Technical Analysis
Interpret market data to identify patterns and trends to make more educated predictions.
Advanced Stock Chart Indicators
When typical charting tools seem to be giving false signals, some traders turn to less common ones like the Standard Deviation Channel, Schaff Trend Cycle, and The Simple Cloud.
Choosing Technical Indicators to Analyze Stocks
When analyzing stocks, there are several technical indicators available, including those for trend, momentum, and breakouts. Here's how to decide which technical indicators to use.
Simple vs. Exponential Moving Averages
Build on your charting basics and try simple moving averages for long-term charts and exponential moving averages for short-term views.
Real Rally or Ruse? Tips to Avoid a Bull Trap
By monitoring trading volume and other technical indicators, traders can potentially avoid getting caught in a "bull trap." Here are some strategies to consider.
Using Fibonacci Retracement Levels on thinkorswim®
Using Fibonacci retracement levels on the thinkorswim trading platform can help traders identify support and resistance price levels in stocks and exchange-traded funds.
Unbalanced Butterfly and Strong Directional Bias
A trader's guide to tweaking a butterfly when they have a strong directional bias, time to expiration is short, and they want to squeeze as much as they can out of their position.
Adjusting Losing Trades: Four Scenarios
You have a losing trade, but you don't want to sell. Here are four options strategies to try and adjust losing trades.
3 Technical Indicators to Check Before the Trade
By adding technical indicators to your charts, you might be able to determine directional bias and use this information as part of your trading strategy.
How to Use Volume-Weighted Indicators in Trading
The volume-weighted average price (VWAP) indicates the average price of an intraday period weighted by volume. Here's how to use VWAP in technical trading.
How the Sizzle Index Tracks Options Activity
The Sizzle Index on the thinkorswim® platform is an indicator used to screen stocks posting unusual options volume. Learn how it works and how to use it.