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{==Relative strength index (RSI)==} | {==Relative strength index (RSI)==} | ||
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The RSI formula measures the { ratio } of average { gains } made on up days to averages { losses } made on down days over a period. This tells us whether the net { momentum } is up or down and how { strongly }. | |||
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RSI fluctuates between { 0-0 } and { 100 }. Over bought is set at { 70 } and oversold is set at { 30 }. These levels are { varied } in trends. | |||
{Trading rules for '''ranging markets'''} | |||
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Rule 1: Go long when RSI has { fallen } below 30 and { rises } back above it. | |||
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Rule 2: Go short when RSI has { risen } above 70 and { falls } back below it. | |||
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Rule 3: Go long on { bullish } divergences, where the first { trough } is below 30. If the divergence forms a { failure swing } , it is an even stronger signal. | |||
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Rule 4: Go short on { bearish } divergences, where the first { peak } is above 70. If the divergences forms a { failure swing }, it is an even stronger signal. | |||
{Trading rules for '''trending markets'''} | |||
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Rule 1: In an up trend, go long when RSI falls { below } the { oversold } line and crosses back above it. A failure swing is an even stronger signal. | |||
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Rule 2: In a down trend, go short when RSI rises { above } the overbought line and crosses back below it. A failure swing is an even stronger signal. | |||
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Rule 3: Use { trend following } indicators to exit these trends. Divergence on RSI may be used to take profits in a { trend }, but unless confirmed by a { trend following } indicator, these are likely to be only { swing } highs or lows in the trend. | |||
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Rule 4: A trendline or a { support } or { resistance } line on RSI can also be used to confirm a trend following { indicator }. Other chart patterns, such as { head } and { shoulders } also sometimes appear on the RSI itself, not always matches on the { price } chart. | |||
{==Stochastic oscillator==} | |||
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Stochastic measures where the { closing price } falls relative to the recent { range }. When the { close } moves away from the high or the low, we know that { control } by the buyer or sellers is { weakening }. | |||
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Stochastic consists of a fast { %K } lines and a slow { %D } line. They fluctuate between { 0-0 } and { 100 }. Overbought is set at { 70 } and oversold is set at { 30 }. | |||
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Rule 1: Go long on { bullish } divergences, especially where the first { trough } is below { 30 }. | |||
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Rule 2: Go short on { bearish } divergences, especially where the first { peak } is above { 70 }. | |||
{Trading rules for '''trending markets'''} | |||
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Rule 1: When either { stochastic } line crosses below { 30 }, place a stop order to go { long } if prices rises above the { high } of the signal day or any subsequent day with a { lower } { low }. Place a stop loss order below the { low } of the same day. | |||
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Rule 2: When either stochastic line crosses above { 70 }, place a stop order to go { short } if price falls below the low of the signal day or any subsequent day with a { higher } { high }. Place a stop loss order above the { high } of the same day. | |||
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Rule 3: Use { trend following } indicators to exit these trends. Divergence on { stochastic } may be used to take profits in a trend, but unless confirmed by a { trend following } indicator, these are likely to be only swing highs or lows in the trend. | |||
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