Saturday 2 February 2013

Chart Patterns and signals


Like we promised, here's a neat little cheat sheet to help you remember all those chart patterns and what they signal.
We've listed most of the chart patterns, when they are formed, what type of signal they give, and what the next price move will be. Check it out!
Chart Pattern
Forms During
Type of Signal
Next Move
Double Top
Uptrend
Reversal
Down
Double Bottom
Downtrend
Reversal
Up
Head and Shoulders
Uptrend
Reversal
Down
Inverse Head and Shoulders
Downtrend
Reversal
Up
Rising Wedge
Downtrend
Continuation
Down
Rising Wedge
Uptrend
Reversal
Down
Falling Wedge
Uptrend
Continuation
Up
Falling Wedge
Downtrend
Reversal
Up
Bearish Rectangle
Downtrend
Continuation
Down
Bullish Rectangle
Uptrend
Continuation
Up
Bearish Pennant
Downtrend
Continuation
Down
Bullish Pennant
Uptrend
Continuation
Up
You also might want to add this page to your bookmarks in case you need to double-check those chart patterns' signals before you risk your hard-earned cash on a trade.
You never know when you're gonna need to cheat, hah! Bookmark this thing yo!


As you probably noticed, we didn't include the triangle formations (symmetrical, ascending, and descending) in this cheat sheet.
That's because these patterns can form either on an uptrend or downtrend and can signal either a continuation or reversal.
Like we mentioned, it's tough to tell where the price will breakout.
What's important is that you have your entry orders ready so that you can be part of the action either way!