Tweezer Top

Tweezer Top is a two candlestick bearish reversal pattern. The formation occurs in an uptrend beginning with a long bodied white candlestick. The second candlestick has a short body and a high equal to that of the first candle.

Introduction to Moving Averages

Moving averages are among the most popular and widely used indicators. Moving averages are a method of smoothing price data and removing noise to visually depict and measure a trend. Moving averages are the basis of many technical trend following systems. The moving average is a trend following, lagging indicator – as the moving average

Tri-Star Candlestick Formation

The Tri-Star is a three candle reversal pattern, consisting of three consecutive Dojis. The formation occurs after an uptrend or downtrend. In the case of a bullish Tri-Star formation the second Doji candlestick gaps below the first and third. In a bearish Tri-Star formation, the market is in an uptrend followed by three consecutive Dojis

Introduction to Dow Theory

Charles Dow never wrote a book containing his theory, rather it was set out in a number of editorials published in the Wall Street Journal. In 1903 S.A. Nelson compiled the essays into a book called The ABC of Stock Speculation. Dow Theory provideded the foundation and cornerstone of the field of technical analysis. Dow

Integrated Pitchfork Analysis

by Dr Mircea Dologa, MD, CTA PitchforkTrader.com This article was first published by The TRADER’s Journal, Volume 2 Issue 1 We firmly believe that a trader’s consistency must pass through a full comprehension of the context of the market. No action can be taken before we know exactly: where are we now, what phase are