In this article, we compare two of the most widely used technical indicators in trading: the RSI (Relative Strength Index) and the Stochastic Oscillator. These momentum-based tools help traders ...

Technical analysis is often the bread and butter of short-term traders because specialized trading tools can quickly analyze price data and trends. While long-term investors are usually more concerned ...

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

A great complement to a trend-following or momentum-based strategy is one that is counter-trend. A counter-trend strategy utilizes technical indicators, such as the stochastic oscillator, to identify ...

As an investor, you’ve likely grappled with one of the most fundamental questions in the stock market: Is this trend real, or is it just a temporary fluctuation? The main trend of a stock is your ...