highs or lows. High volumes also manifest themselves at market tops if the market is convinced that prices will move even higher. If there is an upward trend, you should be able to see higher volumes when the price rises and lower volumes in the price falls. In contrast, higher volumes on price declines and lower volumes on price rises point to a trend reversal.

The Aroon indicator can help you to gauge the strength of a trend and the likelihood of its continuation. Zero is the line that indicates that there is no trend and investors look for movements above and below zero. If there is a cross above zero, an upward trend is indicated while a cross below zero indicates a downtrend. If there are no proper crossovers, the stock is likely to take time for consolidation. Using this indicator can help you to discover trends and either take profit or protect yourself from loss.

Fibonacci numbers on a Fibonacci series are a set of numbers in which every number is the sum of the two preceding numbers. In stock trading, these numbers are used in combination with support and resistance levels. Normally, after every significant price move upwards or downwards, the stock will retrace the movement and Fibonacci numbers are used to see if the price bounces from a supporter or resistance level. If this happens, the upward or downward trend is likely to continue. If the price breaks through the support or resistance levels, you should look to the next levels to see if the original trend is resumed.

Using these three indicators together will help you to determine whether a stock is going to move upwards or downwards. Volume is a good indication of market sentiment and the level of fear or enthusiasm for a particular stock. The Aroon indicator will help you to determine whether the new trend is beginning whether the stock will continue trading in a range. The Fibonacci numbers will help you to establish whether the support and resistance levels are strong. No one indicator is paramount but a sensible combination of these indicators will definitely increase your chances of profitable trading.

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