Technical Analysis

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

The Average True Range Indicator and Volatility

The Average True Range indicator can help traders analyze volatility, place stops and limits, and manage position size.

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.

How to Pick Stocks: Fundamentals vs. Technicals

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

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.

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.

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.