The VIX index (officially known as the Chicago Board Options Exchange Market Volatility Index), developed by CBOE in 1993, is calculated based on the implied volatility of call and put options on the S&P500; index (SPX) over a 30-day period. The theory behind the volatility index is that if investors believe the market is going to decline, they will hedge their...
Shooting Star is a bearish candlestick reversal pattern. It signifies the end of an uptrend and the potential start of a downtrend. Its opposite is the Morning Star. When analyzing this pattern, we should observe if the confirming candle closes within the lower third of the range formed. This condition acts as a filter when deciding whether to initiate a trade or...
Correlation is a measure that establishes the degree of relationship between different assets. It is measured on a scale of +100% to -100%. In the case of a +100% correlation (perfect positive correlation), both assets move in an identical manner in the market. Conversely, if the correlation is -100% (perfect negative correlation), we are talking about two assets...
When visualizing the market and conducting technical analysis, it is crucial to interpret different timeframes. Multi-timeframe analysis can enhance the probability of success in our trading by utilizing support and resistance levels from higher timeframes than our base timeframe. It is also useful for identifying candlestick patterns in other timeframes and...
The Head and Shoulders, from now on referred to as H&S, is a chart pattern used in technical analysis of stock markets. It is a pattern that indicates a reversal, signaling the end of a trend and the beginning of a new trend in the opposite direction. It is one of the most important and widely used patterns due to its high reliability and the number of required...