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BULL VS BEAR (A.D.X)The average directional index (ADX) is a technical indicator used by traders to determine the strength of a financial security's price trend. It helps them reduce risk and increase profit potential by trading in the direction of a strong trend. Is ADX good for day trading? There are far too many fake breakouts that can leave traders trapped in a bad trade position. The ADX helps validate breakouts. That is, when the price breaks out with an ADX reading of above 25, it implies that momentum in the new direction can be sustained
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by SkyTradingZone
Life of a Trader / Option's // StocksEmotional reactions Overcoming your emotions is another hurdle you may encounter as a new trader. You may make impulsive decisions out of greed, fear, anger, frustration, or excessive optimism. This can lead to losses, which in turn can reduce your confidence. To ensure you don't fall into the trap of your emotions, chalk out a detailed and rule-based strategy and try to follow it strictly. Review your trades regularly to learn from your mistakes and build stable trading behaviour. You can keep a trading journal and implement stop-loss orders to reduce emotional influence on your trading decisions. Overtrading Another common challenge that can come your way is the temptation to overtrade. You may feel tempted to overtrade to earn higher earnings or overcome losses quickly. However, more trades don’t necessarily translate into more money. Overtrading can increase your risk exposure and increase transaction costs. To overcome the temptation to overtrading, you can set predefined limits on daily or weekly trades and take a break when you reach the limit. You must also ensure that you engage in trades that align with your strategy and do not prioritise quantity over quality. Impatience As a new trader, you may lack the patience to stick to your trading strategy, especially during market fluctuations. You may opt for premature exits if gains don't materialise as quickly as expected. However, success in trading does not come overnight. You must wait for the right opportunities and patiently endure losses and phases of stagnation. A solution to this problem is to have a solid trading strategy with clear entry and exit criteria. Have faith in your plan and give it the time to work. Avoid changing your strategy too often. Once you have a solid strategy, be patient, wait for the right time and grab your opportunity. Poor risk management The stock market is highly volatile and unpredictable. One day, a stock can rise by 20% and plummet suddenly the following day. Such frequent changes in the price of an asset can overwhelm you. It also makes it challenging to plan your strategy and manage risks. You may feel tempted to chase high returns and take excessive risks. However, this can wipe out your capital in no time. This is why risk management is important in trading. Make sure your trades align not only with your strategy but also your risk profile. Before placing a trade, analyse your risk-per-trade and reward-to-risk ratio. Diversify investments to spread risks across different sectors and assets to protect your capital. Include clear entry and exit points and an emergency way in your strategy. Using stop-loss orders can also help tackle risks and minimise losses. Conclusion The stock market is both alluring and daunting. Without proper knowledge and skills, you may incur losses and even quit prematurely if things don't go as expected. However, understanding the challenges beginners often face and learning to overcome them can illuminate your path to success.
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by EmpireCrown
A 50-day moving average (50 DMA/SMA/EMA)A 50-day moving average (50 DMA) is a technical indicator that shows the average closing price of a security over the last 50 days. It's a popular indicator because it's realistic and effective at showing historical price movement trends. Concept of 50 Moving Average 1. Entry - Candle crossover 50 MA: This refers to a situation where the closing price of a candle crosses above the 50-period moving average line. When the candle's closing price moves from below the 50 MA to above it, it indicates potential upward momentum in the price action. This could signal a bullish trend or a potential buying opportunity. 2. Exit: - Distance between 50 MA and Candle: This involves monitoring the distance between the closing price of the candle and the 50-period moving average. If the distance becomes significantly large, it may indicate an overextended market and a potential reversal. Traders might consider taking profits or preparing for a reversal signal. - Candle crossunder 50 MA: This occurs when the closing price of a candle crosses below the 50-period moving average line. It suggests potential downward momentum in the price action. This could signal a bearish trend or a potential selling opportunity. 3. No Trade Zone (Sideways): - Use Box Breakout Strategy: In a sideways or ranging market where the price moves within a defined range, a breakout strategy can be employed. A box breakout strategy involves identifying a range-bound market where the price oscillates between a support and resistance level (forming a box-like pattern). Traders look for breakouts above the resistance or below the support level to initiate trades. This helps avoid trading during periods of low volatility and indecision, typical of sideways markets, and instead focuses on capturing potential momentum during breakout movements.
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by NaveenTTR
IRON FLY STRATEGY FOR NIFTY 10 MAR EXPIRYIron Fly is a non directional strategy that works very well in a sideways market. I was of the view that the market would be sideways for the reasons mentioned in the video. This worked very well for the weekly expiry and it is used very often in confusing markets such as this. This was one of my first attempts at vocally explaining strategies so I may not have been as clear in the details. Let me know if you have any questions about this strategy in the comments. Please LIKE if you would want to see more content like this. :)
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by ArcherDAVIS
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