Middle School

There are two types of charts indicators: leading and lagging. Which one suits you better?

1. Leading vs. Lagging Indicators

   Leading indicators give signals BEFORE a new trend or reversal occurs, while lagging indicators give signals AFTER a trend or reversal. But that’s not all!

2. How to Use Oscillators to Warn You of the End of a Trend

   How do you spot a trend? Maybe lagging indicators can help you out!

3. How to Use MACD to Confirm a Trend

   Is the trend you’re in ready to push forward or sputter out?

4. Summary: Leading and Lagging Indicators

   Now that you know the pros and cons of both the leading and lagging indicators, which one do you think works better for you?

Price action can make cool pictures on your chart…and they actually give a clue to market behavior too!

1. How to Trade Chart Patterns

   Chart patterns are like that funny feeling you get in your tummy right before you let a fart explode. Here’s why!

2. How to Trade Double Tops and Double Bottoms

   Hey look, doubles isn’t just a tennis term! Read all about double tops and double bottoms!

3. How to Trade the Head and Shoulders Pattern

   A head and shoulders pattern is also a trend reversal formation. And you thought it was something to make your hair silky smooth and flake-free!

4. How to Trade Wedge Chart Patterns

   If you’re thinking shoes or cheese, then you’ve got another thing coming! Wedges are in your charts too!

5. How to Use Rectangle Chart Patterns to Trade Breakouts

   Now aren’t you glad you paid attention to your shapes when you were just a tot? Who would’ve guessed rectangles are used in trading too?

6. How to Trade Bearish and Bullish Pennants

   Similar to rectangles, pennants are continuation patterns formed after strong moves.

7. How to Trade Triangle Chart Patterns

   Can’t get enough of basic shapes? Feast your eyes on these triangle chart patterns!

8. Know the 3 Main Groups of Chart Patterns

   You might know what the chart patterns are, but do you know when to use them?

9. Chart Patterns Cheat Sheet

   If you’re having trouble remembering your new chart patterns, then here’s a cheat sheet just for you!

After you’re done with this section, Peter Parker won’t be the first thing that will come to your mind when you read the abbreviation “PP.”

1. What Are Pivot Points?

   Pivot points can be used in identifying reversal or breakout areas. Read on to find out how to use these support and resistance levels.

2. How to Calculate Pivot Points

   Wanna use pivot points in your trading but don’t know how to calculate them? Let us show you how!

3. How to Use Pivot Points for Range Trading

   Check out these examples on how to use pivot points in range trading. Even better, we’ll show you how to combine candlestick analysis with pivot points!

4. How to Use Pivot Points to Trade Breakouts

   As with all support and resistance levels, pivot point levels won’t hold forever. Learn how to make pips when pivot points fail!

5. How to Use Pivot Points to Measure Market Sentiment

   Did you know that pivot points can also help you determine whether traders are more inclined to buy or sell a currency pair?

6. Know the 3 Other Types of Pivot Points

   Most trading platforms can draw’em for ya, but you should also know how to crunch those numbers yourself in case of nuclear war…huh?

7. Summary: Pivot Points

   Here are some easy-to-memorize tips to help you make the most out of pivot points!