Read more about the article Diffusion Indicators
"Diffusion Indicators help traders assess market momentum by measuring how many assets are moving in the same direction."

Diffusion Indicators

Diffusion Indicators A family of breadth oscillators for different securities collections, such as currencies, commodities, and key indexes. Finding out how many securities in a basket are responding favorably is the goal. The more of those there are, the more overbought the situation is  and the more likely it is that the current trend will soon turn around. On the other hand, a bullish factor is a small number of securities in a favorable  trend. The Dow Diffusion Indicator The Emerging Markets Diffusion Indicator The European Diffusion Indicator The Global Diffusion Indicator The Dollar (Currency) Diffusion Indicator…

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Read more about the article Percent Above Moving Average
Monitor the percentage of stocks trading above their moving averages to evaluate overall market trend strength.

Percent Above Moving Average

Percent Above Moving Average The percentage of stocks above a given moving average is shown by a breadth oscillator. Percentage of Stocks Above a Moving Average: Internal Market Strength or Weakness It would be useful to know whether there is internal strength supporting an index's continued upward trajectory. One market breadth indicator that may be used to gauge the internal strength or weakness of an underlying index is the proportion of stocks that are trading above a particular moving average. The percentage of companies trading above the 50-day moving average is useful for short-to-medium-term timeframes. It's better to examine the proportion of companies trading above the 150- and 200-day moving averages for medium- to long-term periods. Bullish/bearish divergences, overbought/oversold levels, and crossovers above/below 50% can all provide trading indications.For the Dow, Nasdaq, Nasdaq 100, NYSE, S&P 100, S&P 500, and S&P/TSX Composite, the indicator is accessible. The percentage of stocks over their 50-, 150-, or 200-day moving averages can be plotted by users of SharpCharts. This article ends with a complete list of symbols. Calculating Percentage Above MA Copy (number…

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Read more about the article Market Indicators in-2025
📊 The market in 2025 is driven by more than just price action. Stay ahead with the latest economic indicators that matter — inflation, interest rates, and more. 📉📈 🔍 Know what smart traders and investors are watching this year!

Market Indicators in-2025

Market Indicators in-2025 Market Indicators are datasets that contain metadata about the health of various markets or groups of related stocks. Examples include “Advancers,” “Decliners” and the “McClellan Summation Index.”…

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Read more about the article Average Directional Index (ADX)
The ADX helps traders identify whether the market is trending and how strong the current trend is, regardless of direction.

Average Directional Index (ADX)

What Is the Average Directional Index (ADX)? Welles Wilder created a trading method that consists of a set of directional movement indicators called the Average Directional Index (ADX), Minus Directional Indicator (-DI), and Plus Directional Indicator (+DI). While commodities and daily prices were the primary focus of Wilder's Directional Movement System, equities can also benefit from the use of these indicators. Positive and negative directional movement form the backbone of the Directional Movement System. Wilder determined directional movement by comparing the difference…

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Read more about the article Decision Point Trend Model
Unlock market insights with the Decision Point Trend Model – a powerful trend analysis framework.

Decision Point Trend Model

Decision Point Trend Model Trading With the Trend An investor can greatly improve their chances of success by acting in accordance with the market trend, which is related to the direction of the  market—up, down, or sideways. This is due to the fact that most equities and sectors tend to follow the market trend. For instance, more than 90% of stocks may be rising during a robust bull market. This improves your chances of selecting a profitable stock. Short-term (days to weeks), intermediate-term (weeks to months), and long-term (months to years) periods are the three main emphasis areas of Decision Point Trend Analysis .These definitions are general and can be reduced  to more specific time periods (e.g., short-term could be hours to days). The trend in three consecutive timeframes should always be kept in mind, though, as they are all connected, and you should take all three into  account when making investing selections. Although the longer term trend is the more significant and dominant, longterm trend alterations may  initially be noticed in the shorter-term trends. Put another way, tactical decisions are taken in the near term, but the longer-term trend establishes the strategic attitude. Long-Term Trend Long-Term Pattern On a weekly or monthly chart, the long-term trend employs a Moving Average crossover signal. Both a "fast" and a "slow" MA are employed; the fast MA reacts to price changes more quickly than the slow MA because it is computed over fewer periods. Examine the monthly chart, which uses a 6-EMA and a 10-EMA (6-month and 10-month intervals), where each data point represents a month. The…

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Read more about the article Introduction to Market Indicators
📊 New to trading or investing? Start with the basics of market indicators — your roadmap to understanding the economy and predicting market moves. 🔍 Know what drives price action beyond the charts!

Introduction to Market Indicators

Introduction to Market Indicators Market Indicators are used to measure the health of a group of related stocks, usually by measuring group participation in a trend. The group can be…

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