Concept Guide
Technical analysis primer
The core tools of technical analysis: support and resistance, moving averages, RSI, MACD, candlesticks and volume, and how to pair them with fundamentals.
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Technical analysis: the complete course
The original technical analysis course: charts, trends, support and resistance, indicators, patterns, and how to use them alongside fundamentals.
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Glossary
Glossary
RSI
A momentum oscillator that measures the speed and magnitude of recent price changes. Oscillates between 0 and 100.
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MACD
A trend-following momentum indicator showing the relationship between two exponential moving averages of a security's price.
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Bollinger Bands
Volatility bands placed above and below a moving average. Bands widen during volatility and contract during calm periods.
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ATR
A volatility indicator that measures the average range of price movement over a period, considering gaps.
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Fibonacci levels
Horizontal lines indicating potential support/resistance at key Fibonacci ratios before price continues in original direction.
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OBV
A cumulative total of volume based on whether price closed up or down. Measures buying and selling pressure.
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Stochastic
A momentum indicator comparing a security's closing price to its price range over a given time period.
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EMA
A type of moving average that gives more weight to recent prices, making it more responsive to new information than simple moving average.
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Related topics: Valuation, DCF, Relative valuation, Cost of capital, Financial statements, Cash flow, Earnings quality, Red flags