ATR (Average True Range)
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Any candle’s range can be defined as the difference between its high and low price. True Range was a concept introduced by J. Welles Wilder. The true range is defined as the maximum of (current high – current low, current low – previous close, current high – previous close) Average True Range refers to the ... Read more
Relative Strength Index (RSI)
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Devised by J. Welles Wilder, RSI (Relative Strength Index) is one the most popular indicators in Technical analysis. Let us try to understand the underlying formula and logic behind this indicator.RSI indicator is calculated on closing price. We can define bullish and bearish price on a closing basis (Line chart) chart as follows: Now that we ... Read more
Decoding 2-period RSI
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2-period RSI is a popular concept introduced by Larry Connors. This method is used by a number of traders in their trading strategies. There are two simple rules in the strategy that Larry Connors explained. For buying: · Price should be above 200-DMA (Long-term trend is up) · 2-period RSI should be below 10 (better ... Read more
Darvas Box Theory
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Nicolas Darvas (1920 – 1977) was a professional dancer and he travelled around the world and founded a Dance company in 1950s. Someone offered him shares against his Dance programme and that is how he came across stock market and the business of trading. He reportedly turned thousand dollars into millions in the late 1950s.He ... Read more
