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SMA line glowing on candlestick chart in dark trading setup
BeginnerTrend Indicators

Simple Moving Average (SMA) β€” How It Works & How to Use It

The Simple Moving Average smooths price data to reveal trends. Learn SMA calculation, key periods (20, 50, 200), crossover strategies and how to combine SMA with other indicators.

10 min read
EMA vs SMA on candlestick chart with faster EMA highlighted
BeginnerTrend Indicators

EMA β€” Why It Reacts Faster and When to Use It

The Exponential Moving Average gives more weight to recent prices, making it faster than the SMA. Learn EMA calculation, best periods, crossover setups and when EMA outperforms SMA.

10 min read
ADX β€” Average Directional Index Explained
IntermediateTrend Indicators

ADX β€” Average Directional Index Explained

The ADX measures trend strength on a 0-100 scale. Learn to distinguish trending from ranging markets, combine ADX with DI lines and build ADX-based trading filters.

9 min read
Ichimoku Cloud β€” Five Lines, One Complete System
IntermediateTrend Indicators

Ichimoku Cloud β€” Five Lines, One Complete System

The Ichimoku Cloud is a complete trading system combining trend, momentum, support/resistance and signal generation. Learn all five components, cloud trading strategies and multi-timeframe Ichimoku analysis.

13 min read
Parabolic SAR β€” Trailing Stops and Trend Reversals
BeginnerTrend Indicators

Parabolic SAR β€” Trailing Stops and Trend Reversals

The Parabolic SAR places dots above or below price to indicate trend direction and provide trailing stop levels. Learn SAR calculation, flip signals and how to combine with ADX.

8 min read
Supertrend Indicator β€” Clean Trend Signals
BeginnerTrend Indicators

Supertrend Indicator β€” Clean Trend Signals

Supertrend combines ATR-based volatility with trend direction. Learn how the indicator switches between bullish and bearish, optimal settings, and how to use it as a trend filter.

8 min read
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