If you’ve ever looked at a trading platform and seen a chart filled with rectangles and vertical lines, you’ve already encountered a candlestick chart — even if you didn’t realize it. These colorful ...

Though they originated from the Japanese rice trade centuries ago, candlesticks have made their way into modern-day charts. Their ability to convey much information in a simple diagram and ease of ...

Understanding candlestick patterns is one of the most valuable skills for forex traders. These patterns, derived from price action, provide insights into market sentiment, potential trend reversals ...

Fundamental analysis tries to determine value and estimate the future market price based on a stock's underlying fundamentals. Technical analysis relies on charts to forecast prices. The goal of ...

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Candlestick patterns are useful when trading in securities, derivatives, commodities, or currencies. The patterns display market trends at a glance. Japanese candlestick patterns identify bullish or ...

In trading, timing is the ultimate challenge. How many times have you entered a position only to see the trend immediately reverse, leading to an unexpected loss? The secret to successful timing lies ...

The chart patterns identified are based on established principles of technical analysis and are presented solely for informational purposes. These should not be misconstrued as a recommendation to buy ...

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...