Category: Power Course Trading Tips

Moving averages have a number of uses in technical analysis but can be particularly helpful as a trend filter when analyzing trades. This article touches on the concept of moving averages and takes an in-depth look at using the indicator to identify strong trending environments. Identifying a Fresh Trend There often is a period of …

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Death cross: What is it and How to Identify it when Trading? The ‘death cross’ is a term often mentioned in trading circles due to its usefulness in spotting changes in trends while also being incredibly easy to use. This article will explain the concept of the death cross and how to identify it on …

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The Golden Cross: What is it and How to Identify it when Trading? The ‘golden cross’ is a term often mentioned in trading circles due to its usefulness in spotting changes in trends while also being incredibly easy to use. This article will explain the concept of the golden cross, how to identify the golden …

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When traders begin to study thetechnical analysis of price action, they will often be introduced to moving averages, which can be helpful in forecasting future price trends. Once traders understand moving averages, they can then apply two moving averages to a chart and find a potential entry point and exit based on a crossover. Here, …

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When considering the technical analysis tools to use in their charts, traders will frequently come by simple moving averages, or SMAs, and exponential moving averages, or EMAs. Both of these instruments can help market practitioners make sense of price and inform their entry and exit decisions. But how do these two indicators stack up against …

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Moving Average Talking Points: The moving average is a simple indicator that can serve traders’ needs in a variety of ways. We introduced moving averages in the Technical Analysis Tools section; in this module dedicated to the indicator, we get into significantly more depth. In this article we start off with examination of the most …

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FX markets are susceptible to a range of factors which affect their volatility, and many traders look to tailor their strategies to capitalize on the most volatile currency pairs. Currency volatility, often measured by calculating the standard deviation or variance of currency price movements, gives traders an idea of how much a currency might move …

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S&P 500 Volatility Index: An introduction Traders should keep a close eye on the ‘VIX’, or CBOE Volatility Index, when trading major indices like the S&P 500. The S&P 500 VIX correlation is a primary example of why the relationship between the stock market and the VIX is referred to as a “fear barometer”. In …

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MEASURING VOLATILITY: TALKING POINTS Volatility is the measurement of price variations over a specified period of time. We discuss the Average True Range indicator (ATR) as a measurement of volatility. Technical Analysis can bring a significant amount of value to a trader. While no indicator or set of indicators will perfectly predict the future, traders …

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Implied volatility, synonymous with expected volatility, is a variable that shows the degree of movement expected for a given market or security. Often labeled as IV for short, implied volatility quantifies the anticipated magnitude, or size, of a move in an underlying asset. WHAT IS IMPLIED VOLATILITY? Implied volatility is a number displayed in percentage …

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