#TradingAnalysis101 Here’s a quick breakdown of Trading Analysis 101:
1. Types of Analysis
Technical Analysis: Uses charts, indicators (e.g., RSI, MACD), and price patterns to predict future movements.
Fundamental Analysis: Evaluates financial statements, earnings, and economic factors to determine a stock’s intrinsic value.
Sentiment Analysis: Gauges market mood through news, social media, and investor behavior.
2. Key Technical Indicators
Moving Averages (MA) – Smooths price data to identify trends.
Relative Strength Index (RSI) – Measures momentum and overbought/oversold conditions.
MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) – Signals trend reversals.
Support & Resistance Levels – Key price points where buying or selling pressure increases.
3. Risk Management
Stop-Loss Orders – Protect against excessive losses.
Position Sizing – Never risk more than 1-2% of capital per trade.
Risk-Reward Ratio – Aim for at least a 2:1 ratio to maximize profitability.
4. Market Trends & Patterns
Uptrend – Higher highs and higher lows.
Downtrend – Lower highs and lower lows.
Sideways (Range-Bound) – Price moves within a horizontal range.
Chart Patterns – Head & Should