Stopping volume is a concept in volume spread analysis (VSA). It refers to an increase in volume that stops the market from falling further. The assumption here is that the market is falling. Then, it experiences a surge in volume bullish enough to halt the fall. This is the theory. In practice, how do you look […]
Archives for February 2015
5 TED Talks on Psychology For Traders
Beginners focus on learning trading strategies. Struggling traders focus on changing strategies. Experienced traders work on their psychology. Here’s 5 engaging TED talks on psychology. While these talks are not for traders, their ideas are highly relevant for a successful trading mindset. 1. Kelly McGonigal: How to make stress your friend Trading is stressful. Kelly McGonial presents a […]
The Low Volume Hint to Explosive Moves
Stocks with high volume get all the attention. Volume means participation. It means action. It is no wonder that traders like high-volume stocks and neglect the low-volume ones. But this approach misses the potential of low-volume stocks to find explosive moves. By low-volume stocks, I am not referring to thinly traded penny stocks. A prudent trader […]
Volume-Weighted Moving Average (VWMA) – A Simple Volume Tool
Using volume in your trading is a difficult skill to master. Hence, traders might find volume trading indicators useful. But unfortunately, some volume trading indicators have many inputs and are hard to understand. This is why the Volume-Weighted Moving Average (VWMA) is a great choice for new traders. What is a Volume-Weighted Moving Average (VWMA)? Compared to indicators like On-Balance Volume […]
