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According to DOW Theory, which market action should you take based on the Wave that goes against the Tide?
According to DOW Theory, which market action should you take based on the Wave that goes against the Tide?
What is the primary goal of money management according to the 3-Ms of Market Wizards?
What is the primary goal of money management according to the 3-Ms of Market Wizards?
Which of the following best defines bullish divergence?
Which of the following best defines bullish divergence?
What is the primary use of oscillators in trading ranges?
What is the primary use of oscillators in trading ranges?
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What kind of market conditions can lead to a bearish divergence?
What kind of market conditions can lead to a bearish divergence?
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Which time frame is considered best for ultra long-term investors?
Which time frame is considered best for ultra long-term investors?
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How do oscillators perform in strong bear markets?
How do oscillators perform in strong bear markets?
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What is the significance of divergence when using oscillators?
What is the significance of divergence when using oscillators?
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What is a key consideration when determining entry for a trade?
What is a key consideration when determining entry for a trade?
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What time frame factor should be used for choosing trading intervals?
What time frame factor should be used for choosing trading intervals?
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What should be prioritized over potential profit when determining entry?
What should be prioritized over potential profit when determining entry?
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What is the recommended action if a stock hits your target price?
What is the recommended action if a stock hits your target price?
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What should a trader consider for setting stop loss levels?
What should a trader consider for setting stop loss levels?
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What indicates that a stock may be exiting the initial trade setup?
What indicates that a stock may be exiting the initial trade setup?
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Which sentiment should a trader avoid regarding the company being traded?
Which sentiment should a trader avoid regarding the company being traded?
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What should a trader do if they do not understand the market conditions?
What should a trader do if they do not understand the market conditions?
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What is a key principle of managing trades effectively?
What is a key principle of managing trades effectively?
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Why should traders avoid buying stocks they perceive as cheap?
Why should traders avoid buying stocks they perceive as cheap?
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What is advised regarding trading strategies?
What is advised regarding trading strategies?
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How should a trader respond to a trading loss?
How should a trader respond to a trading loss?
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What is emphasized regarding money management in trading?
What is emphasized regarding money management in trading?
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Which of the following statements reflects a common trading mistake?
Which of the following statements reflects a common trading mistake?
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What should traders do to avoid emotional decision-making?
What should traders do to avoid emotional decision-making?
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What condition indicates that markets are rising?
What condition indicates that markets are rising?
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Which of the following describes a Down Trend?
Which of the following describes a Down Trend?
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Which statement best describes retail investors' typical behavior in markets?
Which statement best describes retail investors' typical behavior in markets?
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What do Big Red candlesticks indicate in market trading?
What do Big Red candlesticks indicate in market trading?
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What is the purpose of oscillators in technical analysis?
What is the purpose of oscillators in technical analysis?
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How can a long lower shadow on a candlestick be interpreted?
How can a long lower shadow on a candlestick be interpreted?
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What does a sideways trend typically indicate regarding moving averages?
What does a sideways trend typically indicate regarding moving averages?
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Study Notes
Market Dynamics and Technical Analysis
- Markets rise when there are more aggressive buyers than sellers and sellers are afraid to sell and demand a premium.
- Retail investors often underperform because they buy cheap, average losses, are loyal to their stocks, and like to be brave.
Trend and Candlestick Patterns
- Up Trend: Higher highs and higher lows, moving averages are ascending.
- Down Trend: Lower highs and lower lows, moving averages are descending.
- Sideways Trend: Moving averages are flat or intermingled.
- Long white candlestick: Bulls dominated trading.
- Long black candlestick: Bears dominated trading.
- Small candlestick: Neither bulls nor bears could control price.
- Long lower shadow: Bears dominated but lost control.
- Long upper shadow: Bulls dominated but lost control.
- Long upper and lower shadow: Both bulls and bears had their moments, ending in a standoff.
Oscillators and Divergence
- Oscillators indicate emotional extremes of market crowds, identifying overbought or oversold conditions.
- Overbought: In a strong bull market, oscillators may remain overbought for a long period, giving premature sell signals.
- Oversold: In a strong bear market, oscillators may give premature buy signals.
- Bullish Divergence: Price makes a lower low, but indicator makes a higher low.
- Bearish Divergence: Price makes a higher high, but indicator makes a lower high.
Time Frames
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Monthly: Good for ultra-long term investors.
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Weekly: Good for long term investors with over 1-2 year horizon.
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Daily: Good for medium term investors with over few months horizon.
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Intra-day: Used by day traders.
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Dow Theory: Markets have three trends - long term (tide), medium term (wave), and short term (ripple).
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Trading Strategy: Trade in the direction of the tide (weekly chart), take advantage of the wave (daily chart), use breakouts/reversals in the ripple (intra-day).
Money Management
- Three pillars of success: Method, Money Management, and Mind Management.
- Method: Identify high probability setups and filter them based on MM Rules.
- Money Management: Identify risk appetite and develop a plan.
- Mind Management: Identify personality and follow rules.
- Entry: Invest in the direction of the tide, determine stop loss and target price. Reward/Risk ratio should be greater than 3.
Stop Loss and Exit Strategies
- Trail stop loss as prices move in your desired direction.
- Exit when exit signals are hit (moving average crossover, stop loss, reversal pattern).
- Sell when your stop loss price is hit.
- Cash is king, and you will get another chance to buy (only if you have money).
Key Trading Rules
- Never let a profit turn into a loss.
- Study more, trade less.
- Never put more money into a losing trade.
- Be a sniper trader.
- Don't follow the crowd (they are usually wrong).
- Don't buy a stock because you think it's cheap, let the market decide.
- Never let speculative plays turn into long term investments.
- Don't catch a falling knife in anticipation of the bottom, let chart confirm reversal.
- Never fall in love with a stock!
- Habit of managing money is more important than the amount.
Developing Trading Strategy
- Focus on the three mantras: Method, Money Management, and Mind Management.
- Identify your methodology, high probability setups, and MM Rules.
- Identify risk appetite and develop a MM plan.
- Identify your personality, and follow the rules of the game.
Lessons for Success
- Following rules and discipline are key to success.
- Keep it simple.
- With a good system and discipline, you can succeed!
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Test your understanding of market dynamics, trend patterns, and candlestick analysis in this quiz. Explore key concepts such as buyer and seller behavior, various market trends, and how to interpret different candlestick formations. Perfect for those looking to enhance their trading skills.
