Intermediate · Charting

Technical Indicators

A simple average weights each selected close equally. An exponential average gives more weight to recent values. Both transform existing data and introduce lag.

Learning outcomes

Explain moving averages

Explain rsi and macd

Explain bands and tick vwap

Course curriculum

1. Moving averages · 12 min

A simple average weights each selected close equally. An exponential average gives more weight to recent values. Both transform existing data and introduce lag.

2. RSI and MACD · 12 min

RSI describes the balance of recent gains and losses; MACD compares two exponential averages. High RSI is not a sell instruction, and low RSI is not a buy instruction.

3. Bands and tick VWAP · 12 min

Bollinger Bands describe dispersion around an average. Forex tick volume is a count of quote activity, not centralised traded volume. A tick-weighted VWAP is a provider-dependent proxy.

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