Technical Analysis

Interpret market data to identify patterns and trends to make more educated predictions.

How to Pick Stocks: Fundamentals vs. Technicals

Find out how you can use these two stock-picking strategies together.

Using RSI to Assess Your Long-Term Holdings

Relative strength index is often used by traders to determine when to buy or sell a stock. Here's how long-term investors can put it to work in their own portfolios.

The Ins and Outs of a Swing Trade

Swing traders look to capture profits from short-term swings within longer-term up- or downtrends. Here's a look at some swing trading basics.

Time Travel: Choosing Stock Chart Time Frames

Long-term investors tend to focus on daily stock charts to help with decisions, while active traders often focus on more detailed charts. Why not try both?

Technical Indicators: 3 Trading Traps to Avoid

Traders use a stock's price patterns to help identify entry and exit points, but those patterns can be misleading. Here's how to avoid three common technical trading traps.

Identifying Head-and-Shoulders Patterns in Stock Charts

Identifying so-called head-and-shoulders patterns can be tricky.

Bollinger Bands: What They Are and How to Use Them

Bollinger Bands® help you identify sharp, short-term price movements and potential entry and exit points.