The triple bottom pattern a bullish reversal pattern used to predict the bottoming of stock that has been in a downtrend. The pattern can be found on bar charts, line charts and candlestick patterns with a distinct bounce off a support level three times. Looking at the pattern, it is correct to deduce that the […]
If you want to know as much as you can about options trading, it is important that you do your research prior to getting started because there is a lot of invaluable information online. A good place to start would be looking up the definitions of different terms that relate to these types of investment […]
A margin call occurs when the broker of a margin account demands additional money or securities be added to an account to bring the amount of equity in the account up to its designated maintenance margin. If the account holder fails to add enough cash or securities to the account to bring it up to […]
The triple top pattern can be described as a bearish reversal pattern used by trading experts and investors to predict a potential reversal from an uptrend. It is usually formed when an underlying asset is experiencing an uptrend but has hit a major resistance level that it test three times only to fail and come […]
A bull market is an informal, yet widely used, concept that describes the behavior of certain markets or market segments when participants seem particularly exuberant about the future prospect for prices. Bull markets are characterized by steadily rising prices, typically in stocks, the ignoring or downplaying of negative or adverse information and events, the undue […]
A Bear Market refers to a market where uncertainty and fear overcome positive sentiment which results in continuous selling in the markets over a prolonged period of time. There is no specific guideline to when we enter a bear market but general consensus is a 20% decline in prices across the broader market over a […]
While most of you know what a dividend is, many are unfamiliar with an important date known as the ex-dividend date. Those who have heard the term are often confused about the meaning. Today, we are going to learn what it means and how it can affect you as a trader. What Is an Ex-Dividend […]
Have you ever wondered what a blue chip stock is? Maybe you have invested in the stock market before but never really took the time to learn about these popular stocks? If so, you have come to the right place. Today, we are going to learn what a blue chip stock is and how they […]
The average directional index (ADX) is a technical indicator that is used to signify the strength of a trend. It is a non-directional indicator, so it signals trend strength with no reference to whether it is an increasing or decreasing trend. The ADX is most commonly used alongside directional indicators as a complementary source of […]
The Ichimoku Cloud is among the most versatile technical indicators. It identifies support and resistance levels, gauges momentum, identifies the direction of trends and provides trading signals. With one single glance, traders can identify the trends in securities and examine further signals within that trend. While this indicator might seem complicated, it is actually a […]
