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A chart pattern is a shape within a price chart that helps to suggest what prices might do next, based on what
they have done in the past. Chart patterns are the basis of technical analysis and require a trader to know
exactly what they are looking at, as well as what they are looking for.
2. Double top
3. Double bottom
4. Rounding bottom
6. Wedges
7. Pennant or flags
8. Ascending triangle
9. Descending triangle
There is no one ‘best’ chart pattern, because they are all used to highlight different trends in a huge variety of
markets. Often, chart patterns are used in candlestick trading, which makes it slightly easier to see the previous
opens and closes of the market.
Some patterns are more suited to a volatile market, while others are less so. Some patterns are best used in
a bullish market, and others are best used when a market is bearish.
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That being said, it is important to know the ‘best’ chart pattern for your particular market, as using the wrong
one or not knowing which one to use may cause you to miss out on an opportunity to profit.
Before getting into the intricacies of different chart patterns, it is important that we briefly explain support and
resistance levels. Support refers to the level at which an asset’s price stops falling and bounces back up.
Resistance is where the price usually stops rising and dips back down.
The reason levels of support and resistance appear is because of the balance between buyers and sellers – or
demand and supply. When there are more buyers than sellers in a market (or more demand than supply), the
price tends to rise. When there are more sellers than buyers (more supply than demand), the price usually falls.
As an example, an asset’s price might be rising because demand is outstripping supply. However, the price will
eventually reach the maximum that buyers are willing to pay, and demand will decrease at that price level. At
this point, buyers might decide to close their positions.
This creates resistance, and the price starts to fall toward a level of support as supply begins to outstrip
demand as more and more buyers close their positions. Once an asset’s price falls enough, buyers might buy
back into the market because the price is now more acceptable – creating a level of support where supply and
demand begin to equal out.
If the increased buying continues, it will drive the price back up towards a level of resistance as demand begins
to increase relative to supply. Once a price breaks through a level of resistance, it may become a level of
support.
Reversal chart patterns indicate that a trend may be about to change direction
Bilateral chart patterns let traders know that the price could move either way – meaning the market is highly
volatile
For all of these patterns, you can take a position with CFDs. This is because CFDs enable you to go short as
well as long – meaning you can speculate on markets falling as well as rising. You may wish to go short during
a bearish reversal or continuation, or long during a bullish reversal or continuation – whether you do so
depends on the pattern and the market analysis that you have carried out.
The most important thing to remember when using chart patterns as part of your technical analysis, is that they
are not a guarantee that a market will move in that predicted direction – they are merely an indication of what
might happen to an asset’s price.
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Head and shoulders is a chart pattern in which a large peak has a slightly smaller peak on either side of it.
Traders look at head and shoulders patterns to predict a bullish-to-bearish reversal.
Typically, the first and third peak will be smaller than the second, but they will all fall back to the same level of
support, otherwise known as the ‘neckline’. Once the third peak has fallen back to the level of support, it is
likely that it will breakout into a bearish downtrend.
Double top
A double top is another pattern that traders use to highlight trend reversals. Typically, an asset’s price will
experience a peak, before retracing back to a level of support. It will then climb up once more before reversing
back more permanently against the prevailing trend.
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Double bottom
A double bottom chart pattern indicates a period of selling, causing an asset’s price to drop below a level of
support. It will then rise to a level of resistance, before dropping again. Finally, the trend will reverse and begin
an upward motion as the market becomes more bullish.
A double bottom is a bullish reversal pattern, because it signifies the end of a downtrend and a shift towards an
uptrend.
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Rounding bottom
A rounding bottom chart pattern can signify a continuation or a reversal. For instance, during an uptrend an
asset’s price may fall back slightly before rising once more. This would be a bullish continuation.
An example of a bullish reversal rounding bottom – shown below – would be if an asset’s price was in a
downward trend and a rounding bottom formed before the trend reversed and entered a bullish uptrend.
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Traders will seek to capitalise on this pattern by buying halfway around the bottom, at the low point, and
capitalising on the continuation once it breaks above a level of resistance.
Following the rounding bottom, the price of an asset will likely enter a temporary retracement, which is known
as the handle because this retracement is confined to two parallel lines on the price graph. The asset will
eventually reverse out of the handle and continue with the overall bullish trend.
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Wedges
Wedges form as an asset’s price movements tighten between two sloping trend lines. There are two types of
wedge: rising and falling.
A rising wedge is represented by a trend line caught between two upwardly slanted lines of support and
resistance. In this case the line of support is steeper than the resistance line. This pattern generally signals that
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an asset’s price will eventually decline more permanently – which is demonstrated when it breaks through the
support level.
A falling wedge occurs between two downwardly sloping levels. In this case the line of resistance is steeper
than the support. A falling wedge is usually indicative that an asset’s price will rise and break through the level
of resistance, as shown in the example below.
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Both rising and falling wedges are reversal patterns, with rising wedges representing a bearish market and
falling wedges being more typical of a bullish market.
Pennant or flags
Pennant patterns, or flags, are created after an asset experiences a period of upward movement, followed by a
consolidation. Generally, there will be a significant increase during the early stages of the trend, before it enters
into a series of smaller upward and downward movements.
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Pennants can be either bullish or bearish, and they can represent a continuation or a reversal. The above chart
is an example of a bullish continuation. In this respect, pennants can be a form of bilateral pattern because they
show either continuations or reversals.
While a pennant may seem similar to a wedge pattern or a triangle pattern – explained in the next sections – it
is important to note that wedges are narrower than pennants or triangles. Also, wedges differ from pennants
because a wedge is always ascending or descending, while a pennant is always horizontal.
Ascending triangle
The ascending triangle is a bullish continuation pattern which signifies the continuation of an uptrend.
Ascending triangles can be drawn onto charts by placing a horizontal line along the swing highs – the
resistance – and then drawing an ascending trend line along the swing lows – the support.
Ascending triangles often have two or more identical peak highs which allow for the horizontal line to be drawn.
The trend line signifies the overall uptrend of the pattern, while the horizontal line indicates the historic level of
resistance for that particular asset.
Descending triangle
In contrast, a descending triangle signifies a bearish continuation of a downtrend. Typically, a trader will enter a
short position during a descending triangle – possibly with CFDs – in an attempt to profit from a falling market.
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Descending triangles generally shift lower and break through the support because they are indicative of a
market dominated by sellers, meaning that successively lower peaks are likely to be prevalent and unlikely to
reverse.
Descending triangles can be identified from a horizontal line of support and a downward-sloping line of
resistance. Eventually, the trend will break through the support and the downtrend will continue.
Symmetrical triangle
The symmetrical triangle pattern can be either bullish or bearish, depending on the market. In either case, it is
normally a continuation pattern, which means the market will usually continue in the same direction as the
overall trend once the pattern has formed.
Symmetrical triangles form when the price converges with a series of lower peaks and higher troughs. In the
example below, the overall trend is bearish, but the symmetrical triangle shows us that there has been a brief
period of upward reversals.
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However, if there is no clear trend before the triangle pattern forms, the market could break out in either
direction. This makes symmetrical triangles a bilateral pattern – meaning they are best used in volatile markets
where there is no clear indication of which way an asset’s price might move. An example of a bilateral
symmetrical triangle can be seen below.
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A high probability trade is a trade that has a greater chance of success than a regular trade.
1. Market structure
2. Consolidation before the Breakout
3. Support-Resistance levels
4. Supply-Demand zones
5. Location of 200MA or 200EMA
6. Overlap with a Fibonacci level
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7. Candlestick pattern and the size of candles
8. Volume expansion
You can read and revise this post until you master the concepts. I hope you find this post useful. Also, if
anyone is interested in getting a PDF version of this thread, then you can message me, I'll provide it.
Disclaimer: This is NOT investment advice. This post is meant for learning purposes only. Invest your capital
at your own risk.
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Swing trade
1. Find stocks which trading in a range. Longer the range - the bigger the move.
2. Wait for price to show strength. Don't jump all in at the breakout. Gradually build positions. Take a small position at breakout and a bigger one at pullback continuation.
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The Symmetrical Triangle is usually a continuation pattern. It represents a pause in the existing uptrend after
which the original uptrend gets resumes. A breakout from the upper trend line marks the continuation of an
uptrend while a breakdown from the lower trend line marks the start of a new bearish trend . This pattern is also
known as a wedge chart pattern.
Phase 2: Pause
When demand is equal to supply the there is a pause in an uptrend and investors start to book profits here. As
prices consolidate it forms converging trend lines . As there is equal demand and supply investors buy on the
lower trend line and sell on the upper trend line . Which results in forming a Symmetrical Triangle Pattern .
Role of Volume:
Volume plays a major role in a symmetrical triangle pattern . When in an uptrend the volume is quite higher. In
the second phase, the volume starts to diminish due to equal demand and supply. And again on the breakout,
the volume surges. Volume with Breakout gives a good indication of a successful uptrend.
Conclusion:
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Symmetrical Triangle Pattern is a continuation pattern. Which on upper trend line breakout can give a potential
bull move and when on lower trend line breakout gives a possible bear move.
Disclaimer:
This is just an educational post never trade just any pattern. And please do your research before
making any trades.
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11 essential stock chart trading patterns
The following stock chart patterns are the most recognisable and common chart
patterns to look out for when using technical analysis to trade the
financial markets. Our guide to eleven of the most important stock chart trading
patterns can be applied to most financial markets and this could be a good way to
start your technical analysis.
1. Ascending triangle
The ascending triangle is a bullish ‘continuation’ chart pattern that signifies a
breakout is likely where the triangle lines converge. To draw this pattern, you need
to place a horizontal line (the resistance line) on the resistance points and draw an
ascending line (the uptrend line) along the support points.
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2. Descending triangle
Unlike ascending triangles, the descending triangle represents a bearish market
downtrend. The support line is horizontal, and the resistance line is descending,
signifying the possibility of a downward breakout.
3. Symmetrical triangle
For symmetrical triangles, two trend lines start to meet which signifies a breakout
in either direction. The support line is drawn with an upward trend, and the
resistance line is drawn with a downward trend. Even though the breakout can
happen in either direction, it often follows the general trend of the market.
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4. Pennant
Pennants are represented by two lines that meet at a set point. They are often
formed after strong upward or downward moves where traders pause and the price
consolidates, before the trend continues in the same direction.
5. Flag
The flag stock chart pattern is shaped as a sloping rectangle, where the support and
resistance lines run parallel until there is a breakout. The breakout is usually the
opposite direction of the trendlines, meaning this is a reversal pattern. Learn more
about breakout stock patterns.
6. Wedge
A wedge pattern represents a tightening price movement between the support and
resistance lines, this can be either a rising wedge or a falling wedge. Unlike the
triangle, the wedge doesn’t have a horizontal trend line and is characterised by
either two upward trend lines or two downward trend lines.
For a downward wedge, it is thought that the price will break through the
resistance and for an upward wedge, the price is hypothesised to break through the
support. This means the wedge is a reversal pattern as the breakout is opposite to
the general trend.
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7. Double bottom
A double bottom looks similar to the letter W and indicates when the price has
made two unsuccessful attempts at breaking through the support level. It is a
reversal chart pattern as it highlights a trend reversal. After unsuccessfully
breaking through the support twice, the market price shifts towards an uptrend.
8. Double top
Opposite to a double bottom, a double top looks much like the letter M. The trend
enters a reversal phase after failing to break through the resistance level twice. The
trend then follows back to the support threshold and starts a downward trend
breaking through the support line.
Read more about trading with double top and bottom patterns.
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9. Head and shoulders
The head and shoulders pattern tries to predict a bull to bear market reversal.
Characterised by a large peak with two smaller peaks either side, all three levels
fall back to the same support level. The trend is then likely to breakout in a
downward motion.
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handle after the rounding bottom. The handle resembles a flag or pennant, and
once completed, you can see the market breakout in a bullish upwards trend.
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4. Bullish Kicker
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5. Homing Pigeon
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Moving Average (MA):
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Current Price > 20 Period MA > 50 Period MA > 100 Period MA > 200 Period MA
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Fundamental criteria
Market capitalization > 500 AND
Return on capital employed > 15% AND
Sales growth 5Years > 15% AND
Return on equity > 15% AND
Profit after tax >15% AND
OPM 5Year >17% AND
Debt to equity < 0.5
Free cash flow(FCF)
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Focus on:
1. Go to NSE/BSE sites regularly and see where the ‘insiders’ have bought the shares (make a list daily).
2. Last one year IPOs (after correction/consolidation etc)
3. PMS Bazar- top 5 holdings of PMSs
4. Chart pattern of daily top gainers/volume gainers.( tradingveiw.com, chartink.com)
5. Make list of companies of top business groups viz. TATA, Ambani, TVS, Adani, Bajaj, Godrej etc.
6. List of holding of top investors (trendlyne-website)-keep watch on new addition or increase pf same
sahres.
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How to practice
1. Type : top gainer /or/ volume shockers stocks NSE 500 on Google(monthly/weekly).
2. Type : top looser stocks NSE500.
3.Type: top volume shockers stocks NSE 500
Buy a notebook. Make this type of chart for top 10 companies .
Weekly (5 days data), it changes every day
Sl. Name Today’s Last % gain Sales FCF Debt Chart Candlestick Business
No. of price Price or loss growth to (last one
stock 5Years Equity month/week
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Keep Practicing
♦ Primary books :i) Trade Like a Stock Market Wizard: How to Achieve Super
Performance in Stocks in Any Market
ii) How to make money in stocks
♦ Read: i) Samit Vardhak’s letter. ii) 2 Point 2 Capital (PMS) letter.
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iii) Congruence Advisers letter. iv) Epoch Perspectives –White
Paper v) Credit rating reports-ICRA,CRISIL etc. vi)
♥ Learn to Exit with initial loss or loss will be big and you will be trapped.
☻Understand your own psycholgy.
☺Watch: Business news channels, NSE,BSE sites, screener.com,valuepickr,
www.topstockresearch.com( for chart patterns)
Youtube: Elearnmarket (learn2trade series is must),Malkanview-
ttt,Kunal Saraogi, SOIC,Samco, Bharat Jhunjhunwala , Subhasish Pani,
Tradingmonks, trendline youtue chennel,
Takashi Kotegawa
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Second Level
♣ 9+ Golden Rules (Dan Zanger+)
1. Well formed base
2. Break out ( 5-8 weeks)
3. Break out with (healthy) volume
4. Do not pay more than 5% of break out
5. Stop loss:
i) Price drops below break out point
or
ii) 5% to 7% of purchase price
6. Hold the rising stock.
7. Sale if stock loose momentum
8. Remember- stocks are only good when the are moving up.
9. Keep an eye on strong industry group & try selection within these group.
10. Look for reversal patterns for exit:
i) comes below a moving average,
ii) break of major support, etc.
iii) Bearish candlestick patterns
11. Candlestick patterns
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RS combined with RSI can bring amazing results.
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♠ Coppock Curve strategy:
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On daily & weekly chart
i) Stock should be up-trending (above 100 DMA for a long time)
ii) getting rejection from 20 simple DMA
iii) Coppock curve should be more than ‘0’
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Example
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NSE 500 TOP GAINERS
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Do this for 45 days. You will understand how share market works
Example:
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1. This exercise will teach you what share market exactly is and how does it work.
6. after 75 days go to crome/google and write share name like ‘Uflex share price’. Google will
show you a graph. ( i can put a sample here...but you should do it yourself.
7. after 90 days search – “elearnmarket” (elm) on youtube and other learners’ videos. Watch
videos for next 10 weeks.
8. after 100days contact the sender of this word document. Make a team.
( Invest and trade with Kite by Zerodha, India’s largest retail stockbroker. Open an account now.
https://zerodha.com/open-account?c=MA9414 )
Inspirational case study:
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1. The company is WIPRO. Suppose you invested Rs 10,000 in its shares in 1980. You would have got 100
shares @ Rs 100 each. Now shares of Wipro have gone through multiple splits & bonuses. So we adjust
them as and when splits & bonuses happened.
And we are not finished yet. If you know about benefits of dividends, you would realize that Wipro has
been a regular dividend payer. Last year it paid Rs 6 per share as dividend. So you would have earned
Rs.5,76,00,000 (Rs 5.76 Crores) last year alone as dividend income. Just imagine how much you could
have made from dividends alone in last 32 years.
2. Tanla story
Routine:
1. Morning ½ hr stock and chart study. Yoga: 10 minutes, Exercise:10 minutes Walking 15 minutes
2. During day -your own work
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3. Night 25 minutes - Share /share market/ on TV/ Youtube. Book reading :20 minutes. Notes making 10
minutes
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Now the canvas is yours.
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Study this chart: cup pattern failed as it countered by head & shoulder pattern:
http://traderfeed.blogspot.com/
One of three things may happen while waiting for a high-probability entry:
1. You will buy your stock significantly cheaper when short-term traders
dump the stock.
2. If your stock consolidates, you will buy your stock sometime in the future
at today’s price. In this scenario, there is no wasted opportunity cost (your
funds are hopefully earning interest elsewhere) or emotional anguish
resulting from fluctuations during the waiting period.
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3. In the worst case scenario, your stock will continue higher without you. If
so, there will likely be another low risk entry point in the future (albeit at
a higher price).
Choosing 1, 2, or 3 greatly reduces your odds of sitting on a short-term loss and getting
shaken out of your position.
If you love your stock, be willing to let it go. If it loves you, it will come back to you.
SC SIS RAM
Shameless Cloning of Super Inventors’ Stocks with Rule Based Application of Mind
Prepare a list of stocks of super investors, mutual funds and see the entry and exit
timing with a long term strategy
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A proven technique to beat the market's heart,
Using these tools can help investments grow,
And keep you on track, and in the know.
झोंक डालो
Practice makes perfect, so they say
In trading, patient is the key every day.
Psychology plays a big part
Margin of safety wins the heart.
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