Technical Analysis
Interpret market data to identify patterns and trends to make more educated predictions.
Breadth Check: Strength and Weakness Trend Tracker
Market breadth can help gauge strength or weakness. Methods include tracking the number of stocks trading above or below moving averages or making new highs or lows.
Using Bookmap on thinkorswim®
Bookmap is a charting application available on thinkorswim that offers visual insight into real-time market data. Traders can use it to better visualize supply, demand, and volume.
Filtering the Market Using Technical Analysis
Identify and evaluate potential trade opportunities using technical analysis tools, including trendlines, moving averages, volume, and more.
3 Strength Indicators for Assessing Stock Momentum
Deciding if a trend is forming—and how strong it might be—can make or break a trade. Here are three strength indicators technical traders use to assess a stock's momentum.
The Average True Range Indicator and Volatility
The Average True Range indicator can help traders analyze volatility, place stops and limits, and manage position size.
Bollinger Bands: What They Are and How to Use Them
Bollinger Bands® help you identify sharp, short-term price movements and potential entry and exit points.
How to Pick Stocks: Fundamentals vs. Technicals
Find out how you can use these two stock-picking strategies together.
Using RSI to Assess Your Long-Term Holdings
Relative strength index is often used by traders to determine when to buy or sell a stock. Here's how long-term investors can put it to work in their own portfolios.
Time Travel: Choosing Stock Chart Time Frames
Long-term investors tend to focus on daily stock charts to help with decisions, while active traders often focus on more detailed charts. Why not try both?
Identifying Head-and-Shoulders Patterns in Stock Charts
Identifying so-called head-and-shoulders patterns can be tricky.